Working Conditions Aboard the Rotterdam-Pearl-V

A significant incident occurred on January 3, 2026, when flames engulfed the bulk carrier 'Rotterdam Pearl V' at approximately 9:40 PM local time in Yingkou Bayuquan, located in Liaoning province, China. The crew swiftly implemented emergency protocols after detecting a fire and alerted local port authorities. In response, the Yingkou Port emergency support center collaborated with local firefighting teams and maritime officials to deploy rescue crews, fire engines, and fireboats to the scene. Firefighters promptly assessed the situation, initiated cooling water sprays, and executed fire suppression tactics. Remarkably, they managed to extinguish the fire without the threat of reignition. Preliminary findings indicate that the blaze stemmed from a malfunctioning plug aboard the vessel, although the precise cause remains under scrutiny. The 'Rotterdam Pearl V' had set sail from Baoshan, Shanghai, on December 19, 2025, and arrived at the Bayuquan Steel Terminal on December 31, 2025, where it was docked at the time of the fire. It is noteworthy that the bulk carrier had undergone a Port State Control inspection in December prior to the incident. For further details and images, visit: https://www.tradewindsnews.com/casualties/fire-breaks-out-on-bulk-carrier-at-a-chinese-port/2-1-1923368.