On July 13, the 177 meter long, 23,559 dwt container ship Viking Merlin caught fire while berthed at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  The fire started  by one of the diesel generators in the vessel’s engine room. The crew evacuated the compartment and the blaze was extinguished by the on board fire suppression system.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state damage was minimal, but the vessel was detained until repairs were completed.