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Russia Today
26-05-2025
- General
- Russia Today
Indian authorities declare emergency over hazardous cargo spill
Authorities in the Indian state of Kerala have declared a state of emergency after a vessel carrying oil and other hazardous materials capsized off the coast on Sunday. The incident has triggered fears of a major spill and environmental hazard. The Liberian-flagged cargo ship MSC ELSA 3, carrying diesel, furnace oil, and containers with hazardous cargo, capsized near Kochi in southern part of India due to a load imbalance, local authorities stated on Sunday. All 24 crew members were rescued, officials added. The vessel began tilting 38 nautical miles off the coast of Kochi on Saturday and capsized rapidly in the early hours of Sunday due to flooding in one of the holds, the coast guard said in a statement. The ship was carrying 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel, 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil, and 640 containers, including 13 containing hazardous cargo and 12 with calcium carbide, the coast guard noted. All 24 crew members ex Liberian-flagged container Vessel MSC ELSA 3 rescued safely, 21 by @IndiaCoastGuard & 03 by @indiannavy Ship Sujata after vessel sank off #Kochi this morning. Vessel was carrying 640 containers, including 13 containing hazardous cargo and 12 with calcium… The Kerala government declared a statewide emergency on Sunday amid fears that the oil slick could reach anywhere along the coast. Containers from the vessel were seen drifting in the sea at a speed of 3kph, the Indian Express reported. @IndiaCoastGuard#MRCC, #Mumbai received a Distress Alert regarding Liberia-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3 developing 26° list approx 38 nautical miles southwest of #Kochi. Vessel departed #Vizhinjam Port on 23 May 25, bound for #Kochi with ETA 24 May 25. #ICG is actively… An unnamed defense spokesperson in Kochi quoted by the newspaper said that efforts are being made to mitigate the oil spill, with a coast guard ship and an aerial assessment of the situation being conducted. Besides the oil in the fallen containers, 'marine fuel used in the ship has also leaked,' the Kerala chief minister's office said in a statement, following a high-level meeting on Sunday. According to simulation results from the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), cited by The Hindu newspaper, there is a 45% probability that many of the 640 containers from the sunken container ship are likely to drift towards the coastal stretch of Kerala within the next 48 hours. As a precautionary measure, the government has prohibited fishing in a 20-nautical-mile radius around the sunken ship, in addition to an existing ban on fishing due to heavy rain. Officials have also activated the Search and Rescue Aid Tool (SARAT) to aid in the location of containers or other drifting objects.
UPI
26-05-2025
- General
- UPI
Container ship capsizes off India's coast, threatening oil spill
1 of 2 | MSC ELSA 3 capsized Sunday about 38 nautical miles southwest off Kochi. Photo courtesy of Indian Coast Guard/ Facebook May 26 (UPI) -- A Liberian-flagged container ship that capsized off India's southwestern coast is at risk of causing an oil spill, officials said, as they rush to prevent an environmental catastrophe. The vessel, MSC ELSA 3, began to list to one side about 38 nautical miles southwest of Kochi on Saturday and sank Sunday, with 643 containers onboard, the Indian Coast Guard said in a statement. Of the 73 containers missing, 13 contained hazardous material, including calcium carbide, which releases a gas that is highly flammable when it comes into contact with water. It also had 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel fuel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil. @IndiaCoastGuard #MRCC, #Mumbai received a Distress Alert regarding Liberia-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3 developing 26° list approx 38 nautical miles southwest of #Kochi. Vessel departed #Vizhinjam Port on 23 May 25, bound for #Kochi with ETA 24 May 25. #ICG is actively... Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) May 24, 2025 The chief minister's office said in a statement that an alert had been issued to the state of Kerala's coastal regions, warning that an oil slick could impact the entire coastline. "As the oil slick can reach anywhere along the Kerala coast, an alert has been sounded across the coastal belt," the statement said, Indian Express reported. "The containers are drifting in the sea at a speed of 3 kph. Besides the oil in the fallen containers, marine fuel used in the ship has also leaked." The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority is warning the public to not touch any materials that have washed ashore and could be from the ship. "Make sure to stay at least 200 meters away," it said in a Facebook post on Monday. "Do not gather in groups near the area. Do not obstruct authorities while they are removing materials. Stay at a safe distance." The ship capsized rapidly Sunday morning due to flooding in one of the holds, the Indian Coast Guard said. Twenty-one crew members were rescued by the Coast Guard and three by the Navy. The Indian Coast Guard said it has activated a pollution response preparedness protocol and is working with state authorities to address potential spills. All 24 crew members ex Liberian-flagged container Vessel MSC ELSA 3 rescued safely, 21 by @IndiaCoastGuard & 03 by @indiannavy Ship Sujata after vessel sank off #Kochi this morning. Vessel was carrying 640 containers, including 13 containing hazardous cargo and 12 with calcium... Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) May 25, 2025
NDTV
25-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
Liberian Cargo Ship Sinks Near Kerala Coast, All 24 Crew Onboard Rescued
Kochi: A Liberian cargo ship carrying 640 containers onboard, including 13 hazardous cargoes, has capsized and sunk in the sea off the coast of Kerala, officials said on Sunday, raising fears of environmental damage. "In the early hours of 25 May, MSC ELSA 3 listed rapidly and capsized at position 09°18.76'N 076°08.12'E and sank," a Coast Guard statement said on Sunday. It said the three remaining crew abandoned the sinking vessel and were rescued by INS Sujata, which joined operations last evening. The ICG said the ship Saksham, equipped with pollution response equipment, has been positioned at the scene to respond to any oil spill scenario. Of the 640 containers onboard, 13 contained hazardous cargo, while 12 containers with calcium carbide were present, it said. "The ship had in its tanks 84.44 MT of diesel and 367.1 MT of furnace oil," the ICG said. All 24 crew members ex Liberian-flagged container Vessel MSC ELSA 3 rescued safely, 21 by @IndiaCoastGuard & 03 by @indiannavy Ship Sujata after vessel sank off #Kochi this morning. Vessel was carrying 640 containers, including 13 containing hazardous cargo and 12 with calcium… — Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) May 25, 2025 Noting that the sensitive coast of Kerala is home to both vivid biodiversity and is a major tourist attraction, it further said the ICG has geared up pollution response preparedness and coordination with the state administration for all possible scenarios. "ICG aircraft with advanced oil spill mapping technology are undertaking an assessment of the situation. Presently, no oil spill has been reported," it added. The Indian Coast Guard also said it is fully geared to respond to the emerging scenario and is closely monitoring the environmental impact in the aftermath of the sinking of MSC ELSA 3. The development comes amid intense efforts by the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard, which were exploring methods to assist in towing the vessel. The Liberian container ship, carrying marine fuel, listed several degrees about 38 nautical miles off the Kerala coast on Saturday, causing its cargo to spill into the sea. A Defence PRO said another vessel from the parent company had reached the area as part of the assistance efforts. Earlier, authorities had stated that out of the 24 crew members on board, 21 were rescued, while three remained onboard as per instructions from the company. He added that the Coast Guard, which spearheaded the rescue operation, and Indian Navy ships are maintaining their positions in the area and monitoring the situation. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has cautioned the general public against touching any cargo containers or oil spills that may wash ashore. They have also urged people to immediately inform the police if they spot any containers or oil on the shore. The 184-metre-long vessel, MSC ELSA 3, departed for Kochi from Vizhinjam port on Friday. At around 1.25 p.m. on May 24, the company owning the ship informed Indian authorities that it was listing by 26 degrees and sought urgent assistance. The Coast Guard was coordinating rescue operations by maintaining ships and aircraft near the distressed vessel. The vessel's 24-member crew comprises one Russian (the Master), 20 Filipinos, two Ukrainians, and one Georgian national. According to the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority, there is a possibility that cargo --including containers and oil-- may wash ashore. KSDMA also warned that oil films could appear along parts of the coast. The Coast Guard has confirmed that the vessel was carrying Marine Gas Oil (MGO) and Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO).
Deccan Herald
28-04-2025
- Health
- Deccan Herald
ICG evacuates critically injured fisherman off Gujarat coast
In a swift #MedicalEvacuation, @IndiaCoastGuard Maritime Rescue Sub Centre #Pipavav deployed #ICG Ship C-419 to rescue a critically injured fisherman from #IFB Sankruti Sagar approx 100 KM South East of #Pipavav. Patient was stabilised enroute & safely handed over for further…
