Overview
- The collision between MV KMAX EMPEROR and MV TRUE MARINER occurred Friday, September 11, 2026, off the OTB Kandla outer anchorage and prompted an immediate Coast Guard response.
- The Indian Coast Guard evacuated 21 of the 24 crew members from MV KMAX EMPEROR and left three crew aboard to assist with vessel operations.
- Coast Guard teams activated comprehensive pollution-response protocols and are monitoring the ships for fuel or oil leaks while standing by to deploy containment or cleanup assets.
- Authorities including the Directorate General of Shipping, central agencies and the Gujarat state administration are coordinating on damage surveys, salvage planning and a formal investigation.
- OTB Kandla is a busy offshore anchorage, so officials say the priority is protecting the coastal ecosystem and nearby shipping traffic while assessments determine next steps for salvage and shoreline protection.