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7th August 2019, 09:30 AM
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Hatch blows off bulk carrier in Vancouver harbour
Caught this on the internet, no explanation of the cause yet nor the cargo but I would suspect coal.
Rgds
J.A.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...ship-1.5238278
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8th August 2019, 06:40 AM
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Re: Hatch blows off bulk carrier in Vancouver harbour
Reported as carrying Soy Beans.
May have got wet, expanded and the gas given off caught fire?
Happy daze John in Oz.
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John Strange R737787
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8th August 2019, 04:12 PM
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Re: Hatch blows off bulk carrier in Vancouver harbour
Here is the story; The "Minoan Glory" a bulk Carrier bound for Singapore with Soy Beans had a malfunction of the Fumigation Hatch whilst leaving port.
Coast Guard investigated , No damage or other problems except billowing smoke. After a few hours ship continued on it's way.
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