Recently, an abandoned cargo ship partially sank in the anchorage of the Port of Monte, Chile, posing a risk of diesel in this pristine sea area.

According to local media reports, the cargo ship "Fusion" was found partially sunk in the permanent anchorage of a sheltered in the Port of Monte, Chile, on Saturday.

Local media Soy Chile reported that the ship ran aground on the soft seafloor and tilted during unusual high tide. The ship is located less than 100 feet from the coast, raising concerns about pollution along the coastline, and oil containment booms have been to prevent the spread of a diesel oil film.

On Sunday, a professional pollution control team from an oil spill emergency company arrived at the scene to coordinate the response The port captain stated that the situation is under control.

According to Soy Chile, the maritime prosecutor in the Port of Monte has launched an investigation into the cause the incident.

According to AIS records from Pole Star Global, the "Fusion" cargo ship has been moored in the Port of Monte since at least beginning of 2022. This ship, which is 48 years old, has undergone several name changes and has flown different national flags. It served under the flag Ecuador in the Galapagos Islands for many years before being sold and re-flagged under the Chilean flag to enter the Chilean market. Since 201, there have been no port state control inspection records, indicating that it has been engaged in domestic coastal trade.