HC seeks clarity on pollution threat from hazardous cargo containers of MSC Elsa 3 (opens original article in a new tab)

Kerala High Court seeks clarity on pollution risks from hazardous cargo in the sunken MSC Elsa 3 containers, urging government agencies to provide action plans and assess container security to prevent marine environmental damage.

• Kerala High Court expressed concern over pollution threat from hazardous cargo in MSC Elsa 3 containers that sank in 2025
• Court asked government agencies to provide clarity on environmental risks and action plans for containment measures
• Court directed agencies to assess security of containers, including one with calcium carbide, to prevent marine pollution