Image:The oil can be clearly seen drifting over a large area of open water. Pic: Planet Labs
Evidence of the spill comes just days after attempts to assess the vessel for leaks were delayed due to rough seas and poor conditions.
The environmental impact of the disaster is being closely monitored by the International Maritime Organization.
The ship broke apart the day after authorities managed to put out the fire on board the vessel, which had been raging for 12 days.
Image:A crab roams on a beach polluted with polythene pellets that washed ashore from the burning ship. Pic: AP
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