Authorities in Senegal have launched urgent measures to prevent a potential oil spill after water entered the engine room of the Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Mersin off the coast of Dakar, the port authority said on Sunday.
The vessel is owned by Turkey's Mersin Shipping Inc and managed by Besiktas Shipping, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group.
The incident, which led to the vessel issuing a distress signal, occurred overnight from 27 to 28 November, prompting the deployment of tugboats and specialised teams from Senegal's navy and maritime authority, the port authority said.
Authorities did not give details about the incident.
All crew members were safely rescued with no reported injuries, it said.
"Authorities are working to stabilise the vessel, prevent hydrocarbon leaks, and mitigate environmental risks," Dakar's port authority said in the statement.
It added that immediate measures included stopping the leak, transferring the fuel cargo, and deploying an anti-pollution boom around the tanker as a precautionary step.
Images of the vessel shared online showed its stern close to the waterline, which could indicate it is carrying a full cargo or experiencing flooding.
Reuters has not independently verified the images.
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