Fire On Board Panama-Flagged Tanker-HOYU In Singapore Waters

At 1310hrs on 7th November, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was informed that a fire broke out on board the Panama-flagged tanker, HOYU, around 9.7 nautical miles from Pedra Branca at latitude 01°25.30’N, longitude 104°32.48’E. The incident happened within Singapore Territorial Waters. Please refer to the map below for the incident location.

Image Credits: mpa.gov.sg

The Singapore Civil Defence Force, Singapore Police Coast Guard and the Republic of Singapore Navy have deployed vessels to render assistance to the HOYU crew. All 18 crew members have been safely evacuated, and the fire has been put out.

There were no reports of injury or pollution. Shipping traffic is unaffected.

MPA is investigating the incident.

Reference: mpa.gov.sg

Source: Maritime Shipping News