<h1>Container Ship Disaster: Urgent Maritime Response to Potential Ecological Threat with Hazardous Cargo Containment Underway</h1> Authorities are responding to a container ship sinking off the Kerala coast, focusing on pollution containment and container recovery. The vessel carried 640 containers, including hazardous materials, with minor oil leaks reported. The Indian Coast Guard has deployed ships and aircraft to monitor the area. Efforts include tracking oil traces, retrieving drifting containers, and cleaning shorelines. Fishing activities are prohibited within a 20-nautical-mile radius, and rapid response teams are prepared to handle potential environmental impacts.