Four crew members missing after fire on Singapore ship reported off India’s southwestern coast
A fire on the Singapore-registered container ship has left four crew missing and several injured. The incident occurred 80km off Kerala on 9 June 2025. Eighteen crew members have been rescued. Indian authorities are assisting, and investigations are underway.
Four crew members are missing after a fire broke out on a Singapore-registered container ship on 9 June 2025. The vessel, Wan Hai 503, was located approximately 80 kilometres southwest of Azhikkal, Kerala, when the fire occurred at about 12.30pm. According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), 22 crew members were onboard. Eighteen have been accounted for and are being transferred from lifeboats to a passing vessel. Some among the rescued have sustained injuries, though the extent was not detailed. Indian authorities, including the coast guard and navy, have been alerted and are assisting with the search and rescue operations. There were no Singaporeans onboard the vessel, MPA confirmed. The ship is managed by Wan Hai Lines (Singapore). MPA is in close contact with the company to provide necessary support. The authority has confirmed that an investigation into the incident will be conducted.
