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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- General
- Business Standard
Navy responds to explosion on Singapore-flagged ship off Kerala coast
An explosion was reported on board the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Kerala on Monday morning, a Defence PRO said here. The underdeck blast was first reported at around 10.30 am by the Maritime Operations Centre in Mumbai to their counterparts in Kochi. The 270-metre-long vessel, with a draught of 12.5 metres, had left Colombo on June 7 and was en route to Mumbai, expected to arrive on June 10. "On 09 Jun 25, at about 1030 h, MOC (Koc) received an information from MOC (Mbi) about a reported underdeck explosion onboard MV Wan Hai 503. The vessel is a Singapore Flag Container ship, 270 m long and draught 12.5m with LPC Colombo," the PRO said in a communication. He said in response, the Indian Navy diverted INS Surat, which had been scheduled to dock in Kochi, to provide immediate assistance. The Western Naval Command redirected the vessel at 11 am, the PRO said. A Navy Dornier aircraft sortie is also being planned from the naval air station INS Garuda in Kochi to assess the situation and coordinate support.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
4 missing, 5 injured after fire breaks out on Singapore-flagged ship off Kerala coast
KOCHI: At least four crew members are missing and five others injured after a fire broke out aboard a Singapore-flagged container ship off the coast of Kerala on Monday, a Defence PRO said. The incident occurred on the MV Wan Hai 503, which was initially reported to have suffered an explosion. However, officials later confirmed that it was an underdeck fire. The Maritime Operations Centre in Mumbai reported the fire to its Kochi counterpart around 10:30 am. The 270-metre-long vessel, with a draught of 12.5 metres, had departed from Colombo on June 7 and was scheduled to arrive in Mumbai on June 10. "On 09 Jun 25, at about 1030 h, MOC (Koc) received an information from MOC (Mbi) about a reported underdeck fire onboard MV Wan Hai 503. The vessel is a Singapore Flag Container ship, 270 m long and draught 12.5m with LPC Colombo. The vessel departed Colombo on 07 Jun 25 with NPC Mumbai, 10 Jun," the communication from the PRO read. He said that in response, the Indian Navy diverted INS Surat, which had been scheduled to dock in Kochi, to provide immediate assistance. The vessel's course was altered at 11 am following instructions from the Western Naval Command. Additionally, preparations are under way to deploy a Navy Dornier aircraft from INS Garuda naval air station in Kochi to evaluate conditions and manage support operations.
Mint
10 hours ago
- Mint
Explosion hits Singapore-flagged ship off Kerala coast, 4 missing, Indian Navy sends help
A Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503, enroute to Mumbai, reported an explosion while it was sailing off the coast of Kerala on Monday morning, reported PTI, quoting a Defence PRO. According to the report, the underdeck blast was first reported at around 10.30 am by the Maritime Operations Centre in Mumbai to their counterparts in Kochi.
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Fire reported Singapore-flagged cargo ship off Kerala coast, Navy responds
A fire was reported on board a Singapore-flagged container ship off the coast of Kerala on Monday, a Defence PRO said here. Officials had earlier said an explosion was reported from the ship, MV Wan Hai 503, but later clarified it was a fire. The underdeck fire was first reported at around 10.30 am by the Maritime Operations Centre in Mumbai to their counterparts in Kochi. The 270-metre-long vessel, with a draught of 12.5 metres, had left Colombo on June 7 and was en route to Mumbai, expected to arrive there on June 10. "On 09 Jun 25, at about 1030 h, MOC (Koc) received an information from MOC (Mbi) about a reported underdeck fire onboard MV Wan Hai 503. The vessel is a Singapore Flag Container ship, 270 m long and draught 12.5m with LPC Colombo. The vessel departed Colombo on 07 Jun 25 with NPC Mumbai, 10 Jun," the communication from the PRO read. He said that in response, the Indian Navy diverted INS Surat, which had been scheduled to dock in Kochi, to provide immediate assistance. The Western Naval Command redirected the vessel at 11 am, the PRO added. A Navy Dornier aircraft sortie is also being planned from the naval air station INS Garuda in Kochi to assess the situation and coordinate support.
News18
26-05-2025
- General
- News18
How The Sinking Of A Ship Near Kerala Coast Has Raised Oil Spill Concerns
Last Updated: A cargo ship capsized near a harbour in Alappuzha. It has released diesel and oil into the Arabian Sea, along with chemicals like calcium carbide, raising environmental concerns The sinking of a cargo ship near Kerala coast on May 25 has raised environmental concerns due to its oil and chemical spill. On May 25, Liberian cargo ship MSC ELSA 3, carrying 643 containers—including 13 with hazardous materials—capsized 14.6 nautical miles from Thottappally harbour in Alappuzha, Kerala. The vessel released substantial quantities of diesel and oil into the Arabian Sea, along with hazardous chemicals like calcium carbide. All crew members were safely rescued. 'The three crew have been recovered by INS Sujata, under dangerous circumstances as some more containers have fallen into water and the vessel is further submerged", a Defence PRO said on Sunday morning. How Did The Ship Sink? According to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), the MSC ELSA 3 vessel capsized rapidly in the early hours of Sunday 'due to flooding in one of the holds". A hold is a section below deck where the cargo is stored. 'The vessel was carrying 640 containers, including 13 containing hazardous cargo and 12 with calcium carbide. Additionally, the ship had 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil in its tanks," the ICG said in a post on X. The MSC ELSA 3 was a 184-meter-long container ship built in 1997 and operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). It had a crew of 24, comprising one Russian (the captain), 20 Filipinos, two Ukrainians, and one Georgian. Oil spills often happen due to ship accidents, offshore drilling, pipeline leaks or illegal dumping or operational discharges from vessels. When oil spills into water, it rapidly spreads. Due to lighter density, it forms a layer over water, obstructing sunlight and disruption photosynthesis in marine plants. What Is The Environmental Impact Of Oil Spills? The immediate aftermath of an oil disaster has effects on fish, sea birds, and other marine animals. Coated in oil, animals can be killed by poisoning or suffocation. Ecological Damage: Oil can also affect food sources for sea life, making it less available or of poorer quality, so even animals that survive the initial environmental hazards may still suffer in the weeks and months following the leak. Oil coats marine animals (birds, fish, mammals), disrupting breathing, movement, and thermoregulation. It's toxic if ingested, damaging organs and reproduction. Ecosystems: Coral reefs, mangroves, and coastal habitats like Kerala's biodiversity-rich shores can suffer long-term damage. Oil smothers plants and disrupts food chains. Oil impacts breeding and reproduction, for example contaminating bird or turtle nests on shore, affecting viability, and suffocating unhatched chicks. Water Contamination: Oil residues persist, affecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems. Economic Consequences: Fishing bans, like those imposed post-MSC ELSA 3, harm livelihoods. Kerala's fishing communities could face immediate income loss. Tourism: Oil-stained beaches deter tourists, and impacting coastal economies. Clean-up Costs: Clean-up efforts, like those by the Indian Coast Guard using dispersants and booms, are expensive and time consuming. Human Health: Exposure to oil vapours or contaminated seafood can cause respiratory issues, skin irritation, or long-term health risks. What Are The Biggest Oil Spills In The History? Here are some of the biggest and most devastating oil spills in history, ranked by the volume of oil spilled and their environmental impact: Deepwater Horizon (Gulf Of Mexico, April 20-July 15, 2010): Nearly 206 million gallons, that is, 4.9 million barrels were spilled into the water after the BP-operated Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig exploded, killing 11 workers and releasing oil from an underwater well for 87 days. It remains the largest accidental marine oil spill in history. It devastated Gulf Coast ecosystems, killing thousands of marine animals (e.g., dolphins, turtles), destroying fisheries, and affecting tourism in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida. Clean-up costs exceeded $65 billion, with BP paying $20.8 billion in settlements. Gulf War Oil Spill (Persian Gulf, January 19-28, 1991): Iraqi forces deliberately released oil from Kuwait's Sea Island terminal and tankers during the Gulf War to hinder US military operations. Nearly 240-336 million gallons, that is, 6-8 million barrels were spilled into the war. It is the largest intentional oil spill ever. Ixtoc I (Gulf of Mexico, June 3, 1979–March 23, 1980): A blowout at the Pemex-operated Ixtoc I offshore well off Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula released 140 million gallons, nearly 3.3 million barrels, oil for 10 months, the longest continuous spill until Deepwater Horizon. top videos View all Atlantic Empress (Off Tobago, July 19, 1979): The Greek tanker Atlantic Empress collided with another ship, Aegean Captain, off Trinidad and Tobago, spilling crude oil that was estimated 88 million gallons. Both ships caught fire, and 27 crew members died. Much of the oil burned or dispersed in the open ocean, reducing coastal damage, but marine life was heavily affected. Amoco Cadiz (Brittany, France, March 16, 1978): The Liberian-registered supertanker ran aground off Brittany during a storm, splitting apart and releasing its entire crude oil cargo. The 68.7 million gallons of oil spilled into the water, devastating 200 miles of French coastline, killing 20,000 seabirds and destroying oyster beds. The clean-up took months and cost around $100 million. Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 26, 2025, 10:36 IST News explainers How The Sinking Of A Ship Near Kerala Coast Has Raised Oil Spill Concerns | Explained
