Fire erupted in engine room of general cargo ship MONA at around 1420 UTC Sep 14 in Aegean sea, off Chios island western coast. Fire was extinguished by the crew, no injures reported, but the ship couldn’t continue her voyage from Ashdod to Tuzla, and had to be anchored in front of Agio Gala village, Chios. Was in the same position as of 0510 UTC Sep 15, extent of damages and her present condition unknown. She might continue voyage under own power, or require towage.
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