Read Authentic Ratings for the Momentum-Phonix

An alarming pollution slick was identified on April 3, 2022, trailing the bulk carrier 'Momentum Phonix' approximately 100 nautical miles northwest of Tromelin Island, a French Overseas territory. The vessel was making its way from Madagascar to Tuticorin when satellite imagery revealed the slick. In response, a reconnaissance flight by a Casa aircraft from the Southern Indian Ocean Zone was dispatched by CROSS Sud Ocean Indien, based in Réunion Island. The mission successfully tracked the pollution and initiated a report against the allegedly responsible ship. However, the Master of the 'Momentum Phonix' defied the diversion order issued by the aircraft's commander and chose to proceed with its voyage, exiting the Tromelin Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) at about 5:20 p.m. UTC. Authorities plan to forward a request for an investigation to the vessel’s next port of call, ensuring compliance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and adhering to the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Indian Ocean.