Indian Coast Guard Intensifies Firefighting Efforts for Burning Singaporean Ship MV Wan Hai 503
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Fire aboard MV Wan Hai 503 |
| Date of Incident | June 9, 2025 |
| Vessel | MV Wan Hai 503 (Singapore-flagged container ship) |
| Location | ~42 nautical miles off Beypore, Kerala, drifting southeast in Indian EEZ |
| Cargo Onboard | 2,128 metric tons of fuel; hundreds of containers, including hazardous materials |
| ICG Response | 5 ICG ships, 2 Dornier aircraft, 1 helicopter deployed; 5 salvage team members and an aircrew diver winched onto the ship |
| Support | Directorate General of Shipping and Indian Air Force (requested) |
| Fire Status | Flames subdued externally; smoke persists in cargo areas; fire active in inner decks near fuel tanks |
| Mitigation Measures | Towline establishment, continuous monitoring, international coordination, potential multinational response if situation escalates |