Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Straits-Sky

On February 13, 2019, at approximately 2:50 p.m., the bunker tanker 'Straits Sky' was involved in an oil spill incident close to Berisso. This unfortunate event occurred due to an overflow during the vessel's transfer operations while it had been anchored in the Río de La Plata since February 12. Following the spill, authorities from the Prefectura Naval Argentina conducted an inspection of the impacted area, collecting water samples to assess the environmental impact. The oil spill extended roughly 400 meters by 40 meters, prompting the ship's detention until necessary corrective measures were taken. The vessel remained under the custody of the Coastguard Bahía Blanca. Additionally, the Directorate of Quality Control and Preservation of Water Resources initiated efforts to evaluate the extent of the ecological damage from Playa Bagliardi to La Balandra, located near Buenos Aires.