On December 18 at 11:30 PM, our anti-pollution vessel “IEVOLECO”, acting on instructions from Castalia S.c.p.A. / Ministry of the Environment S.E. and in coordination with the Maritime Authority of Gallipoli, departed from the port of Otranto for Frigole (Lecce). The vessel headed to a location one mile off the coast of Torre Veneri, near the Le Cesine Nature Reserve, following reports of a drifting fishing boat with no crew on board, likely used for the transport of migrants.
The fishing vessel, which is close to running aground, currently shows no signs of hydrocarbon leakage into the sea; however, an implementation plan for prevention and environmental protection is currently underway.
