Fuel spills near beaches of Great Exuma
20:17 JST, July 27, 2022
NASSAU (Reuters) — A vessel delivering diesel to The Bahamas resort island of Great Exuma spilled around 133,000 liters of the fuel early on July 20, according to the country’s acting prime minister.
“I am … advised that all of the agencies of government are deployed to mitigate the matter,” said Chester Cooper, who also represents the district of Exuma in Parliament, adding that the fuel was destined for Bahamas Power and Light.
“We are happy that it is contained or appears to be contained,” he said.
Exuma is famed for its white sand beaches and crystal-blue waters, as well as beaches where tourists can swim with pigs.
Bahamas-based Sun Oil said in a statement that crew members on board a vessel called the MT Arabian discovered a leak at 4:00 a.m. while discharging the fuel, adding that the crew later deployed absorbent pads and containment buoys.
“Fuel recovery procedures remain ongoing, led by owners of the MT Arabian,” Sun Oil said, adding that its leadership team had traveled to Exuma to help respond to the situation.
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