New World/Ya Mawlaya
12/21/1994
Portugal
On 21 December 1994, the Hong Kong registered tanker New World was travelling from Gabon to France when it collided with the Cypriot bulk carrier Ya Mawlaya 200 miles off Cape St Vincent (Portugal).
The collision caused an explosion and a fire, in which 8 crew members were killed. The two vessels were damaged and 2,500 tonnes of heavy fuel oil were spilt at sea.
Sources:
- The OSPAR Comission
Spill areaOpen sea
Pollutant typeheavy fuel oil
Quantity spilled2, 500 tonnes
FlagHong Kong
OwnerAppellant World Tanker Carriers Corp., Libéria