Singapore Cargo Ship Catches Fire Off Kerala, Kochi And Kozhikode Hospitals On Alert
The Indian Navy and Coast Guard have successfully rescued 18 crew members from the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel, WAN HAI 503, which caught fire approximately 70 nautical miles off the Kerala coast. The fire broke out on the upper deck of the ship, which was en route from Colombo to Mumbai.
According to officials, the crew members jumped into the sea to escape the inferno and were rescued by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. However, the whereabouts of four other crew members attached to the ship’s Fire and Safety Department are currently unknown. The rescued crew members are being attended to, and hospitals in Kozhikode and Kochi have been put on high alert in case medical attention is required.
The WAN HAI 503, a 270-meter-long vessel, had departed Colombo on June 7 and was carrying a cargo that included dangerous goods such as inflammable liquids and solids, as well as toxic substances. The fire has raised concerns about the potential environmental impact and the safety of the crew.
