Tanker TIGER SEA catches fire in South China Sea; 5 crew members lost, condition and fate of vessel and remaining crew unknown.

A fire broke out in the engine room of the tanker TIGER SEA on April 17th in the Riau Archipelago waters of the South China Sea. Reports from local sources suggest that five Indonesian crew members were lost in the accident, while others claim that one crew member died in the explosion and two others went missing. As of April 19th, the status and condition of the ship remain unknown, as well as the fate of the crew members. The tanker departed from Johor, Malaysia, and its destination is unknown, with the last known AIS data dated April 13th while it was at Johor Anchorage. FleetMon Vessel Safety Risk Reports are available for those interested. TIGER STAR is a related vessel with the IMO number 9084891 and MMSI number 533062300 that is currently located in the Malacca Strait, MY.