Indian authorities blamed German freighter for the sinking of fregate INS Vindhyagiri

The "Nordlake" has been placed under civil arrest by the Bombay high court and on Feb 23 was directed not to leave the Indian waters. The vessel had caused damage of approximately Rs 1,000 crore to the fregate "Vindhyagiri" and was accused to have disregarded traffic management system and basic safety norms. Instead of proceeding on the starboard side, it proceeded towards the port, which caused the collision. Representatives of the Sea Consortium Shipping (India) Private Limited — the agent of MV NordLake, informed the court that the ship should be exempted for discharging the perishable cargo, at JNPT.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin