India Rescues Crew from Singapore-Flagged Container Ship, Wins China’s Praise
Monday morning, a maritime disaster hit near the Kerala coast. A Singapore-flagged container ship, MV Wan Hai 503, caught fire with 22 crew members on it. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard’s swift response rescued 18 crew members, including 14 Chinese.
The Indian rescue teams were immediately called into action after the fire broke out. The Indian Navy diverted INS Surat, which was scheduled to be docked in Kochi. With India’s assistance, 18 crew members were rescued, and the remaining 4 are still missing.
The explosion of the container ship was confirmed, and a list was released of 157 containers that carried hazardous cargo by the Director General of Shipping.
“We have confirmed the presence of explosives on the vessel. But the list of dangerous goods released does not have these details. We believe the initial blast was triggered by the explosives and the fire spread to the inflammable cargo.” confirmed a senior officer.
The Chinese Embassy spokesperson in India, Yu Jing, thanked the Indian Navy and Mumbai Coast Guard for the quick call and praised the professional rescue. She shared his gratitude on X, “Our gratitude goes to the Indian Navy and the Mumbai Coast Guard for their prompt and professional rescue. We wish further search operations successful and the injured crew members speedy recovery.”
This display of swift maritime coordination highlights India’s capability to handle high-stakes rescue missions. The operation shows India’s preparedness and reinforces international goodwill. With swift action, India is fostering safety and maritime cooperation.
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