Debris Spew from Split Cargo Ship

A Liberian-flagged vessel split in two over the weekend, triggering fears of a fresh oil spill.

Jan 10, 2012
The Rena, a Liberian-flagged vessel, struck the Astrolabe Reef in October. The vessel split in two over the weekend, triggering fears of a fresh oil spill.
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