The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has ceased oil recovery efforts from the sunken cargo ship MSC Elsa 3 near Kerala, terminating its contract with T&T Salvage over concerns about their inexperience at depth. Meanwhile, Brand Marine Consultants is negotiating with SMIT Salvage for fuel removal, as onshore cleanup progresses.
A day after the fire on the WAN HAI 503, a multi-agency team has been assembled to investigate. Officials from various departments aim to uncover the cause of the blaze that damaged over 1,000 containers, raising alarms over hazardous materials. Currently, four crew members are missing, while 22 were rescued.
China has expressed gratitude to the Indian Navy and Mumbai Coast Guard for their swift rescue of eight Chinese nationals from the burning MV Wan Hai 503. The vessel caught fire near Kerala after explosions, resulting in injuries among crew members and ongoing firefighting efforts, as it drifts with significant smoke.
INS Surat and a Dornier aircraft swiftly responded to a maritime incident, rescuing 18 crew members by 1630 hours. The vessel, carrying 22 crew from multiple nationalities, suffered an explosion that ignited a fire, leading to the abandonment of ship. Four crew members remain unaccounted for as search operations continue.
A merchant vessel named Bitumen Tanker YLW, sailing under the flag of Cook Islands, encountered an oil pump failure off the coast of Kerala. The crew sought assistance from authorities in Vizhinjam, leading to a five-day delay in their journey to Sharjah. Despite obstacles, the pump was successfully delivered, highlighting the importance of efficient response.
