Firefighting ops on MV WAN HAI 503 reduced as ICG, IAF contain blaze; SAR ops continue for 4 missing crew

Jun 12, 2025

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has reported substantial progress in their efforts to control the fire aboard the Singapore-flagged container vessel MV Wan Hai...

Indian Coast Guard continues firefighting ops on merchant vessel Maersk Frankfurt off Karwar coast

Jul 20, 2024

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) continues its robust response to the fire incident onboard the merchant vessel Maersk Frankfurt. The present position of the...

J&K: Massive fire breaks out in Rajwar forests in Handwara, firefighting ops underway

Dec 09, 2025

A massive fire broke out in the forests of Compartment 69, Rajwar, Handwara, during the night of December 9-10, according to official reports.

Indian Coast Guard continues firefighting ops on MV WAN HAI 503 despite adverse sea conditions

Jun 12, 2025

A specialised team comprising one pilot and two aircrew divers was deployed onboard an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter to carry out aerial firefighting...

Forest fire in Jerusalem's Valley of the Cross forces evacuation of Israel museum

Jun 03, 2024

Eight firefighting planes and 23 firefighting crews battled the blaze in 34° weather.

ICG, Navy achieve milestone in MV Wan Hai 503 firefighting ops, pull burning vessel away from Indian Coast

Jun 14, 2025

In a breakthrough, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully enabled the towing of the fire-stricken Singapore-flagged container vessel MV Wan Hai 503, marking a...