| 2024 Manila Bay oil spill | |
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 Shipwreck of the MT Terra Nova | |
| Location | Manila Bay, 7 km off the coast of Limay, Bataan, Philippines |
| Date | July 25, 2024 |
| Cause | |
| Cause | Capsizing and sinking |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Spill characteristics | |
| Volume | Up to ~1,494 metric tonnes |
The 2024 Manila Bay oil spill is an ongoing oil spill caused by the capsizing and sinking of the Philippine-flagged industrial fuel tanker MT Terra Nova on July 25, 2024, in Manila Bay. The tanker carried nearly 1.5 million liters (approximately 400,000 gallons) of industrial oil, which began spilling from the ship following its sinking. [1] [2]
The Philippines was struck by heavy rainfall and strong winds caused by Typhoon Gaemi in late July 2024. [1] Information from the LSEG Eikon indicated that the ship could carry 1,415 tons of deadweight tonnage. [3] The oil tanker was destined for Iloilo in the central Philippines, with seventeen crew members on board the ship. [2]
On the morning of July 25, 2024, the vessel capsized and sank in 34 meter-deep waters roughly seven kilometers (4.3 miles) off the coast of Limay in the province of Bataan. Sixteen of the crew members were rescued while one died. [3] The deceased crew member was found in waters off the shore of Limay. [2]
Reports from the Philippine Coast Guard on July 25, 2024, reported that the size of the "enormous" oil spill had spread out over "several" kilometers, and risked making landfall on the coast of Manila. Rear Admiral coast guard Armando Balilo stated that the oil spill had a significant risk of impacting the livelihoods of local fishermen by damaging the marine environment of the Manila Bay. He noted that the oil spill could grow into the largest in The Philippines' national history if the entire 1.494 million liters of oil were to disperse into the bay. [1]
As of July 26, authorities have confirmed that the oil spill detected was from the ship's engine and not from its industrial fuel cargo. Additionally, there is no leak yet from the industrial fuel cargo. The assessment of the Philippine Coast Guard showed that the oil slick had reached two kilometers. [4]
Secretary of Transportation Jaime Bautista reported that the tanker was carrying roughly 1,494 metric tons of industrial fuel at the time of its sinking. The oil spill spread quicker due to strong waves extending the area of the spill rapidly. The coast guard dispatched a 97-meter long coast guard ship to prevent further spillage, while several smaller ships were put on standby until weather conditions stabilized enough. [2]
- ^ a b c "Philippines: Industrial fuel tanker capsizes, causing oil spill". BBC News. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Flores, Mikhail; Jerome Morales, Neil (July 25, 2024). "Oil spill threatens Philippines capital after tanker capsizes". Reuters. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "Philippines in 'race against time' as oil tanker capsizes off Manila". Al Jazeera. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1229868
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| 2024 Manila Bay oil spill | |
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Shipwreck of the MT Terra Nova | |
| Location | Manila Bay, 7 km off the coast of Limay, Bataan, Philippines |
| Date | July 25, 2024 |
| Cause | |
| Cause | Capsizing and sinking |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Spill characteristics | |
| Volume | Up to ~1,494 metric tonnes |
The 2024 Manila Bay oil spill is an ongoing oil spill caused by the capsizing and sinking of the Philippine-flagged industrial fuel tanker MT Terra Nova on July 25, 2024, in Manila Bay. The tanker carried nearly 1.5 million liters (approximately 400,000 gallons) of industrial oil, which began spilling from the ship following its sinking. [1] [2]
The Philippines was struck by heavy rainfall and strong winds caused by Typhoon Gaemi in late July 2024. [1] Information from the LSEG Eikon indicated that the ship could carry 1,415 tons of deadweight tonnage. [3] The oil tanker was destined for Iloilo in the central Philippines, with seventeen crew members on board the ship. [2]
On the morning of July 25, 2024, the vessel capsized and sank in 34 meter-deep waters roughly seven kilometers (4.3 miles) off the coast of Limay in the province of Bataan. Sixteen of the crew members were rescued while one died. [3] The deceased crew member was found in waters off the shore of Limay. [2]
Reports from the Philippine Coast Guard on July 25, 2024, reported that the size of the "enormous" oil spill had spread out over "several" kilometers, and risked making landfall on the coast of Manila. Rear Admiral coast guard Armando Balilo stated that the oil spill had a significant risk of impacting the livelihoods of local fishermen by damaging the marine environment of the Manila Bay. He noted that the oil spill could grow into the largest in The Philippines' national history if the entire 1.494 million liters of oil were to disperse into the bay. [1]
As of July 26, authorities have confirmed that the oil spill detected was from the ship's engine and not from its industrial fuel cargo. Additionally, there is no leak yet from the industrial fuel cargo. The assessment of the Philippine Coast Guard showed that the oil slick had reached two kilometers. [4]
Secretary of Transportation Jaime Bautista reported that the tanker was carrying roughly 1,494 metric tons of industrial fuel at the time of its sinking. The oil spill spread quicker due to strong waves extending the area of the spill rapidly. The coast guard dispatched a 97-meter long coast guard ship to prevent further spillage, while several smaller ships were put on standby until weather conditions stabilized enough. [2]
- ^ a b c "Philippines: Industrial fuel tanker capsizes, causing oil spill". BBC News. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Flores, Mikhail; Jerome Morales, Neil (July 25, 2024). "Oil spill threatens Philippines capital after tanker capsizes". Reuters. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "Philippines in 'race against time' as oil tanker capsizes off Manila". Al Jazeera. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1229868
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