Although the sinking of the MSC Elsa 3 from the Kerala coast caused significant environmental concerns, including potential oil leaks and the spread of dangerous chemicals, the state government is of the opinion that there is no need to file an immediate criminal case against the shipping society in connection with the ship’s accident.
Instead of looking for a criminal case against society, the government is looking for adequate insurance compensation by negotiation. In this respect, a decision was taken at a meeting between the main Minister Pinaraya Vijayan and the CEO of the Transport.
According to the remark prepared by the main secretary, access to Hindu, according to the discussion held between the Chief Minister and the CEO for Transport 29.
“MSC is also a renowned company that patronizes the international port of Vishinjam, and society requires a goodwill for its operations.
The meeting also noted that Kochi was established by an insurance agency for protection and compensation (P&L). Deputy Naval Advisor Captain Anish Joseph is a knot that is in contact with this agency.
It was also decided that the oil in the hull of the ship would be extracted by experts on July 3. Therefore, until the oil is extracted or the buoys are placed around the sunken ship, it is best to allow fishing to 20 naval miles from the ship. Removing the ship and containers near the ship can only be done after the monsoon in Kerala.
The government’s decision called on sharp criticisms from different corners, claiming that the state and the center intentionally pull their legs in the event of the opposite side was the global shipping giant MSC (Mediterranean shipping company) and the port in question was Vishinjam in the incident.
According to an expert on the naval law, Mathew should be registered in Kerala except the arrest of the owner or the champion of the ship. The sea ecosystem damage is out of the range and size of the initial analysis.
The cost of loading the ship together with containers should be obtained from the transport company. In addition, the long -term impact of the incident on the marine ecosystem should be scientifically assessed and the company should be responsible for determining damage by providing sufficient compensation, he said.
The state government did not formally disclose the ship’s freight manifest, while the freight manifesto of another ship that lit the coast of Keraral was soon after the incident in the public sphere.
The nearly three -year -old ship bearing more than 640 containers dropped 25 May. According to reports, the ship had 13 containers with dangerous goods and 12 of them had a calcium carbide, a reactive compound.
Published – 9 June 2025 20:32
