Another Containership Fire! Deadly Fire on MSC's Kyparissia at Port of Tanjung Pelepas — Three Dead, Three Injured A tragic incident has occurred at Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) today, November 7, 2025. The container ship MSC Kyparissia caught fire during unloading operations, resulting in three fatalities and three injuries among the crew. According to an official statement from the Johor Fire and Rescue Department, the fire broke out at around p.m. in the vessel’s Block 5 under-hatch compartment while the ship was discharging containers. Port firefighting units first deployed two tugs for initial response before the Iskandar Puteri Fire Station took over. A forward command post was established, with teams continuing to cool and offload containers to prevent the blaze from spreading. Authorities confirmed that the three deceased include a 59-year-old Malaysian, a man in his 40s from the Philippines, and a British national also in his 40s. The three injured — one Malaysian and two Filipinos — were rushed by port ambulances to Gleneagles Medini Hospital in Iskandar Puteri for treatment. The operation, led by Mohamad Annuar (Incident Commander) and Mohamad Faiz, Director of the Iskandar Puteri Fire Station, involved nine firefighters, one FRT truck, a multi-purpose vehicle, and two tugs. The blaze has since been brought under control, but fire crews remain on site monitoring temperatures and air quality to prevent reignition. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with early reports suggesting it originated in the cargo hold below deck. MSC and local authorities are cooperating with investigators and port officials to determine what went wrong. MSC Kyparissia is part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s global fleet and was berthed at PTP — Malaysia’s largest container gateway — when the incident occurred. Port operations have been temporarily suspended for safety checks and cleanup. This incident underscores once again the critical importance of port-side safety, cargo declaration transparency, and crew emergency preparedness during unloading operations. Our thoughts are with the families and colleagues of the affected seafarers.