MV Brussel was observed trailing an oil slick seven kilometres in length approximately 48 kilometres south west of Malacoota in Victoria.
Mr Davidson praised the master and crew of the Australian vessel Goliath who reported the spill and assisted in identifying the MV Brussel as the cause of the slick.
“It is highly encouraging to our organisation to know that we are ably assisted in our environmental protection role by responsible seafarers monitoring the illegal activity of those not concerned for the protection of our pristine Australian seas,” Mr Davidson said.