The fire onboard Maersk Frankfurt, a 255-meter container ship, that had been raging since July 19, off the coast of Karwar, has been contained by the Indian Coast Guard.
The blaze, which has resulted in the death of one crew member, was caused by a short circuit and has posed significant challenges due to the ship’s cargo of International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG). The fire has mostly been extinguished, but minor flare-ups continue.
#ICG OP to make safe MV #MaerskFrankfurt enters day 05. @IndiaCoastGuard continues firefighting operations in extreme monsoon conditions, successfully dousing major fires aboard. #ICG ships Samudra Prahari & Sachet lead efforts, with support from Albattros 5 & ETV Water Lily. M/s… pic.twitter.com/vWHgrtVFZd
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) July 23, 2024
The Indian Coast Guard and other supporting vessels are managing the situation, including pollution control and firefighting efforts using water cannons and specialized chemicals.
