As environmental standards for shipping evolve, the Hong Kong government’s role should also, says Christine Loh.
Government to spend at least RM1 million in oil spill clean-up activities, cost to increase if operations continue.
Spill reportedly caused by foreign tankers allegedly releasing fuel oil at Tanjung Balau and Batu Layar.
58% of audience believes more can be done by the shipping industry to support environmental matters.
Spill took place during unloading operations in the Global Marine New York Container Terminal on Friday.
‘For the present, our conclusion is that the engine failure was directly caused by low oil pressure,’ it states.
Grounding and oil spill of the vessel would have been devastating for the environment and local communities.
1,340 dwt Claudia was in the midst of supply operations when hit by 20,614 dwt containership Calisto.
Solomon Islands cleanup operation cost been estimated at $500,000 per tonne, notes Clean Arctic Alliance:
North Atlantic Kairos was delivering product to a Marine Atlantic oil storage tank when an oil sheen was spotted.
