MPA: Fire breaks out on two ships near Pedra Branca, search and rescue underway
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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Friday (19 July) said it was alerted to a fire onboard two ships about 55km northeast of Pedra Branca within Singapore’s Maritime Search and Rescue Region.
MPA was notified about 6.15am on 19 July that both a Singapore-flagged tanker, Hafnia Nile, and a São Tomé and Príncipe-flagged tanker Ceres 1 caught fire.
“MPA has requested passing vessels to assist in the search and rescue of the crew,” it said in a statement.
A Republic of Singapore Navy ship, RSS Supreme, which is in vicinity of the incident is providing assistance.
Currently, a Republic of Singapore Air Force helicopter has also been despatched and is assisting with evacuating the crew.
“More updates will be provided when available,” MPA added.
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Published: 19 July 2024
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