Home Sector Operations Captain of bulker that sparked huge Indonesian oil spill faces lengthy jail sentence April 27th, 2018 Sam Chambers Asia, Operations

The Chinese master of the Ever Judger has been named a suspect in the massive oil spill off the coast of Balikpapan in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan.

The captain and 21 members of the crew of the Panamanian ship have been detained in Balikpapan and are suspected of dragging anchor and rupturing a pipeline that led to a huge spill and fire on March 31, which killed five fishermen and has sparked a national emergency with cleanup operations ongoing.

The master faces two charges which combined could carry a 14-year jail term.

“The captain ordered the chief mate to drop anchor,” Yustan Alpiani, the East Kalimantan Police director of special crimes said on Thursday afternoon. Records show the pilot told the captain not to drop anchor at that spot because it was a prohibited area.</s>Unless you’re Anthony Bourdain or are willing to spend a fortune, the splendors of the world may seem out of reach. However, if you like coffee and want a little taste of the world, look no further than Indianola’s Crimson Anchor coffee shop.

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Crimson Anchor has been around since June of 2017. Wall said he started the business with a couple friends who left to become missionaries.

As he spoke, Wall continued making a drink for a woman who had ordered a few moments ago.

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Wall said he’s glad to have support from the Indianola community. “I know a lot of people here, and they help with supporting me. I do a lot of stuff through church organizations, and I belong to a church here, New Heights,” Wall said.

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Wall said he plans on having live music and food, including catering and barbecue.

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The Chinese captain of MV Ever Juder is charged in connection with an oil pipeline rupture and fire that killed five. He and 21 of his crew are detained in Balikpapan, Indonesia after the ship's anchor was dropped in a prohibited area. The dragging anchor struck and ruptured the pipe.