Risk to marine life in Balbriggan Harbour from sunken vessel's fuel is 'small', says Council

Fingal County Council says there is a very low risk to marine life and the ecosystem after a fishing vessel sank in Balbriggan Harbour in Dublin.

Risk to marine life in Balbriggan Harbour from sunken vessel's fuel is 'small', says Council
Mon, 30 Jan, 2017 - 21:30

Fingal County Council says there is a very low risk to marine life and the ecosystem after a fishing vessel sank in Balbriggan Harbour in Dublin.

It was carrying around 400 litres of diesel and 30 litres of lube oil when it went down earlier today.

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