The Russian resort town of Anapa is taking legal action against two shipping companies seeking 211 million rubles for the cleanup of an oil spill caused by two aging tankers that breached last December. The spill heavily impacted local beaches, prompting a major cleanup effort that involved 10,000 people. The incident highlights the risks associated with Russia’s aging maritime fleet, raising concerns about the management of oil transport amidst international sanctions and potential environmental hazards.
Authorities said the cleanup involved 10,000 people shoveling and scooping blackened sand and polluted water.
Moscow declared a federal state of emergency in mid-January, as the oil continued to spread nearly a month after the tankers were breached.
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