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INS Kesari Experiences Water Ingress While Docked in Visakhapatnam
The Indian Navy confirmed on Saturday that the Shardul‑class tank landing ship INS Kesari suffered a water ingress incident while berthed at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The Navy’s statement said no casualties were reported and that efforts were underway to pump out the water. INS Kesari, commissioned on 5 April 2008 and displacing 5,650 tonnes, had previously been deployed in May 2020 for Mission Sagar, delivering Covid‑19 relief material, medical assistance and food items to countries in the southern Indian Ocean, including the Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles.
Frequently asked questions
What incident occurred on INS Kesari?
Water ingress while berthed at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, with no casualties reported and efforts underway to pump out the water.
When was INS Kesari commissioned?
INS Kesari was commissioned on 5 April 2008.
What mission did INS Kesari undertake in May 2020?
It was deployed for Mission Sagar, delivering Covid‑19 relief material, medical assistance and food items to the Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles.