China News Service, August 12th. According to the "Central News Agency" report, on the 11th local time, a Panamanian cargo ship struck a rock near Hachinohe Port in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Although the cargo ship left the reef by itself later, the hull cracked and broke. In two sections, the oil spill stretched about 5.1 kilometers on the sea.

There are 21 crew members on board, all of whom have been rescued.

Screenshot of Reuters report.

  According to reports, this Panamanian cargo ship "Crimson Polaris" weighing 39,910 tons hit a rock near Hachinohe Port in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture at about 7:50 am on the 11th.

  A crack appeared near the deck of the "Crimson Polaris" after it hit the rocks. It broke in two on the morning of the 12th. Part of the hull was drifting at sea and continued to leak oil from the ship.

  The Japan Coast Guard stated that the patrol ship observed the oil spill of the "Crimson Polaris" on the same day, extending about 5.1 kilometers and 1 kilometers wide at sea. In order to avoid the formation of an oil film on the sea, it is carrying out water spraying and other related measures.

  There were a total of 21 crew members on board, all of which were rescued by a plane dispatched by Haibao.

  At present, the front hull of the "Crimson Polaris" has been anchored, but the rear hull cannot be anchored. Depending on the weather conditions, it may drift further at sea.

According to reports, if it drifts to deeper waters, it may sink the ship.

  The Japanese government has set up an intelligence liaison office in the crisis management center of the prime minister's residence to continuously collect relevant information.