Indian Coast Guard's daring rescue op after foreign ship capsizes in middle of the sea
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship, MSC Elsa 3, capsized early Sunday morning off the coast of Kerala following severe flooding in one of its cargo holds, prompting a massive rescue and environmental response effort.
The 184-metre vessel, operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), was en route from Vizhinjam Port to Kochi when it began listing sharply on May 24 due to inclement weather. The situation deteriorated rapidly, forcing 21 of the 24 crew members to abandon ship. Rescue operations conducted by the Indian Coast Guard and passing vessels saved all personnel onboard.
Nine crew members were rescued Saturday by the Singapore-based vessel Han Yi, while 12 others were recovered by the Coast Guard ship Arnvesh. The remaining three - the captain (a Russian national), chief engineer, and second engineer - stayed aboard in accordance with company protocol but were later rescued under hazardous conditions by Indian Navy vessel INS Sujata early Sunday morning.
'We had thought that the ship would stabilise, but there was water ingress and she sank,' said Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, Western Region Coast Guard, in a statement to Hindustan Times. 'All crew are safe, and the Coast Guard is currently assessing the situation and issuing advisories to state authorities.'
The vessel sank approximately 38 nautical miles off Kochi, unleashing hundreds of cargo containers - including some containing hazardous materials - into the Arabian Sea. The spill has sparked fears of environmental damage along Kerala's ecologically sensitive coastline.
The ship was carrying a total of 640 containers, 13 of which contained hazardous cargo, including 12 containers filled with calcium carbide. Additionally, it held 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil.
Though no oil spill has been officially reported so far, Coast Guard aircraft equipped with advanced oil spill mapping technology are conducting regular surveillance to monitor the area. The Indian Coast Guard has also ramped up pollution response preparedness in coordination with the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA).
KSDMA has warned the public not to approach or handle any washed-ashore containers or oil residues and to immediately report such sightings to the police.
'The sensitive coast of Kerala is home to both a vivid biodiversity as well as a major tourist attraction,' a Coast Guard spokesperson said. 'We are coordinating closely with the state administration to respond to all possible scenarios.'
The Chief Secretary of Kerala has convened a high-level meeting at 11 am Sunday to evaluate the environmental risk posed by the floating containers, some of which may reach shorelines in the coming days.
A support vessel from MSC has reportedly arrived in the area to assist, while Indian Navy and Coast Guard ships continue to maintain their presence around the sunken vessel, monitoring developments and evaluating the feasibility of any salvage operations.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Economic Times
4 hours ago
- Economic Times
'Dry begging' is a toxic relationship habit you might be guilty of. Therapists say it is more common than you think
Relationship therapists are raising awareness about 'dry begging'—using indirect emotional cues to get what one wants. This subtle manipulation can lead to conflict, confusion, and erode trust between partners. Experts stress that healthy relationships thrive on vulnerability and clear communication, warning that avoiding direct requests in favor of passive hints risks serious damage over time. 'Dry begging' is a passive-aggressive relationship behavior where one partner drops subtle hints or guilt-trips the other instead of making direct requests. Experts warn it exploits empathy, causing mistrust, communication breakdown, and emotional withdrawal. (Representational image: iStock) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A new buzzword for an old behavior Guilt as currency, not communication Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Not just annoying—potentially damaging Honesty beats hints Relationships are often seen as a delicate dance of communication, compromise, and emotional attunement. But sometimes, what seems like a harmless comment or a casual hint can quietly chip away at that foundation. Enter dry begging —a subtle, passive-aggressive behavior that relationship therapists are now sounding the alarm you won't find dry begging in any formal psychology textbook just yet, the term is quickly gaining traction online and in therapy rooms alike. Popularized in part by UK-based counselor Darren Magee through his viral YouTube explanation, the phrase describes a pattern of passive emotional manipulation—usually involving guilt-tripping or indirect demands—without any direct hearing: 'I guess I'll just do all the laundry this week' or 'Most people would be happy their partner does this.' On the surface, these might sound like small grievances. But according to Magee, they're classic signs of dry begging—using emotional cues instead of clear language to make your partner feel explains that dry begging often involves exploiting emotional signals or subtle vulnerability to elicit action or sympathy. The result? One partner ends up shouldering unspoken burdens while the other avoids uncomfortable honesty.'Dry begging operates by exploiting social cues and emotional signals rather than making direct requests,' Magee notes. 'It's aimed at creating a sense of obligation in others.'And that obligation can come at a steep emotional cost. In a report from UNILAD, relationship therapist Hope Kelaher warns that this pattern of interaction, if left unchecked, could spiral into deeper issues like mistrust, emotional withdrawal, and ultimately, relationship emphasizes that strong relationships rely on vulnerability and open dialogue. 'Taking a passive-aggressive stance is the exact opposite,' she explains. 'In worst-case scenarios, I've seen it lead to communication breakdown , increased conflict, and the end of a relationship.'The concern is not just that people are using dry begging—but that many don't even realize they're doing it. On Reddit, where Magee's video has sparked heated conversations, users shared relatable experiences of past relationships marred by such veiled emotional user summed it up: 'I never knew there was a word for it. But looking back, that behavior killed the trust in our relationship.'While dry begging may not be as overtly damaging as shouting matches or betrayal, experts warn that its quiet toxicity can be just as destructive over time. It's a gentle reminder that clear, compassionate communication—no matter how awkward—will always be healthier than weaponized the next time you feel tempted to say, 'I guess I'll do it since no one else will,' consider pausing. Ask for what you need. You may be surprised at how much stronger your relationship becomes.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
'Dry begging' is a toxic relationship habit you might be guilty of. Therapists say it is more common than you think
Relationships are often seen as a delicate dance of communication, compromise, and emotional attunement. But sometimes, what seems like a harmless comment or a casual hint can quietly chip away at that foundation. Enter dry begging —a subtle, passive-aggressive behavior that relationship therapists are now sounding the alarm over. A new buzzword for an old behavior While you won't find dry begging in any formal psychology textbook just yet, the term is quickly gaining traction online and in therapy rooms alike. Popularized in part by UK-based counselor Darren Magee through his viral YouTube explanation, the phrase describes a pattern of passive emotional manipulation—usually involving guilt-tripping or indirect demands—without any direct communication. Imagine hearing: 'I guess I'll just do all the laundry this week' or 'Most people would be happy their partner does this.' On the surface, these might sound like small grievances. But according to Magee, they're classic signs of dry begging—using emotional cues instead of clear language to make your partner feel obligated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Grow and build next-gen AI skills with BITS Pilani. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Guilt as currency, not communication Magee explains that dry begging often involves exploiting emotional signals or subtle vulnerability to elicit action or sympathy. The result? One partner ends up shouldering unspoken burdens while the other avoids uncomfortable honesty. 'Dry begging operates by exploiting social cues and emotional signals rather than making direct requests,' Magee notes. 'It's aimed at creating a sense of obligation in others.' You Might Also Like: What is 'submarining'? A toxic dating trend making a comeback. How to spot it before it hurts you And that obligation can come at a steep emotional cost. In a report from UNILAD , relationship therapist Hope Kelaher warns that this pattern of interaction, if left unchecked, could spiral into deeper issues like mistrust, emotional withdrawal, and ultimately, relationship breakdown. Not just annoying—potentially damaging Kelaher emphasizes that strong relationships rely on vulnerability and open dialogue. 'Taking a passive-aggressive stance is the exact opposite,' she explains. 'In worst-case scenarios, I've seen it lead to communication breakdown , increased conflict, and the end of a relationship.' The concern is not just that people are using dry begging—but that many don't even realize they're doing it. On Reddit, where Magee's video has sparked heated conversations, users shared relatable experiences of past relationships marred by such veiled emotional tactics. One user summed it up: 'I never knew there was a word for it. But looking back, that behavior killed the trust in our relationship.' You Might Also Like: Is ChatGPT fueling breakups? How AI relationship advice may be sparking delusions and destroying real connections Honesty beats hints While dry begging may not be as overtly damaging as shouting matches or betrayal, experts warn that its quiet toxicity can be just as destructive over time. It's a gentle reminder that clear, compassionate communication—no matter how awkward—will always be healthier than weaponized guilt. So the next time you feel tempted to say, 'I guess I'll do it since no one else will,' consider pausing. Ask for what you need. You may be surprised at how much stronger your relationship becomes. You Might Also Like: 'Floodlighting' is the new dating trend Gen Z can't stop talking about. But why is it a red flag experts are warning against?
The Hindu
9 hours ago
- The Hindu
Puducherry: Eden Beach at Chinna Veerampattinam faces coastal erosion again
Eden Beach, one of the few Blue Flag-certified beaches in the country, located at Chinna Veerampattinam, is once again facing the problem of coastal erosion after the sea began inching closer to the shore in the first week of April. The impact of the erosion this time was so high that the basement of a concrete structure constructed at the beach to hoist the Blue Flag, following the certification by Denmark-based non-profit organisation Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), caved in, leading to the removal of the flag itself. The FEE accords the status to beaches across the world based on certain parameters, including eco-friendliness and safety. 'The sea water began entering the beach in the first week of April, and as days passed, the intensity of water entering the coast increased rapidly, leading to the collapse of the basement of the concrete structure. A similar situation occurred in 2022 too, but its intensity was not as high,' said a resident of Chinna Veerampattinam. Seasonal reversal of littoral currents According to former director of National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) M.V. Ramana Murthy, the erosion in the area was due to seasonal changes in littoral current. Whenever there is a seasonal change, localised erosion would occur at Eden Beach. 'The observed erosion at Eden Beach is due to seasonal reversal of littoral currents in the month of April, which is localised, and it has happened earlier too. It is always recommended to keep away facilities from the zone of seasonal changes, and the same has been intimated to the Puducherry government in previous instances,' he added. The erosion at Eden Beach has found a reference in a report titled 'Management of Coastal Erosion along the Union Territory of Puducherry: Shoreline Management Plan', prepared jointly by the Ministry of Earth Sciences and NCCR, last year. The shoreline change analysis, carried out using satellite data from 1990 to 2022, has indicated the beach to be in 'a low erosion to stable transmission region.' A small erosion was also reported in 2017, the report said. 'A proper understanding of the coast and its influencing factors is necessary before developing coastal infrastructure. Generally, the construction of coastal infrastructure for tourism and other activities is to be avoided in erosion stretches,' the report said. However, the report noted that if development has to be carried out in that specific location, a proper estimation of the long and short-term erosion rate has to be understood. And based on the erosion rate, effective coastal protection measures could be provided, it said. Mitigation measures Minister for Public Works and Tourism K. Lakshminarayanan told The Hindu that the government was aware of the situation at Eden Beach, and mitigation measures are being worked out. 'We will immediately take up measures after taking into consideration coastal regulation rules. The mitigation measures are also being taken up in other hamlets where costal erosion was reported,' he said.
