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
Related posts
-
BOV CHAMPIONS SUSTAINABILITY ON EARTH DAY 2025 April 26, 2025 | 0 Comments
As the world came together to mark Earth Day 2025 which was celebrated on 22 April, Bank of Valletta reaffirms its commitment to sustainability – not just as a business priority, but as a shared responsibility embedded in its culture and day-to-day operations.
-
Xjenza Malta Leads the Way in Sustainable Commuting April 4, 2025 | 0 Comments
Electric Bikes and Charging Stations to be provided for employees in first government-backed initiative
-
HSBC Malta reaffirms commitment to Earth Hour 2025 April 4, 2025 | 0 Comments
HSBC Bank Malta will once again join other HSBC Group sites worldwide in marking Earth Hour, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability.
-
BOV PLANTS SMILES WITH ‘INĦAWLU TBISSIMA’ March 27, 2025 | 0 Comments
As Bank of Valletta concludes a year of celebrations marking its 50th anniversary, it is reinforcing its commitment to the community with the launch of Inħawlu Tbissima, an initiative focused on mental health awareness and environmental sustainability, thanks to the collaboration with Richmond Foundation and ACT Malta.
