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INS Sindhuratna tragedy: Commanding Officer found guilty, court martialled
Mumbai: Seven Navy officers including the Commanding Officer were found guilty in INS Sindhuratna fire case that left two officers dead in February 2014. The Chief of Naval Staff on Friday issued letters of severe displeasure to six officers for acts of omission and commission while the commanding officer was court martialled. The officers were found guilty of negligence that led to tragedy. The Seven officers were found guilty by the board of inquiry in the INS Sindhuratna mishap case in November 2014. The board had demanded explanation from the convited officers and had issued a show-cause notice to them. INS Sindhuratna - a Kilo-class submarine - was at sea off Mumbai for routine training and workup (inspection). While at sea in the early hours of February 26, smoke was reported in the sailors' accommodation, in compartment number three, by the submarine. Smoke was brought under control by the submarine's crew. In the process of controlling the smoke / fire, seven crew members inhaled smoke and felt uneasy. The Headquarters, Western Naval Command (HQ WNC) rushed a Seaking Helicopter with medical team. The seven crew members were transferred to Naval Hospital Asvini. All specialist Medical Officers attended and reported that the crew were safe.
INS Sindhuratna tragedy: Commanding Officer found guilty, court martialled - IBNLive
Mumbai: Seven Navy officers including the Commanding Officer were found guilty in INS Sindhuratna fire case that left two officers dead in February 2014. The Chief of Naval Staff on Friday issued letters of severe displeasure to six officers for acts of omission and commission while the commanding officer was court martialled. The officers were found guilty of negligence that led to tragedy. The Seven officers were found guilty by the board of inquiry in the INS Sindhuratna mishap case in November 2014. The board had demanded explanation from the convited officers and had issued a show-cause notice to them. INS Sindhuratna - a Kilo-class submarine - was at sea off Mumbai for routine training and workup (inspection). While at sea in the early hours of February 26, smoke was reported in the sailors' accommodation, in compartment number three, by the submarine. Smoke was brought under control by the submarine's crew. In the process of controlling the smoke / fire, seven crew members inhaled smoke and felt uneasy. The Headquarters, Western Naval Command (HQ WNC) rushed a Seaking Helicopter with medical team. The seven crew members were transferred to Naval Hospital Asvini. All specialist Medical Officers attended and reported that the crew were safe.
INS Sindhuratna tragedy: Commanding Officer found guilty, court martialled - IBNLive
