Onmanorama Lite App
A wide range of assets, including naval ships, Coast Guard vessels, and patrol boats, were deployed, while aerial surveillance was carried out by aircraft and helicopters.
Upon receiving the alert, MRSC swiftly coordinated the evacuation.
IMD banned fishing off Kerala coast till October 28.
The vessel, possibly a Pakistani fishing boat, triggered heightened security measures by police and maritime agencies.
MV Wan Hai 503, which caught fire off the Kannur coast, was carrying cargo classified as dangerous goods, according to the Directorate General of Shipping.
The adverse weather also made it difficult for helicopters to fly and delayed the boarding of the salvage team.
The vessel, en route to Nhava Sheva, is carrying 1,387 containers and is manned by 21 Filipino crew members.
The ship, which remains afloat, continues to emit smoke.
Wan Hai 503 remains afloat but continues to emit smoke.
There were 22 crew members on board the vessel. Five crew members have sustained injuries, and two have suffered severe burns.
Results 1-10 of 47
