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Full investigation into fatal explosion aboard fishing trawler launched

Oceana Group Limited said the fatal explosion aboard one of its fishing trawlers docked near Amawandle Hake in Table Bay Harbour will be fully investigated. Contractors were busy with repairs on board the vessel, identified as the Realeka, at around 5pm on Monday when a nitrogen tank exploded. Five men who were injured in the explosion were transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention, while a 49-year-old man was declared dead at the site. Emergency personnel combed the scene for several hours on Monday night while ventilating the engine room of refrigeration gas, which could be an ammonia-containing combination. A hazmat technician was also present while gas detection meters were requested. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 09:26

1 man dead, 1 survivor after lobster boat overturns in St. George’s Bay

One man is dead while another survived after a lobster boat overturned in St. George’s Bay on Newfoundland’s west coast on Friday morning.  Bay St. George RCMP received a call about the overturned 22-foot vessel, near Lower Cove, at around 8:15 a.m.  When firefighters and paramedics arrived at the scene, they saw a man in the water who appeared to be dead. He was recovered by local fishermen and his body was turned over to police. >click to read< 21:56