The Liberian container ship MSC Elsa-3 crashed near the Kerala coast, causing about 10 containers to fall into the sea. Containers have oils such as VLSFO and MGO, which increased the environmental risk. The Indian Coast Guard immediately launched rescue operations and saved 9 crew members. The ship was bent up to 26 degrees. Pti, Thiruvananthapuram. The Liberian container ship carrying oil crashed 38 knots (about 70 km) of Kerala coast on Saturday. About 10 containers fell into the sea. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) warned people to notify the police immediately whether the container or oil leaks reached the shore. The containers have VLSFO (very low sulfur fuel) and MGO (marine gas oil). The 184 meter long ship MSC Elsa-3 left for Kochi of Vizhinjam harbor. The ship, which was bent up to 26 degrees, was informed to Indian officials at about 13.25 hours on May 24 that the ship was bent about 26 degrees and that help was immediately sought. The rescue operations of the Coast Guard rescue coordinated. Nine out of 24 crew members riding the ship were evacuated and the campaign was saving 15. Indian coastal aircraft took extra life -saving boats near the ship. Medical assistance was also provided to the crew members in the rescue operation. There were 24 crew members on the ship. The crew contains 20 of the Philippines, one from Russia, two from Ukraine and one from Georgia.
The ship of Liberia crashed near Kerala coast, oil fell into the sea; Warning issued in Kochi – Liberia hacked vessel on Kerala Coast Crewer Requested Oil -Holder Fall in Sea
