Tian Xiang 69

Tian Xiang 69

Tian Xiang 69

On November 4, the 169 meter long general cargo ship Tian Xiang 69 sustained an explosion while off Weihai, China.  The explosion occurred in the vessel’s crankcase seriously injuring five crewmen.  Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene and airlifted the injured crew to a nearby hospital. The cause of the explosion was not yet known.  Reports state authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.

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