Min Jiang Kou

On the afternoon of August 6, the 200 meter long, 19181 dwt car carrier Min Jiang Kou (IMO: 9991771) caught fire in the Pacific Ocean approximately 630 miles south of Costa Rica. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room forcing the crew to evacuate the compartment and engage the fire suppression system. The carbon dioxide system was initially able to contain the blaze, but hours later the crew…