Tuesday, July 2, 2019

RENNEL PEOPLE WARNED NOT TO USE MARINE RESOURCES



RENNEL PEOPLE WARNED OF MARINE RESOURCES RISK


The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has warned Rennell people, especially those living around the Lavangu Bay where the recent oil spillage was 'concentrated' NOT to consume any sea food from the area till sea food samples sent abroad for testing is completed and returned.

Advice to use the Marine resources, will be a decision of the authority.

RENNEL PEOPLE WARNED OF MARINE RESOURCES RISK


NDMO Director Loti Yates made the strong call following the salvage work of MV Solomon Trader which ran aground in February this year, during bad weather.

The vessel was recently re-floated and currently in PNG for maintenance.
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Mr Yates said, cleaning up of the oil spillage at the Lavangu bay in Rennell Island continues, and will take some time yet.
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MV Solomon Trader, was a Hongkong-flaged cargo ship loading bauxite from a mine on the island.

An estimated 200 tonnes of oil has spilled into the ocean posing environmental disaster.



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