Brief description of events: Whilst manoeuvring in port the vessel collided with MV AL RIFFA, which was moored alongside in West Port. Subsequently a fire developed on board of both vessels. Both vessels were ordered to shift to the outer anchorage to stabilize the situation. Singapore based SMIT salvage were appointed to assist in extinguishing the fire and to off-load the affected cargoes.

Date of incident:   October 28th, 2014
Location:   Port Klang, Malaysia

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