Cargo ferry Blue Carrier-2 catches fire in Aegean Sea
A cargo ferry caught fire in the Aegean Sea. A Greek cargo vessel named Blue Carrier-2, which was located in the Aegean Sea north of the island of Mykonos, experienced a fire, according to ERT News.
Consensus
- A fire broke out on the Greek cargo ferry Blue carrier-2 in the Aegean Sea.
- The fire occurred in one of the cargo holds or cargo compartments.
- All 29 people on board, including crew and a truck driver, were evacuated safely.
- The evacuees were transported to the island of Tinos by passing vessels.
- No injuries or fatalities were reported.
- Firefighting efforts included multiple fireboats, a fire helicopter, coast guard vessels, tugs, and patrol boats.
- The ship was carrying 166 trucks and 29 passenger cars.
- The owner, Attica Group, entrusted specialized companies with managing the ship and preventing environmental damage after the incident.
- The incident occurred on September 25, around 08:57 local time.
Points of divergence
- The ship carried more than 29 passengers, in addition to 28 crew members. — vesti
- The ship was carrying 29 passengers and 28 crew members, and the incident occurred near the northern coast of Cyprus on August 30, which is unrelated to the fire event. — vedomosti
- The ship was following a route from Piraeus to Syros to Vati to Kos to Rhodes and back to Piraeus. — fontanka
- A 70-meter tug named Aigaion Pelagos arrived at the scene by 16:00 local time and has extensive firefighting capabilities. — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
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