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Date: 11 September 2021 Type: Fire Voyage: From Leghorn, Italy
Reports have been received that Maltese flag vessel SAMUS SWAN (4,001gt, built 2009) suffered a fire/explosion in the engine room on 11 September 2021.
The fire was quickly extinguished but the main engine was not in a condition where it could be safely started without first conducting a detailed assessment.
Two casualties were reported during the incident one of whom was taken ashore by helicopter and is reported to be in a stable condition.
SAMUS SWAN was drifting south of Sicily with a tug planned to arrive yesterday afternoon.
