Christina Explodes
The 86 meter long self-propelled tanker barge Christina suffered an explosion while moored at the Kuwait Petroleum Europort in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The explosion occurred in the no. 1 tank which was being loaded with benzene. The explosion severely damaged the hull, the foreship and the deck house. Luckily, no one was injured with the two crew and the master’s wife and children on board. A resulting fire from the explosion was quickly extinguished. No reports of any pollution being released.
