On 28th May, a fire broke out aboard P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Adventure and orders were given for passengers to evacuate their staterooms and assemble at their muster stations.
In particular, the ship was about 15 nm off the coast of Batemans Bay, New South Wales at the time.
As ecplained, the crew activated standard fire protocols, including mustering all passengers and crew in a common area.
The fire was contained to a small number of cabins, and no injuries reported.
As informed, after the fire was put out, passengers were allowed to return to their cabins.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.