The ship was heading from Equatorial Guinea to Malta when it sank seven miles off the coast of the southern metropolis of Gabes on Friday. The Tunisian navy rescued all seven crew members following a misery name.
It was carrying between 750 tons and 1,000 tons of gas, officers mentioned.
The protection ministry didn’t identify the international locations that had supplied to assist, however native media mentioned Italy was anticipated to ship a naval vessel specialised in coping with marine disasters.
A specialised marine diving crew has begun work across the ship to examine for any oil leakage.
“The scenario is reassuring and below management, and no leakage of gasoil has been recorded till now from the tank of the sinking ship,” Rabie Majidi the transport minister mentioned.
He mentioned the subsequent stage was “delicate and delicate” because the ship should be taken out of the water with out permitting leakage.
On Saturday, Tunisian authorities opened an investigation into the sinking, which the surroundings ministry mentioned was brought on by unhealthy climate.
“Tunisia will decide later the losses and can demand compensation,” Laila Chikaoui, the surroundings minister mentioned.
The ministry mentioned boundaries can be set as much as restrict the unfold of the gas.
The coast of Gabes has suffered main air pollution for years, with environmental organizations saying industrial crops within the space have been dumping waste immediately into the ocean.