The Indian Navy on Friday deployed additional assets, including those from the Coast Guard, after its submarine collided with the Indian fishing vessel Marthoma, which had 13 crew members aboard, on Thursday, about 70 nautical miles northwest of Goa.
The Indian Navy promptly initiated Search and Rescue operations, deploying six ships and aircraft.
The incident occurred while the naval unit was in transit along the west coast
As of now, 11 crew members have been successfully rescued, according to the Indian Navy.
A Ministry of Defence (MoD) statement said, "Coordinated Search and Rescue efforts for the remaining two crew members of Marthoma, which reportedly collided with an Indian Naval submarine PM 21 on November 21, 2024, about 70 nm northwest of Goa, are in progress."
"Additional assets, including those from the Coast Guard, have been diverted to the area to augment the efforts," the statement added.
Efforts to locate the remaining two crew members are ongoing and are being coordinated with the Mumbai Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC). Additional resources have been redirected to the area to enhance these operations.
In addition to the Navy's assets, the Coast Guard has also redirected additional resources to support the operation
The cause of the collision is currently under investigation. The Indian Navy has not released further details on the condition of the two remaining crew members or the status of the vessel involved.
( With Inputs From Agencies )