National Sep 11, 2020
Mauritius ship operator Mitsui OSK to pay ¥1 billion for recovery
"We will provide long-term contributions to the environment and the society of Mauritius," the company said in a statement.
National Sep 2, 2020
Mauritius asks Japan for ¥3.6 billion to help local fishers after oil leak
The island nation is requesting funds to build boats, train workers and renovate an aging fishing research center.
National Sep 1, 2020
Japan to send third relief team to Mauritius in wake of oil spill
The six-member team will help conduct detailed investigations of mangroves, coral reefs, wildlife and seawater quality to assess the impact of the oil leak.
National Aug 30, 2020
Japan experts propose wiping down Mauritius mangroves by hand to remove oil from Wakashio spill
Japanese experts are proposing wiping down mangrove trees in Mauritius by hand to remove oil spilled by a Japanese freighter that ran aground off the tropical island, a source familiar with the matter said Saturday. The idea for cleaning the trees' roots, recently suggested by ...
National Aug 25, 2020
Japanese experts warn oil damage could kill mangroves in Mauritius
Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told a news conference Tuesday that the ministry is considering sending additional environment experts to the island nation.
World Aug 21, 2020
Mauritius oil spill: Data shows ship deviated from shipping lane
Data from a maritime analysis firm showed that the Wakashio diverted more than 100 km from a regular shipping lane before crashing into the reef.
National | FOCUS Aug 20, 2020
Japan criticized for weak presence in responding to Mauritius oil leak
by Junko Horiuchi
The government has maintained a distant attitude about the crisis compared with countries such as France and India, according to residents and environmental groups.
National Aug 14, 2020
Owner of ship off Mauritius open to compensation claims for oil spill
The Panama-flagged bulk carrier Wakashio, operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, was carrying 3,800 tons of fuel oil when it ran aground on July 25.
National Aug 13, 2020
Focus turns to damages owed by Japan ship owner for Mauritius spill
Nagashiki Shipping's costs could be limited to about ¥2 billion based on two maritime accident treaties, but it may have to pay more if serious faults are found.
Business Aug 12, 2020
The Japanese firm that operates a ship leaking fuel off the coast of Mauritius has been involved in accidents before, including a 2006 oil spill in the Indian Ocean. Mitsui OSK Lines operates the MV Wakashio, which ran aground on July 25 just off the ...
National Aug 12, 2020
Sea life around Mauritius dying as Japanese ship oil spill spreads
Mauritian volunteers fished dead eels from oily waters on Tuesday as they tried to clean up damage to the Indian Ocean island's most pristine beaches after a Japanese-owned bulk carrier leaked an estimated 1,000 tonnes of oil. The ship, MV Wakashio, owned by Nagashiki Shipping ...
World Aug 10, 2020
Anxious Mauritians use hair to stem Japanese ship's oil spill
Mauritians are making floating booms of human hair and leaves in a round-the-clock scramble to mop up oil leaking from a grounded Japanese ship onto their pristine Indian Ocean beaches. The MV Wakashio, owned by the Nagashiki Shipping Company and operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Line, ...