- A fire broke out Sunday aboard the U.S. Coast Guard national security cutter Waesche while the ship was underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet.
- Five members sustained minor injuries, but the crew saved their ship and got it to Japan.
On September 22, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche arrived safely at Yokosuka, Japan after sustaining a shipboard fire, reports the Drive.
A series of dramatic photos show a blaze that broke out aboard the U.S. Coast Guard’s Legend-class cutter while at sea in the Western Pacific.
Engineering fire aboard Legend-class cutter
On the night of September 19, during a deployment in the Western Pacific, Waesche suffered an engineering fire. At 1718 hours on Sunday, the crew reported black smoke, and a fire was discovered in the exhaust stack and adjacent compartments.
After 90 minutes of firefighting, the blazes were extinguished. Five crewmembers reported that they received minor injuries during firefighting efforts, and they were treated by the onboard medical team.
Investigation underway
The extent of the damage and the cause of the fire are still under investigation. While at Fleet Forces Yokosuka, the cutter will be inspected further and may receive repairs.
“The rapid response and courageous efforts from the crewmembers aboard Waesche to quickly contain and extinguish the fire are a testament to [their] bravery and skill,” said Capt. Jason Ryan, Waesche’s commanding officer.
- Waesche is the Coast Guard’s second Legend-class national security cutter, and she sails with about 150 crewmembers on board.
- The Legend-class is the service’s next-generation cutter for long range high seas missions.
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Source: The Drive
