Freeport, Bahamas -
As part of BORCO’s on-going investigation of the
February 16, 2013 release of approximately 20 gallons of oil, divers
hired by BORCO are continuing to inspect the areas in the vicinity of
Pinder’s Point. Late yesterday, while divers were inspecting
marine growth and debris surrounding the terminal’s cooling water
effluent line, a volume of less than 2 gallons of oil was dislodged.
BORCO emergency crews immediately responded, recovered the oil, and
notifications were made to the appropriate Government agencies.
The terminal’s cooling water effluent line has been
isolated on site to allow BORCO to further investigate this possible
source of last month’s release.
There is currently no oil in the water. All
on-water response equipment has been removed and decontaminated.
Personnel continue to clean rocks along the shoreline
and, weather permitting, expect to complete this work as soon as possible.
BORCO is coordinating closely with the appropriate Government agencies
as part of their ongoing investigation of the release.
BORCO and its employees are an integral part of the
local community in which we operate. Our primary concerns are ensuring
the safety of the public and responders as well as minimizing environmental
impact.
