Car Carrier Ocean Tango Runs Aground off Busan

By Aiswarya Lakshmi
Monday, April 18, 2016

 A South Korean Car carrier Ocean Tango was grounded by a storm which battered Busan, Korea, on Apr 17. 

The 2,736 dwt Vessel was docked at Yeong-gu area, reportedly fuel tanks were damaged with ensuing fuel leak. 
Present condition of vessel unknown. According to local reports, the Bunker fuel has leaked with local reports suggesting fuel tanks have ruptured. 
Government authorities have attempted to contain the spill although the cleanup has been hampered by the weather conditions.
Categories: Coast Guard Environmental Salvage

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