The ship was heading from the Indian port to the Indian Koti, but in 38 sea miles (about 70 km) from the port of arrival began to roll, and in the morning the next day quickly turned upside down due to the flooding of one of the tricks.
There were 24 crew members on board the containers, the 21st was evacuated immediately, three more were on the ship until it crashed, and were selected by the In-Sujata vessel nearby.
Update as of 0830 HRS ON 25 May 25:-
In the Early Hours of 25 May 25, The Vessel Capsized Rapidly Reportedly Due to Flooding in One of Holds. 03 Crew Remaining Onboard Abandony Sip and Were Rescood by Int, Which Joined Operations Last Evening.
All Crew Remain Safe …
– Indian Coast Guard (@indiacoastguard) May 25, 2025
According to the coast guard of India, MSC Elsa 3 transported 640 containers, including 13 “with a dangerous load” (which cargo is not specified) and 12 with calcium carbide.
All 24 Crew Members Ex Liberian-Flagged Container Vessel MSC Elsa 3 Rescined Safly, 21 By @Indiacoastguard & 03 by @indiannavy Ship Sujata After Vessel Sank Off #Kochi This Morning. Vessel Was Carrying 640 Containers, Including 13 Containing Hazardous Cargo and 12 with Calcium … pic.twitter.com/990qmogvjr
– Indian Coast Guard (@indiacoastguard) May 25, 2025
AFP, citing the Ministry of Defense of India, writes that the saved sailors were from Georgia, Russia, Ukraine and the Philippines.
