Oil

Japanese ship that caused Mauritius oil spill passed checks

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A Japanese bulk carrier that struck a coral reef off Mauritius and has leaked at least an estimated 1,000 tonnes of oil passed an annual inspection in March without any problems, Japan’s ClassNK inspection body said. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation … Read more Japanese ship that caused Mauritius oil spill passed checks

China vs. India: World War III? – VisualPolitik EN

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This video is sponsored by Newsvoice. Download Newsvoice for free: https://newsvoice.com/visualpolitik Let’s fix the news. Together. China and India account for more than a third of the world’s population. That’s why it’s so worrying that these two titans get along so badly. In June this year, 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a skirmish on … Read more China vs. India: World War III? – VisualPolitik EN

Saving the ocean | Mauritian volunteers join efforts to stop oil spread from damaged cargo ship

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Local volunteers try to stop oil from spreading as damaged Japanese bulk carrier ship MV ‘Wakashio’ could fall apart after running aground on a reef off near Pointe d’Esny, Mauritius. The carrier’s damaged tank has stopped leaking, according to reports. However, nearly 2,000 tons of oil still remain in the undamaged tanks. Subscribe to RT! … Read more Saving the ocean | Mauritian volunteers join efforts to stop oil spread from damaged cargo ship

Mauritius oil spill: Volunteer army races to contain environmental disaster

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Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YouTubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 https://f24.my/YTliveEN … An army of volunteers is scrambling to contain the disastrous oil spill that has devastated miles of Mauritius’ unspoiled coastline after a Japanese tanker, the MV Wakashio, ran aground off the island nation last week. Visit our … Read more Mauritius oil spill: Volunteer army races to contain environmental disaster

Sasol warns of oil slump-induced loss

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Sasol, the world’s top producer of motor fuel from coal, said that it will report an annual loss after a slump in oil and chemical prices. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news … Read more Sasol warns of oil slump-induced loss

Mauritians use hair to mop up oil spill

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Mauritians are making floating booms of human hair and leaves in a round-the-clock scramble to mop up oil leaking from a grounded Japanese ship onto their beaches. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest … Read more Mauritians use hair to mop up oil spill

Mauritius oil spill: Fears vessel may ‘break in two’ as cracks appear

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A stranded Japanese ship off the coast of Mauritius has leaked about 1,000 tons of crude oil into the island’s once-pristine waters, destroying its coral reefs and polluting its ecosystem. Urgent efforts have been intensified to empty the vessel before it succumbs to high winds and waves, splitting in two. Subscribe to us on YouTube: … Read more Mauritius oil spill: Fears vessel may ‘break in two’ as cracks appear

Mauritius oil spill: Initial oil leak stops, but prepared for worst, says officials

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In Mauritius, the prime minister says oil has stopped leaking from a damaged tank on a Japanese ship but the vessel still has 2,000 tons of oil in two other undamaged tanks. At least 1,000 tons of oil were estimated to have leaked so far, and officials are preparing for the worst as cracks on … Read more Mauritius oil spill: Initial oil leak stops, but prepared for worst, says officials

Volunteers Struggle to Contain An Oil Spill Threatening Mauritius White Sand Beaches

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A grounded bulk carrier that has leaked oil into the Indian Ocean and blackened the coast of Mauritius is cracking more and risks breaking apart entirely, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth said. “Based on reports from the salvage master and his expert team, there are several cracks which continued to develop. These cracks unfortunately … Read more Volunteers Struggle to Contain An Oil Spill Threatening Mauritius White Sand Beaches

Indian Ocean faces growing threat of fuel spill

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The MV Wakashio ship still has more than half of its 4,000 tonnes of fuel on board after running aground off Mauritius last month. A state of emergency has been declared because of the threat of catastrophic damage to coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. According to the country’s prime minister, the ship is breaking … Read more Indian Ocean faces growing threat of fuel spill

Mauritius declares emergency over oil spill as concerns grow damaged ship could break up

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The island nation of Mauritius is facing an environmental crisis after a huge container ship ran aground and started to leak oil into an area home to some of the finest coral reefs in the world. Efforts to pump oil out of the ship have failed, and now there are fears that the carrier could … Read more Mauritius declares emergency over oil spill as concerns grow damaged ship could break up

Oil Spill: Leaking Carrier Risks Breakup Near Mauritius as Weather Worsens

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Thousands of students, environmental activists and residents of Mauritius were working around the clock Sunday, trying to reduce the damage to the Indian Ocean island from an oil spill after a ship ran aground on a coral reef. The grounded bulk carrier that blackened the coast of Mauritius is cracking more and risks breaking apart … Read more Oil Spill: Leaking Carrier Risks Breakup Near Mauritius as Weather Worsens

Saudi Aramco’s profit plunges, sees signs of oil market recovery

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State oil giant Saudi Aramco’s profit plunged 73% in the second quarter of the year, as a slump in energy demand and prices due to the coronavirus crisis hit sales at the world’s biggest oil exporter. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation … Read more Saudi Aramco’s profit plunges, sees signs of oil market recovery

Aerial footage shows extent of Mauritius oil leak from bulk carrier

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Mauritius has declared an environmental emergency after a bulk carrier offshore began leaking oil into the ocean. The vessel carrying nearly 4,000 tonnes of fuel ran aground on July 25. Ecologists fear the ship could break up, which would cause an even greater leak and inflict potentially catastrophic damage to the sea area and the … Read more Aerial footage shows extent of Mauritius oil leak from bulk carrier