On April 25, an illegal (breached) freighter after it collide with an anchored vessel off the Isla de Pascua into the bight of Hanga Roa.
What happened?
The barge ‘Rano Aroi II’ of the Sociedad Agrícola y Servicios Isla de Pascua allided with the anchored ‘Lago Icalma’ during unloading operations resulting in spilling of about 50 litres of oil. The impact of collision resulted in a breached hull and the leak in the hull was sealed.
Emergency declared
The emergency response protocols were immediately activated by the port captain, and the Chilean Navy was tasked to contain the spill.
The “LSR Tokerau“ and other boats were on scene and laid out an oil boom around barge as well as absorbent pads.
The situation was brought under control and the Navy was focused on the task of eliminating oily residues and safeguarding the aquatic environment.
The damage to the ecosystem will be determined later and water samples were taken for further analysis.
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Source: Soychile
Is LSR Tokerau still active?
I read that she was laid off years ago and replaced by LSR 4421.