Fire erupted on board a general cargo ship Jul 20, off Marikaban Island, south of Manila, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Fire erupted on board the general cargo ship MORETA VENTURE at around 0500 LT (UTC +8) Jul 20, off Marikaban Island, Batangas, south of Manila.
- The ship reduced speed and headed for Marikaban, she is anchored or is drifting off Matikaban coast, southwest Markiban, since around 2330 UTC.
- As of 0330 UTC Jul 20, the ship remained in the same position with a working AIS, CG boat at her side.
- Crew were reported to be safe.
Tug assistance
According to reports, as she was waiting for a tug to be towed to the nearest port, probably, the engine room fire is under control or extinguished.
The ship is en route from Batangas to Manila. Judging from the Philippines Coast Guard photo, MORETA VENTURE is anchored.
About the vessel
General cargo ship MORETA VENTURE, IMO 9191113, dwt 4625, built 2001, flag Philippines, manager MORETA SHIPPING LINES INC.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
