Overview

• A 59-year-old Department of Environmental Protection worker died after being thrown into the water and trapped between the vessel and the pier.
• Two other workers sustained injuries, with one hospitalized and another refusing medical treatment at the scene.
• The explosion on the city-owned vessel 'Hunts Point' occurred during Fleet Week around 10:30 a.m. Saturday, reportedly linked to 'hot work' involving flames or sparks.
• The blast spread raw sewage across the deck, requiring decontamination of first responders, but no environmental damage or operational impact was reported.
• The Bureau of Fire Investigation is leading the inquiry into the explosion, with Mayor Eric Adams confirming no suspicion of criminal intent.