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Crane Vessel Explodes

Crane Vessel Explodes

The 1392 dwt crane vessel Shirvan caught fire after an explosion in it’s forepeak while at anchor in Baku BayAzerbaijan.   Five workers were injured and 1 perished in hospital.  The fire was put out, but no reports to the extent of the damage to the Shirvan.  The cause of the explosion was to improper safety while welding.