Part of cargo ship stranded off Mauritius = 22 days (provided by MOBILISATION NATIONALE WAKASHIO, Reuters = joint)
Mauritius: Captain, reason for approaching the island: Calling family
Accidents off Mauritius:
A heavy oil spill occurred off Mauritius.
Japanese freighter and Indian captain were arrested and made statements.
Reasons for approaching the island:
On August 24, he said that he wanted to know the epidemic situation of the new coronavirus by connecting to the home and making a phone call with his family in his hometown.
Kyodo News coverage:
A judicial official who understands the situation of the investigation revealed in the joint communication and telephone coverage.
One month has passed since the cargo ship was stranded on August 25.
“The suspicion that the crew ran aground due to their private actions” was getting stronger.
Local police:
On August 18, “two Indian captains and Sri Lankan first officers” were arrested on suspicion of neglecting safe navigation.
According to a judicial official, it was “to approach Mauritius along the route to talk with family”.
KYODO communication