Bhopal Union Carbide. ‘Ultra clean’ diesel project in Simpson Desert target of ALEC campaign – Alice Springs News. OIL Spills. More oil released from Rena as rough weather hits. Published: 10:50AM Sunday December 04, 2011 Source: ONE News Rough weather and strong swells have caused more oil to be released from stranded ship the Rena.
The ship has been perched precariously on the Astrolabe Reef near Tauranga since running aground on October 5. Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) said salvors spotted blobs of oil floating from the wreck yesterday.