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World Insurance Report

Marine

8.7, fire, sinking

South Africa: thirty-six crew members were rescued after trawler (All types) Galaecia caught fire and sank off the east coast of southern Africa, the Cape Town Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre said. The Durban-based fishing vessel Galaxy rescued the crew. It was assisted by the Niko Maru No.1 from Walvis Bay.

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