The Thai-flagged Smooth Sea 2 erupted yesterday morning following a tank explosion. One crewmember died and another one was seriously injured.
As it readied to depart a terminal in the Thai capital of Bangkok, a product tanker explosion resulted in the death of a crewmember and the serious injury of another one. Two other men received minor injuries.
The Thai-flagged Smooth Sea 2 erupted at around 09.00 am yesterday morning following a tank explosion. The ship was carrying around 1.8m litres of gasoil and 1.3m litres of diesel. Firemen took about 30 minutes to bring the fire under control.
Local police have suggested around 200 households nearby to claim compensation from the explosion.
