As of January 23rd, salvors continue to assess the situation on the Yantian Express V108E

There is currently nil further update on the development of the situation on the Yantian
Express.

The fire has been primarily contained. Three salvage tugs are currently providing assistance
to Yantian Express. Another ocean-going tug is also on its way to further assist the operations.

Rescue efforts are ongoing. Currently, there are three tugs on scene to provide assistance
to Yantian Express.

There is currently nil further update on the development of the situation on the Yantian
Express. Nonetheless, Ocean Network Express continue to closely monitor and update you
as the situation progresses.

Developments of the situation on the Yantian Express are being closely monitored.
Firefighting efforts remain ongoing, and the fire has been largely contained and brought under
control.

Efforts to extinguish the fire have made continuous progress and have allowed the fire to be
largely contained and brought under control.

Based on current available information, we have to assume that all cargo in bay 12 on deck
and forward is directly affected by the fire, as well as all cargo in Hold 1 (Bay 1 to 9).
Furthermore, we have to expect that all cargo in Hold 2 (Bay 11 to 17) is affected by fire,
smoke and / or damage caused by firefighting water. Damage caused by smoke, heat and /
or firefighting water in adjacent areas is also possible.

Yantian Express v108E repoprted fire on deck

We have been informed the vessel Yantian Express v108E in the EC5 service string has experienced a fire on deck during her voyage from Asia to Halifax. At present, the ship is approximately 800 nautical miles off the coast of Canada (Nova Scotia).