The Maritime Transport Institute (ITRANSMAR, IP) has authorized the towing of the Liberian-flagged MV/ALTZEK to the port of Saldanha Bay, in South Africa, where the vessel will undergo technical examinations in dock..

The decision comes due to the lack of visible evidence at the scene of the explosion. The incident was caused by an explosion in the engine room, which resulted in a fire.

The ship loaded with coal caught fire on April 13 after unanchoring at the Port of Nacala-a-Velha, where it had been loading the ore, according to information from the Maritime Transport Regulatory Authority Delegation in Nacala, Nampula province.

The vessel was bound for Poland and the fire occurred in the engine room, caused by an explosion that has yet to be determined. There were no reports of human casualties, just four slightly injured crew members.

(Photo DR)