Casualties
Offshore Vessel
Fire and Explosion
All Crew Safe After Research Vessel Fire in Gulf of Mexico
The fire aboard the Cyprus-flagged research vessel Rem Andes was extinguished on 12 October, approximately 100 nautical miles south of Grand Isle, Louisiana. All crew members were safely evacuated to nearby offshore supply vessels after abandoning the vessel in life rafts. The U.S. Coast Guard…
All crew members were safely evacuated to nearby offshore supply vessels after abandoning the vessel in life rafts. The U.S. Coast Guard deployed three aircraft to assist in the rescue. Commercial salvage operations are being coordinated.
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