Cargo Ship Oil Spill in Aruba (2024-03-02)

On 10 February 2024 an oil tanker in front of Trinidad and Tobago created a large oil spill. On 27 February 2024 the oil appeared on the beaches of Bonaire and is now on its way to Curacao and Aruba. The ecological impact could be enormous, as well as the impact on tourism. Currently the oil has been found on the coast of Bonaire and there is a real and justified concern that the oil is on its way to Curacao and Aruba.Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide initial rough estimation, oil spill extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.