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On November 8, efforts to extinguish the fire in the cargo hold of the 'Strait Pearl', a vessel loaded with scrap metal, showed promising results thanks to nitrogen injection. The temperature within the hold began to decrease, leading authorities to declare the situation stable and safe for the surrounding area. Firefighting units have since returned to their bases after successfully monitoring the situation. Over the following days, temperature readings will continue to be assessed to ensure stability. A specialized company is developing a comprehensive action plan for the complete extinguishment of the cargo later this week and is in consultation with the Maritime Incident Response Group (MIRG) from the Zeeland Fire Department. The fire response began on November 7, when three fire engines, an aerial platform, and the advanced Cobra fire extinguishing system, designed for use in confined spaces, were deployed after the initial fire suppression measures onboard the vessel were unsuccessful. In addition to nitrogen intervention, the walls of the cargo hold were actively cooled to prevent further spread of the fire. Due to the prolonged firefighting efforts, portions of the team were replaced by the MIRG, which maintained ongoing temperature monitoring. The MIRG team arrived equipped with a fire engine and a hooklift container filled with specialized tools and measuring devices. By noon on November 8, the situation was reassessed and downgraded to a regular monitoring level. For more details, you can view the report with photographs here: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/scheepsongelukken/2025/11/08/brand-op-schip-strait-pearl-in-terneuzen/

On the evening of November 7, 2025, at approximately 9 p.m., a significant fire erupted within the cargo hold of the MV Strait Pearl while docked at the Terneuzen port. The vessel had made its way to Terneuzen from Rotterdam, arriving on November 4. The source of the blaze was identified as a substantial pile of scrap metal stored in the ship's hold, which posed a major challenge for firefighting teams. Despite two attempts by local fire department personnel to tackle the flames directly, both efforts fell short of extinguishing the fire. In a strategic pivot, officials decided to seal off the affected area, opting to extinguish the fire gradually by introducing nitrogen into the hold—an approach that would effectively starve the flames of oxygen. This method was anticipated to prolong the suppression effort for an estimated 24 hours. The effectiveness of this third approach would become apparent late on the night of November 8. Meanwhile, the ship's fire alarm was linked to its horn system, resulting in audible alerts reverberating throughout Terneuzen port. For visual updates and more insights, follow this link: [Photos and Report](https://www.omroepzeeland.nl/nieuws/17943591/brand-in-ruim-van-schip-in-haven-terneuzen-bestrijding-gaat-nog-hele-dag-duren).