The incident, which occurred at about 00:40 local time, caused “an explosion and subsequent fire,” as well as damage to the hull. It is not clear at this time what the “external source” is.
“The master immediately stopped all evacuation operations and enacted emergency procedures on board,” the statement added.
The crew extinguished the fire with the help of the Coast Guard and tugboats, and no injuries were reported to 22 Marines. Hafnia said “there may have been some oil escaping from the ship, but this has not been confirmed, and the tool currently indicates that the oil levels on board are at pre-incident levels.”
Cooling procedures and cargo entry have been initiated to avoid further potential fires, while the stability of the vessel is assessed before proceeding with any further action.
Intrusion is the introduction of combustible gas into a confined space to reduce the risk of fire.
Hafnia said she has activated her Coastal Emergency Response Team and has notified all relevant authorities about the incident. “(We) are working with the crew to ensure the current safety of the ship and the environment,” the company said.
Hafnia, based in Singapore, operates 178 vessels and supplies oil and oil products to “leading national and international oil companies, major chemical companies and trade and utility companies,” the report said.