Owners of MV Eurosun seek to repair carriers keel
Owners of MV Eurosun seek to repair carriers keel
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Colombo (News 1st); The owners and local agent of the bulk carrier MV Eurosun that ran aground on the Little Basses Reef, have requested permission from the Marine Environment Protection Authority to undertake repairs to the ship’s keel.
MEPA Chairperson Attorney-at-Law Darshani Lahandapura speaking to News 1st said the matter is being discussed among the respective stakeholders.
According to MEPA the high tide experienced in the sea areas has made it difficult to carry out observations.
Darshani Lahandapura said a team of 05 MEPA personnel had visited the site on Monday (25) evening, for inspection.