Search operation for missing Argentine submarine intensified

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Sat, Nov 18, 2017, 10:37 PM

Search operation for missing Argentine submarine intensified

The search operation by Navy to search an Argentine submarine with 44 crew on board which went missing in South Atlantic two days ago has been intensified.

The ARA San Juan was in the southern Argentine sea 432 km (268 miles) from the Patagonian coast when it sent its last signal on Wednesday, naval spokesman Enrique Balbi said.

The emergency operation was formally upgraded to a search-and-rescue procedure on Friday evening after no visual or radar contact was made with the submarine, Balbi said.

“Detection has been difficult despite the quantity of boats and aircraft” involved in the search, Balbi said, noting that heavy winds and high waves were complicating efforts.

“Obviously, the number of hours that have passed - two days in which there has been no communication - is of note.”