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Firefighting Continues as Flames Spread on Wan Hai Vessel Off India

  • On June 9, 2025, a container explosion aboard the Singapore-registered MV Wan Hai 503 sparked a fire while the vessel was sailing near the coast of Kerala, approximately 78 nautical miles from Beypore.
  • The ship, traveling between Colombo and Mumbai with 22 crew members aboard, experienced multiple explosions and a spreading fire, resulting in four crew members going missing after attempting initial firefighting efforts.
  • Indian Navy vessel INS Surat and Coast Guard assets including five ships and aircraft responded promptly, rescuing 18 crew members and continuing search and firefighting operations despite monsoon winds.
  • Six crew members received hospital treatment for burns and respiratory injuries, two critically, while thousands of containers including 157 with hazardous materials were onboard and about 20 reportedly fell overboard.
  • The firefighting efforts remain ongoing with the ship listing and fire spreading, raising concerns about possible sinking and environmental impact, as authorities monitor drifting debris toward the coastline.
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Focus Taiwan broke the news in Taiwan on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of India (5)

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