No Casualties After Water Ingress Incident on Navy Ship INS Kesari

An incident of water ingress was reported on board Indian Navy ship INS Kesari on Saturday afternoon while it was berthed at the naval dockyard in Visakhapatnam, a Navy spokesperson said.

No injuries or loss of life were reported in the incident, the spokesperson confirmed.

“An incident of water ingress occurred on board INS Kesari this afternoon while the ship was berthed at the naval dockyard, Visakhapatnam,” the official said.

Operations to pump out the water are currently underway, the spokesperson added.

The Navy has not disclosed further details about the incident, including the extent of water ingress or its cause.

INS Kesari is an Indian Navy landing ship tank used for amphibious operations, troop transportation and logistical support. Further information on the incident and any potential impact on the vessel's operations is awaited.