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TT-Line's insurance company has agreed to pay just over 51 million to MSB for the clean-up
TT-Line's insurance company has agreed to pay just over 51 million to MSB for the clean-up after the 'Marco Polo' ran aground. So far, the authority has demanded 64.8 million. The clean-up on the beaches is being led by the affected municipalities, which in turn are being compensated by MSB. The clean-up at sea was carried out by the Coast Guard, which has not yet reached an agreement with TT-Line's Norwegian insurance company, Gard.
Bill for oil clean up growing
The bill for the clean-up of 60 tons oil, after the 'Marco Polo'ran aground off the Blekinge coast is growing. So far, the MSB has paid out SEK 64 million to the municipalities affected. The most money has been paid to the municipality of Sölvesborg, where the hardest-hit stretch of coast is located. There are also claims for an additional SEK 2 million from Sölvesborg, Karlshamn and Kristianstad that have not yet been paid. The starting point of MSB was to get back all the money it has spent from the shipping company's insurance company, since the assessment was that the compensation claims from the municipalities were reasonable. Clean-up costs could rise further if new oil were discovered.
Swedish Maritime Accident Investigation Board closes case of oil spill
The shipping company TT-Line has taken note of the recommendations following the major oil spill from the 'Marco Polo' after it ran aground off Blekinge in October 2023. This was the assessment of the Swedish Maritime Accident Investigation Board, which is was now closing the case. The board assessed that the TT-Line has followed the six recommendations given by the Swedish Maritime Accident Investigation Board after the incident. Among other things, more training for personnel and emergency drills were recommended. The Swedish Maritime Accident Investigation Board has also proposed that the government should investigate how major shipping accidents can be better handled.
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