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Two merchant ships collide in Gulf of Kutch, ICG monitors for possible oil spill

By Joyce B. Buchanan
November 27, 2021
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New Delhi: In a final development, two merchant ships, the MV Aviator and the MV Atlantic Grace collided in the Gulf of Kutch on November 26. There were no casualties or oil spills reported in the accident. “Indian Coast Guard vessels in the area, including pollution control vessels waiting nearby and monitoring the situation,” PRO Defense, Gujarat, as quoted by ANI on Twitter.Also Read – WATCH: Indian Coast Guard Rescues 7 Fishermen From Stranded Boat Near Diu

A collision occurred between the MV Aviator and Atlantic Grace in the Gulf of Kutch on the night of November 26. No casualties, oil spill reported. Indian Coast Guard vessels in the area, including a pollution control vessel waiting nearby and monitoring the situation: PRO Defense, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/S9wgsYaHrQ

– ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2021

Also Read – Indian Coast Guard Group B Recruitment 2021: Application Process Underway for Manager Positions; Salary up to Rs 1 Lakh

Indian Coast Guard officials were later quoted by ANI as saying the crash happened due to a navigation error. According to the tweet, “ICG is monitoring the situation to prevent any possible oil spill.” Also Read – Indian Coast Guard Sends 1 More Ship In Case Of Oil Spill From Merchant Vessel Off Colombo Coast

Two merchant ships, the MV Aviator and the MV Ancient Grace, collided in the Gulf of Kutch. At first glance, it appears that the collision took place due to a navigation error. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) monitoring situation to prevent possible oil spill: ICG officials https://t.co/98sLHjhCCv

– ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2021

Dangers of oil spills

Oil spills can cause great damage to humans as well as marine flora and fauna. At this point, let’s take a look at some harmful effects of oil pills:

  • According to Amazon Frontlines, the spills can cause respiratory problems for people who clean up the spill. In some cases, eye and skin irritation has also been noticed.
  • Prolonged exposure to oil spills can cause irreparable damage to humans. These include liver damage, decreased immunity, and increased risk of cancer.
  • According to NOAA’s OR&R website, spills can cause the death of marine animals, especially seabirds.
  • Oil spills can cause significant damage to coral reefs. They are important nurseries for shrimp and fish. Already suffering from climate change, the reefs are quickly being destroyed due to oil.
  • Marine plants, the producers of oxygen, are also suffering from an oil spill. The oil changes the level of oxygen in the water and thus makes photosynthesis difficult.



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