... The vessel was on its way from Vizhinjam to Kochi, carrying 640 containers, including 13 classified as hazardous and 12 containing calcium carbide. The ship also had 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil, raising serious environmental concerns in the wake of the incident. The incident has triggered significant environmental concerns, with oil and chemical leaks posing a serious threat to marine ecosystems along the Kerala and Tamil Nadu coast, extending to Sri Lanka. Plastic pellets were first discovered along Thiruvananthapuram coast in Kerala, raising significant environmental concerns in the aftermath of the MSC ELSA-3 cargo ship sinking. However, this is not an isolated case, it is a symptom of deeper structural failures in how we govern our oceans, prioritize environmental safety, and protect the interest of frontline communities.

... The Maritime Injury Center article highlights several critical safety concerns aboard MSC vessels, primarily stemming from an ageing fleet and resulting operational failures.

... The sinking of the container ship MSC-ELSA 3... caused an oil spill, discharge of plastic nurdle and calcium carbide resulting in marine pollution and severe consequences for the coastal ecosystems and livelihoods of coastal communities, especially the traditional fishers...