Containers with a dangerous load fell into the sea on Saturday at the western coasts of India, when during the storm the ship tilted aside – informed the Indian Navy.
Key facts:
- The ship flowing on the coast of India fell over, and containers with a dangerous load fell into the water.
- Emergency teams managed to save some of the crew members.
- The coastal guard and the police issued relevant messages and warnings.
On Saturday, the X Indian Navy announced that eight containers with a dangerous load fell into the Arabian Sea. During the storm, the MSC Elsa 3 ship flowing under the Liberian flag rolled out aside off the coast of Kerala.
Source: Coast Guard India/X
According to her spokesperson, the 184-meter ship sailed from Vizhinjam to Kochi, from where he was to take a course to Tuticorini, near the northern banks Sri Lanka. But with the arrival of Monsun a powerful storm unleashed. The ship has lost control and heavily tilted is currently agility off the coast of Kerala.
Saved crew members
The Indian Navy and the Coast Guard sent emergency teams that saved 21 out of 24 crew members.
According to Manorama Online, sea gasoline leaked into the sea, i.e. the one with special additives, used for boats and ships, and diesel.
Source: Coast Guard India/X
The Indian Coast Guard issued a warning against potential contamination of the area in this area of ​​Kerala, and the police began to send messages through the speakers, warning people so that they would remain vigilant and not approach unidentified objects that can drift ashore.
Author/author: SZ/TR
Source: PAP
Source of the main photo: Coast Guard India/X