According to West of England P&I Club, the bridge spanning the Canal de Bizerte in Tunisia has caught fire in its engine compartment, rendering it immobile and all port activities have been temporarily suspended.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and authorities, along with port officials are diligently working to resolve the situation and are conducting an investigation into the possible technical malfunctions that might have caused the fire, West informs.
The bridge at Bizerte is a critical part of the port’s infrastructure, facilitating the movement of vessels between the inner port area and the open sea. Its current unavailability may have significant implications for maritime traffic movements, West notes.
The extent of the damage to the bridge is still uncertain, and there is no clear timeline for the completion of repairs.
