Forklift Fire Breaks Out on Trans-Asia 21 at Cebu Port

A forklift truck caught fire on the car deck of the Philippine-flagged Ro-Ro passenger vessel Trans-Asia 21 while berthed at Pier 5, Cebu Port, on November 13, 2026, generating thick smoke. Firefighters and the vessel's safety team responded, bringing the fire under control by 10:38 a.m. All passengers and crew were reported safe, with no injuries or damage to the vessel or other cargo reported. The operator is coordinating with the Philippine Coast Guard and the Maritime Industry Authority to assess the vessel before its next voyage.