Maritime Bulletin reports of a devastating explosion aboard a Product tanker in Vietnam.
Explosion in cargo tanks
Product tanker TRUNG THAO 36 BLC suffered a devastating explosion in portside cargo tanks midship area in the morning September 7, while waiting for permission to enter Dung Quat port, Quang Ngai, central Vietnam.
- Some of 12 crew were thrown overboard by the blast.
- 1 crew went missing and 11 were rescued.
Fire after explosion was extinguished by SAR and tug boats in about an hour.
Tanker is in ballast, it is believed that the fumes from cargo tank residues caused the explosion.
Vessel information
Product tanker TRUNG THAO 36 BLC, IMO 9700598, dwt 3037, built 2012, flag Vietnam, manager HA THAO SHIPPING CO LTD, Ho Chi Minh.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
