The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) is conducting an investigation into a contamination incident that occurred on October 21 at Dock 18 of the Panama Ports Company terminal in Balboa during a fuel supply operation.
According to a statement issued by the AMP, the presence of fuel was detected in the area, and corresponding work has begun to determine the magnitude of the incident and its possible impacts on the marine environment.
The AMP has stated that necessary measures will be taken to ensure the cleanup and mitigation of the effects of the contamination. Additionally, the causes that led to this incident will be investigated to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future.
In the words of an AMP spokesperson: "We are committed to the protection of the marine environment and will work to ensure that appropriate measures are applied to prevent contamination and protect our coast and natural resources."
The investigation is ongoing, and more details about the actions that will be taken to address this fuel contamination incident at Dock 18 in Balboa are expected in the coming days.
