(Reuters) – The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Monday said it received an alert about an engine room fire onboard a Malta-flagged tanker, the MED ATLANTIC, which was anchored in the East Johor Straits within Singapore waters.
“All 22 crew have disembarked the vessel and are reported to be safe with no injuries,” MPA said in its release.
In response, the MPA has deployed a patrol craft, alongside two Police Coast Guard craft, three Singapore Civil Defence Force marine firefighting and rescue vessels, and two tug-boats to the scene to render assistance and maintain navigational safety.
(Reporting by Anushree Mukherjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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