Northern Chile's Mejillones port has suspended operations following an oil spill, according to Business News America.
A container ship with a Maltese flag docked in the port on September 20. Shortly after, port operators noticed that oil had begun to surround the ship and rushed to control the spill.
Port officials are currently investigating the cause of the accident. A team of experts is also evaluating the area and working to clean up the spill.
The port's authority has also launched an investigation to determine who was responsible for the incident.
A container ship with a Maltese flag docked in the port on September 20. Shortly after, port operators noticed that oil had begun to surround the ship and rushed to control the spill.
Port officials are currently investigating the cause of the accident. A team of experts is also evaluating the area and working to clean up the spill.
The port's authority has also launched an investigation to determine who was responsible for the incident.