
Criminal Case Filed Against MSC Elsa 3 Crew After Ship Sinks Off Kochi Coast
Indian authorities have filed a criminal case against the owner, master, and crew of the containership MSC Elsa 3, which sank off Kochi on May 25, 2025. Charges include reckless navigation and negligent handling of hazardous materials, following the vessel’s capsizing and the subsequent release of hazardous substances into coastal waters.