German oil tanker Annika in Baltic Sea catches fire after explosion, 7 crew rescued, firefighting ongoing.
The German oil tanker Annika caught fire in the Baltic Sea off the Bay of Mecklenburg after an explosion at 9:15 a.m. local time. Seven crew members were rescued, with multiple injuries reported. The 73-meter vessel, carrying 640 tons of heavy oil, is currently secured to a tugboat while firefighting efforts are underway. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. No environmental damage has been reported.
October 11, 2024
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