Crews start removing fuel from overturned ship in Georgia 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy the Associated PressBRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Officials have begun removing fuel from the tanks of an overturned cargo ship on the Georgia coast, where leaking oil has reached some marshes and beaches. He told reporters Friday that 15,000 gallons (56,780 liters) of fuel have been removed from two tanks in the engine room. Graff said the ship has 24 total fuel tanks onboard. Meanwhile, crews equipped with about 70 boats and oil-absorbent boom are responding to oily debris and sheen along the shoreline and marshes.

Source: Manila Bulletin September 27, 2019 16:52 UTC