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Navigator Europa

Navigator Europa

Navigator-Europa

The 160 meter long, 17,004 dwt LPG tanker Navigator Europa caught fire while moored at the terminal in the Houston Ship Channel. The Navigator Europa was transferring ethylene when fire broke out in the compressor room. The crew requested assistance with the Coast Guard dispatching several fire fighting vessels to the scene. The firefighting efforts were able to contain the blaze within 90 minutes.  No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities stopped traffic on the ship channel for several additional hours until the vessel was inspected and the surrounding area for any toxic flumes.  The Coast Guard reopen the channel to traffic later the same day. No leaks were detected. The incident is under investigation.


Gitta Gas

Gitta Gas

Gitta Gas

The 98 meter long, 4828 dwt LPG tanker Gitta Gas became disabled on the Bosphorus Strait near Kandilli Point, Turkey. The tanker had suffered engine failure while en route to Temryuk, Russia and went adrift.  Tugs were dispatched to the scene and were able to tow the Gitta Gas to a nearby anchorage. The crew were able to make repairs and the tanker was able to continue on its voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Nusa Bintang

Nusa Bintang

Nusa Bintang

The 145 meter long, 16225 dwt LPG tanker Nusa Bintang suffered an explosion while berthed at Sekong, Silegon, Indonesia. The crew were doing maintenance in the engine room when something ignited causing the explosion.  Two crew were severely burned by the blast and taken to hospital. No reports of pollution released.