Shipwrecked Vessel Leaking Oil Is Labeled As A Tier 2 Disaster, With The Potential To Be Elvated
Scarborough, Tobago – February 8th, 2024 – The vessel responsible for the ongoing environmental crisis off Tobago’s coast has been visually identified as the “Gulf Stream,” though its full identification and true origin remain a mystery at this critical stage. Alarmingly, toxic fuel continues to leak from the shipwrecked vessel into the waters, causing a Tier II disaster that demands national attention and response.
Speaking at a press conference today, Chief Secretary Farley Augustine provided an urgent update on the situation. He warned that the current level of disaster has the potential to be elevated further, indicating the severity and widespread impact of the spill on Tobago’s marine environment and coastlines.
This incident underscores the complex challenges of managing such environmental emergencies, especially when the source vessel’s details are obscure. Authorities are working tirelessly to contain the spread of the oil and mitigate its devastating effects on Tobago’s precious natural resources and economy.
Kandace Jackson has more details on the unfolding crisis and the Chief Secretary’s dire warning regarding the Tobago oil spill.
