The UNITED STATE Coast Guard as well as regional very first -responders replied to a handicapped 479-foot asphalt vessel off the shore of Nantucket Island on Monday after the vessel endured what the Coast Guard referred to as a ‘significant’ fire that harmed several systems.

The Coast Guard reported Monday that the fire burst out in the engine area of the Hong Kong- flagged Feng Huang AO as it was underway in the Atlantic Ocean on October 5, roughly 57 miles southeast ofNantucket The ship is packed with asphalt as well as was bound for New York Harbor.

The fire was snuffed out utilizing the ship’s installed co2 fire reductions system.

There were no records of injuries to team participants or contamination, nonetheless the ship’s electric generators as well as primary engine were disabled by the fire.

Coast Guard Cutter Legare, a 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter, homeported in Portsmouth, Va., was drawn away to the location to help the harmed vessel.

Salvage pulls were sent off to meet the vessel as well as take it under tow. Towing procedures in the direction of New York started very early Sunday early morning as Coast Guard Sector New York workers kept track of the vessel’s transportation with overseas delivery lanes.

Inspection teams from Sector New York as well as FDNY boarded the vessel Monday mid-day to analyze damages as well as guarantee the ship’s safety and security before permitting entrance right intoNew York Harbor

“This was a significant engine room fire that damaged a number of vessel systems, and we are fortunate there were no injuries,” statedCapt Jason Tama, leader ofCoast Guard Sector New York “Responding to this case required close coordination between numerous partner agencies and stakeholders to ensure the safety of the ship and the port, and to protect the environment. The assistance and expertise provided by FDNY marine firefighters was essential to the safe resolution of this case.”

“The Port Security Grant Program has funded many training evolutions for the FDNY, which has translated into the successful multi-agency execution during this live event,” stated John Esposito, FDNY Chief ofSpecial Operations “The collaboration during this incident exemplifies the importance of strong relationships between the FDNY and the Coast Guard.”

The Feng Huang AO will certainly continue to be in port till fixings are finished.

The source of the vessel’s fire is under examination.