The car carrier Höegh Xiamen has been declared a total loss following a fire that broke out onboard last month in Jacksonville, Florida, its owner announced Friday. Norway-based Ocean Yield ASA said it expects to receive insurance proceeds in Q3 2020 of about USD 26 million, which is close to the book value of the vessel. Net cash proceeds after repayment of debt related to … [Read more...]
Fire Out on Hoegh Xiamen in Jacksonville
The major fire on board the Hoegh Xiamen has burned out after smoldering for more than a week at a dock Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said Friday. Fire fighters had been battling the fire since it broke out on June 4 in the ship's cargo area. A subsequent explosion resulted in injuries to eight fire fighters, including … [Read more...]
Video Shows Explosion on Höegh Car Carrier in Jacksonville
The fire onboard the Hoegh Xiamen has been brought under control but is still burning, the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department said in an update. The June 4 fire at Blount Island in Jacksonville resulted in an explosion which injured eight fire fighters, including two with serious burn injuries. All 21 crew members were uninjured in the fire. The JFRD has now released a … [Read more...]
Fire Fighters Injured Battling Blaze on Car Carrier in Jacksonville
Several fire fighters have been injured while responding to a fire on board a vehicle carrier off Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville watchstanders were notified at 3:53 p.m. of a fire on board the MV Höegh Xiamen, a 600-foot vehicle carrier. The watchstanders immediately notified Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and Jacksonville … [Read more...]