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Green Marine

April 3, 2007 · about 19 years ago

Coal ship explosion under investigation

Federal authorities will investigate the cause of an explosion on a coal ship moored off Newcastle, in NSW, which left three Filipino sailors with serious burns. The three men suffered burns to their faces and arms when the boiler on the Shirane, a bulk carrier from Panama, exploded at about 12.30pm

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Federal authorities will investigate the cause of an explosion on a coal ship moored off Newcastle, in NSW, which left three Filipino sailors with serious burns.

The three men suffered burns to their faces and arms when the boiler on the Shirane, a bulk carrier from Panama, exploded at about 12.30pm (AEST) on Monday.

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