Ship Catches Fire at Middle East Port

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A fire that broke on a ship carrying petroleum products reportedly killed one person at Al Hamriya Port, Sharjah, UAE, and injured four others.

Reports indicate that a total of 16 crew members were evacuated from the ship.

The incident took place in the early morning hours of May 13, 2017, and was brought under control by the coast guard and other authorities by the afternoon.

The cause of the fire is as yet unknown.

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Source: Global Trade Magazine