Ffforts to pump out the fuel oil from the 'Shine Luck' has begun. However, operations were hampered by bad weather conditions o nJune 16. The stern of the product tanker wwas partially submerged ,and the vessel also experienced water ingress. Local authorities have ordered its shipping company to pump out the oil from the vessel to avoid the risk of oil spill and marine pollution. Cotton oil-absorbent pads were on standby in case any oil leak occured. Local authorities were developing plans on how to refloat the vessel, once weather permitted. On June 14 at 8.30 pm. the ship with 18 crews members on board had run aground off Kaohsiung in position 22 30 30N, 120 21 00E. hrs, Jun 14.
WORLD SHIPPING
18 June 2018 - 13:28
Draining of grounded tanker has started
Ffforts to pump out the fuel oil from the 'Shine Luck' has begun
WORLD SHIPPING
18 June 2018 - 13:28
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