What Crew Members Say About Koningin-Juliana

On April 2, 2012, the Greenpeace-chartered vessel 'Koningin Juliana' reached the vicinity of the exclusion zone established around the increasingly concerning gas platform 'Elgin,' located off the coast of Aberdeen. During their expedition, the crew observed visible signs of environmental contamination, particularly in an area 5 kilometers away from the abandoned platform, which was plagued by significant oil pollution. Disturbingly, the activists noted the presence of yellowish chemicals within the oil spill. In response to these findings, Greenpeace activists began collecting crucial water and air samples that will be transported to Germany for thorough analysis. Meanwhile, the French oil giant Total is investing approximately $1 million each day in initiatives aimed at halting the leak from the 'Elgin' platform. Plans are underway to relocate drilling rigs from two adjacent fields, mobilize personnel to the platform if deemed safe, and deploy two underwater inspection vehicles to assess the most effective locations for drilling relief wells.