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26-09-2026
On September 25, 2026, a major fire broke out aboard the Greek-flagged roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo vessel Blue Carrier 2 as it sailed in the Aegean Sea, just north of the island of Mykonos and east of Andros.
Key details of the incident:
The Fire: The blaze began around 8:57 AM local time. Preliminary reports indicated that the fire originated in one of the lower vehicle decks (garage area), likely inside a parked lorry/truck. Dense, dark plumes of smoke quickly engulfed the upper decks.
Cargo on Board: The 162.5-meter vessel was transporting 166 trucks and 29 passenger vehicles along its scheduled route.
Evacuation and Casualties: All 29 people on board28 crew members and one truck driver traveling as a passengerwere safely evacuated using the ship’s lifeboats. They were picked up by Hellenic Coast Guard and nearby vessels and transported to the neighboring island of Tinos. No injuries or casualties were reported.
Emergency Response: A large-scale emergency response was launched involving Hellenic Coast Guard patrol boats, specialized firefighting vessels, tugboats, and helicopters to fight the flames and secure the ship against potential environmental pollution.