Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Velos-Rubini

On August 13, 2026, an alarming marine pollution incident unfolded at the oil terminal overseen by the Tunisian Refining Industries Company (STIR) in Zarzouna, Bizerte Governorate. A significant quantity of carbonate powder leaked into the waters from the vessel 'Velos Rubini,' which was docked at the terminal. The spill was attributed to cleaning operations performed on the ship's funnel by its crew, during which a malfunction in the engine cooling lines occurred. In response to this environmental emergency, STIR promptly initiated its internal operational plan, collaborating with various maritime incident management agencies. Key players including the Maritime Guard, local security authorities, the Merchant Marine, and regional officials were swiftly engaged to contain the situation. The vicinity surrounding 'Velos Rubini' was secured to prevent further dispersion of the carbonate powder into the surrounding marine ecosystem. Cleanup and recovery initiatives rapidly commenced, ensuring a coordinated response to mitigate potential environmental damage. Additionally, STIR took the proactive measure of collecting a sample of the spilled material, which was subsequently analyzed. The test results confirmed the substance to be carbonaceous powder rather than any petroleum derivative, alleviating concerns about oil contamination. In the aftermath, the Environmental Protection Agency lodged a report against the captain of the 'Velos Rubini' for marine pollution, and authorities announced that appropriate legal actions would be pursued against the ship's crew members involved in the incident. For more details, visit the full report with accompanying photo on Business News: https://businessnews.com.tn/2026/08/13/bizerte-de-la-poudre-de-charbon-deversee-en-mer-depuis-un-navire/1414127/