Key facts
- A fire broke out on the deck of the Blue Carrier 2 ferry north of Mykonos on Friday.
- All 29 people on board, including 28 crew and one passenger, were reported safe.
- The Greek coastguard and Blue Star Ferries confirmed no injuries.
- Multiple coast guard vessels and firefighting speedboats responded to the incident.
A fire broke out on the deck of the Greek-flagged vehicle and cargo ferry Blue Carrier 2 north of the popular tourist island of Mykonos on Friday. Authorities reported that all 29 people on board, consisting of 28 crew members and one passenger, were safe and uninjured. Multiple coast guard vessels and firefighting speedboats were dispatched to assist in the rescue and firefighting operation. The ferry owner, Blue Star Ferries, confirmed the safety of all individuals and that the crew was working to extinguish the blaze. Unverified images circulating on local media showed smoke rising from the vessel at sea.