US EditionIndia’s Kerala state on high alert as vessel with hazardous cargo sinks off its coast
- A Liberian container ship, Msc Elsa 3, sank off the Kochi coast of Kerala on May 25, carrying 640 containers, including 13 containing hazardous materials, as reported by the Indian Defense Ministry.
- All 24 crew members were successfully rescued by the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy, with operations coordinating multiple agencies, confirming no casualties, according to the Ministry of Defense.
- Authorities warned the public against approaching debris from the vessel, emphasizing the risk of hazardous materials, according to the State Disaster Management Authority's advisory.
- The Indian Coast Guard has activated pollution response measures and continues to monitor for potential oil spills; however, so far, no oil spill has been detected during surveillance operations, according to the Coast Guard.
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After the sinking of a cargo ship off the South Indian coast, oil has leaked out. Moreover, the authorities are concerned about containers with unspecified "dangerous cargo".
After the sinking of the "Elsa 3" in front of the state of Kerala, the Indian authorities fight with an oil carpet. In addition to hundreds of tons of fuel and diesel oil, the ship also had containers with dangerous goods on board.
Kerala Coast on High Alert as Sunken Cargo Ship's Oil Spill Threatens Ecological Safety
Kerala Coast on High Alert as Sunken Cargo Ship's Oil Spill Threatens Ecological Safety In the wake of the Liberian cargo ship sinking off the Kerala coast, authorities have issued high alerts as containers from the vessel wash ashore, with a significant oil spill feared to affect the sensitive coastline. Residents and fishermen have been urged to remain vigilant and avoid contact with the debris.The ship, which capsized early Sunday, was loaded…
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