Stranded Cargo Ship Over Coral Reef Likely To Break Into Two Pieces

Japanese Bulk carrier MV Wakshio that has been stranded on a coral reef off the southeast coast of Mauritius could now be on the verge of cracking into two pieces.

The hull of the ship now appears to have huge cracks that may “break in two” said Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnath while warning the country to muster up for a “worst-case scenario”.

The ship ran aground the reef off the Indian Ocean on 25th July and has remained in place ever since. Harsh waves from the ocean eventually caused cracks...

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