ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The coast guard says it is working to plug two fuel leaks on a sunken ship off Newfoundland’s east coast.
The Manolis L. sank in Notre Dame Bay in January 1985 with more than 500 tonnes of intermediate fuel oil and diesel.
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Fishermen became concerned when they spotted oil slicks near Change Islands a few weeks ago.
They want the fuel removed from the vessel, but the coast guard says the priority is stopping the leaks.
Bob Grant, a senior response officer, says plugging the leaks will be a dangerous and complex operation because the vessel is resting in more than 80 metres of water.
He says noisemakers are being used to keep seabirds away from the area.
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