The Australian Transport Safety Bureau reported the fire started around 2pm on Monday, as the ship was en route from Mawson Station in the Australian Antarctic Territory to Hobart.
The ship’s crew had activated the port engine room’s water-mist fire suppression system and boundary-cooled the engine room, with the fire reported extinguished at around 5.40pm.
At the time of the fire, the ship was about 1,700 nautical miles south of Perth, and five days into a journey expected to last 14 days.
The MPV Everest. The fire that engulfed its port engine has left it able to move only at reduced speed. Photograph: Wade Maurer
Rio Tinto steps in after bauxite ship is detained by Australian Maritime Safety Authority for appalling crew conditions
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Two ships have been detained in Australian waters following concerns about the welfare of their crews (file photo).
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A ship engaged to carry bauxite from Rio Tinto s operations on Cape York has been detained by Australian authorities for exposing its crew to appalling conditions including food and water shortages.
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AMSA authorities found unsafe and insufficient food stores for the crew
Rio Tinto have stepped in to provide fresh provisions
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