SINGAPORE: Two crew members aboard a Singapore-registered bulk carrier have died, after the vessel caught fire off the coast of China on Tuesday (Feb 17).
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a statement on Feb 18 that a third crew member was evacuated to a shore medical facility for further treatment.
There were 25 Myanmar crew members and no Singaporeans onboard the vessel, added MPA.
The fire, which occurred in the engine room of the bulk carrier MANDY at about 7.35pm Singapore time, was extinguished by the crew.
The company is making arrangements to tow the vessel to Yantai Port in China, said MPA. No pollution was reported.
“MPA extends its condolences to the families of the deceased,” said MPA, adding that it is in contact with the company and the relevant Chinese authorities to provide the necessary assistance.
It said that it will investigate the incident. - The Straits Times/ANN
