Maersk Frankfurt Explosion Leads to One Fatality at Sea
The Panamanian Maritime Authority confirmed a fatal explosion on the Panama-registered containership Maersk Frankfurt in the Arabian Sea. The blast, believed to be caused by an electrical short, led to a fire that engulfed the vessel. Indian Coast Guard vessels were deployed to extinguish the flames, with one crew member tragically losing their life in the incident. Evacuation was not yet necessary.