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Japan ship operator to pay $9M over Mauritius oil spill

by Associated Press
| September 12, 2020 12:06 AM

TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese operator of a bulk carrier that struck a coral reef and caused a widespread oil spill off the coast of Mauritius said Friday it will provide 1 billion yen ($9 million) to fund environmental projects and support the local fishing community.

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