Recognizing the ecological sensitivity and tourism significance of Kerala’s shoreline, the ICG acknowledged that air air pollution response teams have been mobilized and are working in coordination with state authorities.

Kochi:

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has been positioned on extreme alert for air air pollution response operations after the container vessel MSC ELSA 3 sank off the coast of Kochi inside the early hours of Sunday. All 24 crew members aboard the Liberian-flagged ship had been safely rescued, 21 by ICG vessels and three by the Indian Navy’s INS Sujata.

The ship was transporting 640 containers, along with 13 categorised as hazardous and 12 containing calcium carbide. Additionally, it was carrying 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil, elevating extreme concerns over potential marine air air pollution.

Recognizing the ecological sensitivity and tourism significance of Kerala’s shoreline, the ICG acknowledged that air air pollution response teams have been mobilized and are working in coordination with state authorities. “ICG aircraft with advanced oil spill mapping capabilities are currently assessing the area. As of now, no oil spill has been observed,” the Coast Guard well-known.

Rescue and monitoring operations underway

The ICG and Indian Navy had been already exploring selections to tow the vessel sooner than it sank. Earlier, 21 of the 24 crew members had been safely rescued, whereas the remaining three had been rescued later. The crew included one Russian (ship’s Master), 20 Filipinos, two Ukrainians, and one Georgian nationwide.

A Defence PRO reported that one different vessel from the mum or dad transport agency had arrived on the scene to assist the persevering with efforts. The cargo ship, which had departed from Vizhinjam port en path to Kochi, was reported itemizing by 26 ranges at roughly 1:25 p.m. on May 24.

Both Coast Guard ships and aircraft keep stationed inside the neighborhood, rigorously monitoring the state of affairs and able to behave swiftly inside the event of an oil spill.

Public advisory issued

In light of the potential for cargo and oil to clean ashore, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued a public advisory. Citizens are urged to not contact any containers or oil residues found alongside the coast and to immediately report such findings to the police. The KSDMA has moreover warned of the potential of oil motion pictures forming alongside stretches of the shoreline.

The Coast Guard confirmed that MSC ELSA 3 was carrying Marine Gas Oil (MGO) and Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), every of which could significantly impression the marine setting if leaked.