The sinking of the container ship MSC Elsa 3 off Kerala’s coast has spotlighted long-standing weaknesses in India’s maritime governance. Beyond the immediate incident, the episode points to systemic problems in how maritime risks are monitored, decisions are coordinated, and accountability is enforced across agencies. Experts say the fallout should trigger overdue fixes to prevent future tragedies.
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