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September 22, 2006 · about 20 years ago

Toxic ship refused harbour

MS Otopan, a toxic ship currently roaming the Mediterranean in search of a port, has been refused harbour by the Maltese government. The Malta Environment and Planning Authority has advised the Dutch government – which had made a request on the ship’s behalf – that Malta will not provide harbour to

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MS Otopan, a toxic ship currently roaming the Mediterranean in search of a port, has been refused harbour by the Maltese government.

The Malta Environment and Planning Authority has advised the Dutch government – which had made a request on the ship’s behalf – that Malta will not provide harbour to the Otopan, a Mepa spokesman said.

A few weeks ago the ship got embroiled in a diplomatic wrangle in Turkey, where it was denied access.

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