It is estimated that over 10 tonnes of oil have already leaked into the sea
The bulk carrier Kiani Satu, carrying 330 tonnes of heavy fuel oil and 15 000 tonnes of rice, ran aground in heavy seas west of the Goukamma River estuary, off Buffels Bay, Knysna on Thursday due to mechanical problems
The grounding damaged the vessel’s tanks causing oil leak.
All 19 crew members were evacuated off the vessel by NSRI Knysna and NSRI Wilderness sea rescue boats.
It is estimated that over 10 tonnes of oil have already leaked into the sea. Due to technical problems, efforts to tow the ship off the shore have been stalled.
