MV Wakashio, the tanker that ran aground a reef at Pointe d’Esny on the southeast coast of Mauritius has now caused potentially lasting damage after 1000 tones of oil spilt into the Indian Ocean on Thursday, 6th Aug 2020.
The ship carrying 3800 tonnes of fuel was stranded on the reef since the 25th of July, 2020 following which a salvage team was sent. No injuries were reported by the crew of 20 members who are now quarantining on the island, confirmed owner Nagishiki Shipping.
However, the...