Liberian cargo ship sinks: Kerala declares emergency as major oil spill feared — Top developments | India News
[ad_1] Liberian cargo ship sinks: Kerala declares emergency as major oil spill feared (Picture credit: X/@SpokespersonMoD) NEW DELHI: The Kerala government on Sunday declared a statewide emergency after a Liberian container ship, MSC ELSA 3, carrying 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous cargo, capsized and sank off the state’s coast, triggering fears of a major ecological disaster.Statewide alert issuedFollowing a high-level meeting chaired by chief secretary A Jayathilak, Kerala issued a statewide alert, warning coastal districts of potential environmental damage. Fishermen have been asked to stay ashore, and the public has been told not to touch or approach any drifting containers or oil slicks that may wash ashore. “Maintain a minimum distance of 200 metres and inform the emergency number 112,” read the official note.Entire crew rescuedAll 24 crew members aboard were rescued, 21 by the Indian Coast Guard and […]