Fire Incidents


Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Barge Fire Put Out in Delaware Bay
Accidents

Barge Fire Put Out in Delaware Bay

The massive fire onboard a barge in Delaware Bay has been extinguished after burning for approximately 26 hours, ending what is thought to be the largest

May 25, 2022
Total Views: 3786

Monday, May 23, 2022
A barge carrying household appliances for scrap on fire approximately 9 miles south of Port Mahon, Deleware, on Monday, May 23, 2022.
Accidents

Coast Guard Responds Massive Barge Fire in Delaware Bay

The U.S. Coast Guard and local fire departments are responding to a large fire on barge carrying scrap household appliances in Delaware Bay. The barge was

May 23, 2022
Total Views: 5489

Monday, April 18, 2022
Crew Member Killed in Containership Fire Off the Philippines
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Crew Member Killed in Containership Fire Off the Philippines

The Philippine Coast Guard responded to a fatal containership fire off the Philippines on Sunday after a pipe allegedly exploded on board. The first was

April 18, 2022
Total Views: 4847

Thursday, April 7, 2022
Hot Work Failures Led to Fire on Aleutian Falcon, NTSB Determines
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Hot Work Failures Led to Fire on Aleutian Falcon, NTSB Determines

Inadequate planning for hot work led to a fire aboard a commercial fish processor while docked at a shipyard in Tacoma, Washington, the National Transportation

April 7, 2022
Total Views: 4048

Tuesday, March 8, 2022
NTSB Determines Probable Cause in ‘Miss Dorothy’ Towing Vessel Fire
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NTSB Determines Probable Cause in ‘Miss Dorothy’ Towing Vessel Fire

An engine room fire aboard a towing vessel started when diesel fuel spray hit an uninsulated section of the engine’s exhaust system, the National

March 8, 2022
Total Views: 5627

Monday, February 21, 2022
Two Large Salvage Tugs Set to Join Felicity Ace Firefighting Effort
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Two Large Salvage Tugs Set to Join Felicity Ace Firefighting Effort

Two large salvage tugs are expected to arrive at the Felicity Ace car carrier which remains adrift after a fire in the Atlantic Ocean. An update from the

February 21, 2022
Total Views: 7723

Friday, February 18, 2022
Electric Vehicles and Maritime Transportation – Fire Hazards Identified
Accidents

Electric Vehicles and Maritime Transportation – Fire Hazards Identified

(Note: This article was originally written and submitted to gCaptain prior to the Felicity Ace fire, the cause of which is not yet known. It has been updated

February 18, 2022
Total Views: 16380

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Fire Continues to Burn on Timber Ship Off Sweden
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Fire Continues to Burn on Timber Ship Off Sweden

Fire on board the Almirante Storni off Sweden is expected to continue for several more days. The fire on board the MV Almirante Storni carrying a cargo of

December 7, 2021
Total Views: 2685

Monday, December 6, 2021
PHOTOS: Fire Burns on Timber Ship M/V Almirante Storni Off Sweden
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PHOTOS: Fire Burns on Timber Ship M/V Almirante Storni Off Sweden

The Swedish Coast Guard is continuing to douse water on the burning M/V Almirante Storni off of Swedish island of Vinga, near Gothenburg. The fire broke out in

December 6, 2021
Total Views: 8049

Sunday, December 5, 2021
Fire Rages On Cargo Ship Carrying Timber Off Sweden
Ship Fires

Fire Rages On Cargo Ship Carrying Timber Off Sweden

STOCKHOLM, Dec 5 (Reuters) – A fire on a cargo ship carrying timber off Gothenburg on Sweden’s west coast was still not under control on Sunday

December 5, 2021
Total Views: 5772

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Windoc Ship Smoking
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Windoc Incident – Story Behind YouTube’s Most Chilling Video

In August 2001 the Bulk Carrier Windoc was lined up on the Welland Canal’s Bridge 11 in Ontario Canada. After receiving the flashing amber approach light

September 14, 2021
Total Views: 15601

Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Livestock Carrier Catches Fire Off Spain
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Livestock Carrier Catches Fire Off Spain

A fire on board a Togo-flagged livestock carrier has been extinguished after burning off Spain’s Port of Tarragona. The fire was reported on board the MV

August 10, 2021
Total Views: 4916

Monday, August 9, 2021
Harrowing Video Shows Residents Fleeing Burning Greek Island by Ferry
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Harrowing Video Shows Residents Fleeing Burning Greek Island by Ferry

Residents on the Greek Island of Evia were forced to flee over the weekend as wildfires raged unabated. Harrowing video shows residents being evacuated by a

August 9, 2021
Total Views: 3205

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
one apus
Accidents

Shipping Losses Hit Record Low in 2020, But Risks and Challenges Abound -Report

The number of total losses in shipping hit record low levels in 2020, but risks and challenges on several fronts pose a threat to safety, according to marine

August 3, 2021
Total Views: 1595

Friday, May 21, 2021
xpress pearl fire
Accidents

Cargo Fire Erupts on Containership Off Sri Lanka

A fire erupted in the cargo area of a containership anchored near Colombo, Sri Lanka on Thursday, and officials suspect chemicals could be to blame. The Sri

May 21, 2021
Total Views: 6857

Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Iron Chieftrain fire
Accidents

ATSB: Fire on Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier Highlights Inadequate International Fire Safety Standards and Regulations

Investigators with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau said a five-day fire on board a self-unloading bulk carrier at the Port of Kembla in 2018 highlights

May 18, 2021
Total Views: 3702

Friday, May 14, 2021
nyk delphinus fire
Accidents

Coast Guard Responding to Engine Fire on Containership Off California

A Unified Command consisting of the U.S. Coast Guard, the State of California, and commercial salvage company Resolve Marine are responding to reports of a

May 14, 2021
Total Views: 9467

Friday, March 12, 2021
Fire on MSC Lirica in Greece
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Fire on MSC Lirica in Greece

The MSC cruise ship MSC Lirica has suffered what appearesto be a major fire while docked at the port of Corfu in Greece. Firefighters were battling the blaze

March 12, 2021
Total Views: 14030

Monday, February 22, 2021
Two Seriously Injured in Blast on Chinese Bulk Carrier Off Gibraltar
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Two Seriously Injured in Blast on Chinese Bulk Carrier Off Gibraltar

An investigation is underway into an explosion aboard a bulk carrier of Gibraltar that resulted in serious injuries to two crew members. The explosion occurred

February 22, 2021
Total Views: 3716

Friday, February 19, 2021
Commercial Fishing Vessel Burning at Tacoma, Washington Pier
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Commercial Fishing Vessel Burning at Tacoma, Washington Pier

A fire continues to burn on board a 225-foot fishing vessel docked at the Port of Tacoma in Washington as multiple agencies including the Coast Guard continue

February 19, 2021
Total Views: 4858