Remains of the dead crew members of a fishing vessel burned off the coast of Kamchatka

Investigators establish the circumstances of the fire on a fishing boat off the coast of Kamchatka. A criminal case was initiated under the article on violation of safety rules for the movement and operation of sea transport, the Eastern IC of Russia reported.

The fire occurred on September 25 in the Pacific Ocean east of Cape Hojelaik. There were 29 people on board. During the rescue operation managed to evacuate 25 crew members, the victims were provided with medical care.

During the inspection of the burned-out vessel, investigators and criminologists found and recovered the remains of the dead. Forensic and genetic examinations have been appointed to establish their identities and causes of death.

The investigation considers three main causes of emergency: malfunction of electrical equipment, violation by the crew of fire safety requirements or non-compliance with the rules of technical operation of the vessel. The investigation is ongoing.

25 sailors from the ship that caught fire in Kamchatka were taken ashore.

Disclosed data on the critical condition of the sailors of the Russian seiner.

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