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Salvage operations continue |
gibfocus - 27th December 2007
(2007-12-27 10:11:00 )
Salvage operations on the New Flame continued throughout yesterday as the vessels stern sunk to the seabed. The operations were relaunched prior to Christmas after severe weather conditions led to the stern side of the vessel sinking, and the ship breaking up in half.
The New Flame, which collided in August ahs been stuck at a reef off Europa Point since.
Maritime experts have criticised the salavage operations claiming that the vessels cargo should have been removed prior to the latest incident in order to allow the stern side to float.
Reports that fuel oil polluting Spanish beaches originated from the New Flame have also been dismissed. Experts have pointed at possible unscrupulous dumping as a possible source, whilst other reports have suggested a possible incident in the region.
The Government has claimed that no fuel is on board the vessel which could have led to the latest oil slick affecting Spanish beaches.
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