ICG along with Indian Navy Rescues all 24 Crew members as Liberian container Vessel with Hazardous Cargo Sinks off Kerala Coast

A Liberian container vessel, MSC ELSA 3, sank off the Kochi coast on May 25, 2025, carrying hazardous cargo including calcium carbide and significant amounts of fuel.

The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy successfully rescued all 24 crew members and activated full pollution response preparedness to monitor the sensitive marine ecosystem.