
Speaking in parliament, PN MP Jerome Caruana Cilia recalled how his father had just finished work and had spoken to some of the victims before the Um El Faroud tanked exploded, killing 9 workers.
The tragedy occurred on February 3rd, 1995, marking the 30th anniversary this coming month.
The tanker was docked at N.o 3 dock of Malta dry docks, but exploded on the night of the 3rd, killing 9 ship workers.
Naming the victims of the tragedy, PN MP Jerome Caruana Cilia used this tragedy to highlight the importance of safety on the workplace. That no parent or spouse or child should lose their loved one due to such incidents.
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