Experiments are going to tow the Wan Hai 503 to the deeper sea. | Photo Credit: Organization of Specifications
On Friday, the Navy used a seating helicopter to insert three seizures aboard the Singapore container ship Wan Hai 503, which is on fire from June on June to explosion off the coast of Keraly. The volleys founded a towing line between the burning boat and the tug of Offshore Warrior.
While the fire aboard the ship was largely under control, he continued to drift and was approximately 30 naval miles from the coast of Keraral. Communication of the General Directorate for Transport said that the fire on board remained active, primarily located in the middle of the ship and generates dense chemical fumes.
Although most of the cargo was consumed by fire, according to the report on the situation, this weight reduction increased the risk of rapid driving or uncontrolled movement towards shallower waters, especially under conditions with high winds.
In addition to offshore warrior, another tug with a standby rope, who joined the boat, was on the spot on Saturday morning. The third tug was expected to get to Kochi on Friday evening to expand their efforts to pull, with the aim of pulling the ship from the coast to the deeper waters.
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Meanwhile, foam and dry chemical powder supplies were complemented and pre -used for immediate use at the sea and on the mainland, which ensured continuous firefighting capabilities. The authorities along the state coast maintained the readiness of the hospital, maintained ambulances prepared and preliminary fire offers at designated coastal sites.
These measures, as maintained, would ensure a rapid response if the vessel was kidnapped into coastal waters and grounding. Based on current estimates, if the vessel moved within 10-15 kilometers from the coast, there would be approximately seven to eight hours available before potential grounding, allowing early emergency measures to be deployed.
The situation remained sensitive and volatile, with multiple risk factors that converged when the vessel was carried under deteriorating weather conditions. While the current drift showed a temporary movement from the coast of Kochi, any shift in the wind, the current or sea state could quickly change the trajectory of the vessel towards the coast. The report stated that the identified risk zone remained concentrated between the Kochi and Alappuzha sectors.
Published – 13 June 2025 22:03
