Qian Chi IMO 9262417, dwt 45541, built 2008, flag HK, manager/owner China ShippingThe 46000 dwt tanker Qian Chi had an explosion in it’s engine room while anchored in Moreton Bay off Brisbane, Australia. Reports state one of the boilers in the engine room exploded causing an intense fire onboard. The fire was quickly extinguished. There were 3 injured crewmen from the explosion. They were airlifted to a Brisbane hospital with 1 in critical condition. The tanker had a cargo of fuel onboard, but there was no risk of pollution being released. Australian authorities will be investigating the incident.
ACCIDENTS
18 January 2011 - 12:10
Explosion on Chinese tanker Qian Chi, Brisbane
The 46000 dwt tanker Qian Chi had an explosion in it’s engine room while anchored in Moreton Bay off Brisbane, Australia.
ACCIDENTS
18 January 2011 - 12:10
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