In Nakhodka, a submarine partially sank while being towed for disposal
In the Primorsky Territory, when being towed for disposal, a submarine withdrawn from the Pacific fleet, no casualties or pollution. This was reported by the press service of Rosmorrechflot.
According to a report, the submarine, which was sailing in tow for disposal at the Ascona metal processing plant, partially landed on the ground aft near Nakhodka in the Sea of Japan, 6 miles from Vostok Bay. The crew on the submarine was absent, the submarine was towed without fuel.
- said in a statement.
Currently, the issue of attracting additional rescue equipment to raise the submarine and continue towing is being decided.
According to the press service of the Pacific Fleet, the hull of the B-260 Chita diesel-electric submarine of the 877 Halibus project, which has been part of the Pacific Fleet since 1982, partially sank. The submarine from the 2013 year was in a sludge, decommissioned and the composition of the fleet in the 2016 year. Partial flooding is caused by bad weather.
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