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Fire Breaks Out on Supply Boat in Bay of Gibraltar
- A fire broke out on the supply vessel Ceutamar 5 near the Port of Algeciras in the Bay of Gibraltar on Wednesday afternoon, June 25.
- The fire started shortly after 5:30 p.m. while the vessel was alongside a container ship delivering goods within Spanish waters, prompting activation of emergency marine plans due to fuel spill risks.
- All seven crew members abandoned ship by jumping into the sea after separating the vessel from the larger ship and were safely rescued by Spain's maritime rescue agency, Salvamento Marítimo, while emergency teams battled the flames and cooled the vessel.
- Two crew members were treated at the scene for mild smoke inhalation and did not require hospitalization. Authorities confirmed that the incident did not result in pollution to the marine environment. Port activities at Algeciras resumed promptly with minimal disruption, while investigations into the fire’s origin are ongoing.
- Authorities emphasized that quick emergency responses averted a major disaster, while environmental groups called for impact assessments and enhanced maritime safety protocols to address growing risks in this busy shipping corridor.
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7 Rescued from burning vessel in Algeciras bay
A dramatic fire broke out aboard a supply vessel in the Bay of Algeciras on Tuesday 24th June evening, prompting a rapid rescue effort and the activation of emergency marine protocols. All seven crew members aboard the vessel, Ceutamar 5, were safely rescued after abandoning ship as thick black smoke rose into the sky. The fire, which started shortly after 5:30 p.m. near the port of Algeciras… Source
Massive Explosion Rocks Vessel Near Gibraltar – Sur – EUROP INFO
An explosion occurred on a vessel off the coast of Gibraltar near the Sur area earlier today, raising concerns over maritime safety in the busy shipping lane. Authorities responded swiftly to the incident, but details regarding the cause of the blast and the condition of those on board remain limited. This developing situation has prompted an urgent investigation as emergency teams continue their operations in the affected waters. Explosion on V…
The Bay of Algeciras has been the scene this Wednesday of a serious maritime incident that has required an immediate action by the emergency services. The ship Ceuta 5, an auxiliary boat that operated next to a container carrier anchored in the area, has been involved in an intense fire that has been visible even from the ferries that cross towards Ceuta. The fire has begun at 17:26 hours, according to port sources, and has forced its seven crew…
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