Maritime traffic was severely disrupted on Friday, April 10, in the port of Antwerp, Belgium, following an oil spill the previous day. The incident occurred during a ship refueling operation, resulting in a spill into the Scheldt River, a key waterway for port activity.
According to port authorities, a crack in the ship's hull is believed to be the cause of the leak. The leak has been stopped, but some of the oil spilled into the river overnight, affecting shipping traffic, particularly on a branch of the river used by larger vessels.
Pollution is currently being assessed
The situation has led to a partial suspension of traffic and is complicating maneuvers at the port's entrance and exit, the second largest in Europe for freight transport. Operations are underway to contain the pollution and limit its impact on operations.
The extent of the oil spill and its consequences are currently being analyzed, particularly using aerial resources. Authorities are continuing safety and cleanup operations while port operations remain disrupted.
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