Discover the Easterly-Symphony: Ratings & Maritime News

On October 19, 2017, a significant explosion erupted aboard the tanker 'Atlantic Symphony' while it was docked at the Koole Terminal in the Vondelingenplaat industrial zone of Rotterdam, where it was carrying a cargo of coconut oil. Witnesses reported a dramatic 50-meter flame, with smoke clouds visible from the Maas lock, Vlaardingen, and Schiedam, creating a scene of chaos. Amid the incident, one crew member sustained injuries after slipping on another section of the deck. Emergency medical personnel provided immediate assistance, and the injured crew member was subsequently transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Responding to the emergency, fire engines, tugs, and fireboats converged on the tanker to bring the blaze under control. The 'Atlantic Symphony' was not the only vessel at the terminal; it shared the mooring with the Malta-flagged tanker 'Manas'. Following the explosion, the cause of the incident was promptly launched into investigation to ascertain the factors leading up to the explosion. The 'Atlantic Symphony' had departed from Port Klang on September 13 and made its way to Rotterdam, arriving on October 15, before the fire incident occurred. After the event, the tanker was relocated to the Europoort Caland Kanaal on October 20. For further details, visuals, and updates, several Dutch reports are available online.