Shanghai: A 7,000dwt oil tanker from Brightoil caught fire at a dock of Zhejiang Haidong Shipyard yesterday. The fire was put out quickly and there were no casualties.
According to a worker on site, they were working on the painting of the vessel, when the fire started and they put it out using the water hose onboard.
“There was heavy smoke and flames coming out of the cabin, we did not dare go down to see what’s going on there,” said the worker.
Currently, the cause of the fire is under investigation. [17/01/13]
