Oil spill fears for ship stranded on Pacific reef 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PresseA bulk carrier stranded on a coral reef off the Solomon Islands is being battered by heavy seas whipped up in a tropical cyclone, sparking fears a major environmental disaster. The 225-meter (740-foot) ship hit a reef near Rennell Island, the largest raised coral atoll in the world, part of which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. While the ship was carrying a cargo of bauxite, any such large vessel would also have large amounts of oil and fuel for its engines. Yates said there was “no sign of oil spillage” although the Guardian, citing government sources, said there was some leakage which was forming a slick.

Source: Manila Bulletin February 19, 2019 09:32 UTC