The Crimson Polaris was carrying wood chips when it ran aground on Aug 11. - Reuters
TOKYO (Reuters): A Panamanian-registered ship ran aground in a northern Japanese harbour and was leaking oil, but there were no injuries among the 21 crew and the oil leak was being controlled with no signs it had reached shore, the Japan Coast Guard said.
The 39,910-tonne vessel, the "Crimson Polaris," was carrying wood chips when it ran aground on Wednesday (Aug 11) morning in Hachinohe harbour. It managed to free itself, but due to poor weather was unable to move far and ended up anchoring about 4km (2.4 miles)out from the port.
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