Dubai port explosion: Container ship explosion causes huge fire
PORTS & SHIPPING

Dubai port explosion: Container ship explosion causes huge fire

An explosion on a container ship docked at Dubai's Jebel Ali port caused a massive fire on the vessel late Wednesday.

The explosion took place in the container aboard the vessel, preparing to dock away from the Jebel Ali Port's main shipping line and shook the gleaming commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates.

Authorities told the media that there were no reported deaths or casualties, and the fire is under control. Around 14 sailors were aboard the ship, and they were rescued safely.

Director-General of Dubai Civil Defence Major General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi told the media that the Port fire has been brought fully under control and the cooling process is going on.

Teams took 40 minutes to control the blaze. Jebel Ali Port is the ninth-largest port in the world and the biggest in the region.

A loud explosion was heard by residents from Marina, JVC, and Emirates Hills, that shook their doors and windows.

Commander-In-Chief at Dubai Police, Lt General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, said that the fire occurred on a cargo ship at dockside 14.The ship was transporting 130 containers, and three containers carried flammable materials.

He further added that there were no explosives or radioactive materials inside it, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause behind the fire.

The port authorities said they took all necessary measures to ensure the movement of ships normally, in the port.

The port was constructed in the late 1970s to supplement the facilities at Port Rashid and is not only a significant global cargo center but a lifeline for Dubai and surrounding emirates.

Image Source

An explosion on a container ship docked at Dubai's Jebel Ali port caused a massive fire on the vessel late Wednesday. The explosion took place in the container aboard the vessel, preparing to dock away from the Jebel Ali Port's main shipping line and shook the gleaming commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates. Authorities told the media that there were no reported deaths or casualties, and the fire is under control. Around 14 sailors were aboard the ship, and they were rescued safely. Director-General of Dubai Civil Defence Major General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi told the media that the Port fire has been brought fully under control and the cooling process is going on. Teams took 40 minutes to control the blaze. Jebel Ali Port is the ninth-largest port in the world and the biggest in the region. A loud explosion was heard by residents from Marina, JVC, and Emirates Hills, that shook their doors and windows. Commander-In-Chief at Dubai Police, Lt General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, said that the fire occurred on a cargo ship at dockside 14.The ship was transporting 130 containers, and three containers carried flammable materials. He further added that there were no explosives or radioactive materials inside it, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause behind the fire. The port authorities said they took all necessary measures to ensure the movement of ships normally, in the port. The port was constructed in the late 1970s to supplement the facilities at Port Rashid and is not only a significant global cargo center but a lifeline for Dubai and surrounding emirates. Image Source

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Texmaco Wins Rs 1.41 Billion Wagon Supply Order

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited, a part of Adventz Group, has secured an order worth Rs 1.41 billion from the Ministry of Railways for supplying flat multi-purpose (FMP) wagons. The new contract aims to enhance India’s freight infrastructure and modernise cargo movement.The FMP wagons are designed to carry steel coils, ISO containers, military vehicles, and support Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) operations. These versatile wagons are built for adaptability and efficiency across multiple sectors including defence and logistics.By accommodating one 40-foot or two 20-foot ISO containers and ena..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Centre Clears 4-Lane Highway Project in Andhra Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a four-lane highway corridor from Badvel to Nellore in Andhra Pradesh. The project will follow the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer (DBFOT) model and involves an estimated capital cost of Rs 36.53 billion.The corridor will connect critical industrial nodes such as Kopparthy on the Vishakhapatnam–Chennai Industrial Corridor, Orvakal on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor, and Krishnapatnam on the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. It will begin at Gopavaram..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

NHAI to Build Viaduct After NH-66 Collapse

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will construct a 400-metre-long viaduct to replace the collapsed 276-metre elevated stretch of National Highway-66 at Kooriyad near Tirurangadi in Malappuram, Kerala. NHAI regional officer Babu Lal Meena confirmed that the bridge will connect two underpasses and serve as an integrated structure, citing it as the only viable solution after the soil failed to support the original embankment.Construction will be undertaken by contractor KNRCL, which has committed to completing the project within four months. However, ongoing heavy rainfall may slow ..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?