US EditionIndian Police File Charges Against MSC, Captain and Crew of Lost MSC Elsa 3
- The container ship MSC Elsa 3 sank off Kerala's coast on May 25 while carrying over 640 containers, including hazardous materials and fuel oil.
- The sinking followed allegations of negligent handling of combustible and explosive cargo, leading Kerala Police to register a rash navigation case against the ship's owner, master, and crew on June 11.
- Salvage operations have included divers inspecting the wreck and attempts to seal fuel tanks to prevent oil leaks, with plans to pump fuel starting in early July to reduce environmental risks.
- Authorities confirmed 61 containers washed ashore and 51 salvaged, while the Kerala government opted not to file a criminal case but focus on evidence collection for insurance claims, drawing opposition criticism.
- The ongoing environmental impact includes plastic nurdles washing ashore and financial losses for the fishing community, raising concerns over insurance coverage adequacy and feasibility of future legal actions.
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All oil tanks of sunken ship plugged, no evidence of leakage: DGS
Kochi: The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) on Friday said that capping and plugging of all identified fuel oil tanks of the Liberian-flagged ship which sank off the Kerala coast last month, has been completed and there is no evidence of oil leakage in the vicinity of the wreck. According to a situation report issued by the DGS, the oil containment measures have temporarily stabilised the situation, but full risk mitigation will happen only…
All oil tanks of sunken ship plugged, no evidence of leakage: DGS report
Kochi, Jun 13 (PTI) The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) on Friday said that capping and plugging of all identified fuel oil tanks of the Liberian-flagged ship which sank off the Kerala coast last month, has been completed and there is no evidence of oil leakage in the vicinity of the wreck.According to a situation report issued by the DGS, the oil containment measures have temporarily stabilised the situation, but full risk mitigation will…
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