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Malaysia: MMEA reports fire breaking out onboard container ship “MV KMTC Shenzhen”

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Fire at cargo area was under control within two hours at 3.33 am on 13 August; all 18 crews including the captain were safe and did not sustain any injury, according to MMEA.
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Saturday (12 August) said a fire broke out on board container ship MV KMTC Shenzhen near Acheh Beach, Port Klang. 

It said a Selangor MMEA vessel, two tugboats from Westport and another from Northport were deployed when the distress call was received. 

“The ship reported that the fire occurred at the cargo area. Water cannons from the tugboats were used to control the fire,” it said in a statement.

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In an update on 13 August, MMEA said the total number of containers onboard the ship was 1,189 and nine were reported burnt. 

All 18 crews including the captain were safe and did not sustain any injury. 

According to Malaysian media, the fire was under control within two hours at 3.33 am on 13 August. 

Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 14 August, 2023

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