The fire on the Silver Sky originated in one of the car decks. It is unknown how many vehicles were on fire and the damages will be assessed after further inspection, reports the Maritime Herald.
Car Carrier Silver Sky fireFire erupted on the cargo decks of car carrier Silver Sky at the port of Antwerp, Belgium. The vessel was docked when one of the vehicles inflamed. The flames spread to the whole compartment and engulfed other vehicles in the vicinity. At the scene of the burning car carrier were dispatched several shore firefighting teams and two tugs. The shore teams poured with water the port board of the vessel, while two tugs are cooling the starboard. After several hours the fire was put under control without putting in danger the terminal and nearby vessels.