TURKISH SHIP HEADED FOR FLORIDA AFTER EXPLOSION
The Turkish ore/bulk/oil vessel Obo
Engin, 78,078 tonnes dwt, had an explosion in its boiler
yesterday, Lloyds shipping Intelligence Service reported.
    The vessel has retained some power and yesterday evening
was in position Lat. 25 57 N., Long. 75 06 W. It is diverting
to Jacksonville, Florida, with its cargo of 58,000 tons of
coal.
   The vessel was bound for Iskenderun, Turkey from Lake
Charles.
 Reuter
