Kochi, May 26 -- Following the sinking of the Liberian container vessel in the Arabian sea, a public advisory has been issued directing people not to approach or interact with any floating or beached containers or debris, as they may contain dangerous substances.
A total of 643 containers were on board, of which 73 were empty and 13 are carrying hazardous and dangerous goods, including Calcium Carbide; a chemical that reacts violently with water to release highly flammable acetylene gas.
On May 24 at around 1:25 pm, container ship MSC ELSA 3 capsized and subsequently sank in the Arabian Sea en route from Vizhinjam to Kochi Port.
All goods on board were non-duty paid at the time of the incident, and any unauthorized removal or pilferage...