Three crew members have died and three others were injured after a fire broke out aboard the Malta-flagged containership Kyparissia at Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) on November 7.
According to the Johor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), the blaze started at around 12:23 p.m. local time in the under-hatch area of Block 5 while the vessel was unloading cargo at quay.
Nine firefighters, a Fire Rescue Tender, and a utility vehicle were deployed to combat the flames, supported by two tugboats. The fire was later brought under control with help from PTP personnel.
The deceased have been identified as citizens of Malaysia, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. The injured – one Malaysian and two Filipinos – were transported to hospital for treatment.
Kyparissia, built in 2014, measures 255 meters in length and 37 meters in width. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
