A fire has broken out on the container ship Maersk Frankfurt near the Karwar region of Karnataka, India.
The incident was reported around 2:30 pm local time on 19 July.
The newly built container ship Maersk Frankfurt experienced an explosion, leading to a fire while sailing in the Arabian Sea near the Indian coastline. Maersk has confirmed the fire on board the vessel while it was en route from Mundra to Colombo.
The Maersk Frankfurt’s crew consisted of 21 members. The shipping company has confirmed the passing of one crew member, with the rest of the crew being safe and accounted for.
Indian authorities are focusing on ensuring the safety of the ship and the crew.
#ICG OP to make safe MV #MaerskFrankfurt enters day 03 ! @IndiaCoastGuard Ship Varaha has joined #firefighting efforts earlier today. 04 #OPV 01 #Dornier and 01 #ALH engaged in OP ensuring protection of the marine environment, #Safety of the vessel and her crew! Dedicated… pic.twitter.com/To3AQH3cX2
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) July 21, 2024