On October 13, a fire broke out on two ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) near Kutubdia Point in the Bay of Bengal, Cox’s Bazar, reports Safety4sea.
According to international news sources, the blaze started on the 32-year-old mother vessel, while LPG was being transferred to the smaller, 27-year-old lighter vessel. The fire, which began on the mother vessel, eventually spread more severely to the smaller vessel.
All 18 crew members, including port security personnel, jumped into the sea to escape the fire and were safely rescued by a tugboat.
The fire caused significant damage to the smaller vessel, while the larger vessel managed to contain the fire with its own resources, avoiding substantial damage.
কুতুবদিয়া বহির্নোঙ্গরে এলপিজি ট্যাংকারে আগুন, নিয়ন্ত্রণে আসেনি এখনো
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কুতুবদিয়া বহির্নোঙ্গরে আজ রোববার ভোররাতে একটি এলপিজি ট্যাংকারে অগ্নিকাণ্ডের ঘটনা ঘটেছে। গ্যাসভর্তি থাকায় ট্যাংকারের আগুন এখনো পুরোপুরি নিয়ন্ত্রণে আনা যায়নি। pic.twitter.com/dAYTPm1ZKk— The Daily Star (@dailystarnews) October 13, 2024
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Source: Safety4sea
