Fire broke out aboard an Italian-flagged ro-ro passenger ship in the port of Naples on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The ship was at dock numbers 29-30 of Molo del Carmine within the shipyard area of the port.

According to the initial report, the exact origin of the fire is unclear, with a full assessment to follow once the vessel is fully secured and cooled.

The ship was not operational due to maintenance work, and there were no passengers on board, according to reports. Emergency services arrived to extinguish the blaze aboard the vessel.

Firefighters responded promptly to the scene and engaged in extinguishing the fire. As there were no passengers on board, no injuries or casualties were reported, but the emergency required a massive operation and the immediate activation of authorities.

As of Thursday May 28, firefighting operations were ongoing, with the cause of the fire and the extent of damage still under investigation. No further updates on service disruptions have been announced.

A dense cloud of black and gray smoke rose in the sky, as showed in the video posted by the Vigili del Fuoco, Italy’s national fire department.

The Municipality of Naples issued on May 27 a statement, inviting all citizens to follow the precautionary guidelines posted on its website.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely. The story is under development and more information will be provided when it becomes available.