Indian Navy Submarine Collides with Fishing Vessel Off Goa, 2 Fishermen Missing

The collision occurred during a coastal defense exercise, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation involving multiple agencies.

An Indian fishing vessel, Marthoma, with 13 crew members collided with a Scorpene-class Indian Navy submarine 70 nautical miles off the Goa coast on Thursday night.
Eleven fishermen were rescued, while two remain missing, with search and rescue efforts ongoing and coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Mumbai.
The collision occurred while the submarine was at periscope depth during the 'Sea Vigil 24' coastal defense exercise, raising concerns about potential security lapses.
The Navy has deployed six ships and surveillance aircraft, with additional Coast Guard assets diverted to assist in the operation.
A high-level investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident, which has drawn attention to past safety incidents involving the Indian Navy's fleet.