Singapore Drawn Into Growing International Controversy Surrounding Mauritius Oil Spill

Singapore Drawn Into Growing International Controversy Surrounding Mauritius Oil Spill

The city state of Singapore has been drawn into the controversy surrounding the Wakashio oil spill ... [+] in Mauritius



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As fears mount over the toxic experimental ‘Frankenstein fuel' that could have leaked into the coral lagoons of Mauritius from a large Japanese bulk carrier 12 weeks ago, fresh questions are being raised about the role of Singapore in the oil spill.

That was the last location that the Wakashio had refueled before crashing into the coral reefs of Mauritius.

Singapore has built a network of refuelling tanks around its Petrochemical Refinery. This network ... [+] is the largest in the world for for ship fuels.



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Singapore is the world's premier hub for fueling ships