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Rotterdam Pearl V

Rotterdam Pearl V

Rotterdam Pearl V
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On the night of January 3, the 190 meter long, 58020 dwt bulk carrier Rotterdam Pearl V (IMO: 9557135) caught fire in Liaodong Bay at the port of Bayuquan, Yingkou, China. With smoke and flames visible, the crew started emergency procedures and contacted authorities.  Local firefighters were called out to the vessel. The fireboats sprayed water on the hull to cool it down while firefighters help contain the blaze. No reports of injuries.

The exact cause of the fire was under investigation.  Rotterdam Pearl V had been detained earlier in December 2025. The bulk carrier was detained in Osaka Port, Japan for 10 deficiencies including fire safety and emergency system. The extent of damage caused by the incident was not disclosed.

Fire off Qiaogang

Fire off Qiaogang

Qiaogang Fire
Photo: sohu.com

On the afternoon of January 7, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Beibu Gulf off Qiaogang, Beihai City, China. Authorities were alerted and dispatched a patrol vessel to the scene. The two crew on the fishing vessel were safely evacuated while the patrol vessel extinguished the blaze. No reports of injuries. The extent of damage to the fishing vessel was not disclosed.

 

Fishing Vessel Fire at Gyeonyu

Fishing Vessel Fire at Gyeonyu

On the early morning of January 3, a 3-ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Korean Strait at the port of Gyeonyu, Tongyeong, South Korea. The fishing trap vessel had been at anchor when a fire broke out onboard along the port side of the vessel. The captain, the only person onboard, attempted to extinguish the blaze but was unable to contain the blaze. Reports state the captain was able to escape the fire and reach safety with no injuries.

The Coast Guard at Tongyeong along with local firefighters were alerted and were able to extinguish the blaze within 30 minutes. The amount of damage to the vessel was not disclosed, but authorities stated the hull and stern had been damaged.

The South Korean Coast Guard has stated the incident is under investigation.