Seafarer killed in explosion aboard tanker bound for Bahrain

A seafarer died after an explosion and fire aboard the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Velos Sapphire in the Gulf. Its manager said the crew extinguished the fire; the vessel was taken to Bahrain’s Khalifa Bin Salman Port, where damage to its hull is to be assessed. (1a0c861c-c42d-410a-bc07-9ca9e0ffe4ab)

• The tanker’s manager said one seafarer was found fatally injured after initially being reported missing following the explosion. (1a0c861c-c42d-410a-bc07-9ca9e0ffe4ab)· 1 source
• The ship was sailing toward Bahrain when the explosion occurred; it later reached Khalifa Bin Salman Port. (1a0c861c-c42d-410a-bc07-9ca9e0ffe4ab)· 1 source
• The crew put out the fire, and no other injuries were reported. An investigation is planned to assess hull damage. (1a0c861c-c42d-410a-bc07-9ca9e0ffe4ab)· 1 source
• The Hindu reported that the tanker was empty of cargo and that the attack happened on November 5. (9dcfa7ff-a0cd-4509-a939-e2d64065dae5)· 1 source
• DW reported other recent shipping incidents and cited UKMTO figures of more than 35 attacks in the Strait of Hormuz in October, and at least five vessels attacked so far in November. (1a0c861c-c42d-410a-bc07-9ca9e0ffe4ab)· 1 source