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The general cargo ship ‘Volgo-Balt 205’ caught fire in Russia on Wednesday, September 27 at about 0400 Moscow time, near Tolyatti city, Volga river, Central Russia.
According to reports, the vessel was transmitting 300 tonnes of steel constructions onboard was sailing from Saint-Petersburg to Astrakhan.
The 12 crewmembers evacuated the vessel when it caught fire; Thus, there were no injuries reported.
In general, fire incidents are a common phenomenon in the shipping industry. A fire onboard a vessel can happen very fast and lead to severe casualties and disruptions. There are specific steps to be followed in order to handle a fire onboard. Also, engine room fires are very challenging to deal with, due to how the room is constructed and the heat. Thus, ship’s personnel should be well prepared for a fire situation, through realistic fire drills are carried out frequently.
