A RO RO merchant ship named AL FAYROUZ had fire onboard and they sent a distress signal using Inmarset.The signal was picked by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center, France. Then it was informed to the Saudi Arabian MRCC for further actions.
As per the latest report, all the crew onboard were saved from the ship and no injuries were reported. Reasons for fire are still not known. Extent of damage to the ship and the cargo is still not evaluated.
Further updated are being awaited in this incident. Ship is owned by an Egyptian firm. Current location of the ship is 60NM away from the Farasan Island Marine Sanctuary
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