The 88 meter, 225 ton, passenger ship RiverZZ caught fire while moored in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The was vessel recently renovated with five meeting rooms allowing space for 1800 people on board. The cause of the fire is unknown. Reports state the damage was severe and the vessel is a total loss. No one was on board the ship at the time and no reports of injuries.
The 169 meter long, 22,318 dwt freighter Le Tai suffered a fire in it’s hold while moored at the Rhenus Terminal at Rotterdam, Netherlands. The fire broke out in the hold which contained a cargo of aluminum releasing dense smoke. The crew contacted the local fire rescue who were able to extinguish the blaze quickly. Reports state the cargo was removed from the hold to allow for inspection. No reports of injuries.
The 182 meter long, 8795 dwt pipe layer vessel Lorelay suffered a fire while berthed in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Rotterdam Port Authority vessels responded quickly and were able to contain the blaze. The fire was in a control room below deck. No one was injured.
