Warning: We found Canadian Marine Accident records for 8601381 (CAPE CHARLES). This ship has been recorded in the Canadian Marine Occurrence database as having been in an incident. Below are the details of the Vessel, weather condition, damage incurred and other accident details such as the date:

While preparing the vessel for departure, the main engine was pre-lubricated, blown through and started in the astern mode. As the engine fired, an explosion occurred in the upper section of the exhaust system. There was resulting damage to the economizer lower hopper and the main engine exhaust pipe rain-cap and a cloud of soot was ejected from the stack top. The exhaust pipe rain-cap landed on the upper deck of the vessel. The engine controls were immediately moved to the stop position following the explosion. There were no injuries, nor was there any pollution. Minor damage occurred to the vessel's main engine exhaust system and extensive damage occurred to the rain cap.

The Canadian Marine Accident records indicate that the ship named CAPE CHARLES, with the official number 8601381, was involved in an incident (Accident). The vessel, registered in PANAMA and belonging to the CARGO - SOLID category, experienced EXPLOSION. The incident occurred on 12/30/1996, near FAIRVIEW COVE TERMINALS, BEDFORD BASIN, N.S., New York, Nova Scotia.

The ship, built in 1986 by IMABARI ZOSEN K. K., has a length of 236 meters, a width of 32 meters, and a gross tonnage of 41843. There were 24 crew members on board, and any injuries or casualties would be reported in the table below. The incident was classified as EXPLOSION. The departure and destination port were New York, and the weather condition at the time of the incident was CLEAR.

The ship's hull is made of STEEL, and it was propelled by a PROPELLER. The incident was reported on 6/16/1998 , and any missing individuals would be reported below.