Weʼre raising money for Apostleship Of The Sea because they will pass it to the family of Celso Banas
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On 19 January 2017, Celso Jr Tandayang Banas was tragically killed while working in the engine room of his ship as it approached the Port of Felixstowe.
Thousands of seafarers put themselves in danger every day sailing the oceans to deliver the goods upon which we all rely. Fortunately, very few come to harm, especially when so close to port.
Everyone in the industry works hard to make it as safe as possible but, unfortunately, tragedies do happen from time to time. They are keenly felt by everyone involved in the industry but by no one more than the family of the deceased.
All donations made to the Apostleship of the Sea through this appeal will be passed to his family. Neither the Apostleship of the Sea, nor the Port Community Fund, will make any deductions for their time or costs.
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Apostleship Of The Sea
Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) is the frontline service for the care of seafarers visiting our shores. It provides practical care to seafarers and works to educate the public and statutory bodies on the issues facing seafarers on a daily basis. It depends wholly on voluntary contributions to continue its vital work.
Charity Registration No. 1069833
One dead and another seriously injured in hospital after ‘explosion in boiler room’ at Felixstowe docks
10:39 20 January 2017
A person has died and another is seriously injured after an 'explosion in a boiler room' of a ship
A crewman has died after steam built up in the boiler room of the Manhattan Bridge container ship as it was docking at Felixstowe port last night – causing an “explosion”.
The Manhattan Bridge ship at the Port of Felixstowe
Police and ambulance crews were called to the Trinity terminal at 11.45pm to reports one person had died during the incident.
The force have said that another crew member, thought to be a man, is seriously injured in hospital with severe burns.
It is understood that the explosion happened in the engine room of the vessel.
A person has died and another is seriously injured in hospital after an 'explosion in a boiler room' on the Manhattan Bridge ship at the Port of Felixstowe.
Residents in the area said they heard a “massive explosion” in the ship while passing the docks.
One wrote on social media: “Driving past a ship earlier and hear this massive explosion. Like thunder going off inside.”
Mark Mitchell said he heard the explosion from as far away as Rushmere St Andrew, while Dave Franklin said he heard and felt it on the Shotley Peninsula just after 11pm.
A person has been killed in an explosion in the boiler of the Manhattan Ship at The Port of Felixstowe.
Mr Mitchell, who lives close to the Westerfield sports ground in Holly Lane, said: “I was standing at my front door having last smoke before going to bed then I heard the explosion clearly in the distance, my wife who was in bed also heard it through the double glazing.”
Felixstowe deputy mayor Nick Barber said he was “shocked” by the news.
“I am saddened by this, it is a real shock,” he said.
“I am sure most of the town will feel the same, just so sad for those involved.
“These types of things very rarely happen in the town and as long as I can remember I have never recalled anything of this kind happening on a ship rather than the tragic incidents we occasionally get on the dock side.
“I used to work on the haulage side down at the docks and I have never heard of anything like this happening before.
He added: “It is very, very rare incident and on behalf of the town and the council I would like to send our condolences to the family of the victims involved.”
The death is not being treated as suspicious and there will be a joint investigation carried out by the police and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
The Manhattan Bridge is a modern container ship and is currently sailing under the flag of Japan.
She was built in 2015 at 366 metres long and can carry up to 14,000 containers.
Operated by K-LINE, her next destination was due to be De Ham, the Port of Hamburg, and the estimated time of arrival was January 22 at 3am.
No more posts today as a mark of respect to the crewman that lost his life. Condolences to his family and work colleagues R.I.P
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