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Fire Incident On Board Ferry "Oscar Wilde" - Latest Position

Fire Incident On Board Ferry "Oscar Wilde" - Latest Position
 
Statement from Irish Ferries - Wednesday, 3rd February 2010/12.40hrs

Following the fire which took place on the Irish Ferries Ireland/France cruise ferry "Oscar Wilde" last evening (see separate press statement published on this news site), the vessel has been taken back to Falmouth this morning where it is now docked.

A thorough investigation will now be carried out by Irish Ferries and others in order to determine what may have caused the fire, to assess the full extent of the damage and to evaluate the full nature and extent of the repairs that may be necessary.

At the time of statement, the company has no estimate as to how long this investigation will take or of the length of time the vessel will be out of service while repairs are carried out.

For the time being, the company has taken the precaution of cancelling all sailings until next Wednesday, 10th February at the earliest. In the meantime, the company is in direct contact with all intending passengers and freight customers for whom alternative arrangements are being made.

The company regrets the inconvenience which this incident will cause to customers while the vessel is out of service. In addition, the company would like to extend its thanks to the Captain and crew of the vessel for their speedy and effective response to the fire and to the UK coast guard, marine rescue and other outside agencies that provided assistance

News updates will be published on this site as further information becomes available.

ENDS.

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