The Liberian-registered cargo vessel Rena is seen listing heavily on the Astrolabe reef in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty. It could spill a further 1,700 tonnes of heavy fuel oil on top of the 300 tonnes already spilt – making it one of New Zealand’s worst maritime disasters Illustration: Photograph: Mark Alen/EPA
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