Container ship capsizes off Kerala coast; 21 rescued, 3 remain onboard for salvage ops

A Liberia-flagged container ship, MSC ELSA 3, capsized near Kochi after leaving Vizhinjam port. The Indian Coast Guard launched a major rescue. Twenty-one crew members were rescued from liferafts. The captain and two engineers stayed onboard for salvage. Authorities are monitoring for hazardous materials and potential environmental damage. Efforts are underway to stabilize the vessel and assess risks.