A jackup rig off the coast of Trinidad partially collapsed during drilling operations, injuring one worker and leaving another missing. Search efforts are ongoing, with the Coast Guard deploying resources to locate the missing worker. The incident has prompted an evacuation of the rig, with the operator establishing an incident command center.
A replica of Magellan’s carrack Trinidad collided with a bridge in St. Augustine, Florida. The vessel lost propulsion, drifting into the structure. Luckily, no major damage or injuries occurred. The Trinidad, a 90-foot replica of Magellan’s flagship, was built in 2017-18 with iroko wood planks. Despite facing challenges, only one ship completed the historic voyage.
Eight months after a major oil spill off the coast of Tobago, the tug believed to have caused the spill, named the Solo Creed, has been arrested in Angola. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, with ownership of the tug remaining a mystery. Authority seeks recovery of expenses from the IOPC Fund.
Trinidad and Tobago has hired cleanup and salvage companies to address an ongoing oil spill off Tobago and recover the leaking barge. The spill, caused by a barge running aground, threatens nearby Venezuela and Grenada. The country is facing significant environmental and economic consequences due to the spreading oil slick.
Nine days after the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard discovered an oil slick, an oil leak from a capsized barge remains unplugged, causing concern in the Caribbean region. The spill has spread miles from the coast of Tobago, prompting alerts to neighboring Caribbean countries. The origin and destination of the barge remain unclear.
First responders and volunteers from Trinidad and Tobago worked to contain an oil spill discovered in the country’s waters. The spill affected the coast of Tobago island and required the deployment of barriers and cleaning efforts. The Prime Minister declared it a national emergency as the investigation into the spill and its impact continues.
Trinidad and Tobago is facing a national emergency with a significant oil spill caused by an unidentified ship that ran aground. Cleanup efforts are being hindered as the leak cannot be stopped. Residents in affected areas are advised to take precautions. The disaster has also impacted the country’s tourism industry during Carnival season.
