What Crew Members Say About Rix-Union

**Title: Fire Erupts Aboard Baltic Shipping Vessel 'Rix Union' in Køge Port** On May 5, 2026, at approximately 3 p.m., a fire ignited within the scrap metal cargo hold of the 'Rix Union,' a Baltic Shipping vessel docked at Nordhavnsvej in Køge. The incident generated significant smoke, but thankfully, the wind carried it over the water, preventing it from affecting the nearby city. The 'Rix Union' was loaded with a variety of scrap metal when the blaze erupted, prompting an immediate response from local authorities. A considerable fleet of fire trucks rushed to the scene as the vessel's crew worked diligently alongside the Køge Fire Department and port personnel to extinguish the flames. In a strategic move, port workers employed a crane to transfer part of the cargo onto the quay, allowing firefighters direct access to the fire source. By around 5 p.m., the most intense flames were nearly under control, and operations transitioned to post-extinguishment efforts. This incident is reminiscent of a previous fire that occurred on April 31, 2024, aboard another Baltic Shipping vessel, the 'Rix Munte,' also in Køge. That vessel had arrived from Helsingborg and was carrying a hazardous mix of cargo, including plastic, oil residues, and lithium batteries, which posed further risks, including a potential capsizing at the quay. For more details on this ongoing situation, you can watch the coverage here: [Watch Video](https://nyheder.tv2.dk/live/kort-nyt/brand-i-affaldsskib-i-koege?entry=b7b5f097-0f08-46b7-bb29-b081150c3ccf).