Engine fire on Fred Olsen ship
Fred Olsen’s Boudicca has been forced to travel at a slower speed after an engine fire on board.
The fire broke out at 4am on Sunday morning as the ship was sailing off the coast of Casablanca in Morocco.
The ship is now continuing to the Canary Islands, but at a slower speed than planned.
A statement from Fred Olsen said there is ‘reported to be a good atmosphere on board’ and there were no injuries to any of the 784 guests and 356 crew members.
"The ship’s Master has confirmed that at no point were guests asked to don their lifejackets and gather at the muster stations, as the situation was contained within the Engine Room by our crew members," said the statement.
"We are reviewing the itinerary and assessing the extent of the damage to the two main engines and electrical cables, and will make any repairs necessary at the next port of call. A revised itinerary will be advised in due course."
Boudicca is on an 18-night D1502 ‘Cape Verde & the Canaries’ cruise, which left Southampton on January 20.
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