Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Meridian-Dos

On December 3, 2025, an alarming fire erupted in the engine room of the MV Meridian Dos while docked at the Manila North Container Terminal in Tondo. The incident occurred around 6:00 a.m. as the ship, laden with container vans, was gearing up for departure. Witnesses reported seeing thick smoke billowing from the vessel, prompting a swift response. Approximately 20 minutes after the initial smoke sighting, a second alarm was raised. To combat the blaze, about 30 fire trucks from the Bureau of Fire Protection rushed to the scene. Fortunately, the firefighting efforts successfully contained the flames to the vessel's lower decks, and by 8:45 p.m., the fire was declared extinguished. During the incident, three crew members sustained injuries and were promptly transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities, including the Bureau of Fire Protection and the Philippine Ports Authority, have launched a formal investigation into the cause of the fire. For more details, you can read the full report here: https://thechronicle.com.ph/investigation-ongoing-after-fire-hits-m-v-meridian-dos-tacloban-at-manila-north-harbor-3-crew-injured/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOfkSFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEezcSbOWRs2fCyEZOp2ev6qDlfD7x9D7awdeulAOT4YAE430drBPAXlCWzZXE_aem_SAEoIqtn2aJ4vvx2q9PzSg.