Fu Rong Song
The 27421 dwt freighter Fu Rong Song caught fire while berthed at Mumbai, India. The fire was quickly extinguished by local fire brigades. No reports of injuries. The Fu Rong Song was carrying a cargo of engineering tools.
Golden Miller
The 145 meter long LPG tanker Golden Miller suffered explosion while berthed at Aratú, Brazil. The Golden Miller was loading 5,800 tons of propane gas when a compressor failed causing the explosion and resulting fire. A large plume of black smoke covered the vessel. The local fire brigade responded and was able to bring the fire under control aided by six tugs equipped with water cannons. Two crewmen of 22 crew members on board suffered minor injuries. Authorities placed oil boom around the vessel as oil pollution was released. Reports states nearby residents report a strong smell of fuel in the area.
Planeta
The 935 dwt fishing processing vessel Planeta caught fire while berthed at Seroglazka Harbor, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Russia. Local firefighters were alerted and they were able to extinguish the blaze a few hours later. The fire burned a section of the vessel damaging cables and packing materials. No reports of injuries.
