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The SA Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa) is conducting an aerial survey of Algoa Bay to determine the extent of an oil spill that took place on Monday.
Acting chief operations officer Captain Vernon Keller said all relevant oil spill response teams were assisting with the containment and clean-up operation.
The SA Federation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) also said it was in a high state of readiness to receive oiled birds following the disaster that occurred at around midday on Monday during a ship-to-ship transfer of oil.
It requested the public to report any oiled wildlife to SANParks.
In a statement on Tuesday, Samsa said the collection of oil continued throughout Monday night and that the two vessels remained attached to help with the operation.
Captain Keller said authorities including the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) were also on hand to support the response.
He said more information will be released in due course.
