There are reports circulating that due to the oil spill in the sea-coast around Tobago last week; it appears that an oil slick has been detected in Grenada’s waters.
When the report was first published last week about the Tobago oil spill affair, within 48 hours it was said that it was no threat to Grenada, but authorities continued monitoring.
The oil is said to have spilled into the ocean due to a barge discovered stuck on the Cove Reef in Tobago.
We now hear that satellite imagery emanating out of Trinidad has detected possible oil moving out of the neighbouring country’s marine area into Grenadian waters.
Out of the Trinidad and Tobago weather centre, it’s noted that the possible oil slick has now moved into the southernmost area of Grenada’s Economic Exclusive Zone by approximately 30 kilometers.
According to the Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), based on the current trajectory of the possible oil slick due to prevailing winds and ocean currents, the coastline of Grenada is not under any threat at this time.
It’s our understanding that discussion on reports concerning the oil slick in Grenada’s Economic Exclusive maritime Zone was the potential focus in a meeting at NaDMA today.
On this score, we had word with the Coordinator at NaDMA, Dr. Terrence Walters.
Dr. Walters says at this point no oil has reached our shores.
