Dutch Coastguard found wanting in fatal ‘Fremantle’ fire

Flaws in response, communication and control need to be put right ‘as soon as possible’, a report into the Dutch Coastguard’s handling of the fatal Fremantle Highway car carrier fire, which resulted in one death, has found.

Tugs ensured 'Fremantle Highway's' entry to Rotterdam was completed safely (Peter Barker)

Flaws in response, communication and control need to be put right ‘as soon as possible’, a report into the Dutch Coastguard’s handling of the fatal Fremantle Highway car carrier fire, which resulted in one death, has found.