- Galley Fire Injures Captain Aboard Freighter in the Netherlands.
- Emergency Response Deployed After Vessel Fire in Dintelmond.
- Vessel Fire Contained in Dutch Harbour, Captain Injured.
A blaze erupted on 3 May on a motor freighter docked in the Netherlands’ Dintelmond harbour. The fire started as the ship was in port and resulted in an emergency response from onboard personnel and local fire services, reports Safety4Sea.
Fire Started in the Galley
The fire, according to reports, started in the galley of the vessel. Two members of the crew tried to put out the fire before help arrived from outside. Since the fire was extremely intense, extra efforts were needed from local rescue services.
Coordinated Emergency Response
The fire department from the local area acted quickly, sending the fireboat Furie 4 to help put out the fire from the water. Fire trucks from the nearby towns of Dinteloord and Willemstad came to offer assistance from the land.
Injuries Reported
The captain of the vessel received burns on his upper arm and smoke inhalation in the accident. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. There were no other reported injuries.
Cause Under Investigation
The blaze was ultimately brought under control and extinguished. Authorities have yet to give the cause of the fire as well as the extent of damage to the ship. Investigations are still in process.
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Source: Safety4Sea
