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Oil spill from MT Terra Nova projected to reach Batangas: UP MSI
Oil spill from MT Terra Nova projected to reach Batangas: UP MSI
Josiah Eleazar Antonio,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 31, 2024 09:14 PM PHT
A thick layer of oil can be seen across the water’s surface approximately four kilometers from the coastline in Tibaguin Island, Hagonoy Bulacan. The oil spill from capsized tanker MT Terra Nova which was carrying 1.4 million liters of oil is now affecting the municipal waters of several areas, including Bulacan, Cavite, and Bataan. Greenpeace is calling on President Marcos Jr. to make oil and gas companies pay for polluting our waters and fueling the climate crisis. Noel Celis, Greenpeace handout
A thick layer of oil can be seen across the water’s surface approximately four kilometers from the coastline in Tibaguin Island, Hagonoy Bulacan. The oil spill from capsized tanker MT Terra Nova which was carrying 1.4 million liters of oil is now affecting the municipal waters of several areas, including Bulacan, Cavite, and Bataan. Greenpeace is calling on President Marcos Jr. to make oil and gas companies pay for polluting our waters and fueling the climate crisis. Noel Celis, Greenpeace handoutMANILA — A new projection showed that the oil spill caused by MT Terra Nova, which sank in Manila Bay last week, may reach Batangas, experts said Tuesday.
MANILA — A new projection showed that the oil spill caused by MT Terra Nova, which sank in Manila Bay last week, may reach Batangas, experts said Tuesday.
In the third bulletin by the University of the Philippines - Marine Science Institute, the possible landfall time of oil in Lian, Batangas is at August 1, 6:00 p.m.
In the third bulletin by the University of the Philippines - Marine Science Institute, the possible landfall time of oil in Lian, Batangas is at August 1, 6:00 p.m.
It added that on August 2, 9:00 a.m., the oil may reach Calatagan, Batangas.
It added that on August 2, 9:00 a.m., the oil may reach Calatagan, Batangas.
They reminded the public that the "models are generated to inform the public on the potential direction of transport of the oil spill and help direct response efforts on the ground."
They reminded the public that the "models are generated to inform the public on the potential direction of transport of the oil spill and help direct response efforts on the ground."
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"However, models have some levels of uncertainty due to assumptions and limitations, and thus, should be used with caution," UP-MSI added.
"However, models have some levels of uncertainty due to assumptions and limitations, and thus, should be used with caution," UP-MSI added.
Experts earlier projected that the oil spill will reach Bulacan, Cavite, and Metro Manila.
Experts earlier projected that the oil spill will reach Bulacan, Cavite, and Metro Manila.
Meanwhile, the Philippine Space Agency also generated a map showing the extent of the possible oil spill in Manila Bay due to the sinking of MT Terra Nova and MTKR Jason Bradley.
Meanwhile, the Philippine Space Agency also generated a map showing the extent of the possible oil spill in Manila Bay due to the sinking of MT Terra Nova and MTKR Jason Bradley.
The tanker sank in bad weather off Manila early Thursday, killing one crew member and leaving the Philippines facing the possibility of its worst oil spill ever.
The tanker sank in bad weather off Manila early Thursday, killing one crew member and leaving the Philippines facing the possibility of its worst oil spill ever.
MT Terra Nova's insurer is now moving to pay for damages to those affected by the oil spill, including coastal fishermen who were forced to temporarily halt their livelihood.
MT Terra Nova's insurer is now moving to pay for damages to those affected by the oil spill, including coastal fishermen who were forced to temporarily halt their livelihood.
Portavaga Ship Management Inc. has also submitted a salvage and recovery plan to the Philippine Coast Guard for a more detailed process for oil extraction and cleanup operations in the affected communities.
Portavaga Ship Management Inc. has also submitted a salvage and recovery plan to the Philippine Coast Guard for a more detailed process for oil extraction and cleanup operations in the affected communities.
—with a report from Agence France-Presse
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