Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:36am on 10 Jun 2025,Tuesday India
A major fire broke out on the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel MV Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Kerala after a container explosion. Of the 22 crew members aboard, 18 have been rescued while four remain missing. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard continue firefighting and search operations. The ship, en route from Colombo to Mumbai, was carrying 100 tonnes of bunker oil. Authorities have warned of a potential oil spill and drifting debris. Singapore has sent a team to aid rescue efforts. This is the second maritime incident near Kerala in three weeks, raising concerns over coastal safety and marine ecology. (PC: Indian cost gurad)
