The 1972-built Nabolsi I is currently situated off Crete’s southern coast, near the town of Ierapetra.
Hellenic Coast Guard has dispatched one patrol ship to fight the flames. One NATO ship is also reportedly engaged in containing the blaze onboard the 1,405 dwt livestock carrier. However, the crew of the ship managed to put the fire out, prior to the two vessels help them out.
The reason for the fire is yet unknown, and there have been no reported injuries thus far. The reports do not say if the vessel’s crew are still onboard.
The extent of the damage to the vessel will be determined once the rescue crews manage to contain the fire.
The Nabolsi I is owned by the Greek company RJA Group, and operated by Beirut-based Rania Marina.
World Maritime News Staff; Image: Shipspotting