What Crew Members Say About Csl-Kajika

On December 27 at 1:45 PM, the CSL Group reported a methane flash explosion stemming from a carpenter's workshop located on board the 'CSL Kajika'. This unfortunate event resulted in two crew members suffering minor burns to their face and hands, while three others experienced superficial injuries. All five injured seafarers were quickly transported to a local hospital for evaluation and medical care. As of now, one crew member has been discharged, and three are anticipated to be released soon. However, one individual will require further treatment due to a broken bone in their hand. Local authorities, along with the vessel's flag and classification society, were promptly informed of the incident. Following an assessment by Transport Canada, the 'CSL Kajika' was cleared for discharge in Sydney, where it arrived on December 20 at 2:40 AM. Fortunately, there was no structural damage reported to the vessel, and investigations into the root cause of the methane flash are currently underway. The ship resumed its journey, departing Sydney on December 31 at 11:20 PM.

On December 27, 2021, an explosion aboard the CSL Kajika left five crew members injured and required their hospitalization in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The incident unfolded when methane ignited in the ship's carpenter's workshop while it was anchored. Two crew members suffered minor burns on their faces and hands, while three others incurred superficial injuries. Following medical attention, one crew member has since been discharged, with the remaining four expected to be released in the coming days; however, one individual will require additional treatment for a broken bone. Fortunately, the CSL Kajika did not sustain any structural damage from the explosion. As of December 31, the incident is under investigation, but Transport Canada has cleared the vessel to resume operations, keeping it stationary in port for the time being. For further details, you can view the full report with accompanying photographs at CBC News.

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