On the afternoon of February 8, the 50 meter long fishing vessel Bedevi Reis (MMSI: 271072104) caught fire on the Black Sea while moored in the port at Rumeli Feneri, Turkey. Authorities were alerted after smoke was spotted coming from the vessel.

Local fire brigade supported by the KEGM rescue vessel KEGM-5 arrived on scene and were able to extinguish the blaze in 2 hours.  Reports state the fire released out dense smoke and that 2 fishermen were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.

While the fishing vessel did sustain damage from the incident, the amount of damage to the Bedevi Reis has not been reported.  Some accounts state the fire was caused by ignition of foam stored on the vessel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.