What Crew Members Say About Bonacieux

On July 26, 2010, a significant incident unfolded in the port of Alicante when sparks from welding activities ignited a fire in the cargo hold of the vessel 'Bonacieux' (IMO: 9505297). The ship had just arrived from Ceuta and was carrying a cargo of fiberglass blades intended for wind turbines. Smoke from the blaze quickly filled the air, becoming visible from various points around the city and local beaches. Emergency response was swift, with five firefighting teams being deployed to tackle the flames. After approximately five hours of diligent effort, the fire was successfully brought under control and extinguished. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported in this alarming incident.