It has been three months since the Japanese ship Wakasagi, which was sailed by Indian captain, ran aground off Mauritius. The ship was loaded with
combustible fuels. The Mauritius is a small island and 1.5 times the size of Okinawa. The ship’s current position is still in the middle of the Mauritian sea, and people are still trying to stop the heavy oil from leaking. Some reports say that even if they do their best, it will take a few decades for the area to completely recover. The Mauritian economy is primarily based on sightseeing in its beautiful sea, so this is a serious matter. Japan has to resolve this issue through the communication and dialogue with Mauritians and provide concrete support to them from now on. As a result of this event, the shipping industry should take measures to improve the situation.