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Indian Coast Guard Battles Massive Fire on Container Ship Listing Off Kerala

  • A major fire broke out on June 9 aboard the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 about 44 nautical miles off Kerala near Kannur district.
  • The fire started after a container explosion, prompting Indian Coast Guard and Navy ships to engage in firefighting and rescue operations through Monday night.
  • The crew of 22 included 18 rescued and disembarked at Mangaluru port, while four remain missing amid continuing firefighting and deployment of salvage teams from Kochi.
  • The vessel is listing 10 to 15 degrees port side, carries 157 containers including hazardous cargo, and thick smoke persists despite partial control of the forward bay fire.
  • Authorities warn of escalating risk with strong winds forecasted June 14-16 and urged owners and salvage teams to intensify efforts to minimize environmental and safety impacts.
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The Maritime ExecutiveThe Maritime Executive
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Progress with Wan Hai 503 Fire as India Demands Action from Salvage Efforts

The firefighting efforts for the Wan Hai 503 containership which are now being undertaken jointly by India’s Coast Guard and Air Force are reporting progress, while India’s shipping authorities are demanding more action by the vessel’s owners and the appointed salvage team. The frustration comes as India has been forced to deal with two containership casualties simultaneously, and today there was another brief scare when a third vessel reported …

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Fire reported in container of Singapore-flagged vessel, under control

Fire on Singapore-flagged container vessel MV Interasia Tenacity near Mumbai prompts Indian Coast Guard assistance, situation stable.

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Indian coastguard battles blaze on container ship

India's coastguard said Tuesday it was battling to stop a fierce blaze that has engulfed a Singapore-flagged container ship listing off the country's southern coast.

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Indian coast guard continues to battle blaze on Singapore-registered container ship

NEW DELHI: India's coastguard said on Tuesday (Jun 10) it was battling to stop a fierce blaze that has engulfed a Singapore-flagged container ship listing off its southern coast since the fire broke out

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India’s coast guard battles blaze on Singapore-flagged container ship

Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority said there were “some injuries” among the crew. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Cargo Ship On Fire Off Kerala, 18 Crew Members Rescued, Search On For 4 Missing

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tv9gujarati.com broke the news in on Monday, June 9, 2025.
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