An investigation has been launched after a Greek-operated tanker suffered hull damage in an incident in the vicinity of the Cayman Brac Port.
The authorities are examining to determine the extent of damage to the vessel and reef, the Cayman Islands Government said. No pollution or injuries were reported.
An 49,930-dwt oil tanker called the Sea Elephant, built in 2019, which was delivering diesel to Cayman Brac was involved in an incident, on Saturday July 6, in the vicinity of the Cayman Brac Port that resulted in damage to the hull of the vessel and sea floor.
The government confirmed there had been no fuel leakage from the tanker, but authorities and other government agencies were monitoring it closely as a precautionary measure.
Several government agencies are conducting the initial investigation of the maritime incident which occurred on Cayman Brac, according to a government press release.
The Department of Environment, Coast Guard, Maritime Authority, and other government agencies are investigating to determine the extent of damage to the vessel and reef, it added.
“As this is an ongoing investigation, further details will be disseminated where possible,” a statement said.
