By GMM Training | 2023-12-29 | Case Accidents |

Fire erupted on board of tanker NEW BRIGHT in the afternoon Dec 21 when the ship was sailing downstream in Yangtze river, near Sutong Bridge, Shanhai, en route from Changzhou to Incheon Korea. It was a major fire, all 22 crew were evacuated, tanker developed heavy starboard list and stern tilt, but remained afloat with AIS still on, as of 0200 Beijing time Dec 22. Fire engulfed, it seems, cargo tanks area, after explosion, tanker was in ballast. Tanker is surrounded by a number of tugs and aux vessels, salvage under way. Tanker is probably, intentionally grounded, to avoid sinking or capsizing in or near fairway.

NEW BRIGHT (IMO: 9332432) is a Oil/Chemical Tanker that was built in 2008 (15 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Korea.

Her carrying capacity is 12898 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 5.3 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 127.2 meters and her width is 20.4 meters.