Japan's Nagashiki says has scuttled part of Mauritius oil-spill ship

A part of the Japanese-owned bulk carrier MV Wakashio that ran aground off Mauritius is pictured during a planned sinking of the stem section of the vessel, August 24, 2020. Mobilisation Nationale Wakashio/via REUTERS

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nagashiki Shipping, which owns the bulk carrier that ran aground on a reef in Mauritius and caused a large oil spill, said on Tuesday it has completed scuttling of the front part of the vessel at sea on Monday as instructed by local authorities.

The shipping company will continue planning with local authorities and specialists on the removal of the remaining part of the carrier, it added.