Massive fire on Singapore cargo ship, four crew members missing.
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Fire for rescue havoc and passion
As soon as the explosion was reported at 9:20 am, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) immediately started action. The fire rapidly spread to the central part of the ship, taking members of the Indian Navy to take members of the Surat 18 crew members to a safe Mangaluru port. The condition of two of them, which was suffering from breath and burning injuries, faced minor injuries. Coast Guard Ship C Watchman and unconscious fire are engaged in extinguishing and cooling the ship, but challenges are increasing by the ship's 10–15 degrees bending and falling into the sea of containers.
Dangerous cargo and environmental concern
Information about having dangerous materials in 157 containers in the ship has been revealed, which is flammable according to the standards of the International Marine Organization (IMO). This has made the fire more difficult to control the fire. The Indian National Wrue Information Center (Incois) has warned that some containers may flow towards the Kerala coast, threatening coastal areas and maritime lives. The incident is the second major sea accident near the Kerala coast in three weeks. In May, dangerous substances spread to the sea due to the sinking of a Liberian ship, leading to an increase in environmental concerns.
Rescue Operations and Singapore's response
A joint operation of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard continues. Two Dornier aircraft and five coast guards are engaged in rescue and extinguished fire. Singapore has appreciated India's efforts. Singapore's High Commissioner Simon Wong tweeted, "We are grateful to our Indian friends." Singapore's Marine and Port Authority (MPA) has also talked about cooperation with India for the discovery of missing crew members.
Challenges and future
The ship is at risk of sinking, as it is not stable and the fire is still stimulating. Experts say that bad weather and prevention of ships are becoming complicated. A shipping ministry official said, "It is difficult to control the fire, but we are making every effort." Expert teams like Smit Salve are also joining the campaign. The incident has raised new questions on the transportation of marine security and dangerous cargo.
conclusion
This accident is not only a human tragedy, but also a major threat to environment and maritime security. The rapid action by the Indian Navy and Coast Guards saved many lives, but the challenge of searching for the missing crew members and controlling the fire remains intact. This phenomenon underlines the need to pursue safety standards in marine trade.