Copenhagen, Sept 19, 2024 (AFP) - Ship with 20,000 litres of diesel fuel sinks off Greenland

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2024-09-19

A ship carrying 20,000 litres of diesel fuel ran aground and sank off Greenland's coast on Thursday, said authorities who were working to contain a potential spill in the fragile Arctic ecosystem. "Last night, around 1:45 am (0245 GMT), a ship hit a reef near Nanortalik and started taking on water," Greenlandic police said in a statement. The vessel sank around 7:00 am. Authorities believe the 30-metre (98-foot) ship contained some 15,000 to 20,......

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