Singapore: Tanker fire after collision with another vessel

On July 19, 2024,

the Hafnia Nile suffered a fire after a collision with the Ceres I.

    The collision occurred 50 nautical miles north of Singapore.The fire started in the engine room and then spread to the cargo area. There are 300,000 barrels of crude oil on board. An oil or oil leak was registered at the scene of the incident, the extent of which is being determined.

    The entire crew boarded a life raft and were later rescued by the Singapore Rescue Service. After the collision, the vessel Ceres I left the approximate area of ​​the incident and disappeared. The Malaysian coast guard reportedly detained the ship. Details are being clarified.