Efficient response to a minor oil spill in the Port of Ustka

A minor spill of petroleum substances was reported in the Port of Ustka. Port services and fire units immediately activated emergency response procedures, securing the affected area and spraying the water surface with a neutralizing agent to disperse the oil sheen.

Kamil Kusier executive editor 02.11.2025, 18:28 Reading time: 1 min

Fishing boats marked Ustka moored in a harbour beside a rescue boat with crew aboard — fot. Mariusz Jasłowski

In brief

A minor spill of a petroleum-based substance was recorded in the seaport of Ustka. The Polish Maritime Search and Rescue Service implemented response procedures, secured the area and sprayed the water surface with an agent neutralising the oil slick. The spread of the pollution was contained, port traffic proceeded without disruption, and the risk to the environment was assessed as minimal. The services remind the public that traces of petroleum-based substances should be reported to the harbour master's office or the fire brigade and should not be removed on one's own.

Thanks to the prompt and coordinated action, the spill was contained within a short time and prevented from spreading beyond the port basin. Port operations continued without disruption, and the environmental risk was assessed as minimal.

How to respond to an oil spill

If traces of oil or petroleum products are observed on the water surface, it is crucial to immediately notify the port authority or fire services. Attempting to remove or disperse the contamination independently is not advised — such actions require certified agents and professional supervision.

Rapid reporting remains the key to minimizing environmental impacts and ensuring an effective response.

Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier