Colombo (News 1st); The owners and local agent of the bulk carrier MV Eurosun that ran aground on the Little Basses Reef, have requested permission from the Marine Environment Protection Authority to undertake repairs to the ship’s keel. MEPA Chairperson Attorney-at-Law Darshani Lahandapura speaking to News 1st said the matter is being discussed among the respective stakeholders. The high tide experienced on Sunday evening (24th January) refloated the bulk carrier MV Eurosun that ran aground on the Little Basses Reef, about 5.5 nautical miles (10km) off the southeastern coast of the island on 23rd January. Following the ship being moved out of danger, it was anchored in a safer area about 05 nautical miles southwest of the Little Basses Reef. The vessel EUROSUN (IMO: 9546227, MMSI 636015312) is a Bulk Carrier built in 2012 (9 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Liberia.

Source: The Nation January 26, 2021 11:37 UTC