Update
MOSSEL BAY NEWS - PetroSA says it has noted with concern the Mossel Bay Municipality’s public notification regarding an oily substance detected on a number of beaches in the region.
It also stated that the relevant authorities were notified and that a specialist service provider has been activated to assist with the situation.
PetroSA spokesperson, Thandi Nameka, says PetroSA, having operational facilities in the area, has launched an investigation into this matter together with the local authorities.
“At this stage it is not expected that PetroSA could be the source of the spillage, however we are conducting further assessment. The outcome will be communicated to the relevant stakeholders. As a responsible corporate, PetroSA remains committed to the safety and the wellbeing of its communities including the protection of the environment,” Nameka says.
Previous articles:
- Update : Beach contamination, Mossel Bay and surrounding beaches
- Closure of beaches: Oil spill detected
- Mosselbaai strande sluit na oliestorting
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