More Than a Month After Fire, Wan Hai 503 Remains Under Tow Off India

More Than a Month After Fire, Wan Hai 503 Remains Under Tow Off India

The burned-out boxship Wan Hai 503 remains under tow and awaiting a confirmed port of refuge, according to Indian shipping authorities.When Wan Hai 5...

Fire-Stricken Ship Wan Hai 503 Remains Stranded At Sea With No Port Of Refuge

The fire severely damaged the vessel, burning through almost all the cargo bays in front of the deckhouse.

Wan Hai 503 remains under tow off India - India Seatrade News

The burned-out boxship Wan Hai 503 remains under tow and awaiting a confirmed port of refuge, according to Indian shipping authorities. When Wan Hai 503 suffered a cargo explosion and fire off Kerala on June 9, few expected that the salvage effort for the small container ship would be so protracted. The fire burned through almost all cargo bays forward of the deckhouse, leaving only smoldering wreckage – and the last hot spots have still not bee…