A fire has been reported aboard the Singapore-flagged containership Espirito Santo Express while it was sailing from Singapore to Santos, Brazil.

Hapag-Lloyd announced the incident on 16 October after being informed by Seaspan, the vessel’s head owner. The ship is currently chartered by Hapag-Lloyd.

Seaspan confirmed that all crew members were safe and accounted for. Hapag-Lloyd said measures were being taken to bring the situation under control.

The exact location of the fire was not disclosed. The extent of the incident also remained unclear, with any potential impact on the vessel and its cargo still being assessed.

Based on available seaexplorer data, the 11800-TEU vessel is currently stranded in the South Atlantic Ocean, with potential next destination in Santos, Brazil.