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South Africa’s Ultra Galaxy Bulker Broke up During Storms, Oil Spill Response Underway

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Over the weekend, a bulker that capsized and washed ashore on the west coast of South Africa broke up during storms. SAMSA is working with local authorities to contain an oil spill and initiate clean-up efforts. Salvors sealed fuel oil tanks and removed oil drums from the wreck. Salvage operations are temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions. Plans to resume salvage work are in place.

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Crew Abandons Cargo Ship Amid Severe Weather off South African Coast

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The crew of a Panama-registered general cargo ship abandoned their vessel off the South African coast due to severe weather conditions. The South Africa Maritime Safety Authority received a distress signal and dispatched rescue vessels. The crew, consisting of 18 Filipino seafarers, was rescued and the abandoned ship was left listing precariously. The incident raised concerns about navigating the Cape of Good Hope during winter storms.

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