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Indian Coast Guard Battles Massive Fire on Container Ship Listing Off Kerala

  • The Indian Coast Guard is battling a fierce fire aboard the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off Kerala's coast since June 9.
  • The fire started after a container explosion about 78 nautical miles from Beypore Port, prompting rescue and firefighting efforts amid ongoing explosions and tilting.
  • Eighteen of the 22 crew were rescued by the Coast Guard and navy, with six injured taken to Mangalore for care, while four remain missing as search continues.
  • The vessel is listing 10 to 15 degrees to port with around 157 containers aboard, including hazardous materials, while additional firefighting vessels and salvage teams are deployed.
  • The incident raises environmental concerns, as spilled oil and debris are expected to drift along the Kerala coast, and response operations continue to prevent further damage.
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Indian coastguard battles blaze on container ship

India's coastguard said Tuesday it was battling to stop a fierce blaze that has engulfed a Singapore-flagged container ship listing off the country's southern coast.

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tv9gujarati.com broke the news in on Monday, June 9, 2025.
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