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Mangaluru: Sunken Princess Miral vessel still lying in sea

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Jul 18: Nearly a month gone by after Princess Miral vessel of Syria sunk into the sea at Battappady of Ullal. In the present weather conditions, the oil that is held in the cargo section of the vessel, will not be emptied till the end of August.

Two separate teams had arrived from Goa and Mumbai and did the spot inspection with regards to removal of oil and other matters pertaining to its salvage.

The ship is stuck to the base of the sea but has not sunk completely. But as the deck is under water, expert operation is required to enter the vessel.

Tugboat Waterlilly of water transport ministry is stationed at NMPT. The main aim of this is to prevent or restrict the oil spillage, in case if it happens. Coast guard and police are also keeping watch on the vessel.

The crew of the ship are in the city itself as their repatriation process is not yet complete. Representatives of the ship owner are putting in all efforts in this regard and they are likely to be repatriated next week.

Agency Desk

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