The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Wednesday (18 February) said it has been informed of a fire in the engine room onboard the Singapore-registered bulk carrier Mandy off the coast of China.
The incident occurred on 17 February 2026 at about 7.35pm (Singapore Time). MPA said the fire has been extinguished by the crew.
There were a total of 25 Myanmar crew members onboard during the incident.
“There were no Singaporeans onboard. Two crew members have been reported deceased. A third crew member has been evacuated to a shore medical facility for further treatment,” MPA said in a statement.
There is no report of pollution. The company is making arrangements to tow the vessel to Yantai Port, China.
“MPA extends its condolences to the families of the deceased. MPA is in contact with the company and the relevant Chinese authorities to provide the necessary assistance,” the port authority added.
MPA said it will investigate the incident.
Photo credit: MarineTraffic / Ed Kaas
Published: 19 February, 2026
