The Port of Dover, together with emergency services and key agencies from across Kent have been put through their paces in a major emergency exercise at Europe's busiest ferry port.
Designed to test the response to a major fire on board a cross-Channel ferry, staff, volunteers and specialist equipment were all in action earlier this month (Saturday 9th November), as the scenario played out during the night. The Port of Dover remained open to customers throughout the exercise.
P&O Ferries' Spirit of Britain volunteered as the afflicted ferry with the fire breaking out mid Channel as the ship headed for the Port of Dover. Once at the Port, agencies came together to deal with the casualties, providing treatment and care including through the establishment of a Survivor Reception Centre.
Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said: "I personally observed how important it is to work as a team with our partner agencies in dealing with potential incidents that would affect our customers."
Port of Dover exercises ferry hot multi-agency response
Monday, 18 November 2013
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