Eventually all the lifeboats and all passengers and crew were found and recovered with no deaths or serious injuries. After the rescue operations were completed, the Mellon remained on scene in a futile attempt to fight the fire that had originated in the Prinsendam engine room and progressed throughout the ship.
All lifeboats, passengers, and crew were located and rescued without any fatalities or severe injuries. Following the rescue operations, the Mellon remained at the scene in a futile attempt to combat the fire that had started in the Prinsendam's engine room and spread throughout the ship.