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Day: April 18, 2016

No. 3 Heung-A Pioneer

No. 3 Heung-A Pioneer

No 3 Heung A Pioneer
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 124 meter long , 12,395 dwt tanker No. 3 Heung-A Pioneer suffered an explosion off Penang, Malaysia. The tanker had departed from Penang  bound for Singapore when a gas canister caught fire resulting in the explosion. The vessel requested assistance and returned back to port. One crewman was killed in the explosion and another five were injured. The extent of damage was not reported. Authorities has launched an investigation into the incident.