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Friday, Jul 11, 2025
In between, frantic efforts were made to tow the ship.
The fire remains active but is under steady control due to ongoing boundary cooling and firefighting efforts.
The ship, which remains afloat, continues to emit smoke.
Wan Hai 503 remains afloat but continues to emit smoke.
A release issued by KSDMA says there has been discussion about deploying expert firefighters from the UK or the Netherlands.
WANHAI 503 cargo ship carrying hazardous materials, caught fire off the Kannur coast
The injured were part of the 18-member crew rescued by INS Surat after the vessel caught fire off the coast between Beypore and Azhikkal ports.
There were 22 crew members on board the vessel. Five crew members have sustained injuries, and two have suffered severe burns.
The Singapore-flagged Chinese container ship, was approximately 70 nautical miles west of Beypore and 40 nautical miles west of Ezhimala in Kannur when the incident occurred.
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