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Vehicles carrier caused oil spill
On Aug 21, 2021, the 'Grane Portogallo' caused an oil spill in the Gulf of Izmit at the Ford Port in the Gölcük district of Kocaeli. Security measures were taken by the Metropolitan Municipality teams around the port in the Gölcük district, and the spread of the oil was prevented by placing an oil barrier and absorbant pads around the ship which was fined 3.411.000 Liras. The spill was caused by an overflow from a tank. Turkish report with photos: https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/gundem/izmit-korfezini-kirleten-gemiye-3-4-milyon-lira-ceza-uygulandi/2342597
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