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On January 17th at 6:35 p.m., the ferry 'Stena Britannica' successfully departed from Harwich, setting course for Schiedam. Following a recent fire incident, the Essex fire brigade has finalized its environmental impact assessment and submitted it to the Environment Agency. Additionally, a level 2 investigation has been initiated to determine the fire's cause. Fortunately, the blaze has been confirmed as extinguished, with no evidence of pollution or a sheen observed in the surrounding waters. In light of safety measures, all decks have been thoroughly cleared of vehicles.

On the morning of January 17, 2018, a fire erupted on the Stena Britannica while en route from Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port. The blaze originated in a refrigerated truck located in the lower hold (deck 1) of the vessel. The Essex County Fire and Rescue Service received an alert from the Coastguard at 4:20 a.m. regarding the incident, just before the ferry was scheduled to dock at Harwich at 5 a.m. The fire was discovered in the cargo area of a refrigerator lorry and had quickly spread to adjacent vehicles. Due to the confined space on the lower deck, smoke accumulation posed significant challenges for firefighters. To facilitate access, emergency teams collaborated with the ship’s crew and the Port Authority to remove some freight. Firefighters bravely boarded the ship and began to combat the flames in sections, managing to contain it swiftly despite the challenging conditions. The East of England Ambulance Service was dispatched around 6:20 a.m., deploying two rapid response vehicles and specialized teams to the scene. By 7:00 a.m., the fire was successfully extinguished, although emergency personnel remained to ventilate the vessel and address any lingering hotspots. Following the incident, the vessel continued to Harwich, where passengers disembarked without reported injuries. At 10:15 a.m., firefighters began to remove the affected vehicles from the ship while continuing their efforts in the area. An investigation is set to explore the fire's cause. Currently, there are no indications of foul play, but all possibilities remain open. For further details, including photos and video coverage, please visit the harwichandmanningtreestandard website.

The Stena Britannica has recently emerged from Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam sporting a vibrant new livery featuring green waves and the inspiring tagline, "Connecting Europe for a Sustainable Future." This marks the inaugural update to the visual identity of Stena Line's fleet, a transformation set to roll out across all vessels during their scheduled dockings. With a total of 17 ships in the Stena Line fleet slated for refurbishment within 2016 and 2017, this new livery represents the company's commitment to sustainability. Additionally, the Stena Britannica has been equipped with state-of-the-art scrubbers during its docking period, highlighting Stena Line's dedication to environmentally friendly maritime operations.