A fire has broken out on board a car ferry carrying 300 people off Sweden’s coast, AFP news agency reported on Monday, citing authorities.
The ferry is the 222-meter RoPax Stena Scandica, which operates on the Baltic Sea between Nynäshamn, Sweden and Ventspils, Latvia, with a capacity of 970 passengers.
The blaze has been contained, according to local media. The extent of the damage is unknown, and no injuries have been reported.
Boats and helicopters are said to be standing by to aid in the rescue operation if necessary.
The vessel was originally built in 2005 but was lengthened by 36 meters in 2020-21 to increase onboard capacity. It sails under the Danish flag.
