At least two dead after an explosion on boat in Seychelles

Author: Sevgul Gasimzade
Published: 16.06.2022 13:11

At least two Vigo crew members of the Albacora Cuatro tuna vessel have died this Wednesday, and eight others have been injured as a result of an explosion recorded on board while the ship was moored in Seychelles, sources from the fishing sector have confirmed to Efe, allmarinenews informs.

The first data indicates that the ship suffered an ammonia leak while it was being repaired.

The Spanish-flagged fishing vessel, which is 88 meters long and 16 meters wide, was founded in 1974 by Basque businessmen.