Fuel Spill at the port of La Luz 漏油事故！ 西班牙港口燃油泄露！

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On September 2, a significant oil spill occurred at the port of La Luz in Gran Canaria, Spain. A cargo ship, during its refueling operation, spilled around 3 tons of Very Low Sulfur fuel into the sea, which led to the rapid formation of a vast oil slick, resulting in the closure of several beaches.

2024年9月2日，西班牙大加那利岛的拉鲁兹港发生了严重的漏油事故。事发时，一艘货船在加油作业过程中泄漏了约3吨极低硫燃料，导致大规模浮油迅速形成，多个海滩被迫关闭。

The slick stretches at over 1.5 miles and over a quarter of a mile wide. It is estimated that the oil will drift southeast at a speed of 0.5 nautical miles per hour, driven by wind and sea currents. The spill has endangered the environment and safety of residents of Gran Canaria, prompting local authorities to issue a red alert and declare a state of emergency.

浮油的覆盖面积超过1.5英里长，宽度超过四分之一英里。据估计，浮油将在风和海流的作用下，以每小时0.5海里的速度向东南方向漂移。这次漏油事故已威胁到大加那利岛的环境和居民安全，迫使当地政府发布红色警报，并宣布进入紧急状态。

Spanish emergency service promptly deployed three patrol boats and an aircraft to track and contain the spill. Police also dispatched drones to survey the coastline and placed oil containment booms in the water to halt the slick's spread.

西班牙紧急服务部门迅速派遣了三艘巡逻艇和一架飞机，以追踪和遏制漏油。警方还派出了无人机对海岸线进行勘测，并在水中布置了油污围栏，以阻止浮油的扩散。

The ship involved is a general cargo vessel registered in Liberia, which arrived at the Port of La Luz from Porto Grande, Cape Verde, on September 2. During the refueling operation that evening, it was reported to leak about three tons of very low sulfur fuel. The cause of the spill remains unknown, and investigations are underway. The shipowner may face heavy fines due to the substantial fuel spill.

涉事船舶是一艘注册于利比里亚的杂货船，该船于9月2日从佛得角的波尔图格兰德港抵达拉鲁兹港。当天晚些时候在加油作业中，船舶泄漏了约三吨极低硫燃料。漏油的原因尚不清楚，调查仍在进行中。由于此次燃油泄漏量较大，船东可能面临高额罚款。

Oil spills in Spanish waters are not uncommon. As reported by Reuters on July 23, about 1 metric ton of fuel spilled into the sea near Ceuta which polluted Benitez beach, the breakwaters of the port, and San Amaro beach due to improper handling during a bunkering operation, posing a severe risk to the local environment. In response, Authorities have not allowed the vessel to leave the port until the owners pay bail of €120,000. Additionally, Spain's Merchant Fleet has initiated a disciplinary procedure that will determine the final fine.

油污事故在西班牙海域并不罕见。据路透社7月23日报道，一艘货船在休达附近进行加油作业时因操作不当，约1公吨燃料泄漏入海，污染了贝尼特斯海滩、港口防波堤和圣阿马罗海滩，对当地生态环境造成了严重威胁。事后，当局未允许该船离港，直至船东支付12万欧元的保释金。此外，西班牙商船队已启动纪律处分程序，以确定最终罚款金额。

Similarly, on April 30, a Turkish oil tanker suffered a crack in its fuel tank while refueling at Ceuta's Levante Terminal, leading to the largest oil spill in Ceuta, with 25,000 to 30,000 liters of fuel leaked. The tanker was detained with a required deposit of $77,000, including $64,000 in fines and $13,000 for cleanup efforts. The final penalty remains undecided, but reports suggest it may reach between $214,000 and $267,000.

同样地，4月30日，一艘土耳其油轮在休达的Levante码头进行加油作业时，油箱出现裂缝，导致25,000至30,000升燃油泄漏，成为休达水域有史以来最大规模的漏油事故。油轮被扣留，并要求支付77,000美元的押金，包括64,000美元的罚款和13,000美元的清理费用。最终罚款金额尚未确定，但报道显示，罚款金额可能在21.4万至26.7万美元之间。

Such events serve as critical reminders to shipowners and maritime companies. Fuel spills not only wreak havoc on marine ecosystems but also incur enormous cleanup expenses. Given the stringent regulations in Europe, even minor oil spills can result in heavy fines, high cleanup costs, and long-term legal liabilities. Shipowners and operators need to stay alert, improve their management practices, and ensure operational safety to avoid similar incidents.

这些事件无疑对船东和航运公司敲响了警钟。燃油泄漏不仅会破坏海洋生态系统，还会产生巨额的清理费用。鉴于欧洲法规日益严格，即使是小规模的油污事故也可能导致高额罚款、高昂的清理费用和长期的法律责任。船东和运营商需保持警惕，改进管理措施，确保操作安全，以避免类似事件的发生。

Hefty fines may be imposed on shipowners, which may render them trapped in illegal proceedings and damage their reputations. Therefore, ship operators are advised to strengthen their preventive measures against oil pollution and ensure that crews adhere to operational protocols during bunkering operations and routine activities. We provide safe and reliable refueling services and can assist with maritime pollution management and port negotiations. For inquiries, please call 4009208810. We are ready to offer services tailored to your needs.

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