Bulk carrier major fire, Gothenburg, Sweden UPDATE Dec 11 under tow
Dec 11 0530 UTC UPDATE: No changes in firefighting process, but at least fire doesn’t spread further, that’s good news. It was decided on Dec 10, to take the ship to port, as the best option to extinguish fire and with that, keep the ship safe. Towage was to commence at 0500 UTC Dec 11, and according to AIS tracks, operation was already under way as of 0530 UTC Dec 11. Hopefully, towage will be smooth and safe.
Full story: https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2021/36401/bulk-carrier-major-fire-gothenburg-sweden/