Dozens of Abandoned Shipwrecks Pose Safety Risks in Fiji

Dozens of Abandoned Shipwrecks Pose Safety Risks in Fiji

A fire incident this week onboard a Chinese fishing vessel, Dae Jin, while berthed at Suva Harbor, Fiji has rekindled concerns on marine safety in th...

Fiji: Fire on chinese fishing vessel highlights growing maritime safety concerns - MariTimes Crimes

Fire incident sparks fresh concerns over marine safety A fire broke out this week onboard the Chinese fishing vessel Dae Jin while it was berthed at Suva Harbor, Fiji. The 24-year-old, Fiji-flagged longliner had just completed offloading its catch when flames erupted in the engine room. Fortunately, all twelve crewmembers, comprising Chinese and Indonesian nationals, managed to escape, though some sustained minor injuries. The Maritime Safety Au…