Watch: Smoke rises from burning Greek cargo ship near Mykonos

The ship, identified as the Blue Carrier, is described as a Ro-Ro vehicle ferry and a Ro-Pax ferry. According to reports, the vessel was abandoned after the fire started, necessitating a rescue operation to remove those on board. A total of 29 people were on the vessel at the time of the incident, and coverage confirms that everyone was evacuated safely from the ship. Multiple news outlets have tracked the unfolding event, with BBC reporting on footage showing smoke rising from the burning cargo ship. The Maritime Executive provided video evidence of the Greek cargo RoRo being abandoned following the blaze.

Further details from Baird Maritime emphasize the successful evacuation of all 29 individuals. Meanwhile, Riviera MM reports that multiple vessels responded to the scene to assist with the evacuation of the Blue Star Ferries vessel. Context provided by the coverage highlights the specific nature of the ship as a vehicle ferry, which typically transports both passengers and wheeled cargo. The incident occurred in the waters off the coast of Mykonos, a prominent Greek island. The involvement of Blue Star Ferries indicates the operator of the vessel involved in the emergency.

The emergency response required the coordination of several different ships to ensure the safety of the crew and passengers during the abandonment of the Blue Carrier. Current efforts are focused on the containment of the blaze. According to eKathimerini.com, the firefighting operation is continuing at the site of the vehicle ferry off Mykonos. Future updates will likely center on the status of the firefighting efforts and the current condition of the abandoned ship. Coverage does not yet specify the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage to the vessel, but the primary focus remains on the active operation to extinguish the flames.