An estimated 200 gallons of oil has been spilled in Cayman waters. The oil is leaking from a partially-sunken derelict dredging vessel, parked in a basin just inside the North Sound.
The Department of Environment (DOE) was notified late Wednesday afternoon and crews were able to get a barrier around the affected area to contain the spill.
The Department is assessing the situation and is trying to determine the best way to collect the spilled oil and remove it from the water.
The plan is to skim the oil off the surface of the water, put it in containment tanks and dispose of it off the island.
The DOE is reportedly facing challenges getting the right type of equipment to the site, as specialised pumps are needed. It expects the clean-up to be a protracted effort.
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Small oil spill in Caymanian water
