Bulgarian and Romanian Ships Fight Oil Spills in the Black Sea
Two specialized vessels, registered under Bulgarian and Romanian flags, fight oil spills in the Black Sea.
Australian Sunshine Coast Declared Disaster Zone
World | March 14, 2009, Saturday // 10:02
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
The Sunshine Coast in Australia has been declared a disaster zone following a substantial oil spill. Photo by theage.com.au
The Sunshine Coast in Australia has been declared a disaster zone after a large oil spill
The spill, that is "substantially" larger than first estimated, came ashore late Friday. The slick has contaminated about 60 kilometers of beach and mangroves, the Australian newspaper reported.
Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh, declared parts of the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Island and Bribie Island disaster zones after a container ship leaked fuel oil in a storm, threatening populations of turtles, pelicans and other wildlife, Bloomberg reported.
Swire Shipping, operator of the MV Pacific Adventurer said yesterday the vessel discharged "substantially more" heavy fuel oil than previously estimated.
The accident occurred when 31 containers carrying ammonium nitrate washed overboard in rough seas whipped up by Tropical Cyclone Hamish, piercing the hull of the Pacific Adventurer.
More than 100 rescue workers have been deployed to help repair the damage north of the state capital, Brisbane, and more are on standby, the Queensland state government stated.
"Preparations are ongoing to restore all beach areas as soon as possible, but there is no denying that this is a tragedy for the affected regions," Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.
Tourism Queensland has begun work on a marketing campaign before the "crucial Easter holiday period," she added in a statement.
Related Articles:
Oil Spill Approaches the Shores of Athens
Greek authorities have urged local residents and tourists to avoid visiting some of the most popular beaches around the capital Athens because of an oil spill from a sunken tanker approaching the coast, Macedonian electronic edition "Standard" said, quote
Lukoil Bulgaria Refinery to Get Fined over Air Pollution
Lukoil Neftochim, a Burgas-based oil refinery, will be slapped with a fine for contaminating the city's air with hydrogen sulfide, Environment Minister Ivelina Vasileva has said.
Mysterious Chemical on Bulgaria's Black Sea Beaches Is Palm Oil
The strange substance that emerged over the week on many southern Bulgarian Black Sea beaches is palm oil, said Bulgarian environmental inspection authorities.
Bulgaria Investigates Mysterious Chemical on Black Sea Beaches
Authorities in southern Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas have launched an investigation on a yet unspecified substance that has appeared a number of beaches in the region.
Stranded Cargo Ship Breaks, Bodes Oil Spill off New Zealand
The cargo ship Rena, which has since October 5 been stranded on a coral reef off the coast of New Zealand, has broken up into two, throwing massive debris into the water.
World | January 8, 2012, Sunday // 13:33
New Data Shows Continued Recovery of the Ozone Layer Over Antarctica
This year’s ozone hole over Antarctica has turned out to be one of the smallest seen in decades, with new measurements from NOAA and NASA showing a clear continuation of the gradual recovery that began after the global restrictions introduced under the Mo
World | December 13, 2025, Saturday // 10:23
Bulgaria Joins Belgium, Italy and Malta in Cautious EU Position on Frozen Russian Assets
Italy, Bulgaria, Malta and Belgium have issued a joint statement expressing reservations about the European Union’s plan to use frozen Russian assets as the basis for a large-scale financial mechanism to support Ukraine
EU Finally Acts: Russian Assets Locked, Clearing Way for Massive Loan to Ukraine
The European Union has moved to lock in the freeze on Russian central bank reserves, marking a significant shift in how the bloc handles Moscow’s sovereign assets and opening the way for a large-scale financial package for Ukraine
Crisis or Not, Bulgaria Is Going Euro - EC Makes It Final
The European Commission made clear that Bulgaria’s planned entry into the Eurozone remains unchanged, regardless of the political uncertainty in Sofia.
Eurogroup Confirms Bulgaria’s Entry Into the European Stability Mechanism
The Eurogroup meeting concluded with an official decision that clears Bulgaria to join the European Stability Mechanism
Croatia’s Tourism Faces Summer Slump Amid Record Prices and Visitor Decline
Croatia’s 2025 tourist season has delivered a stark warning about the country’s position in the Mediterranean travel market
