n addition, firefighters from Port Klang, Sungai Pinang, Sri Andalas and Shah Alam fire stations also supported and participated in the firefighting operation. The fire department did not rule out the possibility that the fire was caused by the spontaneous combustion of lithium batteries.
"We have received information that the lithium batteries contain copper powder . We believe that the lithium batteries in the container started the fire and then spread to other containers," Fire Department chief Wan Razaleigh said in a telephone interview.
According to Malaysian media reports on the 10th, Port Klang West confirmed that a fire broke out in the container yard of its port a few days ago. The relevant units are still investigating the cause of the fire and confirming the affected containers. The affected container shipping companies or container operators will be notified in due course.
"Fortunately, the incident did not cause any casualties and no port equipment was damaged. " Sihanoukville added that the terminal's operations were not disrupted after the accident and the fire only involved part of the large container yard at Sihanoukville.
The shipping company was fined US$30,000
Recently, shipping companies have issued announcements one after another, imposing heavy penalties on those who conceal dangerous goods. Wan Hai Lines issued an announcement to reiterate the important notice on concealing/omitted/misreported cargo.
In the notice, Wanhai reiterated that if dangerous goods are concealed, underreported, or inconsistent with the actual goods, once discovered, Party A must pay a penalty of USD30,000/UNIT and fees such as container damage, overtime fees during detention, terminal fees, and related processing fees of local customs , as well as bear all risks, responsibilities and all loss compensation costs arising from any safety accidents.
If the goods concealed, omitted or misreported are non-dangerous goods, Party A shall pay a penalty of USD20,000/UNIT and bear all risks, responsibilities and all losses and compensation expenses arising therefrom. In addition to the above penalty, Party A will also reserve the right to claim compensation from the responsible party and pursue its legal liability.
