Date: August 6, 2019
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (CA)
Address: Vancouver Harbor
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Unknown
Industry: Marine Transportation
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Minoan Glory
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the Vessel Finder website, the Minoan Glory is a bulk carrier vessel flying under the Liberian flag. It was built in September 2006 and was traveling between Vancouver and Singapore when the incident occurred.
Incident Description:
On August 6, 2019, the Daily Hive reported an apparent dust explosion on a bulk cargo carrier that was sailing out of Vancouver Harbor in Vancouver, British Columbia. Social media users in the area also reported a loud explosion, followed by a large column of white smoke billowing from the vessel.
The incident is believed to have been caused by an explosion of the hold, with a hatch blowing open to vent the pressure. These bulk carriers usually carry large quantities of grain, coal, and other particle cargo that are prone to dust explosions when the particles suspended in air rapidly combust in an enclosed space.
No injuries have been reported.
Sources:
Daily Hive
