Singapore vessel on fire towed further out to sea as firefighting continues

A fire-stricken Singapore-flagged cargo ship, MV Wan Hai 503, has been towed further into the sea, now 40 nautical miles from the Kerala coast, as firefighting efforts continue. The towing operation, initiated with helicopter support, faces challenges due to heavy weather, restricting speed. Several ships are escorting the towing vessels while the search continues for […]

A fire erupted on the M.V. Wan Hai 503 off the Kerala coast, prompting a major response from the Indian Coast Guard. The vessel, carrying hazardous materials, has resulted in drifting containers and potential oil spills, raising environmental concerns.

Authorities issued a 48-hour ultimatum to salvors and owners of MSC Elsa 3. The ship sank off the Kerala coast last month. It carried hazardous cargo and oil. Failure to extract the leaking oil will result in legal action. Divers are sealing leaks, but seepage continues. Cleanup efforts are underway for recovered debris and plastic […]

Eighteen crew members from a Singapore-flagged container ship have been rescued from the Arabian Sea. Two are in critical condition, while four sustained minor injuries. The injured were evacuated and transported to AJ Hospital in Kuntikana. The ship had 22 crew members on board, with four unaccounted for.

Allcargo Gati Ltd has broadened its air services by introducing a 24-hour air delivery service to eight major metro cities. This expansion, supported by connectivity to 34 airports, caters to industries like pharmaceuticals and electronics. The Air Express service offers late cut-off times and next-day delivery, strengthening Allcargo Gati’s network and enhancing its position as […]

The world’s largest container ship, MSC IRINA, has arrived at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, marking a significant milestone for the newly inaugurated port. With a capacity of 24,346 TEUs, the vessel is designed to enhance trade routes between Asia and Europe. MSC IRINA also features energy-saving technologies to reduce carbon emissions, setting a new […]

An explosion struck the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off Kerala’s coast. The Maritime Operations Centre in Mumbai reported the underdeck blast, leading to the diversion of INS Surat and planned reconnaissance by a Navy Dornier aircraft.

India has achieved 3rd rank in building cargo vessels for European trade. This success is attributed to the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. The Maritime India Vision 2030 aims for holistic maritime sector development. Port capacity and efficiency have improved. Capital expenditure in the sector has also increased. Around 75 port development projects have been […]

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong in Paris to discuss strengthening economic ties, particularly in the Indian shipping sector. Goyal highlighted India’s significant opportunities, aiming to boost trade and reduce transportation costs.

India is partnering with global experts to realize its Maritime Vision 2047. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is leading discussions at Nor Shipping 2025 in Norway. A key agreement involves building India’s first Polar Research Vessel with Norwegian collaboration. India aims to significantly increase its port capacity and inland waterway cargo volume.