PHOTO: The Shoko Maru
The Shoko Maru, a 998-ton tanker, guttedby fire tilts after it exploded in waters offHimeji port, western Japan, yesterday.Japan Coast Guard said the Japanese oiltanker exploded leaving one of the eightpeople aboard missing. (PHOTO: AP)
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May 29, 2014

PHOTO: The Shoko Maru

The Shoko Maru, a 998-ton tanker, gutted by fire tilts after it exploded in waters off Himeji port, western Japan, yesterday. Japan Coast Guard said the Japanese oil tanker exploded leaving one of the eight people aboard missing. (PHOTO: AP)

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