theres been nothing on the news about this and as its on my patch I thought I'd post.
seems the cargo loading conveyor caught fire and spread to accom and engine room spaces
bit of a mess,been several explosions . salvage and coastguard tugs in attendance.As far as Im aware
the salvage boys havent been able to get to the engine spaces yet. 1 crew member taken to hospital (not serious)
the remoteness of the quarry (no road access) means fire brigade had to be air lifted in
Vessel's Details
Ship Type: Cargo
Year Built: 1991
Length x Breadth: 250 m X 38 m
DeadWeight: 96772 t
Speed recorded (Max / Average): 16.8 / 14.8 knots
Flag: Bahamas [BS]
Call Sign: C6JQ9