Slow Response Frustrating Oil Spill Workers in Tobago
Workers on the response missions for oil leak from wrecked vessel frustrated with slow mobilization
Cove Eco-Industrial Park, Tobago – February 12, 2024 – Frustration is mounting among workers involved in the Tobago oil spill containment mission, as existing oil booms placed around the wreckage in Cove are failing, allowing oil to continue escaping into the sea. While larger oil booms are expected to arrive in Tobago imminently, the slow pace of the containment efforts is a source of deep concern for those on the ground. Workers are also increasingly worried about the environmental and economic impact of the persistent spill. Reporter Kandace Jackson has the details on the challenges faced in containing the oil spill in Cove, Tobago.
