Oil spill leads to ‘national emergency’ in Trinidad and Tobago

The overturned and mostly submerged vessel began leaking oil last Wednesday.

Many of Tobago ’s southern beaches and coastline have been inundated with oil.

The ship has been visually identified as “Gulfstream,” but its national origin and official designation are unknown.

The exact size and shape of the ship is also unknown because it is overturned.