Kea Trader: an ecological catastrophe avoided in New Caledonia

You certainly remember how the container ship Kea Trader  ran aground the Durand reef, South-East of New Caledonia, almost a month ago. The spectacular photos of the huge ship full quill on the coral were seen all across the Pacific. At the time, the local government and French armed forces mobilized a full anti-pollution task force. They feared a massive spill in this unique coral ecosystem. But … Continue reading Kea Trader: an ecological catastrophe avoided in New Caledonia

Container ship wrecks in New Caledonia, 750 tons of fuel to be pumped

UPDATE, last news from the Kea Trader from Pacificans : Kea Trader: an ecological catastrophe avoided in New Caledonia Our Article published on July 17th : The container ship Kea Trader ran aground the Durand reef, 92km South-East of Maré island (Loyalty islands, New Caledonia), full quill on the coral. The shipwreck happened last week during the night from Tuesday 11 to Wednesday 12, but it is … Continue reading Container ship wrecks in New Caledonia, 750 tons of fuel to be pumped