Replace (July 20): The Indian Coast Guard stories some progress in preventing the fireplace. Full replace at backside.
A newbuild containership chartered by Maersk has suffered a serious cargo fireplace within the Arabian Sea off the coast of India.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) stated Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) in Mumbai acquired misery name on Friday from the containership M/V Maersk Frankfurt reporting a serious fireplace roughly 50 nautical miles off Karwar, India.
The ICG stated that its Dornier plane and ships Sachet, Sujeet, and Samrat are responding to the incident. Efforts are at the moment centered on firefighting to make sure the protection of each the vessel and its crew.
Maersk confirmed particulars of the incident in a press release posted to X.
“We will affirm {that a} fireplace was reported onboard considered one of our time chartered vessels, Maersk Frankfurt, round 1430 IST whereas the vessel was crusing from Mundra to Colombo. Firefighting is underway with help from the Indian Coast Guard. The vessel is in secure situation,” Maersk’s assertion stated.
“For the time being, we’re unable to verify the extent of the fireplace’s influence on the chartered vessel, Maersk Frankfurt. We’re in fixed contact with the vessel proprietor and ship managers. The protection of the crew stays the highest precedence at this second,” the assertion added.
The ship is reported to have no less than some hazardous cargo on board, though Maersk has but to verify these particulars.
The 225-meter-long Maersk Frankfurt was delivered in 2024 and is registered in Panama. Equasis information reveals the ship is owned by LEO OCEAN/TOKEI KAIUN of Japan and it’s ISM supervisor is BERNHARD SCHULTE-HKG LP of Hong Kong.
Replace (July 20, 2024):
The Indian Coast Guard continued its response to the fireplace on the Maersk Frankfurt on Saturday. The hearth within the forepart has been suppressed, however heavy smoke continues and has reignited midship. ICG ships Sachet, Sujeet, and Samrat are engaged in firefighting operations. Moreover, ICG Air pollution Management Vessel Samudra Prahari is being deployed to the scene immediately.
A Dornier plane and ALH Dhruv helicopter have assessed the vessel and no crew evacuation is required as of but. “#ICG stays dedicated to making sure security and mitigating environmental influence. Efforts are ongoing,” it stated on X.
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