Fire on a container ship and rescue of casualties: the unusual drill at Haifa Port

For the first time at Haifa Port, an emergency drill was held on a container ship, simulating a fire in the engine room and the rescue of casualties. The drill was conducted in cooperation with the firefighting forces and the port's emergency team aboard an MSC vessel, and was completed successfully.

For the first time at Haifa Port, an emergency drill was held on a container ship, simulating a fire in the engine room and the rescue of casualties. The drill took place on a container ship of the shipping company MSC, in cooperation with the firefighting forces and the port's emergency team. According to the port's announcement, this is the first time such a drill has been conducted on a container ship at Haifa Port. The forces practiced unique operational methods for the maritime environment, with an emphasis on coordination between the emergency team and firefighters, and providing a rapid response to casualties. The port explained that routine operations require preparedness for complex emergency events while maintaining operational continuity. The drill aimed to test cooperation between the various parties, and according to the port's announcement, it was completed successfully. Haifa Port stated that the drill is an important opportunity to strengthen operational readiness and cooperation with rescue forces, and that they will continue to hold joint drills to improve preparedness for emergency scenarios.