Oil Spill Cleanup Continues at Antwerp's Deurganckdok Terminal

An oil spill occurred at the Deurganckdok substation of the Port of Antwerp, Belgium, on 14 Sep 2026, originating from the vessel MSC Renaissance III. The spill happened between berths 1714 and 1716, prompting the port authority to activate emergency protocols. Maritime traffic was temporarily suspended and diverted through the Kallo lock while rescue units responded to the incident. Emergency teams sealed the hole in the ship's hull, and authorities confirmed that no oil contamination reached the Scheldt River. Maritime traffic through the port has since been fully restored. However, mooring remains prohibited at berths K1714, K1716, and K1720 as cleaning operations continue in the affected area. The Port of Antwerp has not provided further details on the volume of oil spilled or the extent of damage to the MSC Renaissance III. The incident adds to a series of recent operational disruptions reported across major ports, though authorities have indicated the situation is being managed without wider environmental impact on the river system.