1. The Chief Salvage Master reported that the towing…
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Wakashio Clean-Up Update 18 Aug 2020
Wakashio Clean-Up Update 18 aug 2020. Removal of 968 mt of oil liquid waste. 568 mt of solid waste…
Press Release - MONDAY AUGUST 17, 2020
1. Following the 8th National Crisis Management Committee chaired by the Prime Minister on Monday August 17, 2020, action…
Press Release - 15 Aug 2020
UPDATE ON INCIDENT INVOLVING WAKASHIO VESSEL AS AT 6PM ON AUGUST 15, 2020 1. At around 5am on August 15, 2020, the Salvage Master reported that the condition of MV Wakashio was worsening and it could break at any time. Indeed, on the same day at around 4.30pm, a major detachment of the vessel’s forward section was observed. 2. On the basis of the experts’ advice, the towing plan is being implemented under the supervision of the Salvage Master and the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Ltd (ITOPF). 3. All…