Explosion in Cargo Hold Damages Bulk Carrier Near U.S. Coast

A leading global marine claims company has disclosed that the bulk carrier Anglo Marie Louise experienced an explosion in its cargo hold on November 27.

The incident occurred approximately 150 nautical miles east of North Carolina, USA. Preliminary assessments reveal that the explosion caused damage to the vessel's No. 1 and No. 2 cargo hatches. 

Despite the damage, the ship remained operational and successfully reached the Chesapeake Bay, USA.

The Anglo Marie Louise, a UK-registered bulk carrier, was constructed in 2011. Measuring 255.26 meters in length and 43 meters in width, the vessel has a gross tonnage of 64,100.