Working Conditions Aboard the Sea-Falcon-Ii

In the late hours of July 2, 2026, a significant fire ignited aboard the cargo ship 'Sion Star', which was docked at Szczecineski Quay in the Port of Gdansk. The vessel, carrying a load of scrap metal, prompted an extensive emergency response as flames erupted in the ship's cargo hold around 10:32 p.m. A formidable firefighting effort ensued, involving 25 fire trucks and approximately 100 firefighters who rushed to the scene. Initially, the onboard crew attempted to suppress the fire independently, following internal safety protocols, but their efforts proved ineffective against the raging flames. Firefighters utilized a variety of tactics to combat the blaze, employing fire-fighting tugs and maneuvering from the ship's deck. They initiated operations to remove the burning scrap metal from the hold with grapples while facing challenges due to the compacted nature of the cargo, which obscured access to the fire’s source. The origin of the fire remains uncertain; speculations suggest it may have involved oily scrap or other highly combustible materials present in the cargo hold. Fortunately, after hours of firefighting efforts, the fire was successfully contained by 11:50 a.m. on July 3, with the situation deemed to be under control. Thankfully, no injuries were reported during the incident. As a preventative measure against potential environmental pollution, emergency services deployed a containment boom in the surrounding waters to intercept any runoff that may have resulted from the fire. For more details and images, you can visit the following reports: [Portal Portuario](https://portalportuario.cl/equipos-de-emergencia-se-movilizan-ante-incendio-a-bordo-de-buque-atracado-al-puerto-polaco-de-gdansk/), [TVN24](https://tvn24.pl/trojmiasto/gdansk-pozar-w-ladowni-statku-przewozacego-zlom-strazacy-walcza-z-ogniem-st9125892), and [Gdansk.pl](https://www.gdansk.pl/wiadomosci/pozar-statku-gdansk-nabrzeze-szczecinskie-panama-straz-pozarna,a,314048).