The Amazon River witnessed a tragic collision early Friday when a Peruvian navy ship, Ucayali, struck an oil platform at the confluence of the Napo and Amazon rivers. The unfortunate incident has resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals, with one person still unaccounted for.
Authorities reported that thirty crew members from the navy vessel were rescued following the collision, which has caused "severe damage." Specialized search teams, equipped with diving gear and helicopters, were mobilized to aid in the rescue operations. The ownership of the impacted platform belongs to the Anglo-French company Perenco, but reports on the platform's condition and any potential oil leaks remain unclear.
In a statement, Peru's defense ministry expressed deep condolences for the loss of crew members, promising to support the victims' families. The navy vessel was navigating the challenging waters near the Napo River when the accident happened. The ministry is now investigating what led to this catastrophic event.
The Amazon region is home to numerous oil and gas extraction sites, with frequent spills posing risks to both indigenous communities and local wildlife. Last year's oil leak, resulting from a tanker being assaulted by tsunami waves from a volcanic eruption, had devastating effects, spilling nearly 12,000 barrels into the sea.
Authorities reported that thirty crew members from the navy vessel were rescued following the collision, which has caused "severe damage." Specialized search teams, equipped with diving gear and helicopters, were mobilized to aid in the rescue operations. The ownership of the impacted platform belongs to the Anglo-French company Perenco, but reports on the platform's condition and any potential oil leaks remain unclear.
In a statement, Peru's defense ministry expressed deep condolences for the loss of crew members, promising to support the victims' families. The navy vessel was navigating the challenging waters near the Napo River when the accident happened. The ministry is now investigating what led to this catastrophic event.
The Amazon region is home to numerous oil and gas extraction sites, with frequent spills posing risks to both indigenous communities and local wildlife. Last year's oil leak, resulting from a tanker being assaulted by tsunami waves from a volcanic eruption, had devastating effects, spilling nearly 12,000 barrels into the sea.
