A violent ferry fire broke out in the Gulf of Thailand early Thursday, with panicked passengers jumping into the sea to escape, but all 108 people on board were safe.

An overnight ferry from Surat Thani province was about to arrive at Koh Tao, a popular tourist destination off the coast of Thailand, when a passenger suddenly heard a crackling sound and smelled smoke.

Maitree Promjampa said less than five minutes later he saw billows of smoke and fire, and that’s when people started shouting and sounding the alarm.

“We could barely get the life jackets in time,” he told The Associated Press. “It was chaotic. People were crying…and I was crying.”

Suratthani officials said on Facebook that 97 of the 108 people on the ferry were passengers. The provincial public relations department announced that everyone had been rescued and there were no casualties.

The video showed people putting on life jackets and hurriedly getting out of the ferry cabin as thick black smoke swept across the ferry. It was later engulfed in fire.

Maitri, a resident of Surat Thani who often travels to Koh Tao for business, said that about 20 minutes after they called for help, several boats came to rescue, but the boats could not get close to the ferry for fear of explosion. He said people had to jump into the sea to be rescued. The video showed several vehicles on the ferry.

“Everyone has to help themselves,” he said.

Officials said the fire was under control. It started in the engine, but the cause is under investigation. The ferry did not sink.

The ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Tao carries commuters and tourists. Koh Tao is about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the coast.