The operator of a Japanese bulk carrier which ran aground off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean apologised on Sunday for a major oil spill which officials and environmentalists say is creating an ecological disaster.

Grounded Mauritius ship operator apologises for oil leak

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth declared a "state of environmental emergency" on Friday after bulk carrier ship MV Wakashio began spilling oil after running aground on a reef on the south east coast of the country.

Satellite images show MV Wakashio leaking oil off the coast of Mauritius

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Grounded Mauritius ship operator apologises for oil leak

Satellite images show MV Wakashio leaking oil off the coast of Mauritius