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Edirne

Edirne

The 92 meter long, 4112 dwt tanker Edirne exploded off the coast of Durres, Albania.   The tanker was proceeding in ballast after unloading its cargo of 3000 tons of fuel oil at Durres.   Three of the 15 crewmen were killed in the explosion.  Albanian Coast Guard responded and were able to rescue the remaining 12 crew on board.   The Edirne sank after the explosion releasing some pollution.   The cause of the explosion was not known, but one report stated that smoke was seen just before the explosion.

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Silver Lady

Silver Lady

Silver Lady

The 56 foot long fishing vessel Silver Lady suffered an explosion while berthed at Port Townsend, Washington.   The vessel was recharging its batteries when it exploded.  The explosion damaged machinery on board, but the hull remained intact.  The Coast Guard responded quickly as the Cutter Osprey was docked nearby.   The explosion may have resulted by acetylene tanks and oxygen tanks stored near the batteries.   No reports of injuries.   The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Keale

Keale

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Keale suffered a fire while berthed at Antwerp, Belgium.  The fire started on an oil stove where fuel leaked out causing an explosion and fire.   Local fire fighters were able to get the blaze  under control.   The Keale’s cabin was completely gutted by the fire.   No one was on board at the time of the fire.

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