The fire aboard the cargo ship Tersky Bereg in Arkhangelsk has been contained, according to a brief telegram-style update from the regional branch of Russia’s Emergencies Ministry. Officials stated that the blaze was brought under control after responders quickly established a perimeter and focused on hot spots. The incident underscores how maritime incidents near coastlines can escalate quickly, prompting a robust response from local emergency services and maritime authorities. [Source: regional Emergencies Ministry communications]
Initial reports indicate that the flare-up occurred around 14:30 on Saturday, August 12, while the vessel was moored at the pier. Firefighting teams were dispatched with priority given to the hold on the lower deck, where the fire was concentrated. Regional emergency services described the situation as requiring elevated firefighting actions and meticulous coordination among crews. In total, 12 basic and specialized fire apparatus and 45 personnel were mobilized to manage the blaze, employing standard shipboard fire-suppression tactics and on-deck water streams to prevent the spread to adjacent compartments. The handling of this event demonstrates the importance of rapid mobilization, risk assessment, and interagency cooperation in port environments. [Citation: regional Emergencies Ministry updates]
Earlier in the same period, a separate maritime incident was reported near Busan, South Korea, where a Russian fishing vessel caught fire. Local authorities reported the evacuation of 65 people and confirmed there were no injuries. Firefighting teams—108 firefighters aided by 38 units of equipment—worked for six hours to secure the vessel. Officials suggested the fire may have originated in a warehouse that stored fishing gear, with the vessel’s narrow passages hampering firefighting efforts. This sequence illustrates the challenges of firefighting in cramped maritime settings and the need for well-planned evacuation procedures on board. [Source: port authority updates]
In a related note, authorities previously faced a separate blaze on the dry cargo ship Erofey Khabarov while it was docked at a pier in Vladivostok. Investigations and ongoing assessments followed that incident as investigators worked to determine the cause and the scope of any damage. The pattern of portside fires highlights ongoing safety considerations for cargo operations, crew training, and the readiness of emergency responders to act swiftly when fires break out on vessels. [Source: regional maritime safety reports]