Container ship on fire, abandoned, Chief Engineer died – Cebu anchorage
Mikhail Voytenko April 17, 2022 http://www.maritimebulletin.net/2022/04/17/container-ship-on-fire-abando...
Fire erupted in engine room of container ship GENERAL ROMULO, anchored at Talisay anchorage, Cebu City, at around 0940 LT (UTC +8) Apr 17. Fire spread around and engulfed most part of superstructure, crew were evacuated by CG and port service. Of 20 crew on board, one – 62-year old Chief Engineer died, three suffered burns. The ship was abandoned by 1000 LT. AIS is off since 1000 LT.
GENERAL ROMULO arrived at Cebu anchorage at around 0500 LT Apr 17 from Bugo Philippines, and was waiting for berth.
Container ship GENERAL ROMULO, IMO 9160499, dwt 5250, capacity 519 TEU, built 1997, flag Philippines, manager MAGSAYSAY SHIPMANAGEMENT INC.