Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Sei-Whale

On October 4th, the Russian Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) reported a devastating explosion aboard the fish factory vessel Sei Whale (IMO: 8323343, 3834 gt, built in 1981). The incident transpired while the ship was en route from Nouadhibou to Las Palmas in the North Atlantic. Tragically, the blast resulted in the death of one crew member, while another sustained injuries and was subsequently evacuated for medical care. The explosion occurred during maintenance work on fish tank No. 1. Despite the tragic incident, the Sei Whale is continuing its journey to Las Palmas. The Spanish Coast Guard promptly assisted the injured crew member, ensuring he was transported to the hospital for treatment. An investigation is underway to determine the causes and circumstances surrounding this unfortunate occurrence.