Though the sinking of the container ship MSC Elsa 3 off the Kerala coast sparked significant environmental concerns, including potential oil spills and the spread of hazardous chemicals, the Kerala government is of the view that there was no need to file an immediate criminal case against the shipping company in connection with the accident in the waters off Kochi.
Instead of pursuing a criminal case against the company, the State is looking for adequate insurance compensation through negotiation. A decision in this regard was taken during a meeting between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Director General of Shipping recently.
