Indian Fishing Vessel Collides with Navy Submarine Off Goa Coast; Search Underway for Missing Crew Members

Goa: A fishing vessel, Marthoma, with 13 crew members on board, collided with an Indian Navy Scorpene-class submarine off the Goa coast, officials confirmed today. The incident occurred approximately 70 nautical miles from shore.

The Indian Navy has launched an extensive search and rescue operation, deploying six ships and multiple aircraft to locate the missing crew members. As of now, 11 fishermen have been rescued, while two remain unaccounted for.

The Ministry of Defence has coordinated with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Mumbai to track down the missing crew. Additional assets, including support from the Coast Guard, have been mobilized to assist in the ongoing efforts.

The cause of the collision is under investigation, with authorities working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Scorpene-class Submarines
The Scorpene-class submarines, which are integral to India’s naval fleet, are equipped with advanced stealth technology, allowing them to conduct a wide range of operations, including anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, and surveillance. Designed with noise reduction features and capable of launching precision-guided torpedoes and anti-ship missiles, these submarines play a key role in ensuring the nation’s maritime security.

The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to address both the immediate rescue operation and the longer-term implications of the collision.