NEW DELHI: A Liberia-flagged container vessel, MSC ELSA 3 , capsized after departing Vizhinjam port on Saturday, prompting a major rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard, reported All India Radio News Trivandrum.
The incident occurred approximately 38 nautical miles off the coast of Kochi, with the vessel seeking urgent assistance. The authorities have urged caution as there is a possibility of hazardous materials hitting the shore.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) immediately mobilised resources and is currently coordinating rescue operations. Ships have been deployed in the area and aircraft are maintaining aerial oversight of the distressed vessel.
21 of the 24 crew members on board have abandoned the ship and are currently in liferafts. The rest three crew (Captain, Chief engineer, and second engineer) remain onboard to facilitate planned salvage operations.
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"Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships and aircraft continue to coordinate and monitor the situation. Some containers have fallen due to vessel tilting, and a risk assessment is in progress. All efforts are in hand to maintain the Vessel's stability," said ICG, according to news agency ANI.
Meanwhile, authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent any loss of life or environmental damage.
The incident occurred approximately 38 nautical miles off the coast of Kochi, with the vessel seeking urgent assistance. The authorities have urged caution as there is a possibility of hazardous materials hitting the shore.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) immediately mobilised resources and is currently coordinating rescue operations. Ships have been deployed in the area and aircraft are maintaining aerial oversight of the distressed vessel.
21 of the 24 crew members on board have abandoned the ship and are currently in liferafts. The rest three crew (Captain, Chief engineer, and second engineer) remain onboard to facilitate planned salvage operations.
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"Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships and aircraft continue to coordinate and monitor the situation. Some containers have fallen due to vessel tilting, and a risk assessment is in progress. All efforts are in hand to maintain the Vessel's stability," said ICG, according to news agency ANI.
Meanwhile, authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent any loss of life or environmental damage.
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