Cargo Ship Breaks Apart Causing Oil Spill In South Africa

A major environmental crisis is unfolding on South Africa’s west coast following the break-up of a grounded cargo vessel.
The Panama-flagged MV Ultra Galaxy, which ran aground earlier this month, was battered by severe storms over the weekend, causing it to fracture into four pieces and release oil into the surrounding waters.

Massive Clean-up Underway

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has activated its oil spill contingency plan, deploying over 125 personnel to clean up the...