An oil tanker that has been leaking gas since sinking final month off the coast of the central Philippines has been positioned.
Humerlito Dolor, the governor of Oriental Mindoro province, stated Tuesday that the Princess Empress was discovered by an underwater robotic donated by Japan. He stated images taken by the robotic will assist decide the tanker’s situation and what steps have to be taken to plug the leaks.
The MT Princess Empress was carrying about 800,000 liters of commercial gas oil when it sank on February 28. Officials say 1000’s of hectares of coral reefs, mangroves and seaweed might be affected by the spill.
The Philippines has sought help from the United States and Japan to comprise and clear up the spill.
Authorities have imposed bans on fishing and swimming in affected areas, placing the livelihoods of many residents in danger.
Some info for this report got here from Reuters and Agence France-Presse.