Fu Rong Song
The 27421 dwt freighter Fu Rong Song caught fire while berthed at Mumbai, India. The fire was quickly extinguished by local fire brigades. No reports of injuries. The Fu Rong Song was carrying a cargo of engineering tools.
Nand Heera
The 59 meter long, 1769 dwt supply vessel Nand Heera allided with the bascule bridge at Indira Docks, Mumbai, India. The Nand Heera was waiting to pass through a lock gate when it lurched forward and struck the bridge. The bridge sustained some damage and the vessel was detained by authorities. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
Amsterdam Bridge
The 260 meter long, 54405 dwt container ship Amsterdam Bridge caught fire in the Indian Ocean near Mumbai, India. The freighter was en route to Colombo from Mumbai when a fire broke out in the engine room. The crew was able to drop anchor after loosing power. No reports of injuries to the crew on board. The Indian Coast Guard dispatched two vessels to the scene and monitoring the situation. No details reported to the extent of damage sustained in the fire.
Update
The two Coast Guard vessels on scene were unable to extinguish the fire. Additional three vessels were requested and the combine vessels fought the blaze for several hours. However, the fire reignited inside several cargo containers and soon the middle section of the vessel was ablaze. Several containers loaded with hazardous and noxious chemicals did catch fire and released into the air. No reports of injuries. Several reports stated that the Coast Guard was able to douse the fire by the next day.
