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Old 11-01-2012, 04:24 PM   #1
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Default Bulk carrier sinks at Christmas Island

Well it seems we have another environmental disaster occur, this time at christmas island....


http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-1...-booby/3767576

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Oily disaster puts pressure on abbott's booby
By Gemma Breen and staff

Updated January 11, 2012 16:12:29

The whale shark, the red crab and a seabird called abbott's booby are just some of the vulnerable or protected species which are under threat after a bulk carrier sunk off Christmas Island on Monday.

The Panamanian-flagged MV Tycoon split in two and is now sitting on the seabed in Flying Fish Cove after breaking its moorings on Saturday and smashing into rocks.

Teams of volunteers are continuing to work around the clock to clean up tonnes of oil leaking from the cargo ship, which was also carrying phosphate.

Experts fear that most of the 105 tonnes of heavy fuel on board has leaked into the sea.

A 60-metre stretch of beach has already been badly affected, with sand and animals covered in oil.

Environmental scientist Dr Nic Dunlop, who works with the Conservation Council of Western Australia and lived on Christmas Island for several years, says the timing is terrible.

"It is difficult to imagine a more sensitive place and time for something like this to happen," he said.

"Only a small amount of oil would have been enough to devastate the local environment. In this case the ship has literally split in half, dumping most of its fuel load into the bay. It's hard to overestimate how damaging this will be for local fauna."

He says the red crabs - described by David Attenborough as one of the world's "greatest wildlife spectacles" - are currently returning to shore on Christmas Island and the new generation may be wiped out by the oil slick.

"It's also peak season for whale sharks. Plus, the area is home to a number of rare bird species, including the abbott's booby, which breeds nowhere else in the world," he said.

Flying Fish Cove is expected to be the area most impacted by the oil spill, with particular concern for the north coast coral reef and the land crab settlement.








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Old 11-01-2012, 04:27 PM   #2
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How did it happen in the first place??!
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Old 11-01-2012, 06:25 PM   #3
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bloody nuffties...thats going to cost.

Did the author try and get some more publicity with the heading?..LOL
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Old 11-01-2012, 07:24 PM   #4
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How did it happen in the first place??!
One of the strongest storms to hit the island in years, that part of the bay is usually calm even on rough days. Ship broke its moorings and slammed into the concrete dock putting a massive hole in the side, which with the storm conditions broke her up. She is now sitting on the bottom of the harbour.

Salvage crews are going to have fun trying to clear the wreckage for this one.
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Old 11-01-2012, 07:34 PM   #5
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Reports i heard have claimed this was an accident waiting to happen with the dock facilities in desperate need of an upgrade.

Not sure how this has contributed directly to the incident though .
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Old 11-01-2012, 07:40 PM   #6
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It broke from it's mooring's in bad weather it is not the fault of the captain in this case
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Old 11-01-2012, 07:45 PM   #7
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Trust me, the Captain will still cop it in the throat..........
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Old 11-01-2012, 07:52 PM   #8
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bloody nuffties...thats going to cost.

Did the author try and get some more publicity with the heading?..LOL
well it may relieve pressure on his budgie smugglers... lol
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