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Somalia-Bound Cargo Ship Catches Fire at Porbandar, Towed Out to Sea

Officials moved the burning vessel into open water to limit risk to the port following a three-tender firefighting deployment.

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​Jamnagar-based cargo ship loaded with rice and sugar caught fire at Porbandar Subhashnagar Jetty. ​
The ship, which belongs to Jamnagar-based HRM & Sons, was loaded with rice and sugar. | Image: ANI

Overview

  • The Jamnagar-registered ship caught fire while berthed at Subhashnagar Jetty in Gujarat on Monday.
  • The cargo consisted of rice and sugar, which local reports said intensified the blaze.
  • Firefighters responded with three tenders before authorities arranged the tow to offshore waters.
  • The vessel was reported to be bound for Bosaso in Somalia, with ownership identified in local coverage as HRM & Sons.
  • Officials had not confirmed the cause of the fire or any casualty or pollution outcomes at the time of publication.