The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was informed of a fire onboard the Liberia-registered passenger vessel WORLD LEGACY, which was en route to Singapore. The incident occurred on 20 February at about 4:00am (Singapore Time). The fire has been put under control by the crew shortly after.

2. The vessel is in a stable condition, and is currently anchored at Raffles Reserved Anchorage. MPA patrol craft, the Police Coast Guard and the SCDF Marine Division are attending to the vessel.

3. There were 388 crew members onboard, none of whom are Singaporeans. A crew member is reported deceased.

4. There are 224 passengers, of whom 185 are Singaporeans.