Copenhagen-based Danish shipping giant MAERSK has reported a fire on the deck of one of its container ships, the MAERSK FRANKFURT, according to the Indian Coast Guard.
On 19th July 2024, a container caught fire on the deck of the MAERSK FRANKFURT, a vessel operated by Denmark’s leading maritime company, MAERSK, headquartered in Copenhagen. The ship, owned by a Japanese shipping owner, was anchored approximately 12 kilometers south of Karwar on India’s west coast. As of 21st July 2024, three days after the fire began, firefighting efforts were still ongoing. MAERSK confirmed the death of one crew member on the same day.
The MAERSK FRANKFURT (IMO number 9969065, registered in Panama) is a 5800 TEU container ship completed by Imabari Shipbuilding in May 2024. The vessel was on its maiden voyage from Japan and was en route from Mundra, India, to Colombo, Sri Lanka, at the time of the incident, according to MAERSK.
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) reported that the ship experienced an explosion while navigating the Arabian Sea near the Indian coast, resulting in the death of one crew member. Crew reports indicate that the body is located on the lashing bridge but remains unreachable due to the flames. The PMA stated, “Indian authorities are fully engaged in firefighting efforts, ensuring the safety of the ship and its crew.”
Reuters has reported that the fire and subsequent explosion were caused by an electrical short circuit, resulting in the death of a Filipino crew member. The ship had 21 crew members on board, who are now reported to be in stable condition.
Video and Photo courtesy: Indian Coast Guard’s X account
https://x.com/i/status/1814598604864303211
〆デンマーク海運大手MAERSK（本社・コペンハーゲン）が運航するコンテナ船「MAERSK FRANKFURT」のデッキ上でコンテナが炎上した
インド沿岸警備隊によると２０２４年７月19日、デンマーク海運大手MAERSK（本社・コペンハーゲン）が運航するコンテナ船「MAERSK FRANKFURT」のデッキ上でコンテナが炎上した。同船は日本船主の保有船である。同船はインド西岸カルワルの南約12キロメートルの地点に停泊し、火災発生から3日目となる２０２４年７月21日時点でも消火活動が継続している。運航船社マースクは同日、船員1人の死亡を確認した。
「MAERSK FRANKFURT」（IMOナンバー9969065、パナマ船籍）は２０２４年５月、今治造船で竣工した5800TEU型コンテナ船である。MAERSK FRANKFURTは日本からの処女航海中の途中で、マースクによると、同船はインド・ムンドラからスリランカ・コロンボに向けて航行中だった。