Fire Engulfs Reefer Vessel Undergoing Maintenance

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A fire broke out on a reefer vessel at the Nodosa shipyard in Spain on December 3rd, according to Safety4sea.

Successfully Extinguished

The fire reportedly started in the vessel’s hold, causing heavy smoke. At the time, the ship was undergoing maintenance at the shipyard. The Provincial Fire Consortium of Pontevedra was alerted, and later, the O Morrazo and Ribadumia firefighting teams arrived to extinguish the fire. Both the National and local police of Marin were also informed about the incident.

After several hours of battling the fire, with dense smoke complicating the efforts, the firefighters successfully extinguished the flames and controlled the situation. Emergency services responded promptly, and no injuries were reported.

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Source: Safety4sea