Stop bunkering now to protect marine life

A pressure group has been formed to fight the continuation of the operation. The group says its numerous concerns, including environmental impact considerations and safety measures, have not been addressed by bunkering companies.

The outrage follows last month’s oil spill during bunkering at the Ngqura Port, 20km northeast of Port Elizabeth, which resulted in between 400 litres and 600 litres of oil being spilt into the sea, affecting more than 200 endangered African penguins and their eggs.

Algoa Bay’s internationally renowned tourism and conservation assets, such as its role in the humpback whale migration and its recently achieved status of being the world capital of the bottlenose dolphin, must be nurtured and guarded jealously. “... to the environmental affairs department, we want the minister to declare bunkering a listed operation. We also want all current operations ceased forthwith until all environmental, safety and licensing concerns are addressed,” said Friend.

Refuelling or bunkering in marine terms is carried out using a small tanker to pump the bunker fuel into the bigger ship. Picture: iStock/Getty Images

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