Salmon

Salmon farming giant Bakkafrost still locked in legal fight over sunken barge that emitted explosive gas

The barge emitted so much explosive hydrogen sulfide that recovery had to be abandoned, the salvage company claims.

It happens: Feed barges and workboats face rough weather just like any other vessel. Here a salmon feed barge sinks off the coast of Iceland.
It happens: Feed barges and workboats face rough weather just like any other vessel. Here a salmon feed barge sinks off the coast of Iceland.Photo: Iceland Coast Guard
Published 17 February 2023, 17:04Updated 17 February 2023, 17:38
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