Trinidad and Tobago is considering declaring a national emergency due to a large oil spill that occurred when a ship ran aground and overturned. The spill has affected at least 15km of Tobago’s south-western coast, including some of the island’s pristine beaches. The government has mobilized 1,000 volunteers to help with the clean-up efforts. Divers are working to isolate the leak from the vessel, which was abandoned by its crew. The spill is currently at Level 2, meaning that the country believes it can handle the situation. However, if it reaches Level 3, a national emergency would be declared and international assistance would be needed. The incident occurred just before Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival celebrations, which are important for the economy.
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