Synopsis: The MSC Elsa-3, a Liberian-flagged cargo ship operating on the Tuticorin–Vizhinjam–Kochi–Mangalore route, capsized on 24 May about 38 nautical miles off the Kochi coast with 643 containers on board. Despite efforts to salvage the vessel, it sank completely, releasing oil, chemicals, and plastic debris into the sea, damaging the marine ecosystem.

The Kerala High Court has directed Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to deposit ₹1,200.62 crore as compensation for the environmental and economic losses caused by the sinking of the cargo ship MSC Elsa-3 in the Arabian Sea.

Justice MA Abdul Hakeem passed the order in an admiralty suit filed by the state government, which had sought ₹19,531 crore, citing widespread oil spillage, chemical leakage, and livelihood loss of fishermen.

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