A burned-out car carrier off the Dutch coast is being towed to port for salvage, Dutch authorities said on Thursday.
The
Fremantle Highway, which was travelling from Germany to Egypt when the
blaze broke out on July 26, will be towed from its current location
north of the islands Ameland and Schiermonnikoog to nearby harbour
Eemshaven, the Dutch public works and water management ministry said in a
statement.
"Most of the ship has now been inspected and there are
no indications that there is still fire on board," Rijkswaterstaat
said, adding that the situation on board is now stable.
The fire
aboard the Panama-registered ship, which was carrying new cars, resulted
in the death of an Indian crew member and the injury of seven who
jumped overboard to escape the flames.
Safety experts will remain
on board the ship during the 64 km (40 mile) towing operation, which is
taking place in difficult weather.
Ship charter company "K" Line
said on Friday there were 3,783 vehicles on board the ship, including
498 battery electric vehicles.
An investigation has been launched
into the cause of the fire, notably about reports that it started in the
battery of an electric car.
source:Maritime News
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