EXUMA, BAHAMAS – As the result of an alleged offloading incident in Exuma last night, approximately 35,000 gallons of oil has been littered into Bahamian waters. The vessel involved, the MT Arabian, which was contracted by Sun Oil Limited, was unloading diesel fuel to BPL at the Old Navy Base in Georgetown, Exuma. Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper has released a statement ensuring the public that actions have been enacted to mitigate the spill.
~3:45 P.M. Minister of Works and Utilities Alfred Sears confirms pumps have been secured to accelerate oil removal and the “political will” to have the waste removed within 24 hours.
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears remark on the oil spill that occurred this morning, with Sears expressing hope for this issue to be resolved within 24 hours. #ournews_jul20#exumaoilspillpic.twitter.com/CejbZfnPHk