Fire on tanker in Singapore extinguished with no injuries or pollution.

A fire broke out on the Indonesian-flagged tanker, Pink Dini, which was berthed at Jurong Port Tank Terminals in Singapore on the morning of Wednesday, 29 September. The blaze took almost two hours to contain and no injuries or pollution were reported. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was informed of the fire at 7:30am on Wednesday, and smoke was observed in the front of the ship.

In response, several firefighting forces were deployed, including Singapore’s Civil Defense Force, MPA patrol boats, and JPTT’s Emergency Response Unit. As a precautionary measure, operations at adjacent berths were suspended, and a nearby vessel was moved to anchorage. The fire was extinguished by 9:25am and the tanker crew were confirmed to be safe and held accountable. Thankfully, there was no damage to the tanks or berths at JPTT, and port operations continued as usual, without any disruptions in shipping traffic.

According to Equasis data, the Pink Dini has been owned and operated by GLOBAL MARITIM INDUSTRI PT in Indonesia since 2018. The cause of the fire is still being investigated by authorities. Maritime-related fires are infrequent but disastrous occurrences, often causing catastrophic damage or loss of life. Consequently, stringent measures to combat maritime fires are necessary to prevent them from occurring on vessels both at port and at sea. With prompt and coordinated response, the authorities succeeded in containing and extinguishing the fire on the Pink Dini efficiently and safely.

In conclusion, the fire on Pink Dini in Singapore was efficiently contained and extinguished by maritime authorities, preventing significant damage or pollution. Due to quick and coordinated efforts, the incident remained under control, and operations in the area continued as normal. The safety of the crew and the public, as well as the protection of the environment, should remain a top priority of the maritime industry, and efforts to prevent and mitigate maritime-related accidents should continue to be strengthened.

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