Car carrier suffers onboard fire in Wadden Sea off Germany

Firefighters from Cuxhaven, Emden and Wilhelmshaven were brought to the PCTC via two helicopters to assist the crew in extinguishing the blaze. Four vessels also arrived in the area to render assistance.

German officials said the fire was extinguished by 11:15 on Tuesday, January 27. However, the incident resulted in damage that rendered the ship unable to move under her own power.

A tug operated by Netherlands-based Wagenborg Towage arrived in the area later in the day on Tuesday to tow the stricken PCTC back to Emden.

Officials said that no pollution was reported and that the ship's 18-strong crew and an embarked pilot were unharmed.