DFDS reveals freight contingency plan following cargo ship fire

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 10:24

The MV Arrow will replace the fire-damaged Caesarea Trader

DFDS is operating an extra freight-only sailing of the Stena Vinga today (10 February) following a fire onboard the Caesarea Trader.

The cargo ship was enroute from Jersey to Portsmouth when a blaze broke out in the engine room on Monday afternoon.

A coastguard helicopter and RNLI lifeboat were sent to the scene, just off the coast of the Isle of Wight.

The crew and one passenger onboard are all safe.

The Ro-Ro ship - formerly owned by Condor Ferries and known as the Commodore Goodwill - is to be towed to port for the damage to assessed.

In a statement on Tuesday morning, DFDS confirmed its contingency plans for maintain essential freight supplies into Jersey:

"...Stena Vinga will operate an additional freight-only sailing today, departing Portsmouth at 10:30 this morning. Impacted freight customers will be contacted directly.

"Back-up vessel MV Arrow is sailing from Dunkerque today and is expected to arrive in Portsmouth at 06:00 tomorrow (Wednesday).

"We are working with freight customers to finalise a revised operating schedule."

The Chief Minister said the government was being kept updated and praised the agencies that responded swiftly to assist the stricken vessel.

DFDS reveals freight contingency plan following cargo ship fire

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