Oil spill

The Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard have been trying to free Nu Shi Nalini since she broke loose on Thursday in the gusty winds that accompanied Cyclone Kyarr, sparking fears of an oil spill. read more

The tanker Nu Shi Nalini is believed to be carrying around 3,000 tonnes of naphtha and was anchored at the inner anchorage of the Mormugao Port in Goa before it broke loose from its restraints and began drifting towards the shore. read more

The tug has around 30,000 litres of diesel, 1,000 litres of lubricant oil and 200 litres of hydraulic oil and in the event of any leak, it could damage the sensitive ecosystem of Chilika lake. read more

An oil spill which affected farm land in their area was noticed by Kathiramangalam villagers on Friday read more

An oil spill sparked a huge fire that shot up some 70 metres (230 feet) in the air, above homes and palm trees in a residential area on Sumatra island’s Aceh province read more

Balikpapan authorities have distributed masks, and more than 1,300 people have suffered breathing problems, nausea and vomiting. read more

At least two people died during a blaze when authorities tried to cleanup oil spill in the waters of Indonesia on March 31. read more