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Grounded tanker starts breaking in two

The 'Tresta Star', stranded in Saint-Philippe upon Reunion Island since the Cyclone Batsirai on Feb 4, 2024, almost broke in two by the impact of the swell on July 17, 2025, confirmed Daniel Collet, head of the territorial development department at the Saint-Philippe town hall. The ship has not split in two, but rather ripped open. The forward section was being tossed about by the swell. In March 2022, a salvage company had removed all pollutants, loose objects, and internal components from the wreck. After a study was conducted by experts commissioned by the government to determine whether mechanical dismantling by land, sea, or air was feasible, but regarded as to be too dangerous, the authorities decided in December 2022 was to allow the ship to break up naturally. There is also a risk of the cliff cracking due to the waves and the vessel's vibrations. In February 2023, the hull had already been ripped open by the swell generated by Hurricane Freddy. Legal proceedings were still ongoing between the Saint-Philippe town hall and the owner of the 'Tresta Star' regarding material and image damage. According to the municipality, the figure could be estimated at €2 million to €3 million. A firm specializing in environmental law is assisting the municipality in its legal action. Government services, for their part, continued to monitor the situation. A visit is planned for the end of the month. Access to the area of the shipwreck, on the cliffs of the 2007 lava flow, a geological heritage site at Le Tremblet, in Saint-Philippe, is strictly prohibited. Report swith photos: https://www.linfo.re/la-reunion/societe/le-navire-du-trestar-star-coupe-en-deux-par-la-houle-a-saint-philippe-l-objectif-est-de-le-laisser-se-disloquer https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/reunion/trois-ans-apres-son-naufrage-l-epave-du-tresta-star-commence-a-se-disloquer-1605618.html