Aug. 12, 2020: Volunteers take part in the clean up operation in Mahebourg, Mauritius surrounding ... [+] the oil spill from the MV Wakashio, a Japanese bulk carrier ship. ASSOCIATED PRESSThe Japanese media were reporting on 1 September that the Mauritian Government and Japan were in secret talks for quick $34 million deal for the cleanup of the Wakashio oil spill. gettyIn addition to the direct impact of the oil spill, Mauritius is still reeling last night from the human tragedy linked to the Wakashio oil spill cleanup operation. In response to questions from Forbes on 1 September, only one of the international oil spill advisers on the ground in Mauritius, Polyeco, said that they would not be using chemical dispersants in the Mauritius cleanup operation. Under this Salvage Agreement, the Salvage Team was responsible to salve the vessel and take the vessel to a place of safety.

Source: Forbes September 02, 2020 03:35 UTC