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DL Calla

DL Calla

DL Calla

The 230 meter long LNG tanker DL Calla suffered an explosion off Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. The tanker with its 23 crew was en route from South Korea to Thailand when it had a cargo leak resulting in the explosion.  The explosion caused minimal damage to the vessel, but two crewmen were injured and two others perished from severe burns. The remaining crew was able to extinguish the fire by the time Malaysian authorities arrived on scene. Reports state the DL Calla continued its journey to Thailand under its own power.

Collision off Port Klang Malaysia

Collision off Port Klang Malaysia

photo: weehingthong.wordpress.com
photo: weehingthong.wordpress.com

The 300 meter long, 113,000 dwt container ship San Felipe allided with the container ship Al Riffa at Westport in Port Klang, Malaysia. The San Felipe was maneuvoring towards its berth when it allided with the 366 meter long, 145,534 dwt Al Riffa.  After the allision, a fire broke out on both container ships.  Authorities were alerted and the local fire brigade responded. The fire on the Al Riffa was quickly extinguished within an hour.  However, the fire on the San Felipe was more difficult as many containers in the forward section of the vessel contained combustible goods.  Authorities determined to tow the San Felipe away from the quay to a secure area to avoid other vessels catching fire as well.  No reports of injuries on either vessel.

Nur Eye 1

Nur Eye 1

 

Photo: vesselfinder.com
Photo: vesselfinder.com

The 763 dwt tanker Nur Eye 1 caught fire while off Port Klang, Malaysia.  The tanker was loaded with 180 tons of fuel on board when a fire broke out in the engine room.  The blaze quickly grew and forced the 11 crew on board to abandon ship.  All 11 crewmen from the Nur Eye 1 were rescued by the water police.  Firefighting tugs were dispatched and were able to extinguish the blaze, but the tanker’s superstructure and engine room were completely burnt out. Reports state the fire did not reach the tanker’s cargo. No reports of injuries or pollution released.


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