The container ship CMA CGM Fidelio caught fire on 15 nautical miles off Puerto de San Miguel (Ibiza), Spain.
What happened?
The vessel was en route from Valencia to Malta when flames erupted in the superstructure.
The Spanish Navy and Maritime Rescue attended the container ship after declaring a fire in the crew cabins at 04:20 hours on March 24.
Statement released:
Maritime Rescue spokesman Miguel Chicón said that after receiving the alert, Salvamento Marítimo moved the ship ‘Marta Mata’ to the scene and required the presence of the ship ‘Martín Posadillo’ of the Navy, and the ‘Sicilia’ of Baleària, which were close to the place.
The salvage vessel Marta Mata BS-33 sailed from the port of Ibiza and headed to the position of the container ship.
Investigation underway:
The fire was limited in the area of accommodation of the ship. No causalities reported. The extent of the damages caused by the fire and the root cause are unknown.
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Source: Periódico de Ibiza
