Second Maersk ship catches fire off Salalah, crew safe

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Second Maersk ship catches fire off Salalah, crew safe

Greg Knowler, Europe Editor | Mar 16, 2018 10:16AM EDT

Maersk Line said the Maersk Kensington, a vessel owned and operated by US subsidiary Maersk Line Ltd., reported a container on fire in a cargo hold while en route from Salalah, Oman, towards Suez. All 26 crew members are safe and accounted for.

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