Port of Antwerp-Bruges held a seminar on ship firefighting in the ABC Building in Zeebruges. Experts from the maritime sector, emergency services and government bodies discussed lessons learned from recent incidents, including the DELPHINE fire earlier this year.
Key points:
- Focus on improving joint response to shipboard fires.
- Detailed analysis of the DELPHINE incident and its impact on a new SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for ship fires.
- Officials highlighted the need for structural cooperation between fire brigades, port authorities, terminals, shipping lines and federal services.
- Partners are preparing a public–private network for training, information exchange and standardised procedures, planned for formal launch in spring 2026.
