Divers have estimated an approximate 14,000-34,000 gallons of bunker oil in the starboard wing tanks. The method used for this estimation requires drilling holes into each fuel tank at various elevations to determine the approximate quantity of oil. To learn more about this process please visit the Incident Homepage.
We are assessing the hull's integrity utilizing ultrasonic testing to determine the precise thickness (down to 1/1000th of an inch) of the vessel remains. Current reports show that the hull is in excellent but there is oil leaking internally due to degradation of the existing structure.
