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On April 12, 2011, the Gibraltar Port Authority took swift action to address an oil spill that occurred in the waters of Gibraltar. Approximately 200 liters of heavy fuel oil leaked during a bunkering operation between the 4,609 gross tonnage vessel, "Aegean Princess" (IMO: 8821759), and the Comoros-flagged reefer, "Heidi Plus" (IMO: 7913153). Responding promptly, anti-pollution vessels and equipment were deployed to contain the spill. Most of the oil was successfully contained between the two vessels, as port vessels collaborated with local environmental specialists from Brightside to recover the remaining oil and implement dispersants, ensuring minimal impact on the marine environment.

On April 12, 2011, the Gibraltar Port Authority took swift action to address an oil spill that occurred in the waters off Gibraltar. Approximately 200 liters of heavy fuel oil were released during a bunkering operation between the bulk carrier 'Aegean Princess' (IMO: 8821759), weighing in at 4,609 gross tons, and the Comores-flagged reefer vessel 'Heidi Plus' (IMO: 7913153). Fortunately, most of the spilled oil was effectively contained in the vicinity of the two vessels. To mitigate the environmental impact, port vessels collaborated with local environmental specialists from Brightside to collect the remaining oil and deploy dispersants, ensuring a rapid response to this maritime incident.