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'CARGO SHIP FIRE'
Four crew members missing as Singapore-flagged cargo ship burns off India coast
SUMMARY
A fire broke out on the Singapore-flagged cargo ship MV Wan Hai 503 in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Kerala, India. The ship was traveling from Colombo to Mumbai when an internal explosion occurred.
Eighteen crew members were rescued, but four are still missing. The firefighting efforts are ongoing, with Singapore sending a team to assist.
Authorities have issued alerts regarding potential oil spills. The ship was carrying 100 tonnes of bunker oil, prompting concerns for local biodiversity and tourism.
This incident follows a recent similar event near the Kerala coast.
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