On April 17, the 190 meter long, 53,408 dwt bulk carrier Syros Trader (IMO: 9395214) caught fire with berthed at the West Poortweg Quay in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The fire started from an electrical short in the vessel’s wiring.  Authorities were alerted and deployed the local fire brigade. The fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The extent of damage to Syros Trader was not disclosed.