An engine fire broke out onboard a Singapore-registered bulk carrier off the coast of China on February 17, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
The MPA said in a statement on February 18 that two crew members have been reported deceased, while a third crew member was evacuated to a shore medical facility for further treatment.
There were a total of 25 Myanmar crew members onboard during the incident, and no Singaporeans onboard the vessel, it added.
The fire in the engine room onboard the 2010-built Singapore-registered 180,371-dwt bulk carrier Mandy off the coast of China has been extinguished by the crew.
The incident occurred on February 17, 2026, at about 7.35pm (Singapore time).
The MPA said there were no reports of pollution, with the company making arrangements to tow the vessel to Yantai Port, China.
“MPA extends its condolences to the families of the deceased,” the statement of MPA reads, adding that it is in contact with the company and the relevant Chinese authorities to provide the necessary assistance.
It said that it will investigate the incident.
