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Fire off Semporna

Fire off Semporna

Semporna Fire
Photo: dailyexpress.com.my

On the evening of January 7, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the South China Sea off Sri Gaya, Semporna, Malaysia. The fire brigade from Sabah were alerted and dispatched a team of firefighters to the scene.  Two vessels carried the firefighters who found the fishing vessel almost entirely engulfed in flames. Firefighters were quickly able to extinguish the blaze, but the fishing vessel was destroyed by the fire. Fortunately, there were no casualties from the incident. The cause of the fire was not disclosed.

 

Rotterdam Pearl V

Rotterdam Pearl V

Rotterdam Pearl V
Photo: xindemarinenews.com

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.