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Time of India
7 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
'Our Gratitude': China Thanks India As Indian Navy Saves Chinese Crew In Singapore Cargo Ship Fire
China has thanked India for its swift and professional response after a massive fire broke out on the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel MV Wan Hai 503 off the Kerala coast on June 9. The ship, en route from Colombo to Nhava Sheva, had 22 crew members onboard, including 8 Chinese nationals and 6 Taiwanese. 18 crew were rescued, five injured, and four remain missing. The Indian Coast Guard launched firefighting and rescue operations, with aerial and marine assets deployed. The vessel continues to drift while authorities warn of potential oil spill and drifting containers. Shoreline surveillance has been intensified between Kozhikode and Kochi to prevent hazards. #mvwanhai503fire #kerala #singapore #colombo #cargoship #china #news #indiancoastguardrescue #chinesegratitudeindia #maritimeincident #cargoshipfire #singaporevessel #missingseafarers #indiantaiwanrescue #marinesafety #oilspillalert #containercrisis #azhikkalfire #navalrescue #indiannavy #toi #toibharat Read More
News18
11 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
'Gratitude To Indian Navy': Chinese Embassy On Rescue Of Crew In Kerala Cargo Ship Fire
Last Updated: The Chinese Embassy in India expressed gratitude to the Indian Navy for the rescue of 22 crew members, including 14 Chinese nationals, after fire onboard MV Wan Hai 503. Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Indian Navy for their 'prompt and professional rescue" operations onboard MV WAN HAI 503, which caught fire on June 9 while it was on passage from Colombo to Nhava Sheva. In an X post, Yu Jing mentioned that 14 of those onboard the Singapore-flagged container vessel were Chinese, including 6 from Taiwan. There were a total of 22 crew members onboard the vessel at the time of the incident. 'On June 9, MV Wan Hai 503 encountered onboard explosion and fire 44 nautical miles off Azhikkal, Kerala. Of the total 22 crew members on board, 14 are Chinese, including 6 from Taiwan," Jing wrote in the post. 'Our gratitude goes to the Indian Navy and the Mumbai Coast Guard for their prompt and professional rescue," she added. 'We wish further search operations successful and the injured crew members speedy recovery," the spokesperson's X post read. On June 9, MV Wan Hai 503 encountered onboard explosion and fire 44 nautical miles off Azhikkal, Kerala. Of the total 22 crew members on board, 14 are Chinese, including 6 from Taiwan. Our gratitude goes to the Indian Navy @indiannavy and the Mumbai Coast Guard for their prompt… — Yu Jing (@ChinaSpox_India) June 10, 2025 The post comes amid sensitive ties between India and China, following the deadly Galwan Valley standoff between the militaries of both countries in 2020. On May 7, after India launched 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), India's Embassy in China rebuked the Chinese media outlet Global Times and withheld its social media handle in India for reporting that Pakistan's military shot down an Indian fighter jet. Nearly a week later, India categorically rejected China's attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh and emphasised that such manoeuvres would not change the reality that Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India. Meanwhile, coordinated firefighting operations continued through the night of June 9, following the maritime incident off Kerala's coast. The crew disembarked at Mangalore Port at 11.30 pm on Monday. Indian Coast Guard ships Sachet and Samudra Prahari remained engaged in firefighting efforts overnight, news agency PTI quoted a defence spokesperson as saying. A Coast Guard Dornier aircraft took off on Tuesday morning to conduct an aerial survey of the incident site, the spokesperson added.
News18
a day ago
- General
- News18
Singapore Thanks India For Rescue Ops After Cargo Ship Fire: 'Grateful To Indian Friends'
Last Updated: The vessel had a multinational crew onboard, including 8 Chinese, 6 Taiwanese, 5 from Myanmar, and 3 Indonesian nationals. Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, extended gratitude to India after the successful rescue of 18 crew members from the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503, which caught fire off the Indian coast on June 9. Taking to X, he wrote, 'Deep gratitude for our Indian friends @IndiaCoastGuard @indiannavy @IN_HQSNC @IN_WNC @SpokespersonMoD. Swift and brave rescue operations for the 🇸🇬-flagged MV Wan Hai 503 which caught fire off #Beypore. HC Wong". Deep gratitude 🙏 for our Indian friends @IndiaCoastGuard @indiannavy @IN_HQSNC @IN_WNC @SpokespersonMoD swift and brave rescue operations for the 🇸🇬-flagged MV Wan Hai 503 which caught fire off #Beypore. HC Wong #IndianNavy #IndianCoastGuard 📷: @DefencePROkochi — Singapore in India (@SGinIndia) June 9, 2025 Meanwhile, the Indian Navy confirmed that 18 out of 22 crew members aboard the Singapore-flagged container ship have been safely evacuated. The incident took place approximately 44 nautical miles off Azhikkal and 130 nautical miles northwest of Kochi, Kerala. According to the Navy, the vessel had a multinational crew onboard, including 8 Chinese, 6 Taiwanese, 5 from Myanmar, and 3 Indonesian nationals. As the fire intensified, all crew members were forced to abandon the ship. Two Indian Coast Guard ships, Sachet and Samudra Prahari, are actively deployed at the scene of the fire to assist in firefighting and rescue operations. '#IndianNavy in a closely coordinated #SearchAndRescue operation with @IndiaCoastGuard, DG Shipping and other stakeholders, has safely rescued 18 out of 22 crew members Singaporean Flagged MV Wan Hai 503. The MV had reported internal container explosion and resultant major fire onboard. The inputs of the incident were received at @IFC_IOR at about 0930 hr on #09Jun 25," said Indian Navy spokesperson in an official statement. '#INSSurat and a Dornier aircraft were immediately deployed by the #IndianNavy to render necessary assistance, and at about 1630 hr, 18 out of 22 crew members were safely rescued by #Surat. First aid has been rendered to the injured crew members and the ship is presently proceeding to New Mangalore for disembarkation and further medical management," it added. #IndianNavy in a closely coordinated #SearchAndRescue operation with @IndiaCoastGuard, DG Shipping and other stakeholders, has safely rescued 18 out of 22 crew members Singaporean Flagged MV Wan Hai 503. The MV had reported internal container explosion and resultant major fire… — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 9, 2025 Notably, the vessel was en route from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, with an expected time of arrival (ETA) on 10 June. The fire rapidly engulfed the midsection of the vessel, which is currently adrift.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
What Is AKASH & How It Works? India's KILLER Air Defence Missile System Used In Op Sindoor
/ May 12, 2025, 08:16PM IST Akash Missile System played an important role in Operation Sindoor by successfully neutralising air-borne threats initiated by Pakistan. It is a vital part and the 'backbone' of India's multi-layered air defence system. In this video, we break down how does Akash air defence system work and what are its major features that help keep India's skies safe and secure. #akashmissile #airdefencesystem #operationsindoor #opsindoor #pahalgamterrorattack #missile #drones #defence #india #sudarshanchakra #s400 #pakistan #strategy #security #iaf #indianarmy #indiannavy #indianairforce #explained #explainer #timesofindia #toi #toibharat
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
Indian Navy Can Crush Threats from Air, Sea, and Beneath the Waves: DGMO Issues Stern Warning
Vice Admiral AN Pramod, in a special briefing on Operation Sindoor, highlighted the Indian Navy's cutting-edge combat readiness. He explained how the Navy operates as an integrated force—monitoring and responding to threats from air, sea, and underwater through advanced sensors and synchronized combat management systems. This seamless coordination ensures total maritime domain awareness, allowing India to detect, track, and neutralize threats across all domains in real-time. The Navy's persistent surveillance and multi-domain capability reflect its pivotal role in safeguarding national security amid rising regional tensions.#indiannavy #operationSindoor #maritimesecurity #defensebriefing #airseaandland #nationalsecurity #indianarmedforces #viceadmiralANPramod #militaryreadiness #surveillance #combatmanagement #threatneutralization #indiaPakistanconflict #defensetechnology #multidomainawareness #toibharat Read More
