FEDERAL II

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Fire killed four workers and seriously injured five others

A fire broke out aboard the 'Federal II', which was undergoing repair in Batam, on the afternoon of June 24, 2025, killing four workers and injuring five others. The tanker, which was serving as a floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit, was docked at ASL Shipyard at the time of the incident. The fire erupted while workers were inside the ship’s oil storage tanks. They were carrying out the task of cutting steel plates. All nine were Indonesians carrying out repair work on the vessel. Of the five survivors, four suffered severe burns and were receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. Emergency crews battled the flames for several hours before bringing the fire under contro by the ASL Shipyard’s internal safety team. It was suspected that a leak of flammable gas or vapor may have triggered the blaze, contributing to the rapid spread of the fire. The exact cause of the fire remained under investigation. The aframax is owned by Indonesia-registered PT Eastern Jason and under full management of Monaco-based International Andromeda Shipping. Report with photos and video: https://splash247.com/deadly-fire-engulfs-tanker-in-batam-shipyard/