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Boyle has become the first Democrat leader to come out and openly demand Cheatle's resignation, joining a chorus of Republicans who have reiterated a similar demand.&nbsp;

"I am calling on Director Cheatle to resign immediately following last weekend's shooting of a presidential candidate in Western Pennsylvania. The evidence coming to light has shown unacceptable operational failures,"&nbsp;Boyle wrote on X, formerly Twitter.&nbsp;

"I have no confidence in the leadership of the United States Secret Service if Director Cheatle chooses to remain in her position," he added.&nbsp;

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Cheatle has been under immense pressure from all quarters to tender her resignation but so far, she has refused to step down. She will, however,&nbsp;testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday (Jul 22) regarding the failures that led to the near-catastrophic assassination attempt.&nbsp;

Thomas Crooks, the shooter who took aim at Trump, was merely 130 metres away from the former president and managed to compose himself on the roof of the building without any fuss.

The Secret Service agents did not spot him till he had fired multiple rounds and only neutralised him after&nbsp;Trump suffered a bullet wound on his right ear while a rallygoer was killed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Also watch |&nbsp;Division in our society must be healed: Trump in first speech after he survived assassination

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<h2>Secret Service denied security to Trump</h2>

A Democrat leader demanding Cheatle's resignation comes after a report claimed that the Secret Service&nbsp;denied requests for additional resources and manpower to protect Trump.&nbsp;

The premier security agency admitted that in the past two years, several requests were put forth by Trump's security detail that were not granted.&nbsp;The ex-president's team had requested more agents and magnetometers at large public events he attended, as well as extra snipers for outdoor venues.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/secret-service-chief-confronted-by-gop-senators-over-trump-assassination-bid-742056">Also read |&nbsp;US Secret Service chief confronted by GOP senators over Trump assassination bid</a>

Notably, quizzed after the assassination bid on Trump, Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesman for the Secret Service, had outrightly quashed the reports of denying security to the Republican leader.&nbsp;

“The assertion that a member of the former president’s security team requested additional security resources that the US Secret Service or the Department of Homeland Security rebuffed is absolutely false,” he said at the time.

However,&nbsp;Guglielmi has changed the stance now and claims that the Secret Service works in a 'challenging' environment' that may have led to the rejection of requests to beef up Trump's security.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Democrat Congressman from Philadelphia, Brendan Boyle has called on US Secret Service (USSS) chief Kimberly Cheatle to "resign immediately" after former president Donald Trump narrowly avoided an assassination attempt.

Democrat Congressman from Philadelphia, Brendan Boyle has called on US Secret Service (USSS) chief Kimberly Cheatle to "resign immediately" after former president Donald Trump narrowly avoided an assassination attempt. Boyle has become the first Democrat leader to come out and openly demand Cheatle's resignation, joining a chorus of Republicans who have reiterated a similar demand. "I am calling on Director Cheatle to resign immediately following last weekend's shooting of a presidential candidate in Western Pennsylvania. The evidence coming to light has shown unacceptable operational failures," Boyle wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "I have no confidence in the leadership of the United States Secret Service if Director Cheatle chooses to remain in her position," he added. Director Cheatle must resign immediately. My statement calling for the resignation of United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle: pic.twitter.com/q0ONU8PlAF — Rep. Brendan Boyle (@CongBoyle) July 21, 2024 × Cheatle has been under immense pressure from all quarters to tender her resignation but so far, she has refused to step down. She will, however, testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday (Jul 22) regarding the failures that led to the near-catastrophic assassination attempt. Thomas Crooks, the shooter who took aim at Trump, was merely 130 metres away from the former president and managed to compose himself on the roof of the building without any fuss. The Secret Service agents did not spot him till he had fired multiple rounds and only neutralised him after Trump suffered a bullet wound on his right ear while a rallygoer was killed. Also watch | Division in our society must be healed: Trump in first speech after he survived assassination Secret Service denied security to Trump A Democrat leader demanding Cheatle's resignation comes after a report claimed that the Secret Service denied requests for additional resources and manpower to protect Trump. The premier security agency admitted that in the past two years, several requests were put forth by Trump's security detail that were not granted. The ex-president's team had requested more agents and magnetometers at large public events he attended, as well as extra snipers for outdoor venues. Also read | US Secret Service chief confronted by GOP senators over Trump assassination bid Notably, quizzed after the assassination bid on Trump, Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesman for the Secret Service, had outrightly quashed the reports of denying security to the Republican leader. “The assertion that a member of the former president’s security team requested additional security resources that the US Secret Service or the Department of Homeland Security rebuffed is absolutely false,” he said at the time. However, Guglielmi has changed the stance now and claims that the Secret Service works in a 'challenging' environment' that may have led to the rejection of requests to beef up Trump's security. (With inputs from agencies)

First Democrat leader calls for Secret Service chief to resign over Trump assassination bid

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In light of the ongoing war with Hamas, the Israeli military on Sunday (Jul 21) issued draft notices to 1,000 members of&nbsp;the ultra-Orthodox community. The move is aimed at bolstering the army's ranks as the war drags on with no sign of a truce deal in sight.&nbsp;

Following the first set of call-ups,&nbsp;notices for an initial total of 3,000 ultra-Orthodox conscripts are expected to be sent out in the coming weeks.

Notably, it was in June that the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men, or Haredis, for the army. The ruling overturned a longstanding&nbsp; practice under which Jewish seminary students are exempt from conscription.&nbsp;

"At the height of a difficult war, the burden of inequality is more than ever acute," the court declared.&nbsp;

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<h2>Could it destabilise Netanyahu?&nbsp;</h2>

The move, however, is expected to rattle the Benjamin Netanyahu government. Two religious parties in Netanyahu's government&nbsp;have opposed the policy shift, further sending shivers down the foundation of a fragile coalition.&nbsp;

Leaders belonging to the&nbsp;ultra-Orthodox community argue that placing&nbsp;seminary students forcefully to serve alongside secular Israelis including women risks destroying their identity as religious Jews.

Despite the risks, the Netanyahu administration accepted the court's order with Defence Minister&nbsp;Yoav Gallant announcing that the Haredis&nbsp;would be included by next month.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-supreme-court-orders-military-conscription-for-ultra-orthodox-jewish-students-735013">Also read |&nbsp;Israeli Supreme Court orders military conscription for ultra-orthodox Jewish students</a>

Gallant held an assessment on the matter with military Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and other officials before giving the green light.&nbsp;

The Israeli military currently requires approximately 10,000 new soldiers but it can only&nbsp;house the enlistment of an additional 3,000 ultra-Orthodox this year due to their specific needs (which would be in addition to the 1,800 Haredi soldiers who are drafted annually).

The country's current law requires the majority of Jewish Israelis to enlist in the military at 18, serving for two years for women and three years for men.

The fight with Hamas has been raging for more than nine months after the terror outfit launched an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. There's a growing threat of war with Lebanon as well with both sides have launched missile attacks on each other in the last few days.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In light of the ongoing war with Hamas, the Israeli military on Sunday (Jul 21) issued draft notices to 1,000 members of the ultra-Orthodox community. The move is aimed at bolstering the army's ranks as the war drags on with no sign of a truce deal in sight.

In light of the ongoing war with Hamas, the Israeli military on Sunday (Jul 21) issued draft notices to 1,000 members of the ultra-Orthodox community. The move is aimed at bolstering the army's ranks as the war drags on with no sign of a truce deal in sight. Following the first set of call-ups, notices for an initial total of 3,000 ultra-Orthodox conscripts are expected to be sent out in the coming weeks. Notably, it was in June that the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men, or Haredis, for the army. The ruling overturned a longstanding practice under which Jewish seminary students are exempt from conscription. "At the height of a difficult war, the burden of inequality is more than ever acute," the court declared. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Gallant mulling public announcement that hostage deal within reach × Could it destabilise Netanyahu? The move, however, is expected to rattle the Benjamin Netanyahu government. Two religious parties in Netanyahu's government have opposed the policy shift, further sending shivers down the foundation of a fragile coalition. Leaders belonging to the ultra-Orthodox community argue that placing seminary students forcefully to serve alongside secular Israelis including women risks destroying their identity as religious Jews. Despite the risks, the Netanyahu administration accepted the court's order with Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announcing that the Haredis would be included by next month. Also read | Israeli Supreme Court orders military conscription for ultra-orthodox Jewish students Gallant held an assessment on the matter with military Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and other officials before giving the green light. The Israeli military currently requires approximately 10,000 new soldiers but it can only house the enlistment of an additional 3,000 ultra-Orthodox this year due to their specific needs (which would be in addition to the 1,800 Haredi soldiers who are drafted annually). The country's current law requires the majority of Jewish Israelis to enlist in the military at 18, serving for two years for women and three years for men. The fight with Hamas has been raging for more than nine months after the terror outfit launched an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. There's a growing threat of war with Lebanon as well with both sides have launched missile attacks on each other in the last few days. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: Ultra-Orthodox men sent draft notices for conscription in Israeli military

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of Congress next week as he faces growing pressure from his government to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu faces pressure for hostage deal ahead of US visit

Donald Trump held his first campaign rally since he survived an attempted assassination, returning to the battleground state of Michigan alongside his new running mate Vance. Watch in for more details!

US: Donald Trump holds first rally after assassination bid with Vance

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Germany, France and Japan hold joint military drills

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50th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation

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US Secret Service (USSS) denied requests for additional resources and manpower to protect former president Donald Trump, a damning report in the Washington Post has&nbsp;claimed. After initially denying such claims in the immediate aftermath of the&nbsp;July 13 assassination attempt, USSS has now admitted that certain requesters by Trump's team were turned down in the last two years.&nbsp;

The ex-president's team had requested for more agents and magnetometers at&nbsp;large public events he attended, as well as extra snipers for outdoor venues.&nbsp;

The repeated rejections led to long-standing tensions between Trump, his top aides and his security detail against Secret Service leadership, the report added.&nbsp;

Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesman for the Secret Service admitted that new information had surfaced indicating that the agency's headquarters may have in fact denied requests for additional security from Trump's detail.&nbsp;

“The Secret Service has a vast, challenging, and intricate mission. Every day we work in a dynamic threat environment to ensure our protectees are safe and secure across multiple events, travel, and other difficult environments," said&nbsp;Guglielmi.&nbsp;

"We execute a comprehensive and layered strategy to balance personnel, technology, and specialised operational needs."

Also watch |&nbsp;Division in our society must be healed: Trump in first speech after he survived assassination

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<h2>Secret Service's previous version</h2>

Notably, quizzed after the assassination bid on Trump, Guglielmi had outrightly quashed the reports of denying security to the Republican leader.&nbsp;

“The assertion that a member of the former president’s security team requested additional security resources that the US Secret Service or the Department of Homeland Security rebuffed is absolutely false,” he said at the time.

Secret Service chief&nbsp;Kimberly Cheatle is under pressure from all quarters to tender her resignation for failing to protect Trump.&nbsp;Cheatle, however, has refused to step down but will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday (Jul 22) regarding the failures.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-assassination-attempt-secret-service-sniper-killed-shooter-with-one-in-a-million-shot-report-742589">Also read |&nbsp;Trump assassination attempt | Secret Service sniper killed shooter with 'one-in-a-million shot': Report</a>

Thomas Crooks, the shooter who took aim at Trump was merely 130 metres away from the former president and managed to compose himself on the roof of the building without any fuss.

The Secret Service agents did not spot him till he had fired multiple rounds and only neutralised him after&nbsp;Trump suffered a bullet wound on his right ear while a rallygoer was killed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

US Secret Service (USSS) denied requests for additional resources and manpower to protect former president Donald Trump, a damning report in the Washington Post has claimed.

US Secret Service (USSS) denied requests for additional resources and manpower to protect former president Donald Trump, a damning report in the Washington Post has claimed. After initially denying such claims in the immediate aftermath of the July 13 assassination attempt, USSS has now admitted that certain requesters by Trump's team were turned down in the last two years. The ex-president's team had requested for more agents and magnetometers at large public events he attended, as well as extra snipers for outdoor venues. The repeated rejections led to long-standing tensions between Trump, his top aides and his security detail against Secret Service leadership, the report added. Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesman for the Secret Service admitted that new information had surfaced indicating that the agency's headquarters may have in fact denied requests for additional security from Trump's detail. “The Secret Service has a vast, challenging, and intricate mission. Every day we work in a dynamic threat environment to ensure our protectees are safe and secure across multiple events, travel, and other difficult environments," said Guglielmi. "We execute a comprehensive and layered strategy to balance personnel, technology, and specialised operational needs." Also watch | Division in our society must be healed: Trump in first speech after he survived assassination Secret Service's previous version Notably, quizzed after the assassination bid on Trump, Guglielmi had outrightly quashed the reports of denying security to the Republican leader. “The assertion that a member of the former president’s security team requested additional security resources that the US Secret Service or the Department of Homeland Security rebuffed is absolutely false,” he said at the time. Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle is under pressure from all quarters to tender her resignation for failing to protect Trump. Cheatle, however, has refused to step down but will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday (Jul 22) regarding the failures. Also read | Trump assassination attempt | Secret Service sniper killed shooter with 'one-in-a-million shot': Report Thomas Crooks, the shooter who took aim at Trump was merely 130 metres away from the former president and managed to compose himself on the roof of the building without any fuss. The Secret Service agents did not spot him till he had fired multiple rounds and only neutralised him after Trump suffered a bullet wound on his right ear while a rallygoer was killed. (With inputs from agencies)

US Secret Service admits denying 'extra' security to Trump that led to assassination bid

The Philippines and China have agreed on an "arrangement" for resupplying Filipino troops stationed on a South China Sea reef, Manila said Sunday (Jul 21), after a series of escalating confrontations in the disputed waters.

"The Philippines and the People's Republic of China have reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement for the resupply of daily necessities and rotation missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal," the Philippine foreign ministry, using the Filipino name for Second Thomas Shoal.

A handful of Filipino troops are stationed on a rusty warship that was deliberately grounded on Second Thomas Shoal in 1999 to assert Manila's claims to the area.

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It has been a focus of clashes between Chinese and Philippine ships in recent months as Beijing steps up efforts to push its claims to almost the entire South China Sea.

A Filipino sailor lost a thumb in the latest June 17 confrontation when Chinese coast guard members wielding knives, sticks and an axe foiled a Philippine Navy attempt to resupply its troops.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-fires-water-cannons-at-filipino-boats-in-south-china-sea-622777" target="_blank">Also read | China fires water cannons at Filipino boats in South China Sea</a>

Second Thomas Shoal lies about 200 kilometres (120 miles) from the western Philippine island of Palawan and more than 1,000 kilometres from China's nearest major landmass, Hainan island.

The Philippines and China have agreed on an "arrangement" for resupplying Filipino troops stationed on a South China Sea reef, Manila said Sunday (Jul 21), after a series of escalating confrontations in the disputed waters.

The Philippines and China have agreed on an "arrangement" for resupplying Filipino troops stationed on a South China Sea reef, Manila said Sunday (Jul 21), after a series of escalating confrontations in the disputed waters. "The Philippines and the People's Republic of China have reached an understanding on the provisional arrangement for the resupply of daily necessities and rotation missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal," the Philippine foreign ministry, using the Filipino name for Second Thomas Shoal. A handful of Filipino troops are stationed on a rusty warship that was deliberately grounded on Second Thomas Shoal in 1999 to assert Manila's claims to the area. Watch | Tensions rise over Chinese vessels in South-China sea It has been a focus of clashes between Chinese and Philippine ships in recent months as Beijing steps up efforts to push its claims to almost the entire South China Sea. A Filipino sailor lost a thumb in the latest June 17 confrontation when Chinese coast guard members wielding knives, sticks and an axe foiled a Philippine Navy attempt to resupply its troops. Also read | China fires water cannons at Filipino boats in South China Sea Second Thomas Shoal lies about 200 kilometres (120 miles) from the western Philippine island of Palawan and more than 1,000 kilometres from China's nearest major landmass, Hainan island.

Philippines, China reach ‘agreement’ on resupply mission to remote outpost in South China Sea

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Barcelona&nbsp;will raise the tourist tax for cruise passengers visiting the city for less than 12 hours, the mayor said in an interview published on Sunday.

Jaume Collboni said the current tourist tax for stopover cruise passengers was 7 euros ($7.61) per day. He did not say by how much the tax would be increased.

"We are going to propose..substantially increasing the tax for stopover cruise passengers," he told El Pais newspaper.

"In the case of stopover cruise passengers (less than 12 hours) there is intensive use of public space without any benefit for the city and a feeling of occupation and saturation. We want to have tourism that is respectful of the destination."

He said tourists, not local tax payers, should pay for local projects like air-conditioning schools.

The proposal will have to be agreed with the Catalan regional government, Collboni said.

In recent weeks, anti-tourism activists have staged protests in popular holiday destinations across Spain, such as Palma de Mallorca, Malaga and the Canary Islands, saying visitors drive up housing costs and lead to residents being unable to afford to live in city centres.

Another protest is planned in Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the largest Balearic Island on Sunday evening.

Collboni announced last month that the city will bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028, an unexpectedly drastic move as it seeks to rein in soaring housing costs and make the city liveable for residents.

Barcelona will raise the tourist tax for cruise passengers visiting the city for less than 12 hours, the mayor said in an interview published on Sunday. Jaume Collboni said the current tourist tax for stopover cruise passengers was 7 euros ($7.

Barcelona will raise the tourist tax for cruise passengers visiting the city for less than 12 hours, the mayor said in an interview published on Sunday. Jaume Collboni said the current tourist tax for stopover cruise passengers was 7 euros ($7.61) per day. He did not say by how much the tax would be increased. "We are going to propose..substantially increasing the tax for stopover cruise passengers," he told El Pais newspaper. "In the case of stopover cruise passengers (less than 12 hours) there is intensive use of public space without any benefit for the city and a feeling of occupation and saturation. We want to have tourism that is respectful of the destination." He said tourists, not local tax payers, should pay for local projects like air-conditioning schools. The proposal will have to be agreed with the Catalan regional government, Collboni said. In recent weeks, anti-tourism activists have staged protests in popular holiday destinations across Spain, such as Palma de Mallorca, Malaga and the Canary Islands, saying visitors drive up housing costs and lead to residents being unable to afford to live in city centres. Another protest is planned in Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the largest Balearic Island on Sunday evening. Collboni announced last month that the city will bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028, an unexpectedly drastic move as it seeks to rein in soaring housing costs and make the city liveable for residents.

Barcelona will raise tourist tax for stopover cruise passengers

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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)&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;

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Ships+ helicopters have been involved in this operation, which has been ongoing for 40+hrs 
 
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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;

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;

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).

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;

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;

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.

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

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