The oil tanker Marlin Luanda was hit by a Houthi missile, causing a fire onboard. Trafigura, the operator of the vessel, has confirmed that the fire has been fully extinguished and all crew members are safe. The tanker is now en route to a safe harbor, with the crew closely monitoring the situation. Trafigura has also confirmed that it has no other vessels transiting in the affected region.
Great news, firefighting crews were successfully able to extinguish the fire aboard Marlin Luanda. Trafigura confirms, says crew is safe. https://t.co/TVMXt3oEhy
Trafigura released a statement this morning announcing the fire on the Marlin Luanda has been extinguished, the crew are all safe, and the vessel is still operable and heading toward a safe harbor. It has no further vessels transiting in the region. https://t.co/zavCNY4yrn
We are pleased to confirm that all crew on board the Marlin Luanda are safe and the fire in the cargo tank has been fully extinguished. The vessel is now sailing towards a safe harbour. The crew continues to monitor the vessel and cargo closely. #oott https://t.co/UXj6eohDVT
BREAKING: A statement put out by Trafigura says the crew on board the Marlin Luanda are safe after a fire erupted when the oil tanker was hit by a Houthi missile. The fire has been fully extinguished, its operator has confirmed. Latest: https://t.co/hHVL5K9LDD đź“ş Sky 501 https://t.co/7REeM5oFup
Update on Marlin Luanda – 12:00 GMT - Trafigura confirms all crew are safe and fire is extinguished. https://t.co/R5pZbNXrkQ https://t.co/M5PFkZY8VT