South African fire lightens load for salvors

摘要

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has welcomed a blaze aboard a stranded bulker. Seli 1 had been stuck on Dolphin Beach, Cape Town, for nine months when it caught fire on 3 June during dismantling operations by Marine Electrical Technical Services. SAMSA said the fire was believed to have started as oxyacetylene cutting equipment was being used in the 30,529dwt vessel's crew quarters, the Pretoria News reported.