Kochi, May 24 -- Twenty-one crew members were rescued after the Liberia-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3 developed a severe 26-degree tilt on Saturday, approximately 38 nautical miles southwest (Nm SW) of Kochi.

As of 8.00 pm, 21 crew members had been rescued, and three crew members (Captain, Chief Engg, and 2nd Engg) remained onboard to facilitate planned salvage operations.

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships and aircraft continue to coordinate and monitor the situation. Some containers have fallen overboard due to the vessel's tilt.

According to officials, "Risk assessment is in progress. All efforts are being made to maintain the vessel's stability."

The 184-metre-long ship had departed Vizhinjam Port on May 23 and was en route to K...