In a powerful display of maritime cooperation and humanitarian spirit, India has earned praise from China for its swift and heroic rescue of 22 crew members aboard a Chinese cargo vessel that caught fire off the coast of Kerala. The ship, MV SSL Mumbai, was traveling from Colombo to Nhava Sheva Port near Mumbai when a sudden explosion in its hold triggered a major blaze. Responding promptly to the distress call, the Indian Coast Guard launched a well-coordinated rescue mission using ships and aircraft, safely evacuating all crew members. The Chinese Embassy in India publicly thanked Indian authorities for their professionalism and timely intervention, underscoring the strong bonds of goodwill and cooperation between the two nations.
