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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been informed of a fire on board the Singapore-registered container vessel Wan Hai 503.
The incident on the Wan Hai 503 occurred on 9 June 2025 at around 12:30 PM (Singapore Time), approximately 80 kilometres southwest of Azhikkal, Kerala, India.
The vessel is managed by Wan Hai Lines (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
Of the 22 crew members on board, 18 have been accounted for and are being transferred from lifeboats to a passing vessel.
According to MPA, some have sustained injuries.
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Four crew members remain unaccounted for. No Singaporeans are among the crew.
The Indian Coast Guard and Navy have been notified and are actively assisting with crew support and search-and-rescue efforts for the missing personnel.
MPA is in close contact with the vessel’s management company, is monitoring the situation, and will be conducting an investigation into the incident.
The news follows a recent incident on June 6, when the MPA reported that the barge Marco Polo 802 ran aground off Tanjong Beach, Sentosa, with no reports of damage, injuries, or pollution. A few hours after the incident, MPA reported that the barge Marco Polo 802, which had run aground off Tanjong Beach, was safely towed to an anchorage for inspection and investigation.
