Barge P-305 located on seabed; 66 confirmed dead so far | India News
Stranded workers from a barge, which had gone adrift amidst heavy rain and strong winds due to Cyclone Tauktae, being airlifted by naval personnel on an Indian Navy Seaking helicopter (AFP) NEW DELHI: ONGC's barge P-305, that sank in the Arabian Sea due to cyclone Tauktae, has ben located on the seabed. Navy's ship INS Makar was able to locate the barge today using advanced side scan radars. The barge sank after breaking loose of its anchors and hitting an oil platform in rough seas after the cyclone struck. Of the 261 people on bard P-305, 66 are now confirmed dead while 9 are missing. 43 ...