Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) has participated in the “Fire Drill Exercise on Board 2025” held at Berth A5 of Namyong Terminal PCL in Laem Chabang Port, Thailand.
The drill was conducted to simulate a realistic onboard emergency in order to verify inter-agency coordination and strengthen emergency response capabilities. The drill was conducted onboard the car carrier BALTIMORE HIGHWAY, operated by K LINE, with participation from the ship’s crew, Namyong Terminal PCL, the Vessel Traffic Control and Maritime Security Office (VTCMSO) under the Marine Department of Thailand, the Port Authority of Thailand, as well as the local fire department and port emergency medical services.
The exercise simulated a complex emergency scenario in which a fire breaks out onboard during cargo handling operations and one worker goes missing.
The drill involved not only firefighting operations conducted by the vessel’s crew in coordination with the local fire department but also search and rescue efforts, resulting in comprehensive emergency response training.
By practising fire response procedures, information sharing protocols, and coordinated actions, participating organisations confirmed their ability to respond swiftly and safely in the event of an emergency. The drill reportedly offered a valuable opportunity to strengthen practical safety measures and improve inter-agency collaboration.
“The K LINE Group will continue to strengthen collaboration with all relevant parties through similar drills and safety initiatives globally. By doing so, we aim to further enhance the safety of port cargo handling and vessel operations, while contributing to the protection of the marine environment,” reported K LINE in a released statement.
Late last year, K LINE opted to try the network service ‘NexusWave’ developed by Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, on its fleet.