Fire on Freighter Carrying Scrap
Cambodian flagged Cargo vessel carrying scrap caught fire at Kawasaki port, Japan.
| Accident type | : Fire accident |
| Vessel involved | : Hong Yan |
| Date | : 0200 Tokyo time Nov 12 |
| Location | : Kawasaki port, Japan |
| Casualties | : Not reported |
A Cambodian flagged cargo vessel docked in Kawasaki port, Japan caught fire at around 0200 Tokyo time on Nov 12. The freighter was loaded with 600 or 1500 tons of scrap. Fire erupted in cargo holds of the vessel. Several fire fighting teams and boats are fighting to put off the fire. Investigations the reason is underway. No casualties were reported.
