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Navy to induct 'Nistar': India's first indigenous diving support vessel to boost submarine ops
India | Jul 11, 2025, 12:58 PM ISTDeveloped by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, Nistar was formally delivered to the Navy on July 8. With this induction, India joins a select group of nations equipped with specialized deep-sea diving and submarine rescue platforms.
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Oil-drilling vessel capsizes in Gulf of Suez: 4 dead, several missing as rescue efforts continue
World | Jul 02, 2025, 04:27 PM ISTAt least four crew members died and three remain missing after an oil-drilling vessel capsized in Egypt's Gulf of Suez during a towing operation.
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INS Arnala commissioned into Indian Navy: Know all about the first vessel of ASW-SWC series
India | Jun 18, 2025, 06:18 PM ISTINS Arnala has been specially designed to execute a wide array of anti-submarine warfare missions, including sub-surface surveillance and interdiction. The vessel is also equipped for search and rescue operations and low-intensity maritime operations (LIMO).
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Indian Coast Guard on high alert after Liberian vessel with hazardous cargo sinks off Kochi
India | May 25, 2025, 12:23 PM ISTRecognizing the ecological sensitivity and tourism significance of Kerala’s coastline, the ICG stated that pollution response teams have been mobilized and are working in coordination with state authorities.
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Indian Coast Guard rescues six crew members after cargo vessel sinks off Mangalore coast
India | May 16, 2025, 12:40 PM ISTThe rescued crew members identified as Ismail Shareef, Alemun Ahmed Bhai Ghavda, Kakal Suleman Ismail, Akbar Abdul Surani, Kasam Ismail Mepani, and Azmal abandoned the sinking vessel and managed to embark on a small dinghy before being spotted.
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Fishing vessel collides with Indian Navy submarine off Goa coast; 11 rescued, 2 missing
India | Nov 22, 2024, 01:41 PM ISTThe Navy deployed six ships and an unknown number of surveillance aircraft for the rescue mission. Moreover, the Navy has also ordered a high-level investigation into the incident.
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New Zealand Navy ship, with 75 crew and passengers on board, sinks off Samoa | VIDEO
World | Oct 06, 2024, 03:55 PM ISTChief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding said that a plane would leave for Samoa on Sunday to bring the rescued crew and passengers back to New Zealand. He said some of those rescued had suffered minor injuries
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INS Brahmaputra, Navy warship, severely damaged in fire, sailor missing
India | Jul 22, 2024, 10:18 PM ISTA sailor is missing after a fire broke out on the Navy's multi-role frigate INS Brahmaputra at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard on July 21. The fire, controlled by the ship's crew and dockyard firefighters, caused the ship to list severely and ultimately rest on one side by July 22.
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Iran releases five Indian sailors from seized Israeli-linked MSC Aries vessel
World | May 10, 2024, 09:08 AM ISTThe Iranian Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, has confirmed that the Indian crew members of the MSC Aries, are not being detained and are free to depart. The Indian Embassy, in acknowledging their release, expressed appreciation to the Iranian authorities for their coordination.
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Indian woman from Kerala, part of crew of Iran-captured MSC Aries, reaches home
World | Apr 18, 2024, 07:06 PM ISTJoseph was part of the crew of Indians who were onboard the Israeli-linked MSC Aries vessel when it was seized by Iranian authorities. The Indian mission in Iran is in touch with authorities to ensure the well-being of the other 16 crew members.
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Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues 19 Pakistan sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates
World | Jan 30, 2024, 09:25 AM ISTINS Sumitra rescued Iranian-flagged fishing vessel FV Al Naeemi, with 19 Pakistanis aboard, within 36 hours after it rescued another vessel FV Iman. The patrol vessel had been deployed for anti-piracy and maritime security operations east of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden.
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Fire engulfs boat at Mundra port in Gujarat | VIDEO
Gujarat | Nov 21, 2023, 11:35 PM ISTThe Mundra port, being a crucial hub for maritime trade and logistics in Gujarat, plays a pivotal role in facilitating the movement of goods and commodities.
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Titan OceanGate submersible implosion: Who were the 5 passengers onboard the ill-fated vessel?
World | Jun 23, 2023, 04:35 PM ISTThe incident brought a tragic end to days of intense search operations for the ill-fated vessel after it was reported missing four days ago. The deceased passengers included the CEO of OceanGate, Stockton Rush, Pakistani billionaire Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman.
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6 rescued, 2 missing after vessel carrying trucks capsized in Malda
News | Nov 24, 2020, 07:52 AM ISTSix people were rescued and two others went missing after a vessel carrying eight trucks capsized in Ganga river in Malda district of West Bengal on night of November 23.
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Major boost to India's waterways transport; PM Modi to greet nation's first inland vessel in Varanasi on Nov 12
India | Nov 03, 2018, 05:14 PM ISTIt is for the first time after independence that a container vessel is being moved using an inland vessel.
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China develops high-speed unmanned sea vessel for submarine detection
World | Nov 06, 2016, 12:50 PM ISTChina has developed a high-speed, intelligent unmanned sea vessel which can be used for a host of applications including submarine detection. According to state-run daily people’s liberation army (PLA), the 10.25-meter-long “SeaFly-01” ve
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Navy chalks out 15-year plan for indigenisation
India | Jul 20, 2015, 09:56 PM ISTNew Delhi: Aiming for total indigenisation, the Indian Navy on Monday released a plan that includes list of equipment to be made in the country in the next 15 years.It takes into account the Maritime
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Navy vessel sinks off Visakhapatnam coast, 1 dead, 4 missing
India | Nov 06, 2014, 11:21 PM ISTVisakhapatnam /New Delhi: A Torpedo Recovery Vessel of Indian Navy today sunk off the Visakhapatnam coast during a naval exercise killing one sailor while four others went missing.23 people have been rescued and a search
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22 Sailors From Gujarat Missing Since March 21
India | Apr 02, 2012, 05:44 PM ISTJamnagar, Apr 2: As many as 22 sailors from here have been missing since March 21, after they set sail for Somalia from Mumbai port with a consignment of sugar in a vessel called Shivam,
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No Threat From Oil Spill to Juhu coast, Says Govt
India | Aug 07, 2011, 10:48 PM ISTMumbai, Aug 7: Cargo vessel MV Rak which sank off Mumbai three days ago is leaking oil and Coast Guard ships sprayed dispersants today to contain the oil spill which has spread to about seven