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ICG and Navy rescue 24 crew members as Liberian container ship sinks

According to the statement, released by the Defence PRO, all 24 crew members on board Liberian container ship -- MSC ELSA 3 were safely rescued. 21 crew members were recused by the Indian Coast Guard and three by the Indian Navy’s INS Sujata

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The ship was carrying 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous cargo and 12 containing calcium carbide. Pic/Defence PRO

The ship was carrying 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous cargo and 12 containing calcium carbide. Pic/Defence PRO

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indian Navy conducted major mid-sea rescue operation off Kerala coast after a Liberian container ship sank due to flooding, an official statement said on Sunday.

According to the statement, released by the Defence PRO, all 24 crew members on board Liberian container ship -- MSC ELSA 3 were safely rescued.

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