US bulk carrier cargo on fire, Korea

US bulk carrier cargo on fire, Korea
Mikhail Voytenko May 30, 2023 https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2023/42013/us-bulk-carrier-cargo-...

Fire erupted in cargo hold of bulk carrier CAPE TOWN EAGLE at around 1000 Seoul time May 30 in Ulsan Port, Korea. Bulk carrier is having a cargo of 5,700 tons of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) substance, which is used in plastic production, and somehow, this PTA cargo caught fire. By 1430 Seoul time fire was still on, notwithstanding efforts of many firefighters and fire engines. Firefighters are pouring onto fire and hold or holds, large amounts of water. No injures reported.