April 25, 2024
Cause determined of 2023 Marlins II fishing vessel fire
A fire broke out on the fishing vessel Marlins II, docked at the Westport Marina in Westport, Wash. Photo courtesy of SBRFA
On the evening of March 9, 2023, a fire broke out on the fishing vessel Marlins II, docked at the Westport Marina in Westport, Wash. Despite the swift response from the South Beach Regional Fire Authority (SBRFA), the vessel sustained significant damage, estimated at $950,000. Fortunately, no casualties or environmental pollution were reported.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) identified the failure of an extension cord as the probable cause of the fire. The SBRFA, along with…
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Carli is a Content Specialist for National Fisherman. She comes from a fourth-generation fishing family off the coast of Maine. Her background consists of growing her own business within the marine community. She resides on one of the islands off the coast of Maine while also supporting the lobster community she grew up in.
