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Somalia: Cargo Ship Carrying Rice and Sugar to Somalia Catches Fire in Gujarat - Likely to Capsize
The Haridasan cargo ship carrying nearly 1,000 tonnes of rice and sugar caught fire, was towed 100 km out to sea to safeguard the port, and all 14 crew members were safely evacuated.
- On Monday morning September 22, 2025, the cargo ship PDI 1383 Haridasran caught fire while anchored at Porbandar's Subhashnagar Jetty in Gujarat.
- The fire started in the cargo, which included about 950 tonnes of rice, 78–100 tonnes of sugar, and diesel, prompting towing the ship 100 kilometres offshore to prevent explosion risks.
- Firefighters arrived with three tenders and the Coast Guard helped battle the flames at sea while locals gathered nearby to watch thick black smoke and flames rising from the vessel.
- According to District Fire Officer Abhay Mehta, the emergency call was logged at 6:40 am, and within ten minutes, the initial firefighting unit arrived at the jetty; all fourteen crew members were evacuated without harm.
- Authorities are maintaining cooling efforts to prevent flare-ups, keeping the Porbandar fire team ready on standby, and have initiated an inquiry to identify what led to the fire.
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A ship caught fire mid-sea in Porbandar, Gujarat. The incident occurred while the ship was floating in the water. Owned by HRM & Sant, based in Jamnagar, the ship was carrying rice and sugar. Three fire engines arrived at the scene immediately after receiving reports of the fire. The fire intensified due to the rice load, forcing the ship to be towed to shore.
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