NTSB -- NTSB INVESTIGATING FIRE ABOARD CRUISE SHIP OFF PACIFIC COAST OF MEXICO

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NTSB ADVISORY

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National Transportation Safety Board

Washington, DC 20594

November 11, 2010

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NTSB INVESTIGATING FIRE ABOARD CRUISE SHIP OFF PACIFIC COAST

OF MEXICO

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The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an

investigation into a fire that occurred in the engine room

of the Panamanian-flagged cruise ship Carnival Splendor on

the morning of November 8 while it was cruising in the

Pacific Ocean about 150 nautical miles south of San

Diego. The ship was carrying 3,299 passengers and 1,167

crewmembers.

NTSB investigator Larry Bowling will serve as Investigator-

in-Charge.

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Peter.knudson@xxxxxxxx

(202) 314-6100

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