Group 123

Kirill Kurinaki
Date 04.22.2024

TO: Port Authority

CC: Shipping Company Headquarters
SUBJECT: Urgent: Oil Spill Incident Report

Date: April 22, 2024

Time of Report: 14:00

Vessel Name: Ocean Explorer

Vessel IMO Number: IMO 1234567
Flag State: Greece
Position of the Vessel:
Port: Port of Singapore
Berth: 6
Nature of Incident:
Operations Being Carried Out: Fuel Loading
Time of Oil Spill Detection: 13:45
Nature of Oil Contaminated Sea Surface:
Type of Oil: Bunker Oil
Size of Oil Slick: Approximately 200 square meters
Weather and Sea Conditions: Moderate winds, calm seas
Source of Oil Discharge: Rupture in the starboard fuel tank
Reporter:
Name: Kirill
Surname: Kurinaki
Position: Third Officer
Details of Incident:
An oil spill was detected at 13:45, originating from a rupture in the starboard fuel
tank. Immediate action was taken to contain the spill and minimize environmental
impact. The spill has resulted in an oil slick approximately 200 square meters in size
under the current weather conditions of moderate winds and calm seas.
Shipboard Equipment and Means for Oil Spill Cleanup:
Containment booms

Skimmers oil skimmer- нефтесборщик

Absorbent materials
Action Taken:
Immediate deployment of containment booms and skimmers.
Notification of port authority and request for additional cleanup support.
Activation of ship's emergency response plan.
Follow-Up and Additional Information:
Further updates regarding the situation and any significant changes will be
communicated promptly. All efforts are being made to address and mitigate the
environmental impact of this incident.
Logbook Entry:
A detailed entry regarding this report and the immediate verbal notifications made to
the port authority has been recorded in the ship’s logbook as per standard procedure.
Instructions for Further Action:
In accordance with "The instructions regarding classification, investigation and
registration of the incidents with ships at Sea", a detailed report of the incident
including probable charges of oil will be submitted to the shipping company. In case
of any legal implications or the need for specialized cleanup services, our agent in the
port has been informed to coordinate with local specialized companies.
Conclusion:
We are committed to fully cooperating with all relevant authorities and parties to
address this incident responsibly and effectively. Further reports will be issued as
more information becomes available.