A products carrier on a final voyage to an Indian demolition yard is in danger of breaking up on rocks off South Africa.

A view from the bridge of the MT Phoenix.
A bunker spill is feared from the 30,000-dwt MT Phoenix (built 1977) grounded near Christmas Bay, north of Durban, South Africa.

The South African authorities believe the vessel has no protection and indemnity cover so there is no insurance to respond to any pollution that develops.

Pollution