Fire broke out on Passenger Vessel World Legacy on 20 Feb 2026. The vessel was anchored at Raffles Reserved Anchorage. MPA patrol craft, Police CG & Singapore Civil Defence Force responded to the incident.

The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore reported that one crewmember died as a result of the blaze on board World Legacy, and four passengers were taken to hospital for further medical evaluation.

The MPA is reporting that the fire began on Deck Nine in a lounge area, though the cause is under investigation. Some reports suggest it may have started in the karaoke lounge. There were reports of thick smoke billowing from the upper deck and a burning smell on the vessel, according to reports.

The SCDF Marine Division and Police Coastguard, along with an MPA patrol boat, responded to the vessel. Fire teams boarded and confirmed that by midday the blaze was fully extinguished.

After the fire was extinguished, passengers were transferred to ferries, with the first group of 190 people landing at Singapore’s Harbor Front Ferry Terminal. The MPA confirmed that all the passengers were safely evacuated and received medical attention. Total evacuation done for 271 passengers.

Classification society surveyors engaged by the vessel’s owners will board the ship to assess the extent of damage and the repairs to be carried out before returning to service.

Based on preliminary investigations, the fire occurred at the lounge area on deck nine of the vessel. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.