A fire on a cruise ship killed one crew member and prompted the evacuation of hundreds of passengers, the city-state’s maritime and port authority said.
The blaze on the World Legacy has been extinguished, and there were no other reports of injuries among the crew or 271 passengers on board.
Four passengers, however, have been taken to hospital for “further medical assessment”.
“The deceased crew member, an Indonesian national, has been transferred ashore,” the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said.
“All 271 passengers from the ... vessel World Legacy have been safely evacuated,” it added.
A preliminary investigation showed the blaze broke out in a lounge area on the ship’s ninth deck, early Friday.
“Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing,” the port authority said.
Anchored off Singapore and Malaysia, the Liberia-registered vessel bills itself as a “floating lifestyle destination”. Passengers take short ferry rides from both countries to board it and enjoy amenities inside.
Passengers can stay a few hours or take packages of up to three days.
The ship typically docks in Singapore every Friday before returning to its anchorage. — AFP
