Archive · 2 Jun 2025
NGT Demands Hazardous Cargo Details After Kochi Shipwreck
A ship called MSC Elsa 3 sank near Kochi, India.
The ship was carrying dangerous materials.
The government is worried about what's inside, especially things like chemicals and oil, because they could hurt the ocean and the animals that live there.
The NGT wants the company that owned the ship to explain what's in those containers.
They're also asking different government groups to help figure out how bad the damage might be and what to do about it.
They are also concerned about how the pollution could spread to other areas like Lakshadweep islands due to currents and winds.
The NGT is seeking clarification on the hazardous cargo in the sunken vessel.
The ship, MSC Elsa 3, sank off the Kochi coast on May 25, 2025.
The vessel was carrying hazardous materials including calcium carbide and oil.
The Kerala government has declared the shipwreck a State disaster.
The NGT is concerned about potential environmental impact, including to Lakshadweep islands.
- Who
- The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), and various government bodies are involved.
- What
- The Liberia-flagged container vessel MSC Elsa 3 sank, and the NGT is seeking clarification on its hazardous cargo.
- When
- The incident occurred on May 25, 2025. The NGT order was issued on May 27, 2025.
- Where
- Off the Kochi coast in Kerala.
- Why
- The NGT is concerned about the potential environmental impact of the sunken vessel's hazardous cargo.
- Vessel Name
- MSC Elsa 3
- Flag
- Liberia
- Ship Owner
- Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
- Location
- Off Kochi Coast
- Date of Sinking
- May 25, 2025
- Hazardous Containers
- 13
- Calcium Carbide
- 12 containers
- Diesel
- 84.44 MT
- Furnace Oil
- 367.1 MT