Ferry GNV Azzurra towed to Porto Torres after engine room fire

The GNV Azzurra ferry is being towed back to Porto Torres, Sardinia, after a fire erupted in its engine room while at sea. The vessel, which departed from Porto Torres bound for Genoa, is expected to arrive in the early afternoon.

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Gnv informs that last night aboard Gnv Azzurra, a fire broke out in the engine room, promptly managed and completely extinguished by the onboard personnel, in full compliance with the expected safety procedures.

The incident occurred off Senetosa, in southern Corsica. GNV confirmed that a fire broke out in the engine room during the night. The company stated that the onboard crew promptly managed and completely extinguished the fire, adhering to safety procedures. No injuries were reported among the 763 passengers and 113 crew members aboard.

The situation on board is currently calm and under control. GNV is keeping passengers informed and has initiated an extraordinary assistance plan. This includes rescheduling services and reallocating passengers to other fleet units to minimize disruption and ensure travel continuity on routes between Sardinia and the mainland.

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The situation is currently calm and under control. Passengers are constantly updated by the onboard personnel and it is expected that the ship will return to Porto Torres in the early afternoon towed by a tugboat.

GNV expressed gratitude to the French firefighting teams and authorities who responded swiftly to support the crew in resolving the incident. The company is working to re-plan connections and assist affected passengers with alternative travel solutions.

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GNV wanted to thank the French firefighting teams and the authorities who promptly intervened to support the crew for the rapid resolution of the incident.