Cargo ship off the coast of Mauritius Abandoned by the Coast Guard at 4:46 on August 25
A cargo ship chartered by Mitsui OSK Lines was stranded offshore in Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, and it was discovered that the cargo ship had not responded to multiple calls from the local Coast Guard before the accident, police said. I'm investigating the situation inside the ship in detail.
The freighter “WAKASHIO,” owned by Chogaiki Kisen in Okayama Prefecture and chartered by Mitsui OSK Lines, stranded ashore off Mauritius on the 25th of last month, after which a large amount of fuel oil and other fuel leaked.
A local police officer investigating the accident revealed on a NHK interview on the 24th that the cargo vessel was sailing in an unusual area near Mauritius, and the Coast Guard called several times. However, there was no response.
The freighter finally responded after it had been aground, so police are investigating the situation inside the vessel before the accident.
The police have arrested Indian captains and Sri Lankan deputy captains on the suspicion of jeopardizing the safety of their voyages, and 18 police officers, both Sri Lankan and Filipino, have heard the incident.
In response to the investigation, the crew members said they were approaching the island to connect to the Internet, and were holding a birthday party for the sailors, but police officials said, "Carefully conduct an investigation. We are advancing."
The two captains and others who were arrested are to appear in a local court on 25th to determine if bail is granted.
Mauritius authorities complete disposal ahead of freighter
Mauritius officials announced on the 24th that the part of the hull of a cargo ship that had broken in two after being aground was towed to the sea offshore and then sunk into the sea for disposal.
In the photo released by the authorities, you can see how the hull sinks while raising the white spray of water.
On the other hand, the rear part of the hull with a bridge etc. remains in the grounded place, but it will be dismantled over the next few months after removing the oil etc. remaining inside ..