The Indian Coast Guard is attempting to tow a container ship that caught fire off the coast of Kerala in southern India earlier this week to prevent a potential ecological disaster.

Two of the missing crew in the Singapore-flagged ship are from Taiwan, one from Myanmar and one from Indonesia.

A Singapore-flagged cargo ship is facing serious investigation after hazardous materials were found on board during a fire outbreak. The vessel, engulfed in a major blaze, has sparked significant safety and environmental concerns following the detection of hazardous substances in its container bays.