Shock in Heiligendamm: Annika oil tanker burns, cause unclear!

Shock in Heiligendamm: Annika oil tanker burns, cause unclear!

A remarkable incident recently occurred off the coast of Heiligendamm, which is the focus of reports on maritime security. The “Annika” oil tanker has caught fire, but indicates that the fire did not broke out in the machine room, as initially assumed. A spokesman for the German accident command confirmed that the investigation is now indicated that the flames in the ship's color and paint space were lit, which makes the situation more complicated.

The tanker is currently on the way to Rostock, supported by two tractors after the fire in the rear area of the ship broke out in the morning. The “Annika” was on a route from Rostock to Travemünde and had 640 tons of heavy oil on board at the time of the accident, which is a potentially dangerous situation. The overseas port in Rostock, where the ship will arrive, only expects the arrival after midnight, while the fire brigade and accident commands in Rostock have gathered for a compliance.

cause and position discussion

The exact cause of the fire is so far unclear. The subject briefing of the experts attempts to analyze the background and possible safety risks more precisely. The information about the new fire location may have an impact on the measures for fire fighting and the safety protocols for the transport of dangerous goods such as heavy oil.

The oil tanker “Annika” is a 73 meter long ship that is with precise observation due to its load and the circumstances of the fire. The emergency services try to minimize the effects of the fire and to ensure the security of the environment. For more information and details, the reporting www.radioenneperuhr.de referred .