Dry CargoGreater ChinaOperations

Reef damage feared as bulker grounds off the Solomon Islands

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersFebruary 13, 2019
75 Less than a minute

Reef damage is expected when authorities in the Solomon Islands finally get to survey the area where a bulker ran aground nine days ago. The Hong Kong-flagged Solomon Trader ran aground in Kangava Bay off Rennell Island while loading bauxite in inclement conditions.

Bad weather over the past week linked to a cyclone that hit Vanuatu has prevented the local government from heading out to the ship to assess the damage. A break in the weather is forecast tomorrow. No oil pollution has been spotted.

Tags
Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersFebruary 13, 2019
75 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.
Back to top button