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Greenpeace demands grounded bulker be detained in Cebu

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJune 14, 2016
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In the early hours of Monday morning a Panamanian-flagged bulker ploughed into pristine coral reefs off northern Cebu in the central Philippines destroying around three hectares of coral.

The grounding of the Belle Rose took place in a shark sanctuary while en route to southern Cebu.

No oil has leaked from the ship. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is investigating the incident which happened in benign weather conditions.

Greenpeace has demanded the ship does not leave the country until it has paid to rehabilitate the reefs.

The ship is owned by Japan’s Yoko Transportation.

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJune 14, 2016
12 Less than a minute
Photo of Sam Chambers

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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