This could be an environmental catastrophe, worse than Exxon Valdez or even the Gulf disaster because the ship, from from Iran to South Korea, is carrying condensate, according to Washington Post, a form of ultra-light crude which is colorless, odorless and actually eats the bacteria we put into the ocean to limit oil spills. And, if the ship explodes, fumes would waft into the atmosphere potentially causing breathing problems for people on shore.
The ship, Sanchi, collided with a freighter in a region that’s become so dangerous to shipping it’s now referred to as the “New Bermuda Triangle.” And the ship is enormous, carrying 1,000,000 gallons of condensate. Fumes from an explosion would be harmful to rescue workers not to mention wildlife and if the ship actually sinks, the result would be a “time bomb” in the ocean.
An international effort has been launched to try and stabilize the situation.
From the Post, the story and dramatic video/pix here:
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