The container vessel Wan Hai 503, registered under the Singapore flag, has been relocated beyond the boundaries of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) following a severe onboard fire that claimed the life of one crew member. The incident, which began on June 22 while the ship was positioned approximately 177 nautical miles southwest of Porbandar, Gujarat, led to a significant emergency response involving multiple Indian authorities.
The 2014-built vessel, with a capacity of over 4,800 TEUs, reported a fire outbreak in one of its cargo holds while en route from Kandla to Colombo. The situation quickly escalated, prompting the ship’s master to issue a distress call. In response, the Indian Coast Guard deployed vessels and aerial assets to assist with firefighting and crew support. A coordinated effort involving offshore supply vessels and Coast Guard assets ensured the evacuation of 20 out of 21 crew members. Tragically, one crew member was found deceased within the vessel.
Following days of firefighting attempts and continued structural deterioration, Indian authorities decided to
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