India • Jun 11, 2025

Kerala Police files case against sinking Liberian ship

After the Liberian cargo ship MSC Elsa 3 sank off Kerala's coast on May 25 with 640 containers—including hazardous materials and a lot of oil—Kerala Police have filed an FIR against the ship's owner, captain, and crew. They're being charged for risky navigation and careless handling of dangerous cargo.

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Oil leak has to be stopped before monsoon

Cleanup crews started salvage work on June 9 to stop oil from leaking into the sea, using divers and underwater robots to seal fuel tanks. About 51 containers have already washed up on Kerala's beaches, but many more are still out there. Local fishing communities are struggling as fishing remains restricted over oil spill fears—though officials say no oil has reached shore yet. The next phase of cleanup will continue after the monsoon season.