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Auxiliary shp ablaze in Bay of Algeciras
The 'Ceutamar 5', with seven crew members on board, caught fire in the Bay of Algeciras at Punta del Rinconcillo, near the Refinery dock, heading towards the town of Palmones, on June 25, 2025, s Shortly after 5:30 p.m. The vessel operating alongside a container ship, which was anchored in the area, providied logistical support services at that time, Minutes after the fire broke out, two Boluda tugs intervened to extinguish the flames and to separate both ships. The crew members had to jump into the water and were rescued. Most of them were divers. They were transferred to the dock in good condition. No serious injuries have been reported. Two of them were treated for smoke inhalation, while neither of them required hospitalisation. The San Roque City Council activated its municipal Emergency Plan. Besides Salvamento Marítimo, also a Civil Guard vessel and the patrol boat 'Isla de León', based in Ceuta, participated in the joint operation to reinforce containment efforts and secure the area while the fire was extinguished. The Spanish Navy ship used a water cannon in this effort.The fire was extinguished, assisted by the Algeciras Fire Department, which responded, after being requested by the port authority, to cool the burning vessel. Six firefighters and three vehicles were dispatched to the scene. After the fire was extinguished, the 'Ceutamar 5' was towed to a nearby pier in the port of Algeciras. The vessel's wheelhouse had almost completely burned down with only the supporting frames left standing. Local officials have assured that the incident did not result in any pollution. Reports with photos and video: https://www.diarioarea.com/algeciras/juan-jesus-rodriguez-ruiz-velasco-toros-feria-algeciras-puerta-grande/ https://www.lavozdelsur.es/ediciones/provincia-cadiz/campo-gibraltar/preocupacion-por-enorme-columna-humo-barco-durante-repostaje-en-estrecho-reportan-explosiones_336949_102.html https://www.lavozdelsur.es/ediciones/provincia-cadiz/campo-gibraltar/siete-tripulantes-se-lanzan-mar-escapar-llamas-barco-incendiado-en-bahia-algeciras_336962_102.html https://www.8directo.com/puerto/puerto-desactiva-plan-autoproteccion-incendio-embarcacion-servicio_626379_102.html https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/accidents/video-fire-ignites-on-supply-boat-near-spains-algeciras-port-all-seven-crew-rescued
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