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Two Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Exposure on Rotterdam Tanker

Officials detected elevated carbon monoxide in the patients, prompting a formal inquiry.

Overview

  • The pair were removed from the vessel just before 8 a.m. by two Port of Rotterdam patrol boats and taken to hospital conscious.
  • Firefighters conducted a precautionary search of the ship and confirmed there were no additional casualties.
  • Seaport police are investigating how carbon monoxide accumulated on board, and the vessel will remain in the harbor during the inquiry.
  • The Dutch Safety Board is sending two investigators, and the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate will assess the situation later today.
  • The Marshall Islands–flagged tanker Katsuyama, which arrived Monday carrying coconut and palm oil, was positioned mid-harbor away from the quay during the incident.