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Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Casualty Type | Fire |
| Vessel Type | Bulk (VT-BBU) |
| IMO | 9278789 |
| GRT | 29,365 |
| Year of Build | 2004 |
| Location | Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh |
| Cargo Details | Up to 66,330 metric tonnes of bulk cargo |
Report
* We have received reports that HYDERABAD (IMO: 9278789) experienced a fire in a cargo hold during discharging operations at Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh on 12 April 2026.
* It is reported that the fire was brought under control by the crew and later extinguished, and the vessel currently remains at Chittagong anchorage to discharge the remaining cargo on board.
* It is possible that General Average, Salvage and Recovery issues may arise as a result of this casualty.
* We therefore recommend that you contact us urgently if you are concerned with any cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.