Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship BLUE CARRIER 2 Near Mykonos

On the morning of 25 September 2026, a fire broke out aboard the Greek-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel BLUE CARRIER 2 while it was sailing in the Aegean Sea north of Mykonos. According to Attica Ferries, the incident was reported at 08:57 local time while the vessel was operating its scheduled service.

Initial reports indicated that the fire developed in one of the vessel’s vehicle garages. Greek media reported that authorities were examining whether the blaze may have started from a truck, although the official cause had not been confirmed at the time of publication.

The ship’s emergency procedures were activated immediately. The crew began firefighting efforts using the vessel’s own systems and notified the relevant Greek authorities.

There were 29 people on board: 28 crew members and one truck driver. An organized evacuation was carried out, and all 29 people were reported to be in good health. They were transferred from the vessel with the assistance of rescue craft and nearby ships.

Greek Coast Guard and firefighting resources were deployed to the area. Two firefighting helicopters were mobilized, while the specialized tug and salvage vessel AIGAION PELAGOS was dispatched from Piraeus to assist with firefighting and salvage operations.

According to maritime reports, BLUE CARRIER 2 was carrying 166 trucks and 29 passenger vehicles at the time of the incident. Firefighting and vessel-safety operations continued during the day, with authorities also focusing on preventing marine pollution.

BLUE CARRIER 2 is a Greek-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel built in 1997. The ship is approximately 162.5 metres long and has a gross tonnage of 23,986 GT.

As of the evening of 25 September, no injuries had been reported among those on board. The cause of the fire remained under investigation, while specialized teams and Greek authorities continued managing the incident.