571K views · 3K reactions | Crude oil tanker Adalynn on fire after collision with crude oil tanker Front Eagle in the early hours of June 17 at the eastern entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, just 15 nautical miles off Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The crew members from the oil tanker ADALYNN were rescued. | Seaman Worldwide | Facebook

A fire on an oil tanker off the east coast of Sri Lanka has been extinguished after burning for three days. Officials said the fire did not spread to the tanker’s oil storage area and no leak has been reported. The fire killed at least one crew member. https://abcn.ws/3i4eb44 | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

Even though tankers carry thousands of tons of flammable fuel around the world, you don't hear of them exploding. Have you ever asked yourself why? If a car catches fire, it often results in a fireball. Why doesn't the same happen with ships? ----------------------WITH THANKS----------------------- ★ Images used under license from Shutterstock.com Tanker - MaxWebb / Shutterstock.com World Map - Ekler / Shutterstock.com” ★ IMAGES Nitrogen Canisters - Jason Woodhead - CC-BY - https://creativecommo