investigation into the cause is underway . However , local environmental groups have expressed their deep concern that this is the second spill in the area in the last few months .
A statement issued by the Government of Gibraltar said that at the time the oil spill was reported , the tide and wind were coming from a northwesterly direction . Initial inspections of vessels anchored in Gibraltar found no potential source .
Brightside , the Port Authority RHIB , the Bunker Superintendent and technical officers from the Department for the Environment were dispatched to access the area and begin the clean-up operations . Salvamento Maritimo was also informed of the situation .
The worst affected areas were mostly cleaned up by the following day , the GPA and Dept . of the Environment are regularly assessing the affected areas and will continue to do so in the coming days .
The Environmental Safety Group also issued a statement expressing its concern that , yet another spill has hit Gibraltar ’ s shores this year . “ The thick black sludge was present in worrying levels at Rosia Bay and reports were made with the Department of the Environment responding promptly to establish immediate clean-up operations with the help from Brightside . This oil spill could have originated elsewhere and is the subject of yet another investigation following the spill seen within our harbour waters over the weekend . Large or small , these spills are becoming all too frequent and are damaging our natural environment and are unacceptable . The Port is called upon to fully apply its resources to ensure standards are being followed and identify and fine polluters ”.
El segundo derrame de petróleo del año afecta a la Bahía de Rosia y Campamento
Todavía no se ha determinado el origen de un vertido de petróleo que se acumuló en las costas de la bahía de Rosia , la bahía de Camp y la bahía pequeña el lunes 10 de mayo . Se está investigando la causa . Sin embargo , los grupos ecologistas locales han expresado su profunda preocupación por tratarse del segundo vertido en la zona en los últimos meses .
En un comunicado emitido por el Gobierno de Gibraltar se afirma que en el momento en que se produjo el vertido de petróleo , la marea y el viento procedían de la dirección noroeste . Las primeras inspecciones de los barcos anclados en Gibraltar no encontraron ninguna fuente potencial .
El Brightside , el RHIB de la Autoridad Portuaria , el Superintendente de Búnkeres y funcionarios técnicos del Departamento de Medio Ambiente fueron enviados para acceder a la zona y comenzar las operaciones de limpieza . También se informó a Salvamento Marítimo de la situación .
Las zonas más afectadas se limpiaron en su ma-
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