The APB investigates the origin of a spill at Maó's Port
Maó
29/06/2016
The Balearic Islands' Port Authority (APB) is investigating a stain, apparently of fuel, which forms a thin layer on the surface of the sea and which spreads from Casa del Mar to the outer part of the dock, specifically in the area of La Solana, on the northern coast.
The Port Police is examining the area on board a ship of the APB in order to discover the origin of the spill. The sea rescue ship Antares is expected to join the operation.
It is not excluded that, due to weather conditions, the spill was produced a few days ago and the wind shifted the spill to its current location. The port's entrance is also being examined in case the spill came from the outer part of the port.
The port's channels are also being inspected in case the spill came from the land. The company Hidrobal has been requested to verify the status of the facilities of the pressurised pipeline.
Apart from identifying the source of the spill, the APB is controlling the evaporation of fuel.
