The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its preliminary assessment of a cargo fire on the bulk carrier Atlay on June 27, 2025.The Marshall Islands registered vessel was loading scrap
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its preliminary assessment of a cargo fire on the bulk carrier Atlay on June 27, 2025.
The Marshall Islands registered vessel was loading scrap metal into its aft cargo hold at Albert Dock, Hull, England.
At 0948, the master observed smoke rising from the cargo and immediately activated the general alarm and called for the shore grab operator to discharge cargo to remove or expose the source of the fire. Meanwhile, the crew mustered and prepared firefighting equipment.
By 0958, two firefighting teams had proceeded to the aft cargo hold to apply water from the port and starboard sides. Additionally, other crew members cleaned the hatch coamings ready for the hatch covers to be closed if necessary. Ashore, the terminal supervisor called the emergency services.
At 1030, several shore fire and rescue service appliances arrived and, after coordinating with Altay’s master, started firefighting. Altay’s crew evacuated the vessel and, from the quayside, the master and chief officer monitored the vessel’s draught and checked the vessel’s stability was not compromised by water from the firefighting.
The smoke and continuously evaporating water created a noxious cloud that drifted over the local area. At
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