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- Mint
India Coast Guard battles fires as crew rescued from burning vessel off Kerala coast
The Indian Navy's INS Surat safely disembarked all 18 crew members from a Singapore-flagged container ship that caught fire on June 9. Coordinated firefighting efforts continued overnight after the maritime incident occurred off the coast of Kerala, PTI reported citing officials. 'Fires & explosions persist from mid‑ships to the container bay ahead of the accommodation block. Forward‑bay fire is now under control, though thick smoke remains. Vessel is listing approx 10–15° to port. More containers reported overboard,' ICG said. India Coast Guard ships Samudra Prahari & Sachet are conducting fire-fighting operations & boundary cooling. ICG Ship Samarth, along with salvors being deployed from Kochi, said the ICG, as reported by ANI. The crew were disembarked at Mangalore Port at 11.30 pm on Monday. Indian Coast Guard ships Sachet and Samudra Prahari remained engaged in firefighting efforts overnight, a Defence spokesperson said. A Coast Guard Dornier aircraft took off on Tuesday morning to conduct an aerial survey of the incident site, the spokesperson added. Meanwhile, Coast Guard vessel Samarth is set to sail out, carrying a salvage master to the location of the incident. Port workers described emotional scenes as the injured disembarked — some helped by fellow crewmates, others in stretchers, whispering prayers of gratitude or anxiously inquiring about their missing colleagues. According to the Indian Navy, the vessel was carrying 22 crew members, including eight Chinese, six Taiwanese, five Myanmarese, and three Indonesian nationals. Following the explosion and escalation of the fire, the crew abandoned the ship. "18 crew members have been rescued, while four remain missing. A search and rescue operation is currently underway," it said. The MV had reported an internal container explosion and a resultant major fire onboard. The incident occurred at around 44 nautical miles off Azhikkal, Kerala and 130 nautical miles northwest of Kochi. According to a release, preliminary reports suggest that 10-15 containers have fallen overboard. The vessel was en route from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, with an expected time of arrival (ETA) on 10 June. (This is a developing story) (With inputs from agencies)
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
The burning ship: Singapore-flagged vessel ablaze after container blast off Kerala coast; 4 crew missing, 18 rescued
KOCHI: A swift and coordinated rescue effort led by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard saved 18 crew members from a blazing Singapore-flagged cargo vessel, MV Wan Hai 503, after a container explosion triggered a major fire 44 nautical miles off Azhikkal coast in Kerala's Kannur on Monday morning. The fire broke out around 9.20 am, when an explosion occurred in one of the containers aboard the vessel, which was en route from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nhava Sheva Port, Mumbai with 22 crew members on board. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) received a distress signal shortly after the explosion and mobilised immediate rescue and firefighting assets. As flames spread rapidly and smoke engulfed the deck, the crew abandoned the burning ship using life rafts, floating adrift in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Navy's INS Surat, which was diverted from duty, managed to rescue all 18 survivors from these rafts and transported them safely to Mangalore Port by Monday evening. One of the rescued sailors reportedly sustained serious injuries and was given urgent medical attention. However, four crew members — two Taiwanese, one Indonesian, and one Myanmarese — remain missing since the explosion. Rescue operations involved two Dornier surveillance aircraft and five Coast Guard vessels, including those with specialised firefighting and pollution control capabilities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Arrecifes (ver precio) Verisure Undo Nearby merchant ships, MV Ambra and MV One Marvel, also responded to the emergency under the International Safety Net (ISN) activated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai. Preliminary reports suggest that several containers may have fallen overboard, and the fire—fuelled by dangerous cargo including flammable and toxic substances classified by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)—continues to burn. The vessel was adrift as of Monday evening, with firefighting efforts underway to prevent further explosions or an environmental disaster. Authorities have advised ships in the area to maintain a safe distance. The Flag Administration of Singapore has been notified, and India's Directorate General of Shipping has directed the ship's owners to deploy expert salvors and provide regular updates until the fire is contained.
The Hindu
3 hours ago
- The Hindu
Indian Navy vessel with 18 crew members rescued from fire-struck ship arrives in Mangaluru
Indian Navy vessel INS Surat, carrying 18 crew members rescued from the fire-struck Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503, arrived at New Mangalore Port at 10.45 p.m. on June 9. The crew members onboard INS Surat included six injured, with two critically injured and four with minor injuries, according to the Mangaluru Police Commissionerate. Of 22 crew members, four are missing in sea. The critically injured persons are Lu Yanli and Sonitur Haeni. Those who suffered minor injuries are Xu Fabao, Guo Linino, Thein Than Htay and Kyi Zaw Htoo. They were admitted to a private hospital for treatment. The other crew members were accommodated in a hotel. Their names are Wei Chhun-Ju, Tag Peng, Kan Hiue Wal, Lin Chun Cheng, Feng Li, Li Fengguang, Thet Htut Swe, Guo Erchun, Holik Asyari, Su Wei, Chang Ren-Han, and Wu Wen-Chi. Those who are missing in sea are Yu Bo-Fong, San Win, Zaenal Abidin, and Hsieh Chia-Wen. The container ship en route from Colombo to Mumbai, caught fire on June 9 approximately 78 nautical miles off the Beypore coast, Kerala. The Indian Navy promptly responded to the distress call. INS Surat rescued 18 out of the 22 crew members on board. Of those rescued, eight are Chinese, four are Taiwanese, four from Myanmar and two from Indonesia. All necessary assistance was extended by the port and police to ensure the injured received timely medical attention.
