Barøy
On the afternoon of November 14, the 93 meter long, 650 dwt electric ro-ro passenger ferry Barøy (IMO:9607394) caught fire on the Tysfjorden while berthed at a quay in Bognes, Hamarøy, Norway. Reports state the fire may have started when an electric charger exploded on board. The local fire brigade arrived on scene and was able to quickly extinguish the blaze. The eight passengers on board were evacuated off the vessel. No reports of injuries to the passengers or crew on board the Barøy. Reports state the damage had not impacted the vessel’s battery pack, but the extent of damage to the ferry was not disclosed.