Battling extreme weather, Indian Coast Guard continues efforts to douse fire onboard merchant ship

New Delhi [India], July 24 : In a continued effort to ensure the safety of MV Maersk Frankfurt and her crew as well as to prevent marine pollution, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has maintained sustained operations for the sixth consecutive day despite challenging weather conditions.
The ICG ships are actively tackling sporadic fires in smouldering containers onboard the vessel in the Arabian Sea off Karnataka coast.
An Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) from the ICG has effectively airdropped 200 kg of dry chemical powder directly onto the seat of the fire to combat the flames.
The firefighting efforts are being progressively augmented by the ship owners, demonstrating a coordinated response to the situation, Indian Coast Guard said in a release.
The operations are focused on mitigating the environmental impact and ensuring maritime safety.
The ICG remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the MV Maersk Frankfurt and its surroundings. The operations are also focused on mitigating any potential environmental impact and maintaining maritime safety, it added.