A fire broke out in the engine room of Oceania Cruises’ Insignia while the cruise ship was docked on the island of St. Lucia on Thursday morning. The fire left three dead, one crew member and two contractors.
The Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board are sending four marine safety professionals from Coast Guard Sector San Juan, Puerto Rico and the Cruise Ship and Investigation National Centers of Expertise to investigate.
The fire happened at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday and all passengers were evacuated from the ship.
The cruise line posted this statement on Facebook: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred this morning on Insignia. We have extended our heartfelt condolences to the families of those involved and are offering them our full support. This is truly an emotional time for all of us at Oceania Cruises.”
