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Forensic examinations underway after fire was put out

The fire on the "Verdel" could be brought under control by the Argentina Naval Prefecture firefighters on the afternoon of Sep 4. The operatio included specialized firefighting teams. The fire began on the starboard side near the bow and spread to several internal compartments. It also reached the connecting corridor on the main deck. The situation required the immediate evacuation of all personnel on board, while a security cordon was established in the port area to prevent further risks. Two ambulances remained on site as part of the emergency protocol, although no injuries were reported. The firefighters quick response prevented the fire from affecting other sensitive areas of the vessel. After several hours, they managed to extinguish the blaze. Now the attention was focused on the forensic investigation being conducted by law enforcement officers. The objective is to precisely determine the origin of the fire, which could have been linked to an electrical fault or a failure in internal systems. The successful operation highlighted the importance of port security protocols, where coordination between the Coast Guard, firefighters, and health personnel allowed the emergency to be contained without casualties. The procedure, carried out in an area with constant fishing activity, tested the teams' response capacity in a high-risk scenario. With the fire now extinguished and the crew safe, the "Verdel" remained under observation until the forensic work has been completed, and stationary in port as of Sep 9. Meanwhile, the port of Mar del Plata resumed normal operations. Reports with photos: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/bomberos-de-prefectura-sofocaron-incendio-en-un-barco-y-peritan-para-determinar-el-origen https://lu17.com/contenido/97346/incendio-en-el-buque-pesquero-verdel-bomberos-de-prefectura-controlaron-las-llam

Fire on trawler in Mar del Plata

On Sep 3, 2025, at around 2 p.m. a fire broke out in the foreship of the 'Verdel' in the Port of Mar del Plata. The ship was moored at the local maritime terminal in section seven of the Terminals II and III., when smoke started billowing from bulleyes at starboard side.. The fire was affecting several compartments and their connecting corridor on the main deck. Crew members of another moored vessel initially began spraying water to extinguish the flames. Minutes later, firefighters arrived and started extinguishing the fire and carried out cooling tasks on the bow. An Incident Command was deployed, which initially ordered the establishment of a security cordon and the complete evacuation of all persons on board the vessel. No one was reported injuredAfter several hours of intense work, firefighters from the Prefecture managed to bring the situation under control, and a guard remained on site to deal with possible re-ignitions,. On the morning of Sep 4 the forensic work began. The possible causes of the fire were under investigation. Report and videos: https://www.0223.com.ar/nota/2025-9-3-15-45-0-tension-por-el-incendio-de-un-buque-en-el-puerto-de-mar-del-plata https://www.instagram.com/p/DOMHNN_jhO_/?img_index=1

56 crew members tested positive for COVID 19

At least 45 crew members of the 'Verdel' were isolated in a hotel in Puerto Madryn after being tested positive for coronavirus. They assured that they had no contact with the community. They also detailed that 11 of the 15 sailors who remained on board also tested positive for COVID-19.The ship had arrived on Sep 17 at dawn. Part of the crew said they had symptoms compatible with the coronavirus. For this reason, the ship anchored off the port and six crew members were swabbed. Five of them tested positive, but at that time they claimed that there were about 40 who had symptoms. On Sep 21 it was confirmed that at least 45 of the sailors were tested positive for coronavirus.