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South Africa Intensifies Efforts to Contain Oil Spill from Grounded 'Ultra Galaxy' Cargo Vessel

Jul 29, 2024, 04:03 PM

South Africa has intensified efforts to contain an oil spill from the cargo vessel 'Ultra Galaxy,' which ran aground earlier this month due to extreme weather conditions. The ship has since broken apart into four sections, exacerbating the spill. Crews have been dispatched to manage the situation and mitigate environmental damage. Salvors are also on-site to assist with containment efforts.