Mobilisation Nationale Wakashio posted this picture of the bulker’s bow moments earlier than it disappeared beneath the floor.
Yesterday, after being moved to a sea space designated by the Mauritius authorities, the forepart of the ill-fated Panamanian-flag bulker Wakashio was scuttled, virtually precisely one month after its July 25 grounding that brought on widespread air pollution.
Today, the captain of the vessel, Indian nationwide Sunil Kumar Nandeshwar and the Chief Officer, Tilak ratna Suboda, a Sri Lankan, have been again in district court docket in Port Louis, Mauritius, for a proper listening to, earlier than being returned to police custody for additional questioning.
Local media report they’re provisionally charged with illegal “interference with the operation of a property of a ship likely to endanger its safe navigation” beneath articles 5(1) (b) (2) et (9) of Mauritius’s Piracy and Maritime Violence Act. Reportedly, if convicted, they might resist 60 years imprisonment.
Their subsequent look in court docket is ready for September 1.
According to shipowner, Japan’s Nagashiki Shipping, “regarding the rear part of the hull, the relevant authorities and a team of experts are continuing to study the removal plan.”
