ICG, Navy Rescue 24 as Ship Sinks Off Kerala

All 24 crew members were successfully rescued in a joint operation by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indian Navy. The ICG rescued 21 crew members, while the remaining three, who had initially stayed aboard to assist with salvage operations, were later rescued by the Navy’s INS Sujata. 

In response to the incident, the Kerala government declared a statewide emergency due to concerns over potential environmental hazards, including oil spills and the release of flammable gases, as containers began washing ashore . The ICG has activated full pollution response preparedness, deploying aircraft equipped with advanced oil spill detection systems and positioning the pollution response vessel ICGS Saksham at the site. 

Authorities have issued public warnings, urging citizens to maintain a 200-meter distance from any containers found ashore and to report sightings. Fishing activities within a 20-nautical mile radius have been suspended due to safety and environmental concerns. 

The situation is being closely monitored, with coordinated efforts by the ICG, Indian Navy, and other agencies to mitigate environmental risks and ensure public safety.

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