Where is Wakashio now?
It reveals that of all the locations that the Wakashio could have been sunk in, the salvage team could not have picked a worse spot. The sinking location will now present a double-whammy for both Mauritius and the French-territory of Reunion Island for decades to come.
What was MV Wakashio carrying?
fuel oil The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef, Pointe d'Esny, on 25 July while carrying 4,000 tonnes of fuel oil, causing an ecological emergency.
Who is the captain of Wakashio?
Sunil Kumar Nandeshwar The captain, Indian national Sunil Kumar Nandeshwar, admitted to drinking moderately during a birthday party on board, before the MV Wakashio ran aground on 25 July 2020. He apologised to Mauritians for the damage caused.
Who is responsible for the Mauritius oil spill?
Mauritius oil spill: MV Wakashio ship captain found guilty. The captain and first officer of a ship that ran aground on coral reef in Mauritius have been found guilty of endangering safe navigation.
Why did wakashio run aground?
The Wakashio ran aground as the sun was setting. This means that it would have been apparent for several hours that the Wakashio was heading straight into Lion Mountain (a prominent mountain in the region close to the grounding).
Is the Mauritius oil spill cleaned up?
Of the roughly 1,000 tonnes that spilled from the Panamanian-flagged MV Wakashio, all of the oil that had been floating in the ocean had been recovered, Nagashiki Shipping said in a statement. …
Where was oil spill in Mauritius?
Over six months ago, Japanese cargo ship MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef off the coast of Mauritius, leaking up to 1,000 tonnes of heavy oil into a pristine lagoon.
Has Mauritius recovered from the oil spill?
Today, uncertainty about Mauritius recovery persists, while no major action has been taken to protect the island's waters from a future incident.