Tag: fire onboard

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an investigation report regarding a diesel generator engine failure on board Offshore Supply Vessel Ocean Guardian.

The Cargo Fire & Loss Innovation Initiative is calling for innovators to come forward with solutions for early-stage fire detection, one of the most important issues in the drive to mitigate container loss.

A search and rescue mission is underway to salvage 11 crew members that have been missing since a vessel fire last week. 

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an investigation report regarding a fire on aboard scrap metal barge last May. 

According to International news, days after the fire that heavily damaged the tanker Pablo in the waters near the off Malaysia officials are now reporting widespread pollution which they believe is coming from the hulk.

According to Singapore authorities, a high-speed ferry operating between Singapore and Batan was evacuated after experiencing an engine room fire, on 5th May 2023. 

According to Philippine Coast Guard, on 28th April, a derelict car carrier caught fire off Philippines. The fire continues to burn several hours after being first reported with one of the Coast Guard’s tugs augmenting the firefighting efforts.

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) received a report of a tanker on fire about 4 p.m. local time Monday, off the coastal town of Tanjung Sedili in the state of Johor.

On Aprill 25th, a fire destroyed a ship in Njarvk's harbor, killing one man. Two injured parties were hospitalized, but attempts to save the third person at the scene were unsuccessful.

The UK Chamber of Shipping has established an ad hoc working group to gain a comprehensive understanding of the risks associated with lithium ion batteries (LIBs).