Salvage operation delayed due to fuel shortage
A major container ship, MV Wan Hai 503, caught fire on June 9 and is now drifting off the Kerala coast after salvage efforts were delayed. With the response vessel running out of fuel and leaving to refuel, the ship's situation has become riskier—there's concern about possible oil spills and lost cargo floating in the sea.
Fire has destroyed around 50 containers
The fire has already destroyed around 50 containers and continues to burn inside the ship. Water used to fight the blaze is making the vessel tilt dangerously. Four crew members are still missing as search teams keep looking.
Indian Coast Guard and Navy are closely tracking the scene
The Indian Coast Guard and Navy are closely tracking the scene. They've warned about pollution risks from drifting containers and have called for urgent action from the ship's owners—making it clear that legal steps could follow if things aren't fixed quickly.