Engine Room Fire on Tanker MED ATLANTIC in Singapore Waters

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) responded to an engine room fire onboard the Malta-flagged tanker MED ATLANTIC in the East Johor Strait, within Singapore waters, on Monday.

The vessel, which is currently anchored, reported the fire at 10:30 a.m., prompting a coordinated emergency response.

An MPA patrol craft, two Police Coast Guard vessels, three Singapore Civil Defence Force marine firefighting and rescue ships, and two tugboats were deployed to assist and ensure navigational safety in the area.

Fortunately, all 22 crew members aboard the MED ATLANTIC have safely disembarked without any injuries.

Authorities confirmed that there has been no disruption to vessel traffic in the busy East Johor Strait. MPA is actively broadcasting navigational advisories to passing vessels, urging them to steer clear of the incident area to ensure safety.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force reported that one of its Marine Rescue Vessels was used to conduct defensive firefighting and cool the exterior of the vessel. Once there were no visible signs of fire, marine firefighting specialists boarded the vessel with a water jet to ensure that the fire in the vessel’s exhaust funnel, had been fully extinguished.

Additionally, the Singapore Food Agency is closely monitoring the situation and has advised nearby fish farms to take necessary precautions as a safety measure.

As of the latest update, firefighting efforts, including cooling operations, were ongoing. The MPA sad it is working closely with relevant agencies to manage the situation and ensure the tanker poses no threat to the surrounding environment.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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