MSC ELSA 3

Financial Assistance to Fishing Communities in Kerala

Following the shipwreck of MSC ELSA 3 off the coast of Kochi, Kerala, the government has provided financial assistance to over 105,000 affected fishermen families. Each family received Rs. 1000 and 6 kg of rice to compensate for their livelihood losses. The government has also conducted ecological assessments to

Indian Coast Guard

ICG Responds to Oil Spill from Sunken Vessel Off Kerala Coast

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has effectively managed the oil leak from the sunken container vessel MSC ELSA 3 near Alappuzha, Kerala, preventing any oil from reaching the shoreline as of May 26, 2025. Approximately 46 cargo containers have washed ashore across three districts, with more debris anticipated. The ICG