Sunk sub creates parking problem at naval dockyard

Two-and-a-half months after a series of explosions sank submarine Sindhurakshak at its Mumbai anchorage, the Indian Navy's worst peace-time mishap continues to impact operations at its Western Command headquarters.

With the Kilo class submarine still lying nose-down in eight-metre deep water at the South Breakwater bay, several ships that used to be anchored here have been berthed in the inner anchorage, nearly one nautical mile from the coast.

Since these ships include such important assets like aircraft carrier INS Virat, fleet tanker INS Deepak, some frigates, and at least three submarines, having them berthed deep at sea creates logistical problems.

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