MANILA, Philippines — Up to 200 meters of shoreline in Surigao del Sur have been affected by an oil spill caused by the sinking of a motorized vessel, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
The PCG said the Landing Craft Tank (LCT) 8 encountered strong winds and rough sea conditions as it was sailing in the waters off Carrascal.
On Tuesday morning, the PCG received a call from the vessel’s captain informing that the LCT 8 submerged, causing an oil spill.
Initial inspection showed that up to 800 liters of oil were spilled and spread through the shore of Carrascal.
The PCG installed absorbent pads and spill booms, and recovered 630 liters of oily water and debris.
No one among the 17 officials and crewmembers of the vessel was injured in the incident.