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Ship owner says will handle Mauritius oil spill compensation 'sincerely'

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Mauritius declared an unprecedented environmental emergency last week as the 'MV Wakashio', which ran aground on 25 July, began seeping oil into a protected marine park boasting unspoiled coral reefs, mangrove forests and endangered species.

TOKYO - The Japanese owner of a cargo ship that leaked massive amounts of oil after running aground off Mauritius has pledged to "sincerely" respond to requests for compensation over damage to the marine environment.

"Regarding compensation, we plan to deal with the issue sincerely based on applicable laws," the head of the Okayama-based company said in a statement released Thursday. Mauritius declared an unprecedented environmental emergency last week as the MV Wakashio, which ran aground on 25 July, began seeping oil into a protected marine park boasting unspoiled coral reefs, mangrove forests and endangered species.

The "ecological crisis" was beyond the scope of the tiny Indian Ocean nation's capabilities, Jugnauth added, and he appealed for urgent international help.

 

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