Six Russian tourists were killed after a viewing submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt. The vessel, operated by Sindbad Submarines, was carrying 45 passengers when the accident occurred. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
There has been intense Western media reporting alleging that a novel Chinese submarine prototype destined for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) sank whilst under construction at the Wuhan Shuangliu shipyard on the Yangtze river four months ago.
Following an unfortunate capture of their nuclear submarine in a trap meant to snare British as well as the US sub-surface vessels in the Yellow Sea, at least 55 Chinese sailors are feared to be dead, according to a report by the UK- tabloid newspaper, Daily Mail Online.
Three South African Navy personnel lost their lives on Wednesday after seven crew members of a submarine were swept off its deck by big sea waves as a helicopter attempted a "vertical transfer" of supplies, reported Al Jazeera, citing the Department of Defense.
Washington [US], November 4 (ANI/Sputnik): The US Navy is conducting further investigations into the serious damage to its nuclear attack submarine USS Connecticut when it hit an underwater reef and, if necessary, the responsible individuals will be held accountable, Secretary of the Navy Ca
Beijing [China], September 1 (ANI): China has been adept at hiding military mishaps, involving fighter jet crashes and submarines as the regime not disposed to transparency attempts to hide its incapability in the naval domain.