EMEA News
Bunker Spill in Nakhodka Bay, Russia
Monday August 20, 2012
Three tonnes of fuel oil were spilled in Nakhodka Bay in Russia's Far East on Sunday, Russian media has reported.
The incident happened when a tanker was being loaded with fuel oil at the deepwater container port of Vostochny.
About 0.3 tonnes of the fuel oil was said to have made its way into the water creating a 1,500 square metre slick, with the rest flooding onto the ship's deck.
According to the reports, the site was secured by a rescue ship to prevent any further spreading of the oil.
The country's Emergency Ministry said there is no threat to the environment, which the spill reported to have been cleaned up the same day.
