Gas leaked from LPG tanker, China, Bohai sea

Capt. John

Liquefied gas leaked from Korean LPG tanker NO.5 SJ GAS in the morning Jan 12 at Dongying Anchorage, Shandong Province, China, Bohai sea. The ship loaded with 1850 tons of LPG was anchored since Jan 11, after completion of cargo operations at Dongying. Gas leaked through faulty valve. Tanker according to track, has been moved further off to sea, away from other tankers, 3 nm safety zone was established around the ship. Tanker is manned with 15 crew, understood they remained on board.
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https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/01/13/gas-leaked-from-lpg-tanker-china-bohai-sea/

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