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MGM NO.5 Explosion

MGM NO.5 Explosion

Photo: Tong Coast Guard
Photo: Tong Coast Guard

The 84 meter long, 1384 dwt freighter MGM No. 5 exploded and sank in the East China Sea near Namhae Island, South Korea.   The freighter was carrying a cargo of metallic powder from Incheon, Korea to Wakayama, Japan.  The 41850 dwt container ship FESCO Diomid was nearby and rescued 9 crewmen from the MGM No. 5.  One crewman remains missing.  The crew were later picked up by the Coast Guard by helicopter and taken ashore.  Authorities dispatched patrol boats to look for the missing man.   An investigation into the incident was launched.  Reports state the MGM No. 5 now rests in 90 meters of water.

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CSK Glory

CSK Glory

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The 289 meter long, 173044 dwt bulk freighter CSK Glory suffered an explosion near Fynshav, Denmark.  The CSK Glory was proceeding in ballast from Apenrade to Kalundborg when it suffered an explosion in its engine room.   The explosion damaged the engine leaving the CSK Glory adrift.   Tugs were requested and took the CSK Glory under tow.  The vessels proceeded to Kongensgade where the CSK Glory will be taken into a shipyard for repairs.  No reports of pollution released.

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Shanon E. Settoon

Shanon E. Settoon

The 47 foot long tugboat Shanon E. Settoon pushing a 154 foot oil barge allided with a pipline in Bayou Perot near New Orleans, Louisiana.  The tug and barge had veered out of the navigation lane into shallow water and struck the liquified gas pipeline resulting in an explosion and fire.  The barge’s 2,200 barrels of crude oil caught fire. The four men on board the Shanon E. Settoon were able to safely rescued.   All four men were taken to a local hospital where one crewman was treated for burns while another another treated for head trauma.  The Coast Guard responded to the scene placing containment booms around the vessels.   Officials shut off the pipeline and allowed some time to the fire to burn out.  A Coast Guard investigation into the incident has been launched.

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