- Canada and the US Coast Guard have a concern brand on a container transporter in front of Pacific Coast tracked
- that schiff zim kingston was in the heavy sea Pot Lost
- Within no time, two containers aboard caught fire.
- Operating company reports fire reduction – Leakage of toxic gases
- What is known so far?
There is currently “no safety risk” from fire in freighters off Canada
A container ship carrying chemicals caught fire in front of Canada Pacific Coast There is currently “no security risk” according to the Coast Guard. Fire remains a “dynamic phenomenon”, but it exists There is currently no danger to people on the coastThe authority was announced on Sunday. 16 people were rescued by a cargo ship named “Jim Kingston”.
Chemicals: Cargo ship fire cannot be extinguished with water
On the online service Twitter, the Coast Guard said that due to the nature of the chemicals, the fire could not be doused with water. However, a tug sent to “Jim Kingston” cooled the ship’s outer hull with water. Ten containers caught fire. Toxic gases were also released from the fire.
The cargo is anchored south of Vancouver Island near the maritime border between Canada and the United States. The Coast Guard has set up a two nautical mile security zone around the ship. Rescuers will also work on the recovery of lost containers.
Fire in cargo: Fire caused by excessive inventory due to extreme weather conditions
The owner company, the Cypriot shipping company Danaos Shipping, said the fire was caused by an excessive list of extreme weather conditions. However, the fire is “apparently contained”. The company hired a rescue company to ensure that conditions were suitable for the safe return of the crew.
Container ship catches fire off Canada’s coast
before canada Pacific Coast is together chemicals laden container ship In brand Device. From schiff The Coast Guard announced on Saturday that toxic gases had been released. 260 nautical long ship Jim Kingston“Initially around 40 containers were lost at heavy seas, as Canadian media reported on Saturday evening. The flames on board included two containers carrying a total of 52 tonnes of chemicals, as quoted by the Coast Guard broadcaster CBC News.
Ship with chemicals on fire: Hazardous material laden
Since container is unspecified hazardous material implied, could the flames Water cannot be fought. flies a ship’s flag Malta Meanwhile the Canadian Sea Route was anchored on Juan de Fuca Street. vancouver or after Seattle in the US state Washington Leads.
