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INS Surat brings 18 rescued sailors of fire-struck MV Wan Hai 503 to New Mangalore Port, 4 still missing

June 10, 2025 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra, Sub Editor
On June 9, a major maritime incident occurred when the MV Wan Hai 503, a container vessel traveling from Colombo to Mumbai, caught fire approximately 78 nautical miles off the Beypore coast in Kerala. Thanks to a swift and coordinated effort, the Indian Navy successfully rescued 18 of the 22 crew members on board, preventing a greater tragedy at sea. This incident underscores the critical role of port logistics in supply chain resilience, particularly when it comes to emergency response, shipping ports and freight handling, and regional coordination in crisis scenarios. While the immediate concern was crew safety, the fire aboard the MV Wan Hai 503 could also impact port congestion in India, particularly as cargo rerouting and

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