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Daichi Shoei Maru Explosion

Daichi Shoei Maru Explosion

 

Photo: The boxship South Islander help rescue 27 men from the Daichi Shoei Maru.

 

 

The 27 crewmen of the fishing vessel Daichi Shoei Maru were forced to abandon ship after the vessel caught fire while 500 miles east of Guam.   The vessel reported to the Japan Coast Guard that the vessel was on fire and required assistance.   The Coast Guard contacted a nearby 17,800 dwt boxship South Islander to aid in the rescue of the fishermen.  A Coast Guard aircraft was also deployed and was able to direct the rescue effort.    Before the South Islander reached the Daichi Shoei Maru, the crew abandoned ship and went to the life rafts.   Moments later, the fishing vessel exploded leaving the Daichi Shoei Maru a burning wreck.   Luckily, the South Islander reached the seen shortly afterwards and all 27 crewmen were safely transfered to the freighter.   No reports to the cause of the fire.

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Alpsray Explosion

Alpsray Explosion

The 1125 ts inland tanker Alpsray exploded while berthed at the BP refinery at Lingen, Germany.   The Alpsray was being loaded with premium fuel when a fire broke out.   The fire quickly enveloped the Alpsray and there were several explosions.    The five crew members on board the Alpsray were safely rescued.   One crewman had to be treated for minor injuries.    Local firefighters were able to get the fire under control using an extinguishing foam.     Reports state traffic on the Dortmund-Ems Canal had to be stopped due to this incident.   Initial estimates state the damage will be in the millions.   Pollution has been released.   The cause of the explosion is not known, but negligent arson is suspected.

Link to a video from Germany

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Explosion on the Lautaro

Explosion on the Lautaro

The fishing vessel Lautaro exploded into flames while docked in the harbor in Manta, Equador.   The vessel was loaded with 60,000 gallons of diesel and 1,200 gallons of gasoline and was preparing to sail to fish for tuna.  The fire and explosion was in the engine room.  Sparks from a welding torch fell onto a canister of acetylene.    Firefighters were called in and were able to bring the fire under control.  Seven men, crew and firefighters, suffered injuries fighting the blaze.  Reports state the fire destroyed much of the superstructure of the vessel.