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9 June 2025 A major firefighting and rescue operation is underway following a fire onboard Singapore-flagged container vessel MV Wan Hai 503, 130 NM north-west of Kochi. Indian Coast Guard has mobilized multiple assets to assist in dousing the blaze and rescuing crew. Vessel is still emitting dense smoke, raising fears of secondary explosions. • 18 crew members have been rescued • 04 remain missing; search operations ongoing • Singapore Flag Administration & DG Shipping have been notified • Environmental protection measures are being initiated The situation remains critical. All efforts are being made to stabilize the vessel and ensure the safety of remaining crew members and marine environment. Further updates will follow. Quick response by Indian Coast Guard after explosion on Singapore flagged MV Wan Hai 503, 130 NM NW of Kerala coast. • ICG aircraft assessed the scene & dropped air-droppable • 04 ICG ships diverted for rescue. 
Image by Indian Coast Guard. 
Image by Indian Coast Guard. 
Image by Indian Coast Guard. 
Image by Indian Coast Guard. 
Image by Indian Coast Guard. Indian Coast Guard - Press Release 
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