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No. 3 Heung-A Pioneer

No. 3 Heung-A Pioneer

No 3 Heung A Pioneer
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The 124 meter long , 12,395 dwt tanker No. 3 Heung-A Pioneer suffered an explosion off Penang, Malaysia. The tanker had departed from Penang  bound for Singapore when a gas canister caught fire resulting in the explosion. The vessel requested assistance and returned back to port. One crewman was killed in the explosion and another five were injured. The extent of damage was not reported. Authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.

Wilhelm E.

Wilhelm E.

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The 161 meter long, 20406 dwt container ship Wilhelm E. caught fire while berthed at Penang, Malaysia.   The fire started around the boiler in the engine room.   Local fire brigade and a harbor tug responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

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