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Mauritius declares emergency over oil spill from grounded ship

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:39 am
by Stickers
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.alj ... 00586.html

Likely to have a huge impact on the ecological and economic wellbeing of Mauritius. Our thoughts go out to our favourite Mauritian Dave and his family.

Re: Mauritius declares emergency over oil spill from grounded ship

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:49 am
by Colburn_Claret
That's really sad news. Having spent a wonderful week there, the people couldn't be friendlier, and the island so unspoilt.
These disasters always run their course, but even so the immediate negative impact, especially to the environment can be horrific.
If Dave reads this, our fingers are crossed for you.

Re: Mauritius declares emergency over oil spill from grounded ship

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2020 1:16 pm
by huw.Y.WattfromWare
It’s down in the SE corner of the island, near the airport.
What the hell is a ship doing that close to land when there are known coral reefs there.
Best wishes and hopes for a satisfactory outcome.
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Re: Mauritius declares emergency over oil spill from grounded ship

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:56 pm
by dpinsussex
Stickers wrote:
Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:39 am
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.alj ... 00586.html

Likely to have a huge impact on the ecological and economic wellbeing of Mauritius. Our thoughts go out to our favourite Mauritian Dave and his family.
Mauritius Dave is an oil tycoon

Re: Mauritius declares emergency over oil spill from grounded ship

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:35 pm
by BennyD
....he’s got a bucket and 35 Jerry cans, he’ll be cleaning up.

Re: Mauritius declares emergency over oil spill from grounded ship

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2020 10:45 pm
by LoveCurryPies
Huge disaster. Mauritius is so beautiful and the people so friendly. The reefs are just awesome. Thoughts go out to DaveManu. Let’s hope the World helps them clean up this environmental disaster.