The MV Wan Hai 503 caught fire following an internal explosion while en route to Mumbai from Colombo. While 18 crew members were successfully rescued, four remain unaccounted for. Singapore has dispatched a team to support rescue operations, as concerns grow about possible oil spillages from the vessel.
Fire Engulfs Singapore-Flagged Cargo Ship, Four Crew Members Missing Off Kerala Coast
Fire Engulfs Singapore-Flagged Cargo Ship, Four Crew Members Missing Off Kerala Coast
A cargo ship ablaze off the southwestern coast of India has resulted in four missing crew members as the Indian Navy and Coast Guard deploy extensive rescue efforts.
The Indian Coast Guard is currently engaged in firefighting efforts to control the blaze, which has prompted alerts for oil spills and debris on the coastline. The situation is critical, with potential ecological implications for the region, which has already faced maritime accidents recently.
The MV Wan Hai 503, carrying significant amounts of bunker oil and various containers, was severely damaged by the fire, leading to the loss of 50 containers into the sea. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is monitoring developments closely, warning that debris may wash ashore in the coming days. The local government has previously instituted fishing bans in response to maritime accidents, highlighting the ongoing environmental and socioeconomic challenges facing the coastal communities of Kerala.
Emergency teams are working tirelessly to locate the missing crew members while managing the risk of environmental hazards from the wreck.
The MV Wan Hai 503, carrying significant amounts of bunker oil and various containers, was severely damaged by the fire, leading to the loss of 50 containers into the sea. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is monitoring developments closely, warning that debris may wash ashore in the coming days. The local government has previously instituted fishing bans in response to maritime accidents, highlighting the ongoing environmental and socioeconomic challenges facing the coastal communities of Kerala.
Emergency teams are working tirelessly to locate the missing crew members while managing the risk of environmental hazards from the wreck.
