A small amount of fuel was spilled in India after a tanker hose ruptured.

The incident involving about 1cbm of furnace oil from the 40,000-dwt Coral Stars (built 2004) happened on Sunday at Kamarajar port, Press Trust of India reported.

Operator International Andromeda of Monaco told TradeWinds: "Local authorities estimate the oil spillage at about 1cbm.