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Oil tanker on fire in Providence harbor
Local TV news

Posted on 07/18/2006 8:01:21 PM PDT by Semper911

An oil tanker moored in Providence harbor was apparently struck by lightning, and is burning in towering flames. I posted this in breaking because there is an LPG tanker moored nearby, and officials are worried the mooring lines on the burning tanker will burn through, and it will drift toward the LPG.


TOPICS: Breaking News; US: Rhode Island
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To: EternalHope
But I still wonder how the whole ship could go up in this way. Either something extremely unusual went wrong, or this story is missing a few details.

Where does oil come from? A lot from Muslim Mideast. Who are we at war with? Muslim Mideast. Who has opportunity to rig oil tankers with detonation? Mideast Muslims. I am very suspicious of petroleum explosions in America no matter what Homeland Insecurity announces.

61 posted on 07/18/2006 8:52:44 PM PDT by LoneRangerMassachusetts (Illegal Aliens will take down the Democrats and Republicans and give rise to a new American party)
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To: EternalHope
I don't get it.

I hear you. The fire dude said one of the compartments had gasoline in it, so that at least explains the towering flames. The lightning had to have somehow caused a breach during the unloading process, and I agree with you that something unusual had to have happened.

62 posted on 07/18/2006 8:54:20 PM PDT by Semper911 ("We can stand here like the French, or we can do something about it." -Marge Simpson)
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To: Semper911
But you know what I mean.

Given the choice of using AFF or not in the rain for a fuel fire, I'd use it.

63 posted on 07/18/2006 8:55:40 PM PDT by Toby06 (True conservatives vote based on their values, not for parties.)
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To: ClearCase_guy
Did anyone see a bright light ascend toward the tanker just before the explosion?

No, but I was swimming in the harbor when this boat almost ran me over. I didn't get a look at the number but I distinctly heard the driver say, "Who cares, I can drive right up to that tanker if I want, I'm a Kennedy."

64 posted on 07/18/2006 8:56:32 PM PDT by Darkwolf377 (http://www.savethesoldiers.com/)
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To: CindyDawg
skeleton crew

There is always a crew on a ship. They don't just lock up and head for a hotel or whatever. And unloading is a major process, so I expect there were plenty of crewmembers around.

65 posted on 07/18/2006 8:57:44 PM PDT by Semper911 ("We can stand here like the French, or we can do something about it." -Marge Simpson)
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To: LoneRangerMassachusetts

Actually, the US doesn't get that much of it's oil from the Middle East (that mostly goes to Europe and Asia). We get much of our oil from Venezuela, Mexico and Nigeria, especially in the eastern half of the US. While Nigeria has it's Muslim/Christian/Pagan conflicts, that's mostly an internal struggle (for now). Theft and corruption is probably a bigger problem for keeping Nigerian oil flowing.


66 posted on 07/18/2006 8:57:48 PM PDT by LenS
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To: ladyjane

No, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Providence will head to Providence if it blows.


67 posted on 07/18/2006 8:57:50 PM PDT by NonValueAdded (Go home and fix Mexico)
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To: LoneRangerMassachusetts; All
No small fire .. God help anyone who was on that vessel. See video HERE
68 posted on 07/18/2006 8:58:39 PM PDT by STARWISE (They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)
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To: ladyjane
It's an LNG tanker. Nitrogen. Super cooled. Could be very dangerous.

LNG = Liquefied natural gas

69 posted on 07/18/2006 9:00:42 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: STARWISE
Thankfully, the mayor is saying no injuries, fire pretty much under control. Another video HERE.
70 posted on 07/18/2006 9:01:36 PM PDT by STARWISE (They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)
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To: STARWISE
Great video. Here is a still:


71 posted on 07/18/2006 9:02:07 PM PDT by Semper911 ("We can stand here like the French, or we can do something about it." -Marge Simpson)
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To: got_moab?
at least three or four studies have looked at worst-case scenarios, but said he did not think the agency needed to consider what would happen if a ship were hit by a plane.

"Why not?" Tierney asked.

"Because it's not realistic," said Capt. Mary Landry, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard's Marine Safety Office.

Please tell me that article was written on or before Sept. 10, 2001. Otherwise, Mary needs a transfer to a nice, safe lighthouse or something.

72 posted on 07/18/2006 9:02:56 PM PDT by NonValueAdded (Go home and fix Mexico)
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To: Semper911; All
Keeping in mind how much greenhouse gases are contributing to global warming, let me be the FIRST to say:

"Bush's Fault"TM

Cheers!

73 posted on 07/18/2006 9:04:15 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: ladyjane
They figure if it is the target of a successful terrorist attack they would lose all of downtown Boston and most of the area within a 2 miles radius. It is a serious safety concern.

Wow, I'm within that zone...less than 1/2 a mile.

I'm outta here on weekends from now on... :(

74 posted on 07/18/2006 9:05:34 PM PDT by Darkwolf377 (http://www.savethesoldiers.com/)
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To: Darkwolf377

so who the hell unloads gasoline in a severe thunderstorm....


75 posted on 07/18/2006 9:09:26 PM PDT by AlextheWise1
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To: LenS
Actually, the US doesn't get that much of it's oil from the Middle East (that mostly goes to Europe and Asia). We get much of our oil from Venezuela, Mexico and Nigeria, especially in the eastern half of the US.

The way I see the charts, more than a quarter of our imported oil supply comes from Muslim controled contries in the Mideast and Africa. That's a lot of oil, means, and opportunity.

http://www.afa.org/magazine/June2002/0602chart.pdf

76 posted on 07/18/2006 9:11:20 PM PDT by LoneRangerMassachusetts (Illegal Aliens will take down the Democrats and Republicans and give rise to a new American party)
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To: Semper911
Fire just smoldering now, firefighters are starting to get near enough to cool the area, no injuries reported, 80-90 FF and USCG on scene.

Situation seems to be heading toward code 4.

77 posted on 07/18/2006 9:13:24 PM PDT by Semper911 ("We can stand here like the French, or we can do something about it." -Marge Simpson)
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To: AlextheWise1
so who the hell unloads gasoline in a severe thunderstorm....

Mel Gibson in Tequila Sunrise?

78 posted on 07/18/2006 9:15:07 PM PDT by Darkwolf377 (http://www.savethesoldiers.com/)
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To: Semper911

One funny thing was a local reporter saying that we should all check the price of gas in the morning. LOL, as if this would make a difference.


79 posted on 07/18/2006 9:15:11 PM PDT by Semper911 ("We can stand here like the French, or we can do something about it." -Marge Simpson)
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To: Toby06
LNG tankers DO NOT carry nitrogen.

OKAY! Mr. Dean!

80 posted on 07/18/2006 9:18:10 PM PDT by Cobra64 (All we get are lame ideas from Republicans and lame criticism from dems about those lame ideas.)
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