Risk of recharging vehicles on car deck
SHIPPING: The Danish Maritime Authority has send out an warning of about the risk of recharging vehicles on car deck. The warning follows a fire on the DFDS passenger ship Pearl of Scandinavia
On 17 November 2010, a fire broke out on the car deck of the passenger ship Pearl of Scandinavia.while at sea.
According to preliminary information, the fire broke out in an electric car being recharged. Probably, electric cables belonging to the owner of the vehicle were used. The specific reason for the fire is not yet known.
As an immediate precaution, shipping companies are requested to take the relevant preventive measures on the basis of this information.
Source: Danish Maritime Authority / maritimedanmark.dk