oil spill


Wednesday, September 11, 2024
An aerial view of the MV MSC Apollo at anchorage in Algoa Bay on Tuesday morning while investigation continue about an oil spill reportedly detected from it since the weekend. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Accidents

Oil Spill in South Africa: MSC Containership Under Investigation as Wildlife Impact Assessed

An oil spill from the MSC Apollo containership in Algoa Bay, South Africa, is currently under investigation by authorities as its impact on local wildlife

September 11, 2024
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Stock image of an MSC containership
Shipping

Investigation Underway After MSC Containership Spills Oil in South Africa’s Algoa Bay

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) reports that authorities have initiated an investigation into an oil spill in Algoa Bay. The spill is

September 10, 2024
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Thursday, September 5, 2024
Bunker Spill Shuts Several Beaches in Spain’s Gran Canaria
Oil Spill

Bunker Spill Shuts Several Beaches in Spain’s Gran Canaria

TELDE, Sept 5 (Reuters) – An oil spill off the Spanish island of Gran Canaria forced local authorities to close several beaches in the popular holiday

September 5, 2024
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Saturday, August 17, 2024
Oil spill on Venezuelan beach, in Boca de Aroa REUTERS/Juan Carlos Hernandez
Oil Spill

Oil Spill Reported Off Venezuela’s Caribbean Coast

ARACAS, Aug 17 (Reuters) – An oil spill, which appeared to originate from Venezuela’s El Palito refinery several days ago, has

August 17, 2024
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Monday, July 29, 2024
A handout photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard shows the tip of MT Terra Nova protruding in Manila Bay, Philippines, July 25, 2024. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Oil Spill

Oil Spill from Sunken Tanker Reaches Shore in the Philippines

TANZA, Philippines, July 29 (Reuters) – An oil spill from a marine tanker that capsized off the coast of Manila Bay in

July 29, 2024
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Friday, July 26, 2024
Philippines Coast Guard photo of an oil spill after the sinking of the MT Terra Nova.
Shipping

Philippine Coast Guard Responding to Oil Spill from Sunken Tanker ‘Terra Nova’

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has provided an update on the sinking of the MT Terra Nova and the ongoing oil spill response operations in the waters near

July 26, 2024
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
A handout photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard shows the tip of MT Terra Nova protruding in Manila Bay, Philippines, July 25, 2024. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Oil Spill

Oil Spill Threatens Philippines Capital After Tanker Capsizes

MANILA, July 25 (Reuters) – A marine tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing the death of a

July 25, 2024
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
ship bunkering
Shipping

Spain Detains Cargo Ship Over Fuel Spill Near Ceuta

MADRID, July 22 (Reuters) – Spanish authorities have detained a German-operated cargo ship for causing a spill during a refuelling operation near

July 23, 2024
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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Screenshot of video released by the Iranian-backed Houthis showing the attack on the MT CHIOS LION in the Red Sea, July 15, 2024.
Shipping

Large Oil Slick Spotted in Red Sea After Explosive Tanker Attack

By Krishna Karra, Alex Longley and Verity Ratcliffe (Bloomberg) — An oil slick extending more than 125 miles appeared in the Red Sea, satellite images

July 18, 2024
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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Ultra Galaxy grounding. Photo courtesy SAMSA
Grounding Incidents

Rush to Prevent Oil Spill From Grounded Ship Off South African Coast

CAPE TOWN, July 11 (Reuters) – Salvage operations were in high-gear on Thursday to prevent a potential oil spill and pollution along South

July 11, 2024
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
Oil slick at Tanjong Beach on Singapore's Sentosa. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Accidents

Singapore to Seek Compensation From Ship Owner for Oil Spill

SINGAPORE, June 20 (Reuters) – Singapore will seek compensation for the costs incurred in an oil spill last week from the owners of

June 20, 2024
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Monday, June 17, 2024
Dredging vessel Vox Maxima is seen in the waters off Sentosa after a collision with a bunker vessel resulting in an oil spill, in Singapore, June 15, 2024. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Accidents

Dredger Collision with Bunker Tanker Causes Oil Spill in Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been working to container and clean up a bunker fuel oil spill involving a Netherlands-flagged dredger,

June 17, 2024
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Saturday, June 15, 2024
Oil slick at Tanjong Beach on Singapore's Sentosa. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Oil Spill

Singapore Oil Spill Closes Beaches On Resort Island

SINGAPORE, June 15 (Reuters) – Beaches on Singapore’s Sentosa island were closed on Saturday after an oil spill spread from a

June 15, 2024
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
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Accidents

Oil Spill Contained After Barge Hits Galveston Bridge

A Unified Command has been established to manage the response to the barge strike on the Pelican Island Causeway in Galveston, Texas. The MMLP 321 barge, owned

May 16, 2024
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Monday, April 8, 2024
A Main Pass Oil Gathering Company, LLC helicopter aircrew spotted crude oil during an overflight near Main Pass, Louisiana, November 16, 2023. Photo courtesy Main Pass Oil Gathering Company, LLC
Environment

Gulf of Mexico Pipeline Repaired After Mystery Oil Spill Off Louisiana

A Unified Command has successfully completed an integrity test on the Main Pass Oil Gathering (MPOG) company’s pipeline system, located southeast of New

April 8, 2024
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Monday, March 11, 2024
Photo shows an oil sheen in the water off Hungtington Beach. Photo courtesy U.S. Coast Guard
Oil Spill

Response Concludes for Oil Sheen Off Huntington Beach

A Unified Command on Monday concluded its response to an oil sheen spotted off the coast of Huntington Beach, California. Cleanup crews managed to recover

March 11, 2024
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Saturday, March 9, 2024
Photo shows an oil sheen in the water off Hungtington Beach. Photo courtesy U.S. Coast Guard
Offshore

US Coast Guard Says No Remaining Recoverable Oil Sheen Seen Off California

March 9 (Reuters) – The U.S. Coast Guard said on Saturday it did not observe any remaining recoverable oil sheen during a morning overflight off

March 9, 2024
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Friday, March 8, 2024
Photo shows an oil sheen in the water off Hungtington Beach. Photo courtesy U.S. Coast Guard
Offshore

Oil Sheen Reported Near Southern California Platforms

A Unified Command has been established to respond to an oil sheen spotted offshore of Huntington Beach, California, near oil platforms. Sector Los Angeles-Long

March 8, 2024
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Workers of Oil Mop Environmental Services (OMES) suction oil from a spill at Magdalena Grand Resort, in Tobago Island, Trinidad and Tobago, February 16, 2024. REUTERS/Clement George Williams
Shipping

T&T Salvage to Recover Sunken Oil Barge in Tobago

HOUSTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Trinidad and Tobago has hired two remediation and salvage firms to help clean up an ongoing oil spill off Tobago

February 20, 2024
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Friday, February 16, 2024
An oil spill in Tobago Island, Trinidad and Tobago, is seen in this handout photo released February 10, 2024. Office of the Chief Secretary - THA/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Tobago’s Tourism, Fishing Hit as Oil Slick Spreads Across Caribbean

By Curtis Williams SCARBOROUGH, Tobago, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Nine days after a slick was first spotted by Trinidad and Tobago’s Coast Guard, an

February 16, 2024
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