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Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025
All passing ships have been diverted to ensure safety, and mariners have been warned to navigate cautiously due to floating debris and potential navigation hazards.
The Indian Coast Guard currently engaged in containing the oil spill, has assessed that oil has spread over a radius of approximately 4 km of the accident site.
Oil spill from MSC Elsa 3 off Kochi may threaten Kerala’s fishing sector and marine life, and needs immediate and long-term scientific studies.
PCB chairperson Sreekala S said that at present, the board doesn't have an oil spill contingency plan.
A warning has been issued for both the sea and the coastal areas.
District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), police, and other agencies have been directed to extend all necessary support for emergency operations and public safety.
Kochi deep-sea accident: Coast Guard steps up pollution response after cargo ship sinks.
KSDMA has released a probability indicator map identifying areas where the containers are most likely to wash ashore.
A possible oil spill is also feared under the given circumstances.
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