Container Fire on board Vessel at PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal Extinguished
Published 11 Apr 2026
The fire involving containers on board the London-registered container vessel EVER LENIENT at PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal has been extinguished.
2. Firefighting efforts continued through the night, led by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), with Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore deploying patrol craft to conduct seaward cordon duties and drones to provide aerial surveillance in support of the firefighting operations. SCDF continues to cool the area to ensure no residual heat remains.
3. PSA Singapore (PSA) is assisting with the safe discharge of the affected containers as part of follow-up operations. PSA has implemented the necessary measures to ensure the safety of personnel and that port operations at Pasir Panjang Terminal remain unaffected.
4. The cause of the fire is under investigation.