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Tag Archives: Sanchi

How Damaging is a Condensate Spill? With Sanchi Sinking, We May Find Out

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Rick SpilmanJanuary 16, 2018

On January 6th, the Iranian tanker Sanchi carrying 130,000 tonnes of condensate collided with the Chinese bulk carrier CF Crystal. The condensate on the Sanchi caught fire, resulting in the death of all 32 of the tanker’s crew. The tanker … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged condensate, Sanchi, spill

Tanker Sanchi’s Condensate Cargo Still Burning — What is Condensate?

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Rick SpilmanJanuary 9, 2018

An Iranian tanker, Sanchi, carrying 134,000 tonnes of cargo collided with the Chinese bulk, CF Crystal, on Saturday, in the East China Sea off Singapore. Sanchi’s crew of 32 were killed or are missing in the resulting fire. There has … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged condensate, fire, Iranian tanker, Sanchi

Fire on Iranian Tanker Sanchi Risks Major Oil Spill

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Rick SpilmanJanuary 8, 2018

Response teams are struggling to bring a fire aboard the Iranian Suezmax tanker Sanchi under control following a collision on Saturday night with the Chinese bulk carrier CF Crystal.  The body of one crew member from the tanker has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged East China Sea, Iranian, Sanchi, tanker fire

Iranian Tanker & Chinese Bulk Carrier Collide in East China Sea, 32 Missing

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Rick SpilmanJanuary 8, 2018

Thirty-two crew are reported to be missing from an Iranian Suezmax tanker which collided with a Chinese bulk carrier in the East China Sea on Saturday night. The 160,000 DWT tanker, Sanchi, collided with the bulk carrier CF Crystal, which was loaded with … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged CF Crystal, collision, Sanchi
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