Investigation Launched After Fire Aboard Oil Tanker 'Annika' in Baltic Sea

Authorities begin probing the cause of a fire on the tanker 'Annika', which narrowly avoided an environmental disaster off the coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

• The fire on the oil tanker 'Annika' occurred approximately 4.5 kilometers off Heiligendamm, with smoke visible from the shore.
• Rapid firefighting efforts prevented an environmental catastrophe as the vessel carried 640 tons of heavy oil.
• Divers found no visible damage to the ship's hull, though oil barriers remain in place as a precaution.
• Initial reports suggest the fire may have started due to a fuel line explosion in the engine room, spreading to a storage area for paints and varnishes.
• All seven crew members were safely evacuated with minor injuries, and concerns about shipping traffic in the region have been raised.

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