What Crew Members Say About Jawhart-Al-Wusta

In the early hours of July 9, 2018, a significant fire occurred aboard the fishing vessel 'Juvel' while docked at pier 11 in the bustling port of Montevideo. The blaze ignited in the cabin area around 02:40 a.m., leading to a substantial release of smoke and toxic gases, complicating firefighting efforts. One crew member fell victim to smoke inhalation and was promptly treated by emergency medical teams before being transported to Maciel hospital for further care. Due to the smoke and hazardous gas accumulation, emergency response required coordination between the local fire brigade, port tugs, and the 'Banco Ortiz' of the National Navy. Their collaborative efforts succeeded in controlling the flames throughout the day, with the fire finally being extinguished by 4:30 p.m. Following the containment of the fire, firefighters, alongside representatives from Aker BioMarine, assessed the situation aboard the 'Juvel,' confirming that the vessel was in a stable condition post-incident. Notably, the 'Juvel' had been moored in Montevideo since February 16, 2018. For further details and photos, you can explore the following sources: [NoticiasUY](http://www.noticiasuy.com/Noticia/Nacional/20180709/636666498786087237/Un_barco_de_bandera_noruega_que_esta_en_el_puerto_de_Montevideo_se_inc), [ReportesUY](https://reportesuy.com/2018/07/09/buque-incendiado-en-el-puerto-de-montevideo/), [Montevideo](http://www.montevideo.com.uy/Noticias/Buque-noruego-con-10-tripulantes-se-incendio-en-el-Puerto-de-Montevideo-uc688486), [ICN Diario](https://www.icndiario.com/2018/07/09/incendio-del-buque-cientifico-juvel-con-bandera-noruega-en-puerto-de-montevideo/), [Radio Monte Carlo](http://www.radiomontecarlo.com.uy/2018/07/09/nacionales/se-incendio-un-carguero-noruego-en-el-puerto-de-montevideo/).

On April 17, 2024, a distressing incident unfolded off the coast of Antarctica when the Chinese factory fishing ship, Kai Xin, succumbed to flames. Fortunately, 97 crew members were successfully rescued by the Norwegian vessel Juvel, which was in the vicinity at the time. The dramatic rescue operation took place approximately 34 miles (55 kilometers) from Chile’s Bernardo O'Higgins research base, located near the northern end of the Antarctic Peninsula. In response to the fire, Chile's military swiftly deployed resources to mitigate potential environmental threats. Thankfully, the Kai Xin was not in imminent danger of sinking, and contingency plans were in place to have nearby vessels assist in towing the ship away from the delicate Antarctic waters if needed, as per Chilean officials.