Oil spill threat off Cape - SA

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Cape Town - Concern mounted on Tuesday over a possible environmental hazard off the Cape coast after a Taiwanese cargo ship issued a distress call following the discovery of a large hole in its hull.

Cape Africa, a 150 000 ton ship, which is about 370 nautical miles west of Cape Town, contacted authorities on Monday after discovering the problem in a forward hold.

According to Bill Dernier, from the South African Maritime Safety Authority, the tugboat Smith Amandla - formerly known as the John Ross - was sent to the bulk carrier on Monday. It reached the stricken vessel at 01:00 on Tuesday.

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1. Stricken ship awaits decision

Cape Town - The holed bulk carrier Cape Africa is being held 150 nautical miles off the Cape coast pending a decision on her future, a lawyer acting for her owners said on Thursday.

The 150 000 ton Taiwanese carrier, which was on its way from Brazil to Japan, is laden with iron ore.

On Monday the 270m vessel sent out a distress signal after a hole was discovered near her bow, and she was taken in tow by a salvage tug, the Smit Amandla.

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