Bulk carrier WEN FENG 18 reportedly suffered fire in engine room in the afternoon Aug 2, while proceeding in Shanghai approach channel with cargo of ore. Bulk carrier had to be anchored in fairway, understood she was disabled. Fire was extinguished by switching on fire fighting CO2 system. She was still anchored as of 2130 Beijing time Aug 3, with at least 3 tugs at her side.
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