Indian Coast Guard averts capsize of foreign chemical tanker off Paradip coast in Odisha
The Indian Coast Guard successfully stabilized a foreign chemical tanker, MT Seagull 9, after it suffered engine failure and rapid flooding off the coast of Odisha. The operation prevented a potential environmental disaster involving 9,000 metric tonnes of palm oil.
Why it matters
The rescue operation demonstrates the effectiveness of maritime emergency response protocols in protecting the marine ecosystem and preventing large-scale environmental pollution.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has rescued a distressed foreign chemical tanker that developed an engine failure and rapid ballast tank flooding about 37 nautical miles (about 68.5 km) east-southeast of Paradip in Odisha, an official said on Monday (September 28, 2026).
The Belize-flagged MT Seagull 9, carrying 9,000 metric tonnes of palm oil with 23 crew members on board, issued an urgent distress call at about 7.30 a.m. on Sunday (September 27, 2026) after its main engine failed and its ballast tank flooded rapidly, causing the vessel to tilt dangerously, the official said.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in