A fire broke out on the bulk carrier Thor Monadic in Adana’s Yumurtalık district, Turkey on 27 February.
According to local Turkish media outlets, a fire erupted aboard the bulk carrier in the early hours of 27 February, prompting a swift emergency response.
The incident occurred while the vessel was carrying plastic raw materials and was docked in the Yumurtalık Free Zone. Firefighting teams upon receiving the alert responded to the scene with crews from both land and sea working to contain the blaze.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire with firefighting efforts still ongoing, as reported.