Explosion and Fire Strike LNG-Powered Containership at Yangluo Port in China

The LNG-powered containership Yi Hang Ming Yuan exploded and caught fire while manoeuvring to berth at Yangluo Port, Hubei Province, China, on 22 July. The blast threw around seven empty containers overboard and prompted the suspension of terminal operations. One crew member was reported missing, while no other casualties were immediately confirmed.Chinese maritime authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion. *Image credit: Chinese social Media*