Posted:
February 27, 2017
The M/V Honor's CO2 system was refilled and the ship shifted overnight to anchorage following a cargo fire that occurred the morning of Friday, February 24 after the Honor had departed the Port of Southampton, UK. The fire was extinguished and there were no injuries to the officers or crew.
The American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC) ship, which is manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers, returned to port under her own power and was safely berthed on the afternoon of February 24. The impacted cargo holds are sealed and have not been opened.
"The response appears to have been very professional," said ARC President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Ebeling.
"In consultation with the appropriate authorities, a ventilation plan is being developed for approval and implementation," ARC reported on February 26. "Any possible cargo damage or vessel damage will not be assessed until the authorities grant permission to access the impacted spaces.
"Permission is not expected to be granted until the middle of the week," the company reported. "ARC would like to express its appreciation for the assistance of the British authorities and the swift, professional actions of our crew in this situation."
CO2 system aboard M/V Honor refilled after officers and crew extinguish cargo fire
The M/V Honor's CO2 system was refilled and the ship shifted overnight to anchorage following a cargo fire that occurred the morning of Friday, February 24 after the Honor had departed the Port of Southampton, UK. The fire was extinguished and there were no injuries to the officers or crew.
The American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC) ship, which is manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers, returned to port under her own power and was safely berthed on the afternoon of February 24. The impacted cargo holds are sealed and have not been opened.
"The response appears to have been very professional," said ARC President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Ebeling.
"In consultation with the appropriate authorities, a ventilation plan is being developed for approval and implementation," ARC reported on February 26. "Any possible cargo damage or vessel damage will not be assessed until the authorities grant permission to access the impacted spaces.
"Permission is not expected to be granted until the middle of the week," the company reported. "ARC would like to express its appreciation for the assistance of the British authorities and the swift, professional actions of our crew in this situation."