Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Blaze Continues on Cargo Ship off Kerala Coast
A cargo ship called MV Wan Hai 503 caught fire and had explosions off the coast of Kerala, India.
It was traveling from Sri Lanka to Mumbai.
Some crew members were rescued, but some are still missing.
The ship is damaged and listing.
Experts are worried about drifting containers and a possible oil spill, which could affect the coastline.
Authorities are investigating and monitoring the situation, with rescue and firefighting operations ongoing.
A fire and explosions continue to affect the Singapore-flagged ship MV Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Kerala, India.
Eighteen crew members have been rescued, but four remain missing.
Authorities have issued an oil spill advisory.
The ship is listing, with containers falling overboard.
INCOIS is tracking drifting containers and potential hazards.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard, INCOIS, local authorities, and ship crew.
- What
- Fire and explosions on the MV Wan Hai 503, potential oil spill, and drifting containers.
- When
- June 10, 2025
- Where
- Off the coast of Kerala, India
- Why
- Cause of the fire is under investigation.
- Ship Name
- MV Wan Hai 503
- Ship Flag
- Singapore
- Location
- Off the coast of Kerala, India
- Incident Date
- June 9, 2025
- Origin - Destination
- Colombo, Sri Lanka - Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, India
- Injured
- Two in critical condition, four with minor injuries
- Missing Crew
- Four
- Potential Hazards
- Drifting containers, potential oil spill
Sources
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