Vessel mishap: Rescue operations launched by Indian Navy for 4 missing personnel
"Nine ships of the Eastern Fleet and a few aircraft including Boeing P8I, Dorniers, Sea King 42C and Chetak helicopters have been deployed through the night to search for the missing personnel," the Ministry said in a statement.
At the time of the incident there were 29 personnel on board.
"One sailor has lost his life during the rescue operation and four personnel (one officer and three sailors) are still reported missing. Twenty four personnel have been rescued safely by the Search and Rescue (SAR) ships dispatched to the area," it said.
"As per the initial reports, the probable reason for sinking of the vessel seems to be ingress of sea-water (flooding) in the Engine Room and Aft Steering Compartment of the vessel. A Board of Inquiry headed by a Captain has been constituted to investigate into the circumstances leading to the mishap," it said.
TRV is an auxiliary vessel which is used to recover practice torpedoes fired by fleet ships and submarines.
The ship is 23 meters long and 6.5 meters at the beam.
The ship was built by Goa Shipyard Limited in 1983 and has served the Indian Navy for the last thirty one years.
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