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  • Oil spill — Larnaca Port Oil Spill Cleaned Up, Assures Fisheries Department

    Oil spill — Larnaca Port Oil Spill Cleaned Up, Assures Fisheries Department

    An engine oil spill at Larnaca port on Thursday night prompted a swift response from the fisheries department, who reported the clean-up was completed by Friday morning.

    • An engine oil spill at Larnaca port on Thursday night prompted a swift response from the fisheries department, who reported the clean-up was completed by Friday morning.

    Marina Argyrou, the director of the fisheries department, explained that officers employed floating barriers and absorbent materials to effectively contain and eliminate the spill. “The pollution came from a mixture of engine oil and diesel, most of which evaporated, though some residue washed up on a nearby beach in Oroklini,” she stated.

    Local authorities were alerted to the situation, with the Oroklini municipality assigned to conduct further cleaning efforts along the shoreline. Argyrou noted that because the incident took place within the port, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Cyprus Ports Authority, which will conduct the necessary investigation.

    Neophytos Phakondis, the deputy mayor of Oroklini, confirmed that small amounts of oil had reached the beach but described the situation as manageable. “Some visitors continued swimming, while others waited for the oil to be cleaned up,” he said. Phakondis reassured the public, stating that most of the oil had evaporated, and the minor remnants on the beach were expected to dissipate by Saturday.

  • Oroklini Beach Cleaned Up After Engine Oil Spill

    Oroklini Beach Cleaned Up After Engine Oil Spill

    Oroklini beach has been cleaned up following an engine oil spill that contaminated the shoreline, as confirmed by local authorities. The incident was reported late Thursday evening, prompting a swift response from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research.

    The maritime service immediately deployed floating barriers and absorbent materials to tackle the spill, which was identified as bilge water containing a mixture of engine oil and diesel fuel. Marina Argyrou, director of the Department of Fisheries, stated that officials were alerted to the pollution incident at Larnaca port late at night.

    “At first light, maritime service officials arrived at Larnaca port and, using floating barriers and absorbents, managed to clean the pollution,” Argyrou explained. She clarified that the contamination originated within Larnaca port, where the Cyprus Ports Authority oversees management and pollution investigations.

    Some of the oil residue was reported to have washed onto Oroklini beach. In response, the Oroklini Municipal District of Larnaca Municipality was notified to initiate cleanup operations. Neofytos Fakontis, the deputy mayor of Oroklini, confirmed that small quantities of engine oil had affected the community coastline.

    Fakontis described the situation as manageable, noting that some beachgoers continued to swim while cleanup efforts were underway. “The Department of Fisheries was notified as the competent authority and took charge of the matter,” he stated. He further highlighted that much of the oil had evaporated, and it was anticipated that the remaining small quantity would also dissipate soon.

    As the cleanup operation progressed, the community remained hopeful for a quick resolution. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation, ensuring that Oroklini beach remains a safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.