A ship has run aground off the southern coast of the Solomon Islands and officials say bad weather is hampering efforts to salvage the vessel, reports RadioNZ.
What happened?
Shipping agent Tony Saliga said that, the MV Solomon Trader hit the reefs in Kangava Bay off Rennell Island on 5 February.
How did it happen?
He reported that, the vessel was loading bauxite from the nearby Bintang mine when the incident happened. Mr Saliga said the strong winds and rough seas may have pulled the ship towards the reef.
Were there any damages?
He said there had been some damage to the reef, but added the vessel wasn’t listing and there was no oil spill. Mr Saliga said efforts to salvage the ship were being made by the insurers, the shipping company that chartered the vessel and the mining company.
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Source: RadioNZ
