Container ship MV Interasia Tenacity catches fire, blaze under control, photo credit: https://indiashippingnews.com/another-container-ship-mv-interasia-tenacity-catches-fire-blaze-under-control-vessel-continues-voyage/
Singapore-Flagged MV Interasia Tenacity Deck-Container Fire Extinguished Off Indian Coast, Vessel Resumes Voyage
On June 12, 2025, at approximately 08:40 AM IST, the Singapore‑flagged container ship MV Interasia Tenacity reported a fire in one of its deck containers while transiting off the Kerala–Mumbai sea corridor. The vessel, en route from Port Klang in Malaysia to Nhava Sheva port near Mumbai, immediately alerted the Indian Coast Guard and activated its onboard firefighting protocols.
The ship’s complement of 21 Filipino crew members responded without delay. Within minutes, they had isolated the affected container and brought the fire under control, preventing any spread to adjacent units. Their professionalism and training ensured that no injuries occurred, and no cargo was lost as a result of the incident.
Upon receiving the distress call, the Indian Coast Guard deployed the offshore patrol vessel ICGS Sachet and dispatched a Dornier surveillance aircraft to the scene. By the time Coast Guard units arrived, the blaze had already been extinguished, and no further assistance was required. The authorities continue to monitor the vessel’s progress as it proceeds toward Nhava Sheva.
There were no reports of pollution or environmental damage, thanks to the crew’s efficient handling of the emergency and the absence of any cargo leaks. The MV Interasia Tenacity has since resumed its voyage as scheduled, under the vigilant oversight of the Indian Coast Guard.
This incident underscores the critical importance of rigorous safety training, well‑maintained firefighting equipment, and effective coordination between merchant vessels and maritime authorities. The swift resolution also reaffirms confidence in Singapore‑flagged shipping operations and highlights the Indian Coast Guard’s readiness to support merchant shipping in Indian waters.
