Fire in switchboard on ro-ro passenger ferry Stena Pioneer
Location: Larne Harbour area, Northern Ireland.
Completed PE Summary: Stena Pioneer
A short summary of the accident and action taken.
| Merchant Vessel/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Stena Pioneer |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Stena Line Ltd |
| Port of Registry | Hamilton |
| Flag | Bermuda |
| Type | Ro-ro vehicle/passenger ferry |
| Built | 1975 |
| Classification Society | Norske Veritas |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 141.8 |
| Gross Tonnage | 14426.00 |
| Date/Time | 27/08/04, 0743 |
| Location of Incident | Larne harbour area |
| Incident Type | Fire |
| Injuries/fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Minor Damage |
Synopsis
Switchboard fire caused by mechanical breakdown within a generator breaker.
Action taken
The Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents wrote to:
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Stena Line supporting the actions taken as a result of their internal inquiry
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Broadgate, the manufacturer of the VDR, recommending that they make all users aware of procedures to ensure that the VDR is switched on and to ensure that the MAIB is kept informed of changes to their VDRs that could affect data retrieval.