Canadian trawler with 31 crew on fire in North Atlantic UPDATE sank, crew safe

Capt. John

Canadian trawler ATLANTIC DESTINY with 31 crew is on fire some 200 nm SSW of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, since Mar 2. Trawler issued distress signal at 2000 LT Mar 2, reporting fire on board. Later Master reported that fire was extinguished, but some time after the report, fire re-ignited. Water ingress is also reported. As of 0330 UTC Mar 3 all crew are understood to be remain safe, there are several other trawlers in the vicinity, ready to assist if necessary. Helicopter is scrambled to...

http://www.maritimebulletin.net/2021/03/03/canadian-trawler-with-31-crew-on-fire-in-north-atlantic/

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