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Rig Explosion Destroys Mako

Rig Explosion Destroys Mako

The 30 meter long,  multipurpose offshore vessel Mako was lost when the jack-up rig KS Endeavour caught fire off Nigeria.  The rig was drilling an exploratory well natural gas field when there was a “kick”.   A “kick”  occurs when gas is allowed to build up pressure while drilling.   If workers can not contain the gas pressure, it results in explosion and fire.    The fire quickly engulfed the rig and the Mako which was positioned near the rig as storage for the rig.   Two men were reported missing from the 152 working on the rig and the Mako.   The fire has caused the rig to partially collapse.  No reports to when or how the blaze will be extinguished.

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Doola 3

Doola 3

The 105 meter long, 6535 dwt tanker Doola No. 3 exploded while off Jawol Island, South Korea.  The tanker was proceeding in ballast when one of the empty tanks exploded.   The explosion broke the vessel in two causing one section to partially sink.  Reports state 5 crewmen died in the explosion with another 6 missing.  The South Korean Coast Guard rescued the remaining 5 crewmen on board.  The tanker was en route for Daesan after unloading 6500 tons of gasoline at Incheon.  The Doola No. 3 usually transports diesel fuel rather than gasoline.

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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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