Mysterious leak from the ship. The country is considering a state of emergency

Trinidad and Tobago is considering declaring a state of emergency following a massive oil spill from a ship that ran aground and capsized. The damaged coral reef and contaminated Atlantic beaches are impacting the local economy during the carnival season.

On Wednesday, a mysterious vessel sailing under an unidentified flag capsized off the coast of Cove Eco-Industrial Estate in the southwest part of Tobago island. The country's Crisis Management Agency stated that the ship's crew abandoned ship, and its cargo consisted primarily of sand and lumber.

Crisis in Paradise: Trinidad and Tobago Grapples with Devastating Oil Spill

Trinidad and Tobago. Oil spill from mysterious ship Since Saturday, a rescue operation has been underway on the island. Around 1000 volunteers in white protective suits are working to remove oil from the site, while divers have been engaged in attempting to contain the leak.

Authorities are considering classifying the accident as a level three disaster. This means that national resources may not be sufficient to contain the situation, necessitating international assistance.

Carnival versus oil spill. Officials raise alarm The spill is currently at level two, indicating that the Disaster Preparedness and Management Bureau believes the country can handle it. A state of emergency is declared when local resources become "overwhelmed".

Environmental officials assert that the spill has damaged the coral reef and beaches along the Atlantic coast, adversely affecting the operation of island resorts and hotels, which are currently the lifeline of the local economy during the carnival season.