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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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Silver Lady

Silver Lady

Silver Lady

The 56 foot long fishing vessel Silver Lady suffered an explosion while berthed at Port Townsend, Washington.   The vessel was recharging its batteries when it exploded.  The explosion damaged machinery on board, but the hull remained intact.  The Coast Guard responded quickly as the Cutter Osprey was docked nearby.   The explosion may have resulted by acetylene tanks and oxygen tanks stored near the batteries.   No reports of injuries.   The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.

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