On 21 November, a major fire broke out on the container ship One Henry Hudson while it was berthed in the Port of Los Angeles, USA. All 23 crew members on board were safely evacuated, and no injuries have been reported.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, an initial report of a fire in electrical wiring below deck was received at 18:38 local time. Within the next hour, an explosion occurred on the mid-deck, disrupting the vessel’s power systems, including lighting and crane operations.
A large-scale emergency response was launched, involving:
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186 firefighters,
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hazardous materials (HAZMAT) teams,
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and marine support units.
Authorities confirmed that the vessel was carrying hazardous materials, prompting all responders to work in full protective gear and respirators. Specialist teams were deployed to monitor air quality, while marine units focused on externally cooling the hull to prevent further escalation.
Firefighting operations are ongoing, and the exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined by investigators.
As a precaution, the U.S. Coast Guard established a one–nautical mile safety perimeter around the vessel.
Vessel details:
One Henry Hudson
One Henry Hudson is a container ship built in 2008, sailing under the flag of Panama. The vessel is operated by Singapore-based container carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE).
According to MarineTraffic data, the ship departed Tokyo, Japan, on 7 November and arrived at the Port of Los Angeles on 19 November, where the fire broke out while the vessel was alongside.
