Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A special committee consisting of experts was appointed to conduct a preliminary investigation into the Dvora of the Sri Lanka Navy that faced a mishap in the Angulana sea area, the Sri Lanka Navy announced.

The search for the sailor missing from this mishap continues further, the Navy added.

Eleven Navy members were rescued from this mishap happened yesterday (15) in the Angulana sea area. The rescued crew are currently receiving medical treatment at the Welisara Navy Hospital, and their health conditions are not serious, the Navy said.

The Dvora is submerged by now, the Navy mentioned.

Operations commenced from early morning today (16) to salvage the craft, Navy Media Spokesman Commander Chaminda Walakuluge sai...