The Indian Navy’s speedboat was circling the Arabian Sea in Mumbai, Maharashtra, when it suddenly collided with the high-speed Neel Kamal ship. This incident has caused more than 10 deaths. The Indian Navy said in a statement about the accident that engine tests of the speedboat were underway at sea. Meanwhile, the speedboat malfunctioned and suddenly lost control and collided with the Neelkamal boat.
A total of 110 passengers took the Neelkamal boat from Gate of India to Elephanta Caves. Passengers claimed that the incident occurred not due to engine failure but due to negligence. The Navy has begun an investigation into the matter.
The authorities have registered an FIR against the speedboat driver and others for negligent navigation. Regarding this incident, some people questioned whether it was correct for the speedboat not to choose a densely populated area for its trial voyage. If they had tested in other open areas, this accident could have been avoided.
Speed ​​boat rigid inflatable boat?
The Navy said the speedboat was a rigid inflatable boat (RIB). Its engines are being tested. Rigid inflatable boats are also called rigid hulls. Weight-wise, it is very lightweight and portable. At the same time, its performance is quite impressive due to its capacity and quality. It is made of hard boat bottom.
The inflatable boat is also connected to air tubes formed on the sides. These air tubes are filled with air. Due to the inflation, the upper part of the boat is both flexible and rigid. He is also an out-and-out designer. There is a special pump that fills it with air. It can be stored and transported easily. It is also used for personnel rescue and rescue work in emergency situations.
