Join our crew and become one of the 109,060 members that receive our newsletter.

Fire Incidents


Friday, September 13, 2019
sture terminal tanker fire
Shipping News

Fire Breaks Out on Moored Tanker at Sture Oil Terminal in Norway

A fire broke out in the engine room of a tanker docked at Equinor’s Sture Oil in Norway, leading to an evacuation of the terminal, the company confirmed

September 13, 2019
Total Views: 57

Monday, June 17, 2019
diamond highway car carrier
Interesting

Reports: K-Line Car Carrier on Fire in South China Sea

The K-Line car carrier Diamond Highway has been abandoned in the South China Sea after a fire broke out on board the vessel late Sunday night, according to

June 17, 2019
Total Views: 745

Monday, February 4, 2019
apl vancouver
Shipping News

Crews Battling Blaze on APL Containership Off Vietnam

The Vietnamese Coast Guard and salvage teams are continuing to respond to a cargo fire onboard the 9,326 TEU containership APL Vancouver in the South China Sea

February 4, 2019
Total Views: 134

Friday, March 16, 2018
Fire Contained on U.S.-Flagged Maersk Kensington in Gulf of Aden
Interesting

Fire Contained on U.S.-Flagged Maersk Kensington in Gulf of Aden

A fire has been reported in a below-deck container on board the U.S.-flag containership Maersk Kensington in the eastern Gulf of Aden, the second such incident

March 16, 2018
Total Views: 284

Monday, January 15, 2018
One Person Dies After Fire Engulfs Casino Shuttle Off Florida
Shipping News

One Person Dies After Fire Engulfs Casino Shuttle Off Florida

Update: A 42-year-old woman passenger who was taken to the hospital in critical condition has died, according to local officials. By Renita D. Young NEW YORK,

January 15, 2018
Total Views: 33

Monday, August 28, 2017
Cheshire cargo ship fire
Interesting

Cargo Fire Peters Out on British Bulk Carrier MV Cheshire Off Canary Islands

The fertilizer cargo on board a UK-flagged cargo ship has finally stopped smoldering more than two weeks after its crew was forced to abandon ship due to toxic

August 28, 2017
Total Views: 350

Monday, May 22, 2017
Five Killed in Fire Aboard Indonesian Ferry
Shipping News

Five Killed in Fire Aboard Indonesian Ferry

At least five were killed after a fire broke out aboard a car and passenger in the Java Sea on Friday, Indonesian authorities confirmed over the weekend. The

May 22, 2017
Total Views: 58

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
msc daniela fire
News

Large MSC Containership Suffers Fire Off Sri Lanka – Incident Photos

Another mishap involving a large containership to report today… This story coming from Sri Lanka where a fire broke out aboard the MSC Daniela, a

April 5, 2017
Total Views: 831

Friday, February 24, 2017
American Car Carrier Suffers Fire in English Channel
Interesting

American Car Carrier Suffers Fire in English Channel

An American car carrier with 21 crew members suffered a fire aboard while underway in the English Channel en route to Baltimore from Southampton. The

February 24, 2017
Total Views: 228

Thursday, February 16, 2017
Photos Reveal Fire Damage Aboard APL Austria in South Africa
News

Photos Reveal Fire Damage Aboard APL Austria in South Africa

The salvage of the APL Austria has entered the mop-up phase after a major fire broke out in one of the vessel’s cargo holds as it was off Port

February 16, 2017
Total Views: 235

Thursday, January 5, 2017
Coast Guard, Supply Vessels Responding to Platform Fire in Gulf of Mexico -UPDATE
News

Coast Guard, Supply Vessels Responding to Platform Fire in Gulf of Mexico -UPDATE

The U.S. Coast Guard and at least four offshore supply vessels are responding to a fire on an oil production platform belonging to Renaissance Offshore near

January 5, 2017
Total Views: 43

Monday, December 5, 2016
Jo kiri chemical tanker
Shipping News

Houston Ship Channel Temporarily Closed After Tanker Fire

HOUSTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The Houston Ship Channel, which links the busiest U.S. petrochemical port to the Gulf of Mexico, reopened on Monday afternoon

December 5, 2016
Total Views: 75

Place of Refuge Sought for Fire-Damaged Bulk Carrier Off U.K.
News

Place of Refuge Sought for Fire-Damaged Bulk Carrier Off U.K.

Officials in the U.K. are searching for a place of refuge for the bulk carrier V Due after a fire in one of its cargo holds while at anchor

December 5, 2016
Total Views: 66

Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Shipping News

‘Scarabeo 5’ Drilling Rig Catches Fire Off Norway

Update: The fire on board the Scarabeo 5 has been brought under control. All 106 crew are safe and accounted for. A fire broke out Tuesday in the engine

November 22, 2016
Total Views: 62

Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Tanker Fire, Bunker Spill Closes Houston Ship Channel
News

Tanker Fire, Bunker Spill Closes Houston Ship Channel

A tanker fire caused by a bunker fuel leak closed a 1 mile section of the Houston Ship Channel overnight as crews worked to contain the spill and

September 6, 2016
Total Views: 81

Monday, February 29, 2016
Major Marina Fire Destroys 50 Boats, Leaves Two Dead in Virginia
News

Major Marina Fire Destroys 50 Boats, Leaves Two Dead in Virginia

A major fire ripped through a marina just off Virginia’s Rappahannock River early Monday morning, killing two people and destroying dozens of boats. The

February 29, 2016
Total Views: 154

Thursday, January 14, 2016
Hazardous Container Blaze at Brazil’s Largest Port Restricts Shipping
News

Hazardous Container Blaze at Brazil’s Largest Port Restricts Shipping

By Caroline Stauffer and Reese Ewing SAO PAULO, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Up to a dozen containers carrying chemicals caught fire at a terminal at

January 14, 2016
Total Views: 90

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Multiple Crews Battling Cargo Ship Blaze Off England
News

Multiple Crews Battling Cargo Ship Blaze Off England

The Uk Coastguard and several other crews were battling a fire Wednesday aboard a cargo ship in the North Sea off England. The Coastguard says it received a

January 13, 2016
Total Views: 24

Friday, November 20, 2015
Criminal Charges Filed Over 2012 Platform Fire in Gulf of Mexico
News

Criminal Charges Filed Over 2012 Platform Fire in Gulf of Mexico

Three companies and three individuals have been hit with criminal charges related to a November 2012 explosion on an oil production platform in the Gulf of

November 20, 2015
Total Views: 27

Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Hundreds Evacuated from Luxury Cruise Ship After Engine Room Fire
News

Hundreds Evacuated from Luxury Cruise Ship After Engine Room Fire

Update: Photos and Video Show ‘Complex’ Rescue Some 347 passengers and crew members were evacuated from a French luxury cruise ship early Wednesday

November 18, 2015
Total Views: 144
close

JOIN OUR CREW

Maritime and offshore news trusted by our 109,060 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.