Energy Ministry pursuing new lead on tug boat involved in oil spill

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ONE of the boats involved in the February oil spill in Tobago may now be under detention in Angola, a statement from the Ministry of Energy said on May 23.
The Government is continuing to use all resources at its disposal to try to ascertain and find those responsible for the incident, the statement said.
"The Government has received information that the tug Solo Creed may have been detained by authorities in Angola."
Energy Minister Stuart Young has asked for special correspondence to be sent via the Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs and the Maritime Services Division of the Ministry of Works and Transport to Angolan authorities to verify certain information that has come to hand.
The Coast Guard is also helping to verify the location of the Solo Creed.
"The Government is committed to continuing its pursuit of those responsible for the oil spill in Tobago and will continue to keep the public informed of material developments."
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