SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, January 25, 2026 — Authorities are on alert following a diesel spill from a ship docked in the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The incident, reported Sunday evening, prompted the activation of the National Maritime Plan and a pre-alert status for potential marine pollution, ensuring a coordinated response across administrations.
Diesel Spill Prompts Pollution Pre-Alert in Tenerife
A spill of 100-200 liters of diesel fuel has triggered a precautionary response in the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- A diesel spill was reported at the northern contradique blowhole of the port.
- An estimated 100–200 liters of diesel entered the dock and sea.
- The affected area is currently contained, and the National Maritime Plan is active.
- The Territorial Emergency Plan for Civil Protection (PLATECA) has been activated in a pre-alert situation.
The General Directorate of Emergencies of the Government of the Canary Islands declared the pre-alert situation at 9:45 p.m. today, Sunday, January 25, 2026, based on available information and in accordance with the Territorial Emergency Plan for Civil Protection of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (PLATECA). The spill originated from a ship docked in the northern contradique blowhole of the port.
According to reports received by CECOES 11 2, the portion of diesel that spilled into the dock has been controlled. The fuel that reached the sea is also contained. The activation of PLATECA aims to guarantee coordination between administrations and organizations, and to ensure the availability of necessary resources for monitoring the situation.
What is PLATECA? The Territorial Emergency Plan for Civil Protection of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (PLATECA) is a framework for coordinating responses to emergencies within the region, ensuring a swift and effective approach to protect citizens and the environment.
The territorial scope of the pre-alert is limited to the municipality of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
