Container ship rocked by explosion, engulfed in fire

An explosion rocked container ship X PRESS PEARL in the morning of May 25, 2021, followed by fire, according to FleetMon.

It stated: “The ship is, according to latest pics, engulfed in fire and thick black smoke. All 25 crew were evacuated, 2 of them suffered burns. 8 containers fell overboard.

“The ship is surrounded by offshore tugs, tugs, and Navy boats, firefighting continues, though probably, there are little salvors can do now, fearing more explosions.”