INS Sindhurakshak: Navy divers enter vessel

           Indian navy divers have entered a stricken submarine which exploded and sank on Wednesday in Mumbai but have detected no signs of life from the 18 crewmen on board, the navy said. 

               Asked if there had been any communication with survivors, chief of naval staff DK Joshi told a press conference, "Of course not. I would have said so if we had." 
After inspecting the Western Naval Dockyard, Defense Minister AK Antony said that the accident was a 'shocking tragedy'. 
Antony also stated that the board of inquiry has been ordered. 


              Antony on Wednesday condoled the death of naval personnel on the submarine that exploded and sank in the naval dockyard in Mumbai.

          He briefed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the mishap before leaving for Mumbai where the incident took place.

                 "I have briefed the Prime Minister on the fire...I am just now going to Mumbai to see and get the details there," Antony told reporters outside Parliament House.

            He said he was saddened at the tragedy of this magnitude which has happened in recent times.

18 trapped after Indian submarine explodes and sinks in Mumbai

A Russian-built submarine of the Indian navy has exploded in Mumbai harbour, with 18 sailors believed to be trapped inside.

Several other crew members were reported to have escaped by jumping off the submarine when it blew up on Tuesday night, sparking a huge fire. Several injured navy personnel were being treated in a naval hospital.

DNV Helps Industry in Germany to Introduce LNG as Ship Fuel

DNV Helps Industry in Germany to Introduce LNG as Ship Fuel

DNV plays an active role in introducing LNG as ship fuel in Germany by supporting the dedication to reduce harmful emissions from ship operations. Making technology-based decisions is complex for each individual company, as is finding the right way into the future. We fully support the overall political will and dedication to reduce harmful emissions from ship operations,said Jrg Langkabel, DNV Country Manager, on the occasion of the visit of the German Minister of Transport, Peter  Ramsauer, to Caterpillars factory in Rostock. DNV is helping the industry in Germany to introduce LNG as an economic and safe alternative fuel for ships. The new environmentally friendly dual-fuel Caterpillar M 46 engine is fully capable of running on LNG and meets all the Tier III requirements in gas mode.