Overview
- A fire broke out in the Gnv Azzurra’s engine room about 26 miles southwest of Propriano, Corsica, and the ship’s crew quickly contained the blaze with no reported injuries.
- The ferry had sailed from Porto Torres and is now immobilized because the damage prevents it from continuing under its own power.
- Technical inspections have begun to assess the extent of mechanical damage and to guide decisions on repairs and next steps.
- French maritime authorities are leading the response in the area and are in regular contact with the Capitaneria di porto di Roma as towing and salvage operations are arranged.
- GNV runs regular Sardinia–Corsica crossings, and an engine‑room fire, even when contained, can cause major mechanical damage and disrupt schedules while investigators determine the cause and a timeline for resuming service.