The fire broke out on one of the security boats which are deployed for carrying out patrolling off Mumbai.
An incident of fire was reported within Naval Dockyard, Mumbai in the early hours this morning. The fire broke out on one of the security boats which are deployed for carrying out patrolling off Mumbai. Prompt firefighting actions taken by the duty staff prevented the fire from spreading to other boats in the close vicinity. During the firefighting, two boats suffered damage and ingress of water and are submerged in shallow waters inside the Naval Harbour.
Efforts are in progress to salvage the boats. Prompt actions by all concerned have ensured that there was no loss of life or damage to other naval assets in the harbour. A Board of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident of fire.
An incident of fire was reported within Naval Dockyard, Mumbai in the early hours this morning. The fire broke out on one of the security boats which are deployed for carrying out patrolling off Mumbai. Prompt firefighting actions taken by the duty staff prevented the fire from spreading to other boats in the close vicinity. During the firefighting, two boats suffered damage and ingress of water and are submerged in shallow waters inside the Naval Harbour.
Efforts are in progress to salvage the boats. Prompt actions by all concerned have ensured that there was no loss of life or damage to other naval assets in the harbour. A Board of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident of fire.