Severe Storm Breaks Apart Grounded Cargo Ship ‘Ultra Galaxy’ Off South Africa

Severe Storm Breaks Apart Grounded Cargo Ship ‘Ultra Galaxy’ Off South Africa
Image Credits: SAMSA/X

The Panama-flagged cargo ship MV Ultra Galaxy has broken into four sections due to severe stormy weather off South Africa’s remote west coast, leading to a significant oil spill.

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) reported on Sunday that the vessel, which has been grounded on its side since early July, was further damaged by strong seas that hit the wreck every 15 seconds.

The most recent incident occurred over the weekend, when 6.8-meter swells struck the...

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