Germany Evacuates Crew and Controls Fire on Bunker Vessel Near Warnemünde

Germany’s rescue authorities successfully evacuated the crew and controlled a fire on a bunker vessel near Warnemunde. The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service used their vessel, Wilma Sikorski, to rescue the seven crew members. The Annika, a bunker vessel, caught fire in the Bay of Mecklenburg, causing concerns about potential environmental hazards.

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Container Fire at Port of Antwerp Causes Evacuations and Operations Halt

A container fire containing highly toxic yellow phosphorus at the Port of Antwerp prompted evacuations and a 12-hour halt in operations. The MPET terminal, DP World facility, and a ship were evacuated, with vessel traffic temporarily halted. Emergency services, along with BASF and port authorities, worked to secure the container. Operations resumed after the container was relocated to a safe area.

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Rescue Report Describes North Sea Car Carrier Fire as “Confused and Chaotic”

A new report criticizes the rescue operation for the burning car carrier Fremantle Highway off the Dutch coast. The analysis confirms earlier reports of ill-prepared and disorganized responders. The fire rendered lifesaving equipment inoperable, and the rescue effort was chaotic, resulting in the death of one crew member. The report aims to improve future cooperation and coordination.

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