Discover the Cma-Cgm-Fidelio: Ratings & Maritime News

On March 24, 2017, at 4:20 a.m., a significant incident unfolded aboard the CMA CGM Fidelio, approximately 15 nautical miles off the coast of Sant Miquel, Eivissa. A fire erupted in the crew quarters, prompting immediate action from the Spanish Navy and Salvamento Marítimo. Alongside the naval intervention, the rescue vessel Malta Mata was dispatched, along with the Martín Posadillo from the Navy and the Sicilia operated by Baleària. The incident necessitated the readiness of a rescue helicopter in Palma, prepared for potential medical evacuations or crew transfers. The container ship, which had departed Valencia the previous evening at 10:30 p.m. en route to Marsaxlokk, saw its crew act swiftly, containing and extinguishing the fire within an hour. Following the successful resolution of the incident, the CMA CGM Fidelio resumed its voyage under the vigilant watch of Malta Mata, ensuring the safety of all onboard.