The Kerala government has filed a lawsuit against the Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), seeking $1.1 billion (approximately ₹9,531 crore) in compensation for environmental damage caused by the sinking of the MSC Elsa 3 container ship. The vessel capsized on May 24, 2025, about 13 nautical miles from the Thottapally spillway off the Kerala coast, carrying over 643 containers, including hazardous cargo and plastic pellets, which led to an oil spill in the Arabian Sea. Following the incident, the Kerala High Court ordered the arrest of MSC Akiketa II, a sister ship of MSC Elsa 3, until the firm pays the claimed damages. The legal action highlights the state's efforts to hold MSC accountable for the environmental impact of the maritime accident.