Japan ship operator to pay out over spill

Updated September 11 2020 - 7:36pm, first published 7:33pm
A Japanese bulk carrier operator is to fund environmental projects after an oil spill.
A Japanese bulk carrier operator is to fund environmental projects after an oil spill.

The Japanese operator of a bulk carrier that struck a coral reef and caused a widespread oil spill off the coast of Mauritius says it will provide 1 billion yen ($A12.95 million) to fund environmental projects and support the local fishing community.

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