The Indian Navy is grappling with a significant challenge as its frigate INS Brahmaputra faces a severe listing following a fire incident during a refit at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The warship has tilted to a precarious angle of 40-45 degrees on its port side, prompting the Navy to consider engaging global salvage firms to aid in the complex recovery process.
While officials have assessed the damage and confirmed that the situation is not as dire as the previous incident involving INS Betwa, the task of righting the ship is expected to be a lengthy and intricate endeavor, potentially spanning up to three months, subject to necessary approvals.
Immediate assessments are underway to determine the optimal approach for rectifying the ship's precarious position. Once stabilized, a comprehensive evaluation will be conducted to ascertain the full extent of the damage and the scope of repairs required to restore the Brahmaputra to full operational capacity.
Given the complexity and magnitude of the salvage operation, the Indian Navy is likely to enlist the expertise of international salvage companies, a strategy that has been employed in past maritime incidents. This collaborative approach aims to leverage global expertise and resources to ensure the successful recovery of the INS Brahmaputra.
As the Indian Navy embarks on this challenging recovery effort, the Indians will be watching closely, hoping for a successful outcome that restores the Brahmaputra to its former glory.
