š„ INS Surat's Daring Rescue: 18 Sailors Pulled from Blazing Container Ship! š¢
- MediaFx
- Jun 10, 2025
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Indian Navyās warship INS SuratĀ successfully rescued 18 crew membersĀ from the blazing Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503Ā near Kerala on JuneāÆ9, 2025āwhile 4 remain missing. Two are critically injured, four have minor injuries, and evacuation and medical help are underway in Mangaluru. The intense #RescueOperation highlights the bravery of our navy and coast guard amid environmental hazards and maritime risks.
š„ Blaze Breaks Out at Sea
On June 9, 2025, the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503, en route from Colombo to Mumbai, was hit by an under-deck explosionĀ nearly 44 nautical miles off Kannur, triggering a massive fire onboard. A total of 1,015 containers, including 157 classified as dangerousĀ (#Toxic, #Flammable), fell overboard, posing serious environmental threats šāÆ
šØ Swift Military & CG Response
The distress call was answered promptly. The Indian Coast GuardĀ dispatched ships and a Dornier aircraft for aerial surveillance, while the Indian NavyĀ rerouted INS Surat, originally bound for Kochi, to assist. These combined forces launched coordinated rescue, firefighting, and pollution control efforts at sea
šāāļø 18 Saved, 4 Still Missing
18 crew members rescuedĀ via INS Surat and Coast Guard operationsāÆ
4 crew missing: 2 Taiwanese, 1 Indonesian, 1 Myanmar nationalāÆ
Injuries breakdown: 2 critically injured, 4 with minor wounds, and 12 shaken but stableāÆ2
š Arrival at Mangaluru
Late on June 9, INS Surat reached New Mangalore Port, docking at around 10:45āÆpm. The injured were rushed to AJ HospitalĀ in Kuntikanaātwo in critical condition, four with minor injuries, while the others were sheltered in hotels under careāÆ
š Still a Danger Zone
The burning vessel remains adrift, with firefighting and pollution measures in progress. Authorities fear further explosions, and nearby sea traffic has been warned to steer clearāÆi The Directorate General of ShippingĀ has instructed shipowners to engage professional salvors and send updates every two hours
ā MediaFx Perspective
From a working-class & Marxist standpoint, this rescue shows real human solidarity beyond bordersānot corporate profiteering. It's a reminder that worker safetyācrews risking lives despite carrying dangerous cargoāmust come before profits. Shipping corporations and regulators must be held accountable for lax safety that endangers lives and livelihoods. We salute the Navy and Coast Guardātrue comrades stepping up for #peace, #equality, and human lifeĀ over corporate gain.
š£ Your Voice Matters!
What do you think? Should we push for stronger safety norms in global shipping? Drop your thoughts below š
