No significant pollution or environmental damage caused by MSC ELSA 3 capsize so far: Shipping company - India Seatrade News

Twin Ship Disasters In India

Editor’s note: Result of deeper structural failures Speaking at a media briefing to raise awareness on the importance of accountability when such maritime disasters occur, Anita Perera, Campaigner for Greenpeace South Asia, said that when a team visited Mannar on June 19, they noticed a significant number of plastic pellets even after one round of cleanup operations. “The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is responsible for cleaning up the oi…

MSC denies any environmental impact from the MSC Elsa 3 sinking - The Loadstar

MSC has denied reports of any major environmental or pollution issues due to the recent sinking of the MSC Elsa 3 off Cochin along the Indian coastline on 25 May. That claim was made by the Geneva-based carrier in response to litigation it is facing before the Kerala high court, according to industry sources. MSC also claimed that all the 643 containers aboard the ship had been properly declared, with hazardous boxes ... The post MSC denies any …

No significant pollution or environmental damage caused by MSC ELSA 3 capsize so far: Shipping company - India Seatrade News

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), owner of the cargo vessel MSC ELSA 3, which capsized off the Kerala coast on May 25, has informed the high court that no significant pollution or environmental damage has been caused by the incident so far. According to MSC, the light oil sheen initially observed around the vessel’s location was promptly contained, and it has since dispersed. All accessible vents and sounding pipes from which oil could poten…