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What Hit the MV M. Star? An Explosion, A Grenade, or a Freak Wave?

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Rick SpilmanJuly 29, 2010

Depending on which of the various news reports you read, the MOL 314,016 dwt tanker M. Star suffered either an explosion, was hit by a grenade or was struck by a freak wave caused by an earthquake while transiting the Straits of Hormuz. … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged explosion, freak wave, M. Star, MOL, Straits of Hormuz, VLCC
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