Photo of the Maersk Frankfurt shared by the Indian Coast Guard on July 23, 2024.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) continues to combat a cargo fire on board the Maersk Frankfurt, located off the west coast of India.
The firefighting operations have now extended into a fifth day under what the ICG describes as extreme monsoon conditions.
Leading the efforts are the ICG ships Samudra Prahari and Sachet, with additional support from Albattros 5 and ETV Water Lily. A SMIT salvage team has also boarded the vessel, while the ICG remains on-site to manage any flare-ups.
The fire was first reported last Friday when the ship was approximately 50 nautical miles off Karwar, India, en route from Mundra, India to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The crew initially began firefighting efforts, supported by the Indian Coast Guard.
Tragically, one crew member has lost their life due to the incident.
As of Monday, the vessel was reported to be in stable condition, with all machinery, steering, and navigational equipment fully operational.
The 225-meter-long Maersk Frankfurt, chartered by Maersk, was delivered in 2024 and is registered in Panama. According to Equasis data, the ship is owned by LEO OCEAN/TOKEI KAIUN of Japan and its ISM manager is BERNHARD SCHULTE-HKG LP of Hong Kong.
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