Spill Response UNderway in English Bay

Just after 5pm April 8, Port Metro Vancouver's Operations Centre received multiple reports of an oily sheen on the water in English Bay. Harbour patrol crew then responded to investigate and confirmed a sheen on the water.

This information was reported to the Canadian Coast Guard who are now working with West Coast Marine Response Corporation to manage the situation. The area has been surrounded by a specialized boom designed to keep the spill contained and allow for recovery of spilled substance. The City of Vancouver, Vancouver Policy Department and Transport Canada are also responding to the scene.