Stormy weather along South Africa’s west coast has caused the already grounded cargo vessel MV Ultra Galaxy to break apart even further.
According to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the breakage has led to a major oil spillage, intensifying clean-up efforts.
The MV Ultra Galaxy, a 124.56-meter-long cargo vessel built in 2008, was grounded on July 09, 2024, while en route from Malaga, Spain, to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The adverse weather conditions over the...