Spanish authorities have detained a German-operated cargo ship, the Antigua & Barbuda-flagged Tony Stark, for causing a spill during a refueling operation near the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. According to Spain’s Merchant Fleet, the ship is barred from leaving the port on Africa’s north coast until its owners pay a bail of 120,000 euros ($130,524). The German-based operator, NautiCore Shipping, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Fuel Spill Details
Last week, trails of fuel oil were detected at Benitez beach, the breakwaters of the port, and San Amaro beach in Ceuta, located in the Alboran Sea. The Merchant Fleet estimated the size of the spill to be one metric ton and has initiated a disciplinary procedure to determine the final fine.
Separate Incident in Valencia
In a separate incident, three beaches near the eastern city of Valencia were closed after fuel from a spill washed up along a 2 km (1.2-mile) stretch of sand. The cause of this spill remains unclear.
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Source: reuters.com
