The cargo fell from the Liberian ship en route to Kochi port. Photo: Special Arrangemnet
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued a warning to the public after the Coast Guard reported a possible leakage of dangerous substances from a ship in the Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast. It is learnt that the cargo fell from a Liberian ship MSC ELSA3 en route to Kochi port; however, authorities are yet to confirm it. The vessel was sailing at a speed of 11.7 knots and was expected to arrive at 4.30 pm on Saturday. Visuals showed containers floating on the water.
KSDMA has warned that there are chances of the objects getting washed ashore on the Kerala coast and under no circumstances should people try to touch or explore the objects. While KSDMA is awaiting a final confirmation from the Coast Guard on the type of cargo, it is suspected that the containers contain marine gas oil and very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO). The incident has been reported 38 nautical miles to the Southwest of Kochi
The floating cargo that fell from the ship. Photo: Special Arrangement
A possible oil spill is also feared under the given circumstances. People have been directed to inform the police in case they spot the container ashore.
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