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Urgent handling of oil spill problem

by VTV422 October 2019 Last updated at 18:00 PM

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VTV.vn - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc required relevant ministries, branches, and localities to focus on implementing urgent tasks to cope with the oil spill incident caused by the sinking of the vessel Vietsun Integerity in Can Gio District, HCMC

The incident affected traffic on Luong Tau River. To ensure safety, authorities have blocked the area where the vessel remains. Other ships have been instructed to take other routes for their journey.

The Ministry of Transport was assigned to clarify the cause of the incident, direct the salvage of ships, and take measures to ensure safe and smooth maritime navigation in the ship's distress area. Relevant agencies monitor, promptly provide information and warnings about environmental incidents, and ensure fire prevention, firefighting, security, and safety in the area where the incident occurred.