Fire breaks out on two ships at Egypt's Damietta port

Oil ministry officials confirmed that a recent incident involving two vessels at the port caused no injuries, and that normal operations are expected to resume overnight. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, prompted an immediate response from port authorities and emergency services, but all crew members were reported safe.

According to the ministry’s statement, the vessels were docked in the main berth when a minor collision or equipment malfunction led to a brief disruption of traffic. While the incident caused a temporary halt to loading and unloading activities, the port’s safety protocols were activated and the situation was brought under control within hours. No damage to the vessels or the port infrastructure was reported, and the ministry emphasized that the safety of personnel remained the top priority.

The port is scheduled to resume full operations by the end of the night, with all shipping schedules expected to return to normal. The ministry thanked the crew and support staff for their swift cooperation and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining safe and efficient maritime operations.