Bow-Hercules
IMO: 9752046
Chemical Oil Products Tanker, Norway
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Vessel Details
MMSI
257370000
Callsign
LAXU5
Width
32.0 m
Length
183.0 m
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James
2023-08-18
Position: Chief Officer
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Latest News (1)
Two men seriously injured in explosion on tanker
Two men have been seriously injured following an explosion on the 'Bow Hercules' at the Shannon Foynes Port in County Limerick on June 24, 2025. They were carrying out routine maintenance on the ship when a gas cylinder exploded at around 6.30 p.m. Emergency services, including gardaí and paramedics, attended to the scene. One man has been brought by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick, while the second man was brought by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital. Operations at the port were suspended during the rescue operation. The cause of the accident was being investigated by the relevant authorities, while the matter on board the ship has been made safe, with the Port resuming operations later the night, Report with photos: https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0624/1520151-foynes-incident/
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🤕 Were there any injuries or accidents on Bow-Hercules?
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💥 Was Bow-Hercules involved in any collisions?
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🧑🚒 Was Bow-Hercules involved in any migrant rescue operations?
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