On 19 July 2024 at about 6:15am, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was alerted to a fire onboard both a Singapore-flagged tanker, Hafnia Nile, and a São Tomé and Príncipe-flagged tanker, Ceres I, about 55km northeast of Pedra Branca within Singapore’s Maritime Search and Rescue Region.

2.   MPA has requested passing vessels to assist in the search and rescue of the crew. A Republic of Singapore Navy ship, RSS Supreme, which is in vicinity of the incident is providing assistance. Currently, a Republic of Singapore Air Force helicopter has also been despatched and is assisting with evacuating the crew.
3.   More updates will be provided when available.