Fire breaks out on Ro-Pax ferry off Greece, all 29 on board evacuated safely
In a statement, ferry operator Attica Group said the ship's crew
immediately activated prescribed safety procedures in an attempt to extinguish
the fire using the vessel's own means, and the competent authorities were
informed. An organised evacuation of
the ship was carried out using its own means, the company said. There were 28
crew members and one passenger truck driver on board, all of whom were reported
to be in good health. Attica added
that specialised companies had been assigned to take all necessary action
regarding environmental protection and management of the ship's condition,
working in cooperation with the competent authorities. The Hellenic Coast Guard said at least five
of its vessels and two firefighting speedboats assisted in the operation. Blue Carrier 2 operates under Blue
Star Ferries, a subsidiary of Attica Group. It is a 1997-built vessel with a
gross tonnage of 23,986, measuring 162.5 metres in length, and was carrying 166
lorries and 29 cars at the time of the incident.
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