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DL Calla

DL Calla

DL Calla

The 230 meter long LNG tanker DL Calla suffered an explosion off Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. The tanker with its 23 crew was en route from South Korea to Thailand when it had a cargo leak resulting in the explosion.  The explosion caused minimal damage to the vessel, but two crewmen were injured and two others perished from severe burns. The remaining crew was able to extinguish the fire by the time Malaysian authorities arrived on scene. Reports state the DL Calla continued its journey to Thailand under its own power.

Tian Xiang 69

Tian Xiang 69

Tian Xiang 69

On November 4, the 169 meter long general cargo ship Tian Xiang 69 sustained an explosion while off Weihai, China.  The explosion occurred in the vessel’s crankcase seriously injuring five crewmen.  Authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene and airlifted the injured crew to a nearby hospital. The cause of the explosion was not yet known.  Reports state authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.

Java Bonitos

Java Bonitos

Java Bonitos
Photo: tribunnews.com

On August 15, 2014 the 96 meter long, 3691 dwt tanker Java Bonitos suffered several explosions in the Bangka Strait off Belitung Island, Indonesia.  Reports state the vessel while en route to Jakarta from Palembang Sumatra in ballast suffered 3 explosions and resulting fire in the engine room.  One crewman was killed and another 3 were reported as missing.  The remaining crew abandoned ship and were later rescued.  Several crew suffered severe burns requiring hospitalization.  The Java Bonitos disabled by the damage went adrift.  Salvors are standing by the tanker waiting for the fire to cool down before boarding and searching for the missing crew.

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