Malta Ship Photos & Action Photos

23 Years Ago - 9 Dockyard Workers Killed in UM EL FAROUD Tragedy 23 years ago, 3rd February 1995  around 2215/2225 hrs  an explosion on board the Libyan tanker UM EL FAROUD drydocked at Malta Drydocks Dock no 3  tragically claiming the lives of nine workers  ripped the midships section. She entered drydocking on 30th January after 1400 hrs. Various ambulances, Malta Police Fire Brigade, SAG (Special Assignment Group) Police Rescue Team and St John Rescue Corps were on site of which  St John Rescue Corps proved itself in its first major national call to duty,  Members of the Corps involved in the rescue operation were highly commended for their bravery in assisting the SAG to recover the remains of the workers, in a very difficult and hazardous operation. Seven of the workers- George Aquilina, 24, of Qormi, Charles Callus, 46, of Valletta, Mario Hales, 39, of Mqabba, Simon Mifsud, 26, of Birgu, Simon Pisani, 22, of Msida, Angelo Sciberras, 51, o...