<h1>Salvage Team Faces Challenging Monsoon Conditions During Complex Maritime Oil Extraction and Environmental Protection Mission</h1> Oil extraction from a sunken Liberian-flagged vessel off Kerala's coast is delayed due to monsoon conditions. Operational risks and narrow working windows have impeded salvage efforts. Diving and oil recovery operations are on standby. Coast Guard continues monitoring for potential oil slicks. Cleanup activities involve managing plastic nurdles, container recovery, and beach operations with volunteer support. Investigations are ongoing regarding the vessel's sinking and potential negligence.