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Kerala High Court orders arrest of Liberian ship's sister vessel after state plea

Kerala High Court orders arrest of Liberian ship's sister vessel after state plea

India Today7 days ago
The Kerala High Court has ordered the arrest of the vessel MSC Akiketa II, a sister ship of the Liberian-flagged container ship, MSC Elsa 3, which sank off the state's coast on May 24. The court's directive comes in response to a plea filed by the Kerala government seeking compensation for the environmental and economic damage caused by the sinking.The state government has claimed approximately Rs 9,531 crore in damages. This figure includes the cost of pollution control and remediation efforts, as well as compensation for the loss of livelihood suffered by the local fishing community following the incident.advertisementThe court's decision to order the arrest of the MSC Akiketa II, which is reportedly owned or operated by the same entities associated with MSC Elsa, is intended to secure the government's claim as legal proceedings continue. The arrest of the vessel, which is currently within Indian waters, ensures that the ship cannot leave jurisdiction until the matter is resolved or appropriate security is furnished.
Authorities have said the MSC Elsa's sinking led to significant ecological disruption and affected the daily income of fishermen along the Kerala coast. The Kerala government has maintained that swift legal action was necessary to hold the responsible parties accountable and to secure fair compensation for the damages incurred.- Ends
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