Hear the distress call from the ship: "We have a fire on board"

SVT has taken part in recordings from the emergency call between Stena Scandica and the Swedish Maritime Administration's Maritime and Air Rescue Centre.

"We have a fire on board" announced the crew while stating that they were "trying to fight the fire themselves".

Deputy sea rescue leader at the Swedish Maritime Administration responded to the call and an extensive rescue effort was immediately started.

A Mayday was sent out to nearby vessels and a large number of resources were called to the scene.