Fire erupted in superstructure of livestock carrier ELBEIK, anchored off Tarragona, Spain, Balearic sea, in the afternoon Aug 6. Fire reportedly, started in compartment or cabin on a deck below bridge deck, and quickly spread around. 18 crew were evacuated by Spanish SAR boat Fomalhaut. Fire team boarded the ship, tugs with water cannons were deployed. As of 1700 UTC Aug 6 firefighting was still ongoing, latest report hinted at bridge being also engulfed by flames. Ship’s AIS off during last 5...
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