At least 25 people were killed after the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Ocean Melody caught fire while undergoing repair and inspection work at a shipyard in Qingdao, China.

Chinese state media reported that 42 people were onboard when the fire broke out. Twelve were safely evacuated, while five others were injured and taken to hospital. The fire was extinguished several hours later.

ased on the latest information obtained by MARINO PH, a Filipino was reportedly onboard the Ocean Melody. However, as of this writing, authorities have not publicly identified the nationalities of those who died. It therefore remains unconfirmed whether the reported Filipino onboard was among the fatalities, injured, or safely evacuated.

Chinese authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. President Xi Jinping has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident and called for accountability and appropriate assistance for those affected.