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Tristan web pages for "MS Oliva Shipwreck"

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MS Oliva Disaster Home Page

https://www.tristandc.com/newsmsolivahome.php, 24 January 2015
The grounding of the bulk carrier MS Oliva on Nightingale Island on 16th March 2011 had a major impact on local wildlife, notably penguins fouled by fuel oil. The islanders were awarded the RSPB Medal for a major clean-up operation they undertook.
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MS Oliva Lifeboat found 99 weeks after being lost

https://www.tristandc.com/newsmsolivalifeboat.php, 14 February 2013
The lifeboat from the MS Oliva washed up on the shore at Salt Creek, South Australia, 99 weeks after the Oliva was wrecked on Nightingale Island.
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Malta Marine Safety Investigation Unit Report

https://www.tristandc.com/newsmsolivasafetyreport.php, 29 November 2012
The report concludes that the Oliva ran aground due to a navigational error and the failure of the watch to use an appropriate large scale chart.
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Impact of MS Oliva Wreck on Tristan's Economy and Environment

https://www.tristandc.com/newsmsoliva2011-12Impact.php, 11 September 2012
This page summarise the impact of pollution from the MS Oliva shipwreck on Tristan's penguins and fishery, as well as clean up and compensation.
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Nightingale and Inaccessible Islands Clean Up Operation

https://www.tristandc.com/newsmsolivacleanup.php, 21 March 2012
Details of clean-up operations around Nightingale and Inaccessible Islands, where fuel oil from the wreck of the MS Oliva has fouled penguins and other wildlife.
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How you can help

https://www.tristandc.com/newsmsolivahelp.php, 1 January 2012
Advice to people who wish to help with the environmental emergency following the wreck of the bulk carrier MS Oliva on 16th March 2011 on Nightingale Island.
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Government Response

https://www.tristandc.com/newsmsolivagovmanage.php, 1 April 2011
This page provides an over-view of the Government's response to the MS Oliva disaster and its aftermath.
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News of MS Oliva's impact on Tristan's Fishing Industry

https://www.tristandc.com/newsmsolivafishing.php, 29 March 2011
News of investigations into the impact of pollution from the MS Oliva shipwreck on Tristan's rock lobster fishery, and related environmental issues.
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News of the MS Oliva Emergency on Tristan Island

https://www.tristandc.com/newsmsolivatristan.php, 25 March 2011
This page provides news and pictures of the back-up operation on the main Tristan da Cunha Island to clean penguins polluted by the wreck of the MS Oliva on Nightingale Island.
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The Beginning

https://www.tristandc.com/newsmsoliva.php, 18 March 2011
The bulk carrier MS Oliva ran aground on 16th March 2011 on Nightingale Island. All the crew were saved, but the wreck became an environmental emergency after it broke up.

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