Mauritius Heavy Oil Spill Accident Japanese Experts Helping Ecosystem Recovery August 14 5:1
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A wide range of fields such as recovery of damaged ecosystems were responded to by a team of Japanese experts who entered the area in response to an accident when a large amount of heavy oil spilled from a cargo ship operated by Mitsui OSK Lines off the coast of Mauritius, an island nation of the Indian Ocean. Showed the idea of continuing to support.
On July 26, when a cargo ship operated by Mitsui OSK Lines stranded off the coast of Mauritius and spilled a large amount of heavy oil, countries and UN agencies sent human resources and supplies to support them.
A team of 6 experts from the Japan Emergency Relief Team has also been dispatched from Japan and started working on the 12th, and responded to NHK's online interview regarding the local situation.
According to Keiji Takechi, the deputy leader of the Japan Coast Guard specializing in measures against marine pollution, the recovery of heavy oil floating on the sea has almost ended, but the recovery of oil flowing to the coast has become an issue. That is.
Deputy Commander Takechi said, "I am sad that the environment of Japanese ships was polluted, and I would like to return it to its original form as much as possible." He revealed that he is considering sending an expert.
In addition, Mauritius prohibits entry from foreign countries as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, and support teams from each country are required to wear protective clothing for two weeks after arrival, and there are restrictions on local movement. about it.
Atsushi Kumakubo, the leader of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, "The tourism-oriented country, Mauritius, has a great impact on the economy due to the new coronavirus. We must consider not only the environment but also the economic recovery." It was