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Wasa Express

Wasa Express

September 29, 2014 Paul Hancock
Wasa Express
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 141 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Wasa Express caught fire in Vaasa, Finland. The fire started in an electrical panel in the engine room.  The crew was able to contain the fire and extinguish the blaze before the local fire brigade arrived.  One crewman suffered some smoke inhalation, but did not require to be taken to hospital. The ferry was pulled from service to allow  for an investigation into incident. No reports of pollution released.

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Ferry, Finland, Ro-Ro, Roll-on/roll-off, Vaasa, Wasa Express

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