An oil spill off the renowned Spanish Island of Gran Canaria on September 5, 2024, led to the closure of several beaches and the declaration of an environmental emergency.
The spill occurred during a vessel’s refuelling operation at La Luz port in Las Palmas, the island’s capital.
Emergency services responded to the spill on the night of September 04, reporting that up to 3 metric tons of IFO 180, designated as Very Low Sulfur Oil, were accidentally spilt.
The...