DGMA files statement on steps taken for technical assessment of MSC Elsa 3 wreck
India’s Directorate General of Marine Archaeology (DGMA) told the Kerala High Court it has selected two domestic companies capable of conducting multibeam sonar and side‑scan sonar surveys of the MSC Elsa 3 shipwreck. The statement outlines the steps taken to assess the wreck’s condition and to gather detailed technical data for further investigation. The DGMA said the firms meet required standards and will start surveys after approval.