Update: Fire on Car Carrier Fremantle Highway Continues to Burn, Concerns About Stability

News reports are that salvors fighting the fire on the car carrier Fremantle Highway have been temporarily stopped in their attempt to cool the exterior of the stricken ship with water. There are serious concerns that water from the firefighting could … Continue reading

Car Carrier Fremantle Highway Catches Fire in North Sea Off Dutch Coast, One Crew Member Killed

Near midnight on Tuesday, the car carrier Fremantle Highway, loaded with nearly 3,000 cars, caught fire and has been burning out of control off the Dutch island of Ameland. The Dutch coast guard said one crew member had died and … Continue reading