Explosion occurred in the engine room of a passenger ro-ro ferry at Heraklion Port, Crete, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
An explosion occurred in the engine room of passenger ro-ro ferry BLUE HORIZON at Heraklion Port, Crete, in the morning Aug 24.
Pump explosion
Officials said that the pump had exploded. As of afternoon Aug 24, the ship remained berthed at Heraklion.
Crew condition
- Four injured crew were taken to hospital.
- It is said that their condition isn’t life-threatening.
About the vessel
Passenger ro-ro cargo ship BLUE HORIZON, IMO 8616336, GT 27230, built 1987, flag Greece, operator BLUE STAR FERRIES SA.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
