The 89 meter long, 2876 dwt LPG tanker Kanthicha caught fire while anchored at Phuket, Thailand. The fire started in the communications room. The crew attempted to put of the flames, but there was too much smoke. The crew requested assistance with personnel from the Marine Department and a helicopter from the Thai Navy responding. Their combined effort the fire was extinguished a few hours later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 190 meter long, 57000 dwt bulk freighter Sunny Horizon collided with the 106 meter long, 4998 dwt LPG tanker DL Salvia near the Sultan Shoal, Singapore. The DL Salvia ‘s hull was breached allowing 60 metric tons of propane to be released. No reports of injuries. Authorities dispatched vessels to the scene t0 clean-up the spill. An boom was placed around the DL Salvia to prevent any further pollution released into the water. Both vessels were reported safe at anchorage.
The 100 meter long, 4314 dwt lpg-tanker Coral Favia suffered an explosion near Barfleur, France. The tanker was headed to Teesport from Bilbao when there was an explosion and fire in the engine room. The crew was able to extinguish the fire after a short time. Two crewmen were injured with one having serious burns. A rescue helicopter was dispatched and evacuated the injured crew to France. The Coral Favia was able to continue under its own power at a reduced speed. Reports state the vessel suffered only minor damage to the main engine.
