Ship sailing under Panama flag runs aground in northern Japan

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A Panamanian-registered ship ran aground in a northern Japanese harbor and was leaking oil and no injuries among the 21 crew, the Japan Coast Guard said.

It said the oil leak was being controlled with no signs it had reached the shore.

The 39,910-tonne vessel, the "Crimson Polaris," was carrying wood chips when it ran aground on Wednesday morning in Hachinohe harbor.

A crack developed in the hull and oil began leaking, with a slick 5.1 km long by 1 km wide visible by Thursday morning, the Coast Guard said. It added that containment measures were being taken by patrol boats.

Source(s): Reuters