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WATCH: Horrifying Moment Russian Oil Tanker Split in Half by Storm Sinks, Spilling Oil Into Black Sea

The aftermath of a Russian oil tanker splitting in half because of a storm was caught on camera as the ship began to sink and oil spilt into the Black Sea.

Trinidad Oil Spill 'Not Under Control,' PM Says

A mysterious vessel of unknown ownership capsized on Wednesday in waters off the Caribbean island, having made no emergency calls ahead of time

A massive oil spill from an overturned vessel off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago is "not under control," Prime Minister Keith Rowley said Sunday.

Venezuela Oil Giant Says 80 Percent Of Oil Spill Cleaned Up

More than 80 percent of the spill at Venezuela's El Palito oil refinery has been cleaned up, officials say

Venezuela's state oil company said Thursday that an oil spill at a refinery on the country's western coastline was no longer "active" and that more than 80 percent of the affected area had been cleaned up.

Philippines' Mindoro Oil Spill Affects 137,000 People, Effects On Marine Biodiversity To Worsen

The oil spill has affected 30,042 families in coastal communities and spread damage over thousands of hectares of biodiversity.

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Sri Lanka has indicted the skipper of a fire-damaged supertanker for causing an oil spill and failing to report environmental damage

Sri Lanka Indicts Skipper Of Fire-stricken Oil Tanker

Sri Lanka indicts skipper of fire-stricken oil tanker

AFP News Oct 08, 2020

The Japanese operator of a boat that spilled oil off the coast of Mauritius has pledged $9.4 million in funds to help clean-up and recovery efforts

Mauritius Oil Spill Ship Operator To Pay $9.4 Million

Mauritius oil spill ship operator to pay $9.4 million

AFP News Sep 10, 2020

A huge week-long blaze aboard the New Diamond was finally extinguished Wednesday

Tanker Salvage Begins As Sri Lanka Battles Oil Slick

Tanker salvage begins as Sri Lanka battles oil slick

AFP News Sep 10, 2020

A blaze on the oil tanker New Diamond was finally brought under control on Wednesday, the Sri Lankan navy said

Diesel Leaks From Stricken Oil Tanker Off Sri Lanka

Diesel leaks from stricken oil tanker off Sri Lanka

IBT Staff Reporter Sep 09, 2020

Sri Lankan navy officers carry an injured crewman from the stricken oil tanker, the New Diamond

Crewman Killed As Oil Tanker Fire Rages For Second Day Off Sri Lanka Coast

Crewman killed as oil tanker fire rages for second day off Sri Lanka coast

AFP News Sep 04, 2020

The spill was declared an ecological disaster for the Indian Ocean archipelago, and a massive clean-up operation was launched

2 Dead As Mauritius Oil Spill Clean-up Boats Collide

2 dead as Mauritius oil spill clean-up boats collide

AFP News Sep 01, 2020

It was the biggest protest in Mauritius in decades

Landmark Protest In Mauritius Over Giant Oil Spill

Landmark protest in Mauritius over giant oil spill

AFP News Aug 29, 2020

Increasing numbers of dead dolphins are washing up on France's Atlantic beaches, and activists say fishing trawlers are to blame

Dead Dolphins And Whales Wash Ashore In Mauritius Near Site Of Massive Oil Spill

Environmentalists speculate that a recent oil spill from a Japanese-owned ship off the coast of Mauritius might have caused the mass die-offs.

Shreyashi Chakraborty Aug 27, 2020

The larger section has been sunk to a depth of 3,180 metres.

Stricken Ship Behind Oil Spill Sunk Off Mauritius

Stricken ship behind oil spill sunk off Mauritius

AFP News Aug 25, 2020

Map of Mauritius, locating unique protected wildlife sites threatened by the fuel spill

The Treasured Wetlands Of Mauritius: Factfile

The treasured wetlands of Mauritius: Factfile

AFP News Aug 12, 2020

The MV Wakashio ran aground off Mauritius in July and is leaking fuel into the island's pristine coral-filled waters

The Japan Firms Behind Mauritius Oil-leak Ship

The Japan firms behind Mauritius oil-leak ship

IBT Staff Reporter Aug 12, 2020

Efforts continue in MahÃ©bourg, Mauritius, to try to contain the oil spill that threatens the island's ecosystem. The bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef last month and began leaking oil five days ago.

Satellite Image Shows Mauritius Oil Spill From Space

The satellite image shows the ship that ran aground on July 25 as well as clear signs of the black oil.

Athena Chan Aug 11, 2020

Some 1,180 tonnes of fuel has leaked from the MV Wakashio

UN Experts Arrive In Mauritius To Assist In Oil Spill

UN experts arrive in Mauritius to assist in oil spill

AFP News Aug 11, 2020

More than 1,000 tonnes has already oozed from the stranded ship, causing untold damage to protected marine parks and fishing grounds that are the backbone of Mauritius' economy

Mauritius Braces To Halt New Oil Spill As Tanker Breaks Up

Mauritius braces to halt new oil spill as tanker breaks up

AFP News Aug 10, 2020

Drone images show vast amounts of oil leaking from a bulk carrier off Mauritius after it ran aground in the southeast of the island. Ecologists fear the ship could break up, which would cause an even greater leak and inflict potentially catastrophic damag

Mauritius Races To Clean Up Oil As Ship Leaking Fuel Breaks Up

Mauritius races to clean up oil as ship leaking fuel breaks up

AFP News Aug 10, 2020

Horses have reportedly died after drinking water polluted by oil in Syria's Kurdish-controlled northeastern Hasakeh province

Black Waters: Oil Spills Pollute Northeast Syria Creeks

Black waters: Oil spills pollute northeast Syria creeks

IBT Staff Reporter Jul 23, 2020

Russia Says Has Removed Fuel From River Hit By Arctic Spill

Russia says has removed fuel from river hit by Arctic spill

AFP News Jun 17, 2020

Floating dams have been deployed to try to limit the spread of the fuel

Russia Says 'Years' Needed To Clean Up Arctic Spill

Russia says 'years' needed to clean up Arctic spill

IBT Staff Reporter Jun 10, 2020

The fuel spill polluted huge stretches of a river in the Russian Arctic, triggering a major clean-up

Siberian Oil Spill Contaminates Arctic Lake

Siberian oil spill contaminates Arctic lake

AFP News Jun 09, 2020

Russia’s Massive Oil Spill In Arctic Circle Captured From Space

A major oil spill that happened in Russia and affected the Arctic Circle was spotted from space by two satellites of the European Space Agency (ESA). Although Russian officials already confirmed that the spill had been stopped, the incident prompted the country’s government to declare a state of emergency.

Inigo Monzon Jun 07, 2020