Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Monsoon Delays Oil Extraction from Sunken MSC Elsa 3
The effort to remove oil from the sunken ship, MSC Elsa 3, off the Kerala coast is taking longer because of the monsoon season.
The weather makes it too risky to work.
They are also dealing with the issue of plastic pieces that washed ashore.
Authorities are cleaning up the beaches and trying to figure out how to get rid of the plastic safely.
The police are investigating and have accused the ship's owners and crew of being careless which resulted in the ship sinking.
Oil extraction from the sunken MSC Elsa 3 is delayed due to monsoon conditions.
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) stated adverse weather limits safe operation.
The vessel 'Nand Saarthi' awaits improved weather to resume oil recovery.
Clean-up efforts continue with plastic nurdles being a concern for disposal.
Kerala Police filed a case of rash navigation against the ship's owner and crew.
- Who
- Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Indian Coast Guard, Kerala Police.
- What
- Delay in oil extraction from the sunken MSC Elsa 3.
- When
- As of June 18th, with extraction delayed due to the monsoon.
- Where
- Off the Kerala coast.
- Why
- Adverse weather conditions and operational risks.
- Ship Name
- MSC Elsa 3
- Flag
- Liberia
- Location
- 14.6 nautical miles off Thottappally coast
- Sinking Date
- May 24-25
- Cargo
- 640 containers, including hazardous materials
- Oil on Board
- 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel, 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil
