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Boudicca

Boudicca

Boudicca
Photo: Fred Olsen Cruises

The 205 meter long passenger ship Boudicca became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean off Morocco. The Boudicca had departed from Southampton for an 18 night cruise with 784 passengers and 356 crew. After stopping in Cadiz, Spain, the cruise ship continued on its voyage towards Cape Verde when a fire erupted in the vessel’s engine room. The Boudicca lost power and developed a list.  While the crew attempted to extinguish the blaze, the 784 passengers were requested to don life jackets and report to their muster stations. The fire was eventually brought under control, power was restored and the vessel was stabilized.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Boudicca proceeded to Lanzarote. Reports state the crew restored power to two main engines while two others were being repaired.

Costa Neoclassiaca

Costa Neoclassiaca

Costa Neoclassica

On December 23, the 220 meter long passenger cruise ship Costa Neoclassica caught fire while en route to Aqaba.  The blaze started in the vessel’s smokestack, but was quickly extinguished by the crew.  The vessel was able to continue under its own power to Aqaba.  An inspection in port found damage was limited to the external portion of the funnel.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Costa Neoclassiaca was able to leave port for a voyage to Mauritius.

Insignia

Insignia

Insignia

The 180 meter long passenger cruise ship Insignia caught fire while berthed in Castries, St. Lucia. The fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room and the Insignia lost power. The crew was able to contain the fire it was quickly extinguished.  However, five persons, crew and contractors, were working in the engine room at the time.  All were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation with 2 contractors and 1 crewman perished from their injuries. All the passengers were evacuated off the vessel.  Reports state passengers and crew were being accommodated at local hotels until transportation can be arranged.