date:Jul 17, 2012
oil into the Cromarty Firth was entirely preventable. Industry must ensure the proper maintenance of their systems to ensure they meet their environmental obligations.He added:The discharge was made to an internationally important and sensitive site. Whilst the environmental impact was thankfully minimal in this instance, that was purely down to good fortune. There could have been grave consequences if the leak had gone undetected or if it had occurred during the breeding season.