Shipwreck: Tanker Fire North-East of Mauritius

Initially, another ship, cruising in the area, was diverted to the disaster site to rescue the 17 crew members in distress. No injuries were reported.

A unit of the Maritime Squadron, based at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, also flew over the ship on fire for an observation and contact with the ship's captain. Nearly a third of the ship is caught in flames. The MV Ansa Brandenburg carries important cargo of heavy oil. But last night, no trace of oil spill in the area where the boat drift. the operations of the NCG resume this morning with new flyovers by the Maritime Squadron and coordination of rescue operations.