Fire Contained on MSC Container Ship, No Casualties Reported
A fire broke out on the MSC container ship PUMBA in the Mediterranean. The Egyptian petroleum ministry successfully extinguished the blaze, ensuring there were no casualties. The vessel was safely towed to an anchorage away from busy navigation routes after a distress call was received.
On Wednesday, the Egyptian petroleum ministry announced that a fire aboard the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) container ship, PUMBA, was successfully extinguished without any casualties.
The ministry reported that a distress call was received from the vessel, prompting immediate response actions. The ship was subsequently towed to a secure anchorage location.
Authorities have assured that the incident did not disrupt any major navigation routes in the area and that safety measures were effectively implemented.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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