Freeport deploys boom as a precaution
Malta Freeport Terminals has deployed a temporary protective boom outside Birżebbuġa’s Pretty Bay as a precautionary measure after a significant amount of oil residue was observed at the end of the terminal’s basin.
This incident happened earlier today when Freeport employees noticed a rainbow-coloured oil slick near Terminal One. Transport Malta is investigating the cause and the Freeport took the decision to deploy the boom.
This lightweight rapid response boom — a €30,000 investment by the Freeport last year — stops the oil spill from spreading beyond the Freeport waters..
It will remain in place until the spill is cleared.
- November 1, 2018 0 Comments Posted in: Environment Tags: Birzebuggia, Freeport, protective boom
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