Coast Guard monitors reported oil spill off Dinapigue, Isabela
Coast Guard continues monitoring off Dinapigue, Isabela after a reported oil spill. No visible oil slick or sheen was found during the latest assessment. (Photo from PCG via Liezle Inigo)
DINAPIGUE, Isabela — The Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon (CGDNELZN) continues to monitor waters off Dinapigue following a reported oil spill on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Through the Coast Guard Station Isabela and its sub‑stations, CGDNELZN conducted aerial and seaborne inspections about 2.06 nautical miles west of Dinapigue Mining Corp. in Barangay Digumased.
Authorities said no visible oil slick, sheen, or traces of petroleum products were found during the assessment.
Local fisherfolk and other stakeholders were tapped to help strengthen monitoring efforts.
The Coast Guard said its units remain on alert and ready to respond should new sightings or indications of marine pollution emerge.
The public was urged to immediately report any suspected oil spill or signs of marine pollution to the nearest Coast Guard unit for prompt action.