During the cruise phase of a scheduled passenger flight between Newark and Zurich, the right engine of the Boeing 767-322ER aircraft surged several times. Due to abnormal indications on several engine instruments, the Flight Crew believed that the engine had been severely damaged. They completed the ‘Severe Damage’ checklist and shut down the engine. The Flight Crew made a MAYDAY transmission and diverted to the nearest suitable airport which was Shannon (EINN). The aircraft landed safely and was escorted to a parking stand by the Shannon Airport Fire and Rescue Services. The passengers and crew disembarked normally, and no injuries were reported to the Investigation. There was no fire.
