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The Japanese fishing vessel that ran aground at Clifton in thick fog early on Saturday has raised fears of possible oil pollution.
Efforts to re float the Eihatsu Maru, which is carrying bout 90 tons of fuel and 50 tons of fish, have proved fruitless so far.
The 28-man crew and their dog Ally were stranded between First and Second Beach, Clifton, where the ship ran aground. Local rescue teams helped to take some of the crew ashore and they have been staying at the Seaman Hotel at the V & A Waterfront.
While the ship remains in a position some 20 metres from the shore there is a risk of a possible oil spillage and oil contamination.
