Over 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the deck of the MV Legacy into the sea at the government dock in MArsh Harbour yesterday morning. The oil flowed through two holes punctured ina 7,000 gallon Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) tank on wheels when it listed against metal protrusions on the guardrail, as members of the crew were attempting to reposition it on the deck.
Using a crane and a forklift, they eventually were able to set the tank upright again and stop the spillage.
Richard Fawkes, The Nassau Guardian
There were approximately 4,000 gallons in the tank according to Benjamin R. Beneby, BEC manager, Abaco, who said the Legacy was transporting the fuel from Grand Cay to Nassau by way of Marsh Harbour.
“We’re very concerned about the damage this can do to the maritime life in the harbour,” Mr. Beneby said, “so we’re airlifting Pat Bain and a crew from BayChem Spill Technologies in Nassau to contain it.”
“I am very concerned about the yachting-trade, the seabirds and the fish in the harbour,” said Mr. Bain.
