Signal of ecological danger due to a sunken ship near on the bank of Svishtov along the Danube River, the "Green Patrols" have been suspended from traffic. No contamination has been detected so far.
This was specified by BNT.
On the night of June 12, an aggregate dredger sank. After inspection, the controlling authorities found no contamination, but the area is being monitored. According to "Green Patrols" however, oily stains were seen in the water, and the smell of fuel was also felt. The vessel's tanks are said to have contained thousands of liters of fuel and spent toxic oils.
"The dredger sank 50-60 meters from the Danube bank outside the maneuvering area or outside the anchorage. There is no danger of an eco-catastrophe. As a result of the investigation we undertook, it was found that there were about 160 liters in a fuel tank on board the dredger, not thousands of liters of diesel fuel as reported. "There was no oil," said Capt. Ivan Zhekov, director of the "River Supervision" Directorate; - Rousse to IA "Maritime Administration".
The company that owns the dredge also claims that there is no danger of pollution.
"The facility works with electric motors, it is closed, there is no danger of an environmental disaster," added Iliyan Iliev, lawyer of the ship owner.
All authorities have been informed about the incident.
The owner company is conducting a parallel investigation into the causes of the sinking.
"The divers doing the inspection will issue a report on whether it is sabotage or not. In 15 days, we are waiting for favorable conditions and for the waters to drop a little, the dredger will be taken out," lawyer Iliyan Iliev also said.
From "Maritime Administration" undertake to put up enclosures against a possible spill when the vessel is removed. There will be possible sanctions for the owner only after the cause of the sinking of the ship is clarified.