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Boramar

Boramar

Boramar
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On July 24, the 21 meter long passenger ship Boramar caught fire off Illa da Toxa, Spain.  A short time after the Boramar left port, the catamaran suffered an explosion and resulting fire.  Within seconds flames consumed the vessel forcing all 48 passengers and three crew to jump into the sea.  Nearby boaters responded to the scene and pulled the survivors from the water. Spanish authorities responded to the scene with fire fighters and ambulances.  Two medical helicopters, patrol boats and fire fighting vessels arrived to provide aid to the survivors and help extinguish the fire. 

Boramar
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Some 38 persons sustained injuries with a small number suffering from severe burns.  Reports state five persons were taken to hospital for treatment.  Reports state all 51 on board were accounted for and there were no fatalities. Reports state the Boramar superstructure and hull was completely destroyed before the fire was brought under control.

The cause of the explosion and fire is still under investigation.  The Boramar had only been put into service a week ago.  Some reports have stated the catamaran had struck a small flat-bottom boat resulting in an explosion.  Others witnesses say the explosion and fire started near the galley on the Boramar which may have been caused by a rupture in a pressurized gas cylinder. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Geos

Geos

Geos
Photo: bharian.com.my

The 60 meter long research vessel Geos caught fire off Kuala Baram, Malaysia. The fire started after an explosion in the engine room while doing offshore oil exploration. The fire quickly engulfed the research vessel forcing the crew to jump overboard into the sea. Authorities were alerted and quickly launched a search and rescue operation. Rescuers arrived on scene all pulled 37 of the 38 crew to safety. Two crew sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. One crew person was reported as missing.

Several tugs arrived a short time later and began to extinguish the blaze on the Geos. The tugs were able to contain the fire, but reports state there were several areas within the superstructure still on fire.  Fire crews were expected to board the vessel and continue to extinguish the blaze.  Reports state the owner and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Dongfang Glory

Dongfang Glory

Dongfang Glory
Photo: thestar.com.my

The 112 meter long, 4347 gt tanker Dongfang Glory exploded and caught fire on the Batang Belawai  near Tanjung Manis, Malaysia. The tanker was undergoing maintenance with 17 crew and 5 repair workers when an there was an explosion followed by a fire on the main deck.  Authorities were alerted and dispatched the nearby fire brigade to the scene.  Before fire fighters arrived, the crew of the Dongfang Glory were able to douse the fire. Two crew members and the master of the Dongfang Glory sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.