US EditionFirefighting Continues as Flames Spread on Wan Hai Vessel Off India
- On June 9, 2025, a container explosion aboard the Singapore-registered MV Wan Hai 503 sparked a fire while the vessel was sailing near the coast of Kerala, approximately 78 nautical miles from Beypore.
- The ship, traveling between Colombo and Mumbai with 22 crew members aboard, experienced multiple explosions and a spreading fire, resulting in four crew members going missing after attempting initial firefighting efforts.
- Indian Navy vessel INS Surat and Coast Guard assets including five ships and aircraft responded promptly, rescuing 18 crew members and continuing search and firefighting operations despite monsoon winds.
- Six crew members received hospital treatment for burns and respiratory injuries, two critically, while thousands of containers including 157 with hazardous materials were onboard and about 20 reportedly fell overboard.
- The firefighting efforts remain ongoing with the ship listing and fire spreading, raising concerns about possible sinking and environmental impact, as authorities monitor drifting debris toward the coastline.
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China shows ‘gratitude’ to Indian Navy for saving 14 Chinese crew near Kochi
The Defence Public Relations Office (PRO) in Kochi stated that following reports of a fire aboard MV Wan Hai 503, the Indian Navy diverted INS Surat and planned a Dornier sortie from INS Garuda. Meanwhile, the Indian Coast Guard deployed a CG Dornier aircraft along with other assets for rescue and assessment operations
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18 rescued from burning container ship arrive in Mangaluru
There were 22 crew members on board the vessel. Five crew members have sustained injuries, and two have suffered severe burns..INS Surat, MV Wan Hai 503, vessel fire, container vessel fire, crew rescue, Indian Coast Guard, maritime incident, ship fire, Indian Ocean rescue, Mangaluru port, nautical emergency
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