Water Ingress Reported on INS Kesari

An incident of water ingress was reported onboard INS Kesari on Saturday afternoon while the naval vessel was berthed at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam.

The Indian Navy confirmed the incident and stated that no injuries or loss of life had been reported. Dockyard teams began operations to pump out the water from the vessel.

Dewatering Operations Underway

Water ingress refers to the unintended entry of water into a ship’s internal compartments or hull. The Navy has not publicly confirmed how much water entered INS Kesari, which areas were affected or what caused the incident.

Technical teams are expected to assess the vessel and investigate the circumstances surrounding the ingress. Further details regarding any damage or the ship’s operational status have not yet been confirmed.

About INS Kesari

INS Kesari is a Shardul-class tank landing ship commissioned into the Indian Navy on April 5, 2008. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, the vessel is designed to support amphibious operations, transport personnel and equipment, and carry out humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions.

The Navy’s response and technical assessment are ongoing.