On June 24, 2024, about 1030 local time, the fishing vessel Jordyn Rose caught fire while it was beached near the mouth of the Naknek River near Naknek, Alaska. The captain, the only person on board at the time, abandoned the vessel onto the beach. There were no injuries, and no pollution was reported. The vessel was a total loss, valued at $910,000.
We determined that the probable cause of the fire aboard the fishing vessel Jordyn Rose was an undetermined interior source near the port bow of the vessel.
Installation of Smoke and Fire Detectors on Fishing Vessels
Although not required on most commercial fishing vessels, smoke and fire detectors allow for the earliest detection and notification of a fire, maximizing the time operators have to respond to the fire or abandon the vessel. Vessel operators can improve fire safety by installing detectors in all areas susceptible to fire (such as the engine room and galley), and the detectors should be capable of notifying crewmembers throughout the vessel of fire or smoke.
