Extensive safety operation in the port of Palma after a lorry fire on board the ship Golden Bridge
The fire, which broke out in the hold during the Barcelona-Palma crossing, was contained on board and extinguished on arrival at the port
Palma
06/03/2026- Transport and infrastructure
A fire broke out in a lorry in the hold of the ship Golden Bridge, owned by the GNV shipping company, which was sailing on the Barcelona-Palma route, and was contained during the crossing and finally extinguished on arrival at the port of Palma. The flames did not affect the passenger deck of the ship.
On the ship's arrival at the port of Palma, the safety protocol for this type of incident was activated, with the coordination of the relevant agencies and emergency response teams.
A total of 169 passengers (155 adults, 10 children and 4 babies) and 46 crew members were travelling on board. In total, 15 people required medical assistance: 13 due to smoke inhalation, one on account of a diabetes-related issue and one suffering from a headache. Of these, 13 were classified as minor and two as less serious.
As for the RO-RO cargo, the vessel was carrying 68 lorries and 52 vehicles, including cars, motorbikes and camper vans.
Disembarkation operations went smoothly and safely, both for passengers and vehicles.
The operation involved personnel from the Balearic Islands Port Authority, Emergency Services, Guardia Civil, the Harbour Master’s Office (with three inspectors and the harbour master), the National Police, Palma Fire Brigade and Sea Rescue, as well as the port services of pilots and mooring personnel.
As for the emergency services mobilised, four firefighting vehicles, two fire engines, five medical ambulances and two rapid intervention vehicles were involved.
The Balearic Islands Port Authority is grateful for the coordination and rapid action of all the teams and services involved, which enabled the incident to be managed effectively and ensured the safety of the general public.
