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ICG, Navy and IAF execute high-risk operation to stabilise fire-hit Singap
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As per an official release, the ICG had been holding the vessel away from the Kerala coast for several days, but sudden deterioration in weather conditions and strong westerly winds caused it to dangerously drift toward the shoreline.
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Indian Navy successfully undertook aerial insertion of salvage team onboar
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Navy successfully undertook the aerial insertion of the salvage team onboard the distressed vessel MV Wan Hai 503, which has been on fire since 9 June
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Indian Navy carries out successful aerial insertion of salvage team on dis
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Navy undertook a successful aerial insertion in a daring operation of the salvage team which was onboard distressed vessel and has been under fire since June 9, according to the Indian Navy.
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ICG transfers tow of MV Wan Hai 503 to ocean-going tug Offshore Warrior; A
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a significant development in the salvage operations of MV Wan Hai 503, the vessel's tow was successfully transferred from Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships to the ocean-going tug Offshore Warrior on 13 June 2025. This shift was essential to progress the operation, as ICG vessels have limite
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ICG, Navy achieve milestone in MV Wan Hai 503 firefighting ops, pull burni
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a breakthrough, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully enabled the towing of the fire-stricken Singapore-flagged container vessel MV Wan Hai 503, marking a major milestone in ongoing efforts to control the blaze and protect the marine environment.
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Firefighting ops on MV WAN HAI 503 reduced as ICG, IAF contain blaze; SAR
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has reported substantial progress in their efforts to control the fire aboard the Singapore-flagged container vessel MV Wan Hai 503, which has been ablaze in the Arabian Sea, approximately 42 nautical miles off the coast of Beypore, Kerala.
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Indian Coast Guard continues firefighting ops on MV WAN HAI 503 despite ad
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A specialised team comprising one pilot and two aircrew divers was deployed onboard an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter to carry out aerial firefighting operations.
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"Require some more time in the ICU": AJ Hospital doctor gives health updat
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to plastic surgeon Dr Dinesh Kadam, a Chinese national with 40 per cent burns and an Indonesian citizen in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are being closely monitored. Both patients require more time in the ICU, whereas the condition of the other four crew members is stable.
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ICG intensifies operations as burning container vessel drifts off Kerala C
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday winched five salvage team members and an aircrew diver onto the burning Singaporean-container vessel MV Wan Hai 503 to facilitate towing operations.
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Indian Coast Guard working to combat fire on Singapore-flagged container s
Updated : 12 months ago IST
"Indian Coast Guard ships continue to fight the fire and attempt to bring the inferno on the container ship MV WAN HAI 503 under control off the Kerala coast. Visible flames have reduced, and thick smoke continues to emanate as of 1700 hrs today," the Indian Coast Guard said.
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China expresses gratitude to India for rescuing its crew members onboard S
Updated : 12 months ago IST
According to Yu Jing, Chinese and Taiwanese crew members were among those onboard MV Wan Hai. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson wished for successful search operations and speedy recovery for injured crew members.
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China lauds India's swift response in rescuing crew from cargo ship fire o
Updated : 12 months ago IST
An explosion and fire occurred aboard MV Wan Hai 503 off Kerala's coast, leaving four missing and five injured. The Chinese Embassy thanked Indian authorities for their swift rescue efforts. The vessel was en route from Colombo to Nhava Sheva when the incident took place.
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