Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Rp-Praag

On March 13, 2025, at precisely 1:51 p.m., a concerning incident unfolded aboard the tanker 'RP Praag' while navigating the Rhine River, close to Düsseldorf-Volmerswerth, at river kilometre 733. The ship's captain promptly reported a flash fire in the engine room, accompanied by significant smoke emissions. Upon the arrival of the first rescue boat from Neuss, the engine room was found to be heavily smoke-filled, although open flames were no longer visible. Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatuses quickly entered the compromised engine room for an investigation. Simultaneously, another firefighting team assisted the crew of the tanker, which was not loaded at the time. After a diligent inspection, it was confirmed that the fire had extinguished itself, although efforts continued to locate any potential embers. The area was subsequently ventilated using a positive pressure fan to clear out remaining smoke. Unfortunately, a crew member did suffer from smoke inhalation and received immediate treatment from an ambulance team that was dispatched to the scene via the Neuss rescue boat. The injured crew member was later transported by ambulance to a local hospital for further care. Approximately 20 emergency personnel engaged in this operation, dedicating about four hours to extinguishing the fire, clearing smoke, and ensuring the safety of all aboard. The Water Police have launched an investigation into the incident, initially attributing the fire to a heat buildup within the engine room. Following discussions with the Waterways Authority, the 'RP Praag' was cleared to resume its voyage by 4:30 p.m., eventually docking at the port of Neuss at 6:20 p.m. Notably, the incident imposed no restrictions on shipping traffic in the area. The Water Police have documented the event in a shipping accident report and continue to investigate the fire’s origins. For additional details, a report with photos can be found here: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/122045/5990501.