US EditionLost Containers Wash Up on Shore After MSC Boxship Sinks Off India
- On May 26, 2025, at least eight containers from the Liberian-flagged MSC Elsa 3 washed ashore near Neendakara and other beaches in Kollam, Kerala.
- The ship sank early Sunday about 38 km southwest of Kochi after encountering heavy weather, capsizing, and listing during its voyage from Vizhinjam to Kochi.
- The MSC Elsa 3 lost over 640 containers, including 12 with hazardous incendiary materials, with many containers drifting at sea and posing risks to shipping and coastal areas.
- Authorities have cordoned off affected localities, deployed Rapid Response Teams and Coast Guard ships, and advised the public to stay at least 200 meters away from the containers to manage safety and environmental threats.
- Although containers washed ashore so far were empty and contained no hazardous substances, officials urge vigilance for 72 hours as more containers could reach the shore, posing potential environmental and safety risks.
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More containers from sunken ship wash ashore in Kerala, chemical spill feared
After a cargo ship sank off the Kochi coast on Sunday, four more containers washed ashore in Thiruvananthapuram, raising alarm among fishing communities amid fears of chemical spills and livelihood disruptions.
29 containers from MSC ELSA 3 the sunken ship, wash ashore Kerala coast, locals told to stay away
Authorities in Kerala are on high alert after containers from a cargo ship MSC ELSA 3,that sank off the Kochi coast began washing ashore along the coast in Kollam and Alappuzha districts. The sunken Liberian vessel was carrying over 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous materials, according to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Customs officials. Early on Monday, two containers were spotted at Thurayil Kadavu in Arattupuzha, Alappuzha. Local…
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