Economic Times | Oil spill reported at Ennore Port near Chennai Economic Times In January 2017, a ship leaving the port collided with an inbound oil tanker named MT Dawn Kanchipuram. It led to a oil spill that spread across Chennai's coastline, washing up oil slick and dead turtles on the beaches along the southern city's coast. Oil spill at Kamarajar port Another oil spill in Ennore port: Almost 2 tonne oil enters water after hose ruptures Ennore port: Oil spill occurs off Chennai coast after tanker's hose snaps, 'less than 2 tonnes' of oil drains |