<h1>Fisherfolk demand fair compensation and cleanup after container ship sinking, NGO pilot study finds severe economic losses</h1> A pilot study by an environmental NGO reported significant economic harm to a coastal fishing community after a Liberian-flagged container ship sank off Kerala, estimating per-family monthly losses of Rs 25,000-30,000 and village losses around Rs 54 lakh due to pollution-damaged gear and debris. The state has sought approximately Rs 9,531 crore in compensation from the ship's operator, which has reportedly offered a substantially lower sum, prompting protests by a fishermen's association demanding transparent calculation of losses and prompt remediation. Issues raised include potential operator liability for pollution and property damage, adequacy of compensation, evidentiary basis for loss quantification, and enforcement of environmental and maritime claims.