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<p>Indian Coast Guard's&nbsp;efforts to fight the blaze on cargo ship Maersk Frankfurt began on Friday evening, and are still going on for the fourth day. At the time of writing of this report, the blaze has been suppressed and brought under control by the helicopters and ships of the Coast Guard, but there are instances of re-ignition that have been posing challenges to the operation.</p>

<p>The ship had been sailing along India's western seaboard, from Mundra, Gujarat, to Colombo, Sri Lanka, when it reported a fire at 5 pm, Friday, 19th July,&nbsp;thereby prompting a rapid response by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). At present, the ship is off New Mangalore, Karnataka, and at a safe distance from the coastal city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As part of the firefighting efforts, the Indian Coast Guard has deployed five vessels - Samrat, Sujeet, Sachet, Varaha and Samudra Prahari, and their on-board helicopters, to fight the blaze that has been spreading to different parts of the cargo vessel that is ferrying International&nbsp;Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG). According to the Indian Coast Guard, their persistent efforts have supressed the blaze.</p>

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<p>However, the molten metal of the containers, and the chemicals they are carrying are prone to re-igniting. A four-member salvage team, including chemical experts, has boarded the merchant vessel to assess the situation and suggest a further course of action.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">An aerial view of the extent of fire-caused damage on the container ship <a href="https://twitter.com/Maersk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Maersk</a> Frankfurt...Vessel is off <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mangalore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mangalore</a> Coast <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Karnataka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Karnataka</a><br />
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In recent times, this is among the longest ops by <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaCoastGuard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiaCoastGuard</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/india?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#india</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/marine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#marine</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/maritime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#maritime</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shipping?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shipping</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cargo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cargo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Logistics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Logistics</a> <a href="https://t.co/EgLJXV8j7L">https://t.co/EgLJXV8j7L</a> <a href="https://t.co/1gYnA9RfzY">pic.twitter.com/1gYnA9RfzY</a></p>
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<p>While the Indian Coast Guard assets continue to closely monitor the cargo ship that is seeing intermittent re-ignition of flames, there is also a danger posed by the 1,400 metric tonnes of diesel it is carrying. So far, ICG assets have been dousing the flames with water cannons and specialised firefighting chemicals such as Aqueous Film Forming Form (AFFF), Dry Chemical Powder(DCP).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The efforts of the ICG ships are being assisted by an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH Mk3) that is dropping packets of Dry Chemical Powder (DCP), a specialised firefighting chemical. Further, a Dornier short-range Maritime patrol plane is monitoring the situation, keeping a close watch for any signs of an oil spill from the&nbsp;flaming cargo vessel.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Day &amp; night, amid rough Southwest monsoon weather, <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaCoastGuard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiaCoastGuard</a> ships&amp; helicopters have been battling the blaze on <a href="https://twitter.com/Maersk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Maersk</a> Frankfurt for 75+hrs..Blaze under control, but re-ignition risk exists..ICG ops continue for 4th day. So far, 5 ships+helos have been deployed <a href="https://t.co/L3h0g0VsD7">pic.twitter.com/L3h0g0VsD7</a></p>
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<p>WION has learned that MV Maersk Frankfurt is manned by 21 crew members,&nbsp;comprising 17 Filipinos, two Ukrainians, one Russian and one member from Montenegro. One Filipino crew member is reported dead. As it stands, the cause of fire remains unknown.&nbsp;</p>


Indian Coast Guard's efforts to fight the blaze on cargo ship Maersk Frankfurt began on Friday evening, and are still going on for the fourth day. At the time of writing of this report, the blaze has been suppressed and brought under control by the helicopters and ships of the Coast Guard, but there are instances of re-ignition that have been posing challenges to the operation.

Indian Coast Guard's efforts to fight the blaze on cargo ship Maersk Frankfurt began on Friday evening, and are still going on for the fourth day. At the time of writing of this report, the blaze has been suppressed and brought under control by the helicopters and ships of the Coast Guard, but there are instances of re-ignition that have been posing challenges to the operation. The ship had been sailing along India's western seaboard, from Mundra, Gujarat, to Colombo, Sri Lanka, when it reported a fire at 5 pm, Friday, 19th July, thereby prompting a rapid response by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). At present, the ship is off New Mangalore, Karnataka, and at a safe distance from the coastal city. As part of the firefighting efforts, the Indian Coast Guard has deployed five vessels - Samrat, Sujeet, Sachet, Varaha and Samudra Prahari, and their on-board helicopters, to fight the blaze that has been spreading to different parts of the cargo vessel that is ferrying International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG). According to the Indian Coast Guard, their persistent efforts have supressed the blaze. Also read: Saudi Naval cadets complete training in India for second year in a row However, the molten metal of the containers, and the chemicals they are carrying are prone to re-igniting. A four-member salvage team, including chemical experts, has boarded the merchant vessel to assess the situation and suggest a further course of action. An aerial view of the extent of fire-caused damage on the container ship @Maersk Frankfurt...Vessel is off #Mangalore Coast #Karnataka In recent times, this is among the longest ops by @IndiaCoastGuard #india #marine #maritime #shipping #cargo #Logistics https://t.co/EgLJXV8j7L pic.twitter.com/1gYnA9RfzY — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) July 22, 2024 × While the Indian Coast Guard assets continue to closely monitor the cargo ship that is seeing intermittent re-ignition of flames, there is also a danger posed by the 1,400 metric tonnes of diesel it is carrying. So far, ICG assets have been dousing the flames with water cannons and specialised firefighting chemicals such as Aqueous Film Forming Form (AFFF), Dry Chemical Powder(DCP). Also read: The Indian Navy is a uniquely potent force with cutting-edge technology & powerful weaponry The efforts of the ICG ships are being assisted by an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH Mk3) that is dropping packets of Dry Chemical Powder (DCP), a specialised firefighting chemical. Further, a Dornier short-range Maritime patrol plane is monitoring the situation, keeping a close watch for any signs of an oil spill from the flaming cargo vessel. Day & night, amid rough Southwest monsoon weather, @IndiaCoastGuard ships& helicopters have been battling the blaze on @Maersk Frankfurt for 75+hrs..Blaze under control, but re-ignition risk exists..ICG ops continue for 4th day. So far, 5 ships+helos have been deployed pic.twitter.com/L3h0g0VsD7 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) July 22, 2024 × WION has learned that MV Maersk Frankfurt is manned by 21 crew members, comprising 17 Filipinos, two Ukrainians, one Russian and one member from Montenegro. One Filipino crew member is reported dead. As it stands, the cause of fire remains unknown.

Maersk Frankfurt fire - Indian Coast Guard’s efforts continue for fourth day

<p>One of Maersk Frankfurt's 21 crew members has died in the ongoing fire tragedy on the cargo vessel, that is about 65 kilometres southwest of Mangalore, Karnataka.</p>

<p>For more than 40 hours, Indian Coast Guard(ICG) ships and helicopters have been leading the firefighting efforts.</p>

<p>As of Sunday (July 21)&nbsp;afternoon, the Indian Coast Guard has deployed five vessels - Samrat, Sujeet, Sachet, Varaha and Samudra Prahari, to fight the blaze that has been spreading to different parts of the cargo vessel that is ferrying International Maritime Dangerous Goods(IMDG) from Mundra, Gujarat to Colombo, Sri Lanka.&nbsp;</p>

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1 crew of Maersk Frankfurt has died <a href="https://t.co/kfuE9clnUS">pic.twitter.com/kfuE9clnUS</a></p>
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<p>According to the Indian Coast Guard, the fire has reduced in scale, but heavy smoke continues to obscure the flame. The fire has also spread to the right side of the ship and is affecting the containers stacked in that portion of the vessel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A major fire broke out on Maersk Frankfurt, around 5pm Indian Standard Time(IST), Friday, 19th July, following which Indian Coast Guard began their firefighting operations. The efforts of the ICG ships are being assisted by an Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH Mk3) that is dropping packets of Dry Chemical Powder(DCP), a specialised firefighting chemical. Further, a Dornier short-range Maritime patrol plane is monitoring the situation, keeping a close watch for any signs of an oil spill from the flaming cargo vessel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WION has learnt that MV Maersk Frankfurt is manned by 21 crew &nbsp;- comprising 17 Filipinos, two Ukrainians, one Russian and one member from Montenegro. One Filipino crew member is reported dead. The cause of fire remains unknown. While the Indian Coast guard assets continue to fight the fire, and there is also a danger posed by the 1,400 metric tons of diesel that the vessel is carrying. ICG assets have been dousing the flames with water and specialised firefighting chemicals such as Aqueous Film Forming Form(AFFF), Dry Chemical Powder(DCP).</p>

<p>An Emergency Towing Vessel(ETV) Water Lily departed from Mumbai on Friday evening and is expected to reach the flaming cargo vessel by Sunday evening. In addition to this, the owner of MV Maersk Frankfurt has also mobilised a salvage team to board the flaming vessel and carry out further actions as necessary. The Indian Coast Guard would be working with the salvage team to expedite containment and recovery operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As a precautionary measure, the Indian Coast Guard has also deployed a specialised Pollution Control Vessel(PCV) Samudra Prahari. PCVs are meant to perform a wide range of roles including firefighting, responding to oil spills, chemical spills, dispersing special chemicals to minimize the impact of at-sea spills etc.&nbsp;</p>


One of Maersk Frankfurt's 21 crew members has died in the ongoing fire tragedy on the cargo vessel, that is about 65 kilometres southwest of Mangalore, Karnataka.

One of Maersk Frankfurt's 21 crew members has died in the ongoing fire tragedy on the cargo vessel, that is about 65 kilometres southwest of Mangalore, Karnataka. For more than 40 hours, Indian Coast Guard(ICG) ships and helicopters have been leading the firefighting efforts. As of Sunday (July 21) afternoon, the Indian Coast Guard has deployed five vessels - Samrat, Sujeet, Sachet, Varaha and Samudra Prahari, to fight the blaze that has been spreading to different parts of the cargo vessel that is ferrying International Maritime Dangerous Goods(IMDG) from Mundra, Gujarat to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Massive firefighting operation underway off #Mangalore #Karnataka... @IndiaCoastGuard has deployed 5 ships to fight the blaze on @Maersk Frankfurt.. Ships+ helicopters have been involved in this operation, which has been ongoing for 40+hrs 1 crew of Maersk Frankfurt has died pic.twitter.com/kfuE9clnUS — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) July 21, 2024 × According to the Indian Coast Guard, the fire has reduced in scale, but heavy smoke continues to obscure the flame. The fire has also spread to the right side of the ship and is affecting the containers stacked in that portion of the vessel. A major fire broke out on Maersk Frankfurt, around 5pm Indian Standard Time(IST), Friday, 19th July, following which Indian Coast Guard began their firefighting operations. The efforts of the ICG ships are being assisted by an Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH Mk3) that is dropping packets of Dry Chemical Powder(DCP), a specialised firefighting chemical. Further, a Dornier short-range Maritime patrol plane is monitoring the situation, keeping a close watch for any signs of an oil spill from the flaming cargo vessel. WION has learnt that MV Maersk Frankfurt is manned by 21 crew - comprising 17 Filipinos, two Ukrainians, one Russian and one member from Montenegro. One Filipino crew member is reported dead. The cause of fire remains unknown. While the Indian Coast guard assets continue to fight the fire, and there is also a danger posed by the 1,400 metric tons of diesel that the vessel is carrying. ICG assets have been dousing the flames with water and specialised firefighting chemicals such as Aqueous Film Forming Form(AFFF), Dry Chemical Powder(DCP). An Emergency Towing Vessel(ETV) Water Lily departed from Mumbai on Friday evening and is expected to reach the flaming cargo vessel by Sunday evening. In addition to this, the owner of MV Maersk Frankfurt has also mobilised a salvage team to board the flaming vessel and carry out further actions as necessary. The Indian Coast Guard would be working with the salvage team to expedite containment and recovery operations. As a precautionary measure, the Indian Coast Guard has also deployed a specialised Pollution Control Vessel(PCV) Samudra Prahari. PCVs are meant to perform a wide range of roles including firefighting, responding to oil spills, chemical spills, dispersing special chemicals to minimize the impact of at-sea spills etc.

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Maersk Frankfurt fire, 1 dead; 5 Indian Coast Guard ships battle fire