New Delhi,Jul 9(PTI) India on Wednesday highlighted latest maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels working in Indian waters and urged the Worldwide Maritime Group to evaluation all such incidents, in response to an official assertion.
Transport secretary TK Ramachandran, whereas taking part within the 134th session of the Council of the Worldwide Maritime Group (IMO), mentioned latest maritime incidents brought on by undeclared hazardous cargoes have raised severe security issues.
“India delivered a robust and principled assertion addressing latest maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels working in Indian waters,” the assertion mentioned.
India urged the IMO to undertake a complete investigation and world evaluation of all such incidents involving container ships, it added.
Citing the proactive function of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard in guaranteeing the security of life at sea, the assertion mentioned India known as for pressing enhancements within the security framework for container transport.
“The Indian assertion underscored the necessity to reinforce worldwide protocols associated to packaging, declaration, stowage, and monitoring of lithium-ion batteries and IMDG cargo,” it famous.
In response to the assertion, India proposed the institution of IMO-led investigations into such incidents to assist construct world finest practices, enhance standardisation, and strengthen operational norms that guarantee the security and safety of container ship operations the world over.
India proudly shared the exceptional achievement of a 650 per cent enhance within the variety of Indian girls seafarers, showcasing the nation’s dedication to creating equal alternatives within the maritime sector.
The nation has witnessed severe maritime incidents alongside its shoreline that uncovered vulnerabilities within the present emergency response framework.
The sinking of the container ship MSC ELSA 3 in Could 2025 and the most important hearth and explosion of the container ship WAN HAI 503 in June 2025, off the coast of Kerala, led to the lack of a number of containers within the waters and the discharge of hazardous cargo and vital environmental danger.
