The incident began around 6:30 AM while the GNV shipping line vessel was carrying 172 people, including 126 passengers and 46 crew members. The fire was localized in a truck within the hold when the ship was approximately 50 minutes away from the Port of Palma.
Maritime Rescue deployed the Helimer 203 helicopter and two rescue boats to escort the ferry to the dock. Upon arrival, Palma Firefighters secured the area and ventilated the ship to clear the accumulated smoke.
“"When we reached Dragonera, we were escorted by a Maritime Rescue boat and a helicopter."
The Civil Guard has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze. In addition to those affected by smoke, medical teams treated two other individuals for anxiety and a diabetic imbalance.
