Four boxship fires in three weeks spur Indian regulators into action

Alarm bells ring after a spate of incidents

The MSC Elsa 3 sank on 25 May off the south-western state of Kerala after developing a major list. — The MSC Elsa 3 sank on 25 May off the south-western state of Kerala after developing a major list.Photo: Scanpix

Ian Lewis

TradeWinds correspondentLondon

Published 19 June 2025, 15:49Updated 20 June 2025, 07:42

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