Two tankers have been burning since morning in one of the world’s busiest waterways – and environmental authorities in neighboring Malaysia are on alert for an oil spill.
two big ones Carriers The Asian city authorities announced that the fire broke out off the coast of Singapore, near Pedra Branca Island.
the fire manifested in Tanker “Hefnia Nile“, under the flag of Singapore, and another ship is crude oil tanker oil”Ceres I“, under the flag of Sao Tome and Principe, about 55 kilometers northeast of Pedra Branca.
According to information from Bloomberg, the two tankers They collided For a reason yet unknown.
Yes “Ceres I“It’s a carrier.”Dark Fleet» Which is usually involved in trade between Iran and Venezuela.
Two oil tankers caught fire near Singapore.
On Friday, the supertanker Hafnia Nile (9766217) collided with the Ceres 1 (9229439). The latter is a “dark fleet” oil tanker that usually engages in trade between Iran and Venezuela.
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The statement added that this maritime incident “raises new questions about the increasing risks to maritime traffic, the environment and human life in one of the world’s busiest waterways.” Bloomberg.
All 22 Hafnia Nile crew members and 40 Ceres 1 crew members were listed as safe.
According to Reuters, environmental authorities in neighboring Malaysia said they were ready to take action in the event of an oil spill.
The Singapore Navy uploaded images to social media showing thick smoke rising from the burning ships and crew members on board the frigate RSS Supreme.
The authority said in a press statement that the authority “requested passing ships to join the search and rescue operation,” adding that the frigate RSS Supreme and a military helicopter provided assistance.
The two crew members were taken to a public hospital in Singapore, a separate Air Force statement said, without providing details of their condition.
source: Precision-EMP
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