Passengers evacuated from MBTA ferry on Castle Island after fire on board

BOSTON — Passengers were evacuated from an MBTA ferry on Monday afternoon due to a fire on board.

The MBTA told Boston 25 that a fire was discovered within a machinery space of the Champion, which was operating the 2 p.m. trip from Hingham to Long Wharf.

The Boston Fire Marine Unit was able to quickly extinguish the fire, and the passengers were safely off loaded on to shore.

25 passengers safely disembarked at the Castle Island dock. They were taken by MBTA bus to be dropped off Aquarium/Long Wharf. The Champion has been towed away from Castle Island.

Other vessels will supplement the route for the remainder of the day, according to the MTBA.

The MBTA apologized to the passengers onboard the ferry.

#BREAKING: Passengers on a Hingham to Boston MBTA ferry were evacuated after a reported engine room fire on board.

Crew can be seen handing out lifejackets and running with fire hydrants before docking at Castle Island. @BostonFire said everyone got off safely. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/96GS7qQRvF
— Daniel Coates (@danielcoates_25) June 15, 2026