Ultra Galaxy Ship Cleanup Nears Completion After Severe Storm Grounding

The cleanup operation for the grounded bulker Ultra Galaxy is almost finished, focusing on removing oil and debris. SAMSA issued a tender for the ship’s remains, as most fuel and fertilizer cargo have been retrieved or lost at sea. Inspections show beaches are clean, with ongoing monitoring for fuel ashore. No negative environmental impact from the fertilizer cargo.

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Panama Canal finishes cleaning up after oil spill from MSC Boxship

The Panama Canal Authority worked to clean up an oil spill in one of the locks near Balboa after the MSC Kataya R. experienced a spill during transit to Ecuador. The vessel, held in the lock chamber during cleanup, was later moved to Panama Anchorage. With plans to increase daily transits and draft levels, the authority aims to ease transit for vessels as water levels improve.

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