264 passengers safe after fire on ferry travelling from Hull to Rotterdam
The Coastguard was informed of the incident on board the P&O Pride of Hull just before 9pm on 20/10/2020
A ferry which lost power and became stranded with nearly 300 passengers on board after a fire in the engine room is expected to return to port "as soon as possible''.
The Coastguard was informed of the incident on board the P&O Pride of Hull just before 9pm on Tuesday.
The ferry, which was travelling from Hull to Rotterdam, was anchored in the River Humber following the fire and all 264 passengers and crew are safe, the Coastguard said.
An Associated British Ports (ABP) spokesman said:
"ABP responded last night to an incident of a fire in the engine room on the P&O vessel the Pride of Hull.
"We continue to liaise with and support the ship and will be assisting in her safe return to the Port of Hull as soon as possible.''
A Maritime and Coastguard Agency spokeswoman said:
"HM Coastguard received a call from Humber Vessel Traffic Service just before nine last night, reporting the Pride of Hull had lost power and smoke had been found in the engine room.
"The ferry is currently at anchor in the River Humber. She was outbound to Rotterdam with 264 passengers and crew on board when she lost power.
"All passengers and crew are safe and power remains on decks.
"Two tugs were originally sent along with the Humber RNLI lifeboat. One tug remains with the vessel.''