One Dies in High Speed Ferry Fire at Greek Shipyard

One particular person has died following a fireplace aboard a Greek excessive velocity ferry whereas docked at a shipyard in Drapetsona, Greece.

Hellenic Seaways confirmed the fireplace Monday aboard their Highspeed 5 catamaran ro-pax ferry whereas berthed in a shipbuilding space for routine upkeep and restore. The hearth broke out at roughly 13:30. The mentioned that tragically one crewmember, the Chief Electrician, has died within the incident.

The hearth was shortly introduced below management by firefighting crews, in keeping with native experiences.

Video from the scene reveals that the fireplace tore by means of the higher decks of the vessel amidship.

The 85-meter ferry was inbuilt 2005 and is thought for its excessive velocity (40 knots) and spectacular docking maneuvers.