Discover the Mt-Ucayali: Ratings & Maritime News

On April 29, 2017, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the tug 'Ona Don Lorenzo' accidentally collided with the tanker 'Coipo' during docking operations at the B Terminal of Dock Sud, Buenos Aires. The incident resulted in a breach in the tanker’s hull, leading to an oil spill that affected the adjacent oil terminal, which is situated just 150 meters away from Demarchi Island. This area is known for its dense collection of fuel tanks and chemical storages. Following the spill, the Argentine Naval Prefecture, along with Fluvial Nacional and the Maritime Authority, halted ship traffic in the vicinity. Immediate action was taken to mitigate the situation, as responders deployed booms to contain the spill and started an oil removal operation. By the end of the day, efforts to control the oil outflow were successful, transitioning the focus to neutralizing the environmental impact. For further details, you can view the report with video coverage here: http://www.infobae.com/noticias/2017/04/30/importante-derrame-de-petroleo-en-el-puerto-de-dock-sud/