22 crew members rescued from burning tanker in East Johor Straits
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Some 22 crew members were rescued from a burning tanker anchored off the East Johor Straits, within Singapore waters. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a statement that they were alerted to the fire on board the Malta-flagged tanker22 crew members rescued from burning tanker in East Johor Straits
Some 22 crew members were rescued from a burning tanker anchored off the East Johor Straits, within Singapore waters. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a statement that they were alerted to the fire on board the Malta-flagged tanker Med Atlantic at 10.30am on Monday (Oct 21). The fire started in the engine room. Singapore Civil Defence Force marine firefighting and rescue vessels, and two tug boats were deployed on-scene to render assistance and ensure navigational safety. An MPA patrol craft, two police coast guard craft and two tugboats were also deployed to render assistance and ensure navigational safety, MPA added. According to a media statement by MPA, all 22 crew members have disembarked the vessel, and are reported to be safe with no injuries. Read more