Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:25am on 26 May 2025,Monday Business
The Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 sank off Kerala's coast, releasing 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous materials. Containers have begun washing ashore, prompting the Kerala government to declare a statewide emergency due to potential ecological threats. The Indian Coast Guard has deployed ships and aircraft to contain oil spills and track drifting containers. Public advisories urge maintaining a 200-meter distance from any found containers and to report sightings. Fishing activities within a 20-nautical mile radius have been halted. Rapid Response Teams equipped with cranes are managing container recovery, while the Pollution Control Board addresses shoreline oil mitigation. The incident poses significant risks to Kerala's marine ecosystems and coastal communities. (PC: The Tribune)
