Update : Collision in Mumbai – Indian Navy and the Mumbai Port Trust at Fault ?

The sinking of the frigate INS Vindhyagiri, following a collision with the container ship MV Nordlake, last Sunday near Mumbai harbor,  is the worst-ever peacetime loss for the Indian Navy.   That the accident occurred as the warship was returning … Continue reading

Collision in Mumbai – INS Vindhyagiri & MV Nordlake

Mumbai can be tough on container ships. Last August the bulk carrier Khalijia 3 steered into the containership MSC Chitra , sinking her, causing a significant spill and closing the port for five days.    Yesterday, the  Indian warship, INS Vindhyagiri and Cyprus-flagged … Continue reading