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Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Casualty Type | Fire |
| Vessel Type | Container Carrier (VT-UCC) |
| IMO | 9302566 |
| GRT | 54214 |
| Year of Build | 2006 |
| Location | Gulf of Suez |
| Cargo Details | Up to 5,059 TEUs of containerised and temperature sensitive cargo |
Description
* We have received reports that containership PUMBA (IMO: 9302566) experienced a fire in a position approximately eight nautical miles northeast of Ras Ghareb, Egypt on 29 July 2025.
* It is reported that the fire was extinguished and the vessel was later taken under tow by tug to anchor at Ras Ghareb, where it currently remains, for inspection, and possibly, repairs.
* It is possible that General Average/Salvage and Recovery issues may arise as a result of this casualty.
* We therefore recommend that you contact us if you are concerned with any cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.
