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Philippines Races to Prevent Environmental Disaster After ...
2024-07-27 05:50:08
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Philippines Races to Prevent Environmental Disaster After Sunken Tanker Leak

The sunken tanker Terra Nova in Manila Bay poses a threat with its 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil. A private company is set to siphon the oil in a week-long operation at 34 meters depth.

The coast guard is closely monitoring the situation to avert an environmental catastrophe following the tragic incident that claimed one crew member's life. Authorities fear it could lead to the worst oil spill in Philippine history, reminiscent of previous incidents that caused significant ecological harm.

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Philippines Races to Prevent Environmental Disaster After Sunken ... Leak

The sunken tanker Terra Nova in Manila Bay poses a threat with its 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil. A private company is set to siphon the oil in a week-long operation at 34 meters depth. The coast guard is closely monitoring the situation to avert an environmental catastrophe following the tragic incident that claimed one crew member's life. Authorities fear it could lead to the worst oil spill in Philippine history, reminiscent of previous incidents that caused significant ecological harm.

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The Diplomat
26. Juli 2024 um 13:27

Philippines Plans to Siphon Oil Cargo From Sunken Tanker to Avert ‘Environmental Catastrophe’

Environment
Tanker Terra Nova sank in Manila Bay with 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil; 16 crew rescued, 1 drowned; oil slick 3.7 km long, but not from cargo tanks; private company contracted for siphoning operation that could take a week; tanker lying at 34 m depth, coast guard monitoring sinking site; similar to MT Princess Empress oil spill that caused damage to coral reefs, mangroves, and affected fishermen and beach resorts.
Southeast Asia - South China Morning Post
27. Juli 2024 um 04:21

Philippines hopes to avert ‘environmental catastrophe’ as divers try to reach sunken oil tanker | South China Morning Post

Environment
Sunken tanker MT Terra Nova carried 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil; sank 7 km from Limay port in 34 metres of water, killing one crew member; divers from coastguard and private contractor to inspect hull; salvor instructed to start siphoning if possible; recovery ship en route; authorities fear worst oil spill in Philippine history, recalling past spills in Mindoro and Guimaras; extraction expected to take 7 days.
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