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Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Casualty Type | Fire |
| Vessel Type | Container Carrier (VT-UCC) |
| IMO | 9243198 |
| GRT | 40146 |
| Year of Build | 2003 |
| Location | 35 nautical miles north of Jebel Ali, UAE |
| Cargo Details | Up to 3,237 TEUs of containerised and temperature sensitive cargo |
Description
We have received reports that the container carrier SOURCE BLESSING (IMO 9243198) was struck by an unknown projectile while sailing approximately 35 nautical miles north of Jebel Ali, UAE, on 12 March 2026.
It is reported that the vessel sustained a fire in the engine room, which was subsequently brought under control and has now been extinguished. There are currently no reports of injuries or casualties.
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.
