A 41-meter superyacht, Sea Lady II, is at risk of sinking after a fire on July 9. No fatalities occurred, but firefighters are concerned about the vessel’s stability. An anti-pollution barrier has been deployed, and two crew members were rescued with smoke inhalation. An investigation is underway.
The burned boxship Wan Hai 503 is currently under tow off India’s southeastern coast as salvors stabilize the vessel. Despite ongoing smoke from the holds, fire suppression efforts using foam have contained the flames. Tugs are on-site for cooling, while dewatering and alternative port options are being explored.
On July 6, the Hong Kong-flagged tanker Fulda faced a fire and explosion while traveling from Kandla to Port Sohar. After discharging methanol, the vessel began gas-freeing operations when the blast occurred. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated, and pollution control measures were initiated as a precaution.
The supertanker Sloug, previously used for storage off Libya, caught fire while being dismantled at a Turkish yard on July 3. Firefighters battled the blaze, which raised concerns about hazardous materials onboard, including potential chemical waste. Protests have emerged, demanding an investigation into the dismantling process and safety measures.
On June 25, the supply vessel Ceutamar Cinco caught fire in the Bay of Gibraltar while supplying a container ship. Thick black smoke alarmed beachgoers, but all seven crew members evacuated safely. Emergency services swiftly responded, towing the vessel to a pier and extinguishing the blaze. Investigations are ongoing.
Residents in Hull are alarmed by smoky conditions and a strong odor after a fire broke out on the cargo ship Altay at Albert Dock. Several businesses have closed, and police advise motorists to exercise caution. Humberside Fire and Rescue is on-site, urging locals to keep windows closed.
Two tankers, Front Eagle and Adalynn, collided off Khor Fakkan, UAE, around 2120 GMT on Monday. Initial reports indicate a fire, with NASA satellite data detecting a heat source. All 24 crew members from Adalynn were rescued, while investigations into the cause and navigational integrity continue.
A fire was reported on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, about 22 nautical miles off Khor Fakkan, UAE, amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions. UK-based Ambrey confirmed awareness of the incident, while NASA’s FIRMS detected three active fire zones. The cause remains unclear, and no official statements have been made yet.
A day after the fire on the WAN HAI 503, a multi-agency team has been assembled to investigate. Officials from various departments aim to uncover the cause of the blaze that damaged over 1,000 containers, raising alarms over hazardous materials. Currently, four crew members are missing, while 22 were rescued.
The Indian Coast Guard is battling a major fire aboard the MV Wan Hai 503, a Singaporean-flagged container ship off Kerala. Following an explosion, four crew members are missing, while 18 were rescued with injuries. The situation worsens as more containers ignite, raising environmental concerns amid ongoing firefighting efforts.
INS Surat and a Dornier aircraft swiftly responded to a maritime incident, rescuing 18 crew members by 1630 hours. The vessel, carrying 22 crew from multiple nationalities, suffered an explosion that ignited a fire, leading to the abandonment of ship. Four crew members remain unaccounted for as search operations continue.
Zodiac Maritime has launched an emergency response after a fire broke out on its car carrier, Morning Midas, in the Pacific Ocean. All 22 crew members were safely evacuated. The vessel, carrying 3,000 vehicles, encountered smoke on a deck for electric cars, prompting immediate action to control the blaze.
A fire on Chevron’s Benguela-Belize-Lobito-Tomboco platform off Angola injured 17 people, four seriously. The incident occurred during scheduled maintenance, with the platform shut down since May 1. Chevron’s subsidiary, Cabgoc, is investigating the cause, prioritizing safety, while the platform’s production capacity remains uncertain due to the fire.
The NTSB determined that neglectful maintenance led to a severe engine failure and fire on the Ocean Navigator in Portland. Crew negligence in changing the lubricating oil caused damage to critical motor components, resulting in serious injuries and ship damage. The incident highlighted the importance of proper maintenance and crew training to prevent such disasters.
A fire on Brazil’s Petrobras’ offshore platform, set to be sold to Perenco, caused multiple injuries. The workers’ union reported the incident, which took hours to control. One worker fell and was rescued, while 13 others were injured. The platform, inactive since 2020, was part of a pending sale for redevelopment.
