MV Wakashio Updates - August 15, 2020

As forecasted the Wakashio broke into two today. The rear section of the bulk carrier, still containing a relatively small amount of hydrocarbon, is immobilized on the reef. 40 cubic metres of fluid were pumped today with the remaining 50 cubic metres expected to be pumped out by tomorrow.

Authorities confirmed that there has been no further leak of hydrocarbon and that booms had already been deployed as part of measures taken to contain any spillage.

Operations to clean up affected lagoons and shores, localized in parts of the south eastern region of the island, are ongoing and are being led by Mauritian authorities assisted by international experts. The local community is also still very much engaged in the process.