Passenger vessel fire off Singapore claims crew member's life

Classification society surveyors engaged by the vessel’s owners will board the ship to assess the extent of damage and the repairs to be carried out before returning to service. Based on preliminary investigations, the MPA said the fire occurred at the lounge area on deck nine of the vessel, and confirmed that investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

"A core crew will remain on board for safety checks and essential operations, while the rest of the crew will disembark progressively. MPA has established a safety zone around the vessel and is issuing navigational broadcasts to advise passing vessels to keep clear. The cause of the fire is under investigation," the organisation said.