Blaze Erupts on Merchant Vessel Off Goa Coast

A major fire has engulfed a container cargo vessel 102 nautical miles southwest of Goa. Indian Coast Guard ships are battling the flames amid severe weather conditions.

A major fire broke out on a container cargo merchant vessel about 102 nautical miles southwest of Goa. Two Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships have arrived from Goa, and firefighting efforts are underway. In visuals, huge flames of fire can be seen gushing out of the container ship while ICG ships are throwing water to douse the flames.

Notably, the ICG is executing the firefighting operation on the ship, which carries dangerous international maritime goods amid bad weather and heavy rains. Further details are awaited.