Barge P305 tragedy: Did ONGC ignore email sent by crew requesting help amid Cyclone Tauktae?
Barge P305 tragedy: Did ONGC ignore email sent by crew requesting help amid Cyclone Tauktae?
Desk officer of barge P305 had emailed ONGC warning about the inclement weather and requested guidance on steps that should be taken to ensure safety of all personnel on board. The email was sent days before Cyclone Tauktae hit the boat.
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UPDATED: May 26, 2021 19:59 IST
INS Kochi rescuing crew members of Barge P305 that sunk in the Arabian Sea as Cyclone Tauktae wreaked havoc. (Photo: Indian Navy)
Did ONGC ignore a crucial weather report sent to it by the ill-fated barge P305, days ahead of Cyclone Tauktae wreaking havoc at sea? Did it ignore a request for help from the barge that later sank amid the cyclone, killing at least 70 of the 261 people on board?