Navy Chief quits over spate of submarine mishaps

[Daedalus]

Sad day for IN,

 

[nik22]

Govt has accepted. I think he was asked

 

[Imran Khan]

damn its second time in year he must go away

 

[Daedalus]

Navy chief Admiral DK Joshi resigns hours after submarine accident​

Navy Chief Admiral D K Joshi has resigned after a submarine accident off the shore of Mumbai this morning.

The Defence Ministry has accepted his resignation.

This morning, seven sailors were injured and two officers are missing after the accident on board Indian Navy submarine INS Sindhuratna. The submarine is headed back to the shore after it was forced to surface when smoke was detected on board.

The injured sailors, who fell unconscious from suffocation, were airlifted to a Navy hospital in Mumbai. Reports suggest that a fire may have broken out on the vessel.

The INS Sindhuratna was being sea tested after a refit, about 40 to 50 km off the Mumbai coast when the smoke was detected. The senior-most submarine officer of the Western Naval Command was on board.

The Russian-origin Kilo Class submarine was carrying no weapons or ammunition. Since it was still in testing mode, it had not been placed under operational command yet.
This is the 10th mishap involving an Indian Navy warship and the third submarine accident in the last seven months.

In August last year, Navy submarine INS Sindhurakshak sank in the Mumbai harbour after an explosion on board, killing 18 sailors.

Earlier this month, an amphibious warfare vessel INS Airavat ran aground after which its commanding officer was stripped of his command duties.

Navy chief Admiral DK Joshi resigns taking responsibility for submarine accidents | NDTV.com

 

[kaykay]

damn its second time in year he must go away

2nd time? It was 10th incident in last 1 year(though one major incident and 9 minor incidents including this)

 

[Parul]

I wish and pray for the well being of missing officer's.

 

[GR!FF!N]

2 refitted subs,2 accidents---any link guys???

 

[Abingdonboy]

As much as it's not his fault for the aged sub fleet issue it is he he needs to take full responsibility for these incidents and thus, as a leader, needs to fall on his sword. This is how proffesional and responsible leaders should behave especially in a military. I have respect for him for taking this decision as it is the right thing to do. Good to see this mentality is still ingrained in the Indian military.

 

[SrNair]

All Russian submarines must return to the base and check thoroughly.Ageing of outdated Russian system cause all this problem.

 

[jarves]

I think something is wrong with this refitting.
Who did this refitting??

 

[Abingdonboy]

2 refitted subs,2 accidents---any link guys???

Link is this. These are aged bordering on obsolete subs that need to be replaced ASAP. Add to that they are of Societ/Russian origin and you can see why what's going on is. Welcome to the floating coffins ladies and gentlemen..... The MIG-21s of the sea

 

[JanjaWeed]

Good decision. Accountability in armed forces are very much needed!

 

[kurup]

2 refitted subs,2 accidents---any link guys???

Which sub had the first accident ??

 

[kaykay]

2 refitted subs,2 accidents---any link guys???

Few months back Ins Sindhughosh(oldest kilo in our service) also had a minor incedent and now Ins Sindhuratna(Both were refitted and 25+ years old). Now both will be refitted again thus more delays in their deployment.

 

[mano99]

Link is this. These are aged bordering on obsolete subs that need to be replaced ASAP.]

Sabotage by our friends across the border or the role of submarine weapon dealers cannot be ruled out..........welcome to the italian mafia world.[/quote]