The Philippines' Bureau of Fire Protection has completed an initial investigation into the deadly fire aboard the ferry June Aster, which killed 77 off the coast of Palawan in September. The agency determined that faulty lashing may have allowed a chemical cargo to spill onto a shipment of solid asphalt, starting a vigorous fire. According to the BFP, June Aster was delayed for four days before departure and continued to take on additional cargo during the period. New additions in...
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Toxic Fumes May Have Killed the Passengers of Burned-Out Ferry June Aster
The Philippines' Bureau of Fire Protection has completed an initial investigation into the deadly fire aboard the ferry June Aster, which killed 77 off the coast of Palawan in September. The agency determined that f
The Maritime Executive·October 20, 2026·2 min
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