Azamara Quest owned by Azamara Club Cruises, doughter company of Royal Caribbean International caught fire on its whey to Malaysia. Fire started in engine room and it was extinguished by Firefighting teams of crew and officers that prevented spreading. Ship is currently running on its emergency generators.
Company Spokesperson stated: “On Friday, March 30, at approximately 8.19pm ship time, Azamara Quest experienced a fire in the engine room. The fire was contained to the engine room and was quickly extinguished."
The statement said. "There were no injuries of guests reported and the atmosphere aboard is calm. However, in an abundance of caution, the captain initially mustered all guests at their assembly stations. The ship is currently running on generator power until full power can be restored to the engine room."
Azamara Quest was sailing on 18 days cruise from Hong Kong to Singapore.
