Stolt Tanker Rocked by Major Explosion in Ulsan, South Korea

Fire from the Stolt Groenland is seen at the port of Ulsan, South Korea, September 28, 2019. Photo: Yonhap using Reuters

Update: Stolt Tankers records that the fire in the freight area of Stolt Groenland has actually been snuffed out.

The Bow Dalian, which was anchored along with at the time of the surge, has actually been relocated away to a nearby berth.

One staff participant aboard the Stolt Groenland continual small injuries in the blast.

Odfjell claimed its Bow Dalian was getting ready for ship-to-ship transfer of freight from Stolt Groenland to Bow Dalian as well as freight procedures had actually not yet begun when the surge happened.

Saturday:

A Stolt vessel was shaken by a significant surge while berthed in the port of Ulsan, South Korea.

All staff are reported secure.

“Stolt Tankers reports that the fire in the cargo section of Stolt Groenland is reported as extinguished, following the explosion at about 11:00 AM local time whilst berthed at Yeompo Quay in the port of Ulsan, South Korea,” Stolt Tankers claimed in an emailed declaration.

“All seafarers aboard the vessel have been safely evacuated and their families have been informed. Emergency responders continue with fire suppression efforts until all fire risks are eliminated. Senior officers from Stolt Groenland continue to support onsite emergency responders, and Stolt Tankers emergency response team continues to liaise with local authorities.”

Media records state 10 individuals were hurt in the blast.

Video of the surge was caught on a cars and truck’s dashboard camera from a close-by freeway.

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The vessel Bow Dalian, which was anchored along with at the time of the case, has actually changed far from Stolt Groenland, according to the declaration.

“Stolt Tankers would like to express its deepest concern about the incident and any potential impact on those that were on board or in the vicinity of the two vessels. The safety of all people on site and the protection of the environment is paramount to the company’s operations,” the declaration included.

Stolt Groenland is a 43,000 dwt chemical vessel signed up in theCayman Islands Reports state the vessel had 25 staff, consisting of Russians as well as Filipinos.

The source of the surge is under examination.