UP SAFIRA

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Broken up

Broken up at Mexiko 02/2022

Supply ship fit to work again

The small fire aboard the "UP Safira" on Aug 30, 2016, in Macae, has been extinguished and caused limited damage. Vessel owner Ultrapetrol described it as a localised incident of a small fire on the main deck. The fire broke out during maintenance activity and was controlled within minutes by the crew. "The vessel has already been inspected by all authorities and declared fit to work. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0mAINQIPvQ

Fire hits Ultrapetrol PSV in Macae, Brazil

A platform supply vessel (PSV) suffered a fire on Wednesday morning while in the anchorage of Macae in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Flames and dark smoke were reported on the deck of the UP Safira as the fire of unknown origin blazed. It had ignited while maintenance work was being undertaken. Vessel owner Ultrapetrol said the fire was brought under control by the crew with the assistance of oil spill response vessel CMM Gravity. No injuries or spillage were reported. The ship is operated by UP Offshore and is in the middle of a four-year contract with Petrobras. http://splash247.com/fire-hits-ultrapetrol-psv-macae-brazil/