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Indian Coast Guard Races to Save MV Wan Hai 503

6/13/2025

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The Indian Coast Guard is urgently working to tow the blazing MV Wan Hai 503 away from Kerala's coast, striving to avert an ecological catastrophe. The ship, laden with 2,128 tonnes of fuel and hazardous materials, erupted in flames following an explosion. While eighteen crew members were saved, four remain unaccounted for amid challenging rescue conditions.

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The Indian Coast Guard is urgently working to tow the blazing MV Wan Hai 503 away from Kerala's coast, striving to avert an ecological catastrophe. The ship, laden with 2,128 tonnes of fuel and hazardous materials, erupted in flames following an explosion. While eighteen crew members were saved, four remain unaccounted for amid challenging rescue conditions.