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The fire on the Panamanian-registered Fremantle Highway, which was carrying new cars, resulted in the death of an Indian crew member and injury of seven who jumped overboard to escape the flames. Japan's Shoei Kisen, which owns the ship, said the entire crew of 21 was Indian. A Rijkswaterstaat spokeswoman told to the ANP Dutch press agency that at the temporary location, the ship would be further away from shipping routes and slightly out of the wind. Ship charter company K Line said on Friday that there were 3,783 vehicles on board the ship, including 498 battery-electric vehicles, significantly more than the 25 initially reported. Authorities said on Friday that the fire on the Fremantle Highway had lessened in intensity and salvagers have been able to board the ship to secure stronger tow lines.