A Singapore-flagged container ship, MV Wan Hai 503, caught fire early morning on June 9, 2025, about 78 nautical miles off the Beypore coast in Kerala.
The vessel, which was on its way to Navi Mumbai from Colombo, was carrying over 650 containers and had 22 crew members onboard at the time of the incident.
Officials confirmed that 18 of the 22 crew members abandoned the vessel using life rafts and boats. Among the crew, five sustained injuries, including two with serious burns. Four crew members are currently missing. Most of the crew are said to be of Taiwanese nationality.
The fire, which broke out underdeck, led to multiple explosions on board, according to disaster management sources. As the fire intensified, around 50 containers fell into the Arabian Sea, raising concerns over navigational safety and potential pollution risks.
The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy launched a joint rescue
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