Indian Military

MUMBAI: The India Navy warship INS Vindhyagiri capsized on Monday. The warship had collided head-on with a Cyprus flag merchant ship, M V Nordlake, near Sunk Rock Lighthouse off Mumbai harbour on Sunday evening.
There was flooding inside the warship after firefighters poured water to control the raging fire that started early Monday morning.
The naval dockyard could not control the fire and sought help from the Mumbai fire brigade. The cause of the fire is not known.
According to Navy spokesperson the warship is sitting on the seabed.
The Coast Guard have initiated oil spill operations to ensure there is no damage.
Earlier, the city fire brigade sent 8 fire tenders and 4 jumbo tankers to douse the fire.
At 8.30 am on Monday, the city fire control said that many people were stuck in the ship. The JNPT has sent a tug to douse the fire, while MbPT has sent its tenders.
Apart from naval personnel, Vindhyagiri also has on board families of naval personnel and some civilians who had gone for a sea tour on Sunday.

MUMBAI: The Indian Navy will stop providing escort to ships coming in and out of the Mumbai harbour from Monday necessitated in the wake of collision of two foreign cargo ships off the port Aug 7, an official said.

A decision to this effect was taken after a high-level review meeting chaired by shipping secretary K Mohandas with the officials of the Indian Navy, the Coast Guard, and representatives of other maritime organisations.

Panamanian cargo carrier, MSC Chitra collided with the St Kitts-vessel MV Khalijia-III near the Mumbai harbour spilling oil and chemicals from its containers.

Sunday will be the final day when naval escort would be provided to large ships and bulk carriers, the Directorate-General of Shipping (DGS) said.

From Monday, the salvers of the Panamanian vessel, MSC Chitra shall survey the shipping channel and also provide escorts, it said.

The salvers are also making efforts to ensure that the September 1 deadline for the start of the passenger ferry services from Mumbai to the mainland and back is adhered to.