Worth Knowing, Probably Not Quite Threadworthy, 09/29

[SVPete]

Russian submarine accident: Vessel's fuel leak creates risk of explosion in the Mediterranean Sea

https://www.theweek.in/news/defence/2025/09/29/russian-nuclear-novorossiysk-submarine-accident-vessels-fuel-leak-creates-risk-of-explosion-in-the-mediterranean-sea.html

A Russian diesel-electric submarine suffered a serious accident while it was sailing through the Mediterranean Sea. The Novorossiysk, which was reported to be leaking fuel, was last seen on the surface off the coast of Gibraltar, south of Spain.

According to the Russian Telegram channel VChk-OGPU, the vessel experienced a malfunction in its fuel system while it was operating in the Mediterranean Sea on September 27.

Fuel entered its bilge compartment through the leak. Sources said that the crew does not have the necessary spare parts or trained specialists to carry out repair work.“Novorossiysk, currently on combat duty in the Mediterranean Sea, is experiencing serious technical problems. Due to damage in the fuel system, fuel is leaking directly into the hold,” the channel reported. The accident also caused other serious problems.

The submarine has been in commission about 11 years.