MCIB investigation: Crew’s quick response rescued them from burning vessel

Ireland’s Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) issued an investigation report on the fire and loss of MFV Suzanne II, east of Arklow, in May 2019. While the exact source of the fire is unknown, the report highlights that the quick response of the crew and their knowledge on when to abandon ship was key to their successful rescue.

The incident

On 2 May 2019, a fishing vessel was stopped 30 nautical miles east of Arklow and the crew were taking a break between fishing activities, when a crew...

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