Cargo Ship Grounding in Sakhalin, Russia
Governor of Russia's Sakhalin region declares emergency after Chinese cargo ship runs aground off its coast. No danger to crew, no fuel spillage recorded. Bad weather hinders rescue efforts. Incident reminiscent of previous fuel spill in Kerch Strait. Sakhalin region part of territorial dispute between Russia and Japan over Kuril Islands.
Key Points
- Governor declared emergency after Chinese cargo ship ran aground off Sakhalin coast
- No danger to crew, no fuel spillage recorded
- Bad weather hampering rescue efforts
- Incident brings back memories of previous fuel spill in Kerch Strait
- Sakhalin region part of Russia-Japan territorial dispute over Kuril Islands