MSC Elsa 3 wreck: Kerala HC says liberty of crew cannot be affected because of non-completion of inquiry
The Kerala High Court orally observed that the liberty of the crew members of the sunken ship MSC Elsa 3 cannot be restricted due to an ongoing inquiry into the incident. The crew, whose passports were seized, had sought permission to return home, citing illegal detention and international guidelines for seafarers.
Why it matters
This ruling emphasizes the protection of individual liberties, even for foreign nationals involved in maritime incidents, and highlights the importance of adhering to international fair treatment guidelines for seafarers during investigations.
A week after the crew members of MSC Elsa 3 , a ship that sank off the Alappuzha coast in May 2025 approached the Kerala High Court seeking permission to return to their home countries, the court orally observed that their liberty cannot be affected due to the non-completion of the inquiry into the incident.
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