Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Fire on Container Ship off Kerala Coast, Rescue Operations Ongoing
A Singaporean container ship, the MV Wan Hai 503, caught fire near Kerala, India.
The Indian Coast Guard is battling the blaze, but thick smoke is making it hard.
Most of the 22 crew members were saved by the Indian Navy, but four are still missing.
Some of the crew are Chinese and Taiwanese.
Several people were hurt, and some have serious burns.
The situation is still developing.
Fire continues aboard the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off the Kerala coast.
Thick smoke is still billowing from the vessel, hampering firefighting efforts.
Of the 22 crew members, 18 were rescued by the Indian Navy, and four are missing.
Chinese and Taiwanese crew members were among those onboard.
Five crew members sustained injuries, with two having critical burns.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard is leading the response, with the Indian Navy assisting.
- What
- Fire on the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503.
- When
- The fire started on June 9.
- Where
- Off the Kerala coast, approximately 44 nautical miles from Azhikkal.
- Why
- An onboard explosion is reported to have started the fire.
- Vessel Name
- MV Wan Hai 503
- Vessel Flag
- Singapore
- Incident Type
- Fire and Explosion
- Location
- 44 nautical miles off Azhikkal, Kerala
- Crew
- 22
- Rescued Crew
- 18
- Missing Crew
- 4
Sources
Burning Ship Horror: 4 Missing After Massive Blast on Singapore-Flagged Vessel—What Happened Off Kerala’s Coast?
China thanks India for rescuing crew onboard Singapore-flagged vessel after it caught fire off Kerala coast
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Cargo Vessel Wan Hai 503 Fire INCOIS Warns Of Possible Oil Spill
Singapore Ship That Caught Fire Carried Chemical Used In Explosives & Paint: Sources | Exclusive
Drifting in Kerala sea: Potential hazard as fire rages on fuel-laden cargo ship - Telegraph India
18 rescued from blaze-hit ship brought to Mangaluru: two criticial
China Thanks India For Rescuing Crew From Burning Cargo Ship Off Kerala Coast
Taiwan thanks India for swift rescue operation of the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel
Our gratitude to Indian navy: China embassy
Fire largely contained on Singapore vessel; ship slightly tilted
Fire on Singapore-flagged ship off Kerala largely contained; 10-15 containers lost overboard
Vessel fire case: Chinese Embassy expresses gratitude to Navy, Coast Guard for prompt response
This Is Exclusive: Singapore Cargo Ship Investigated After Hazardous Materials Found
Fire still rages inside container ship off Kerala, Coast Guard battles to contain blaze
Environmental Threat Looms As Blaze-Struck MV Wan Hai 503 Drifts Off Kerala Coast
