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Posted by David Sexton
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05 Oct, 2026
FAVOURABLE wind, sun and tidal conditions have helped those tasked with responding to the Port of Brisbane fuel oil spill.
Maritime Safety Queensland is continuing to lead “a coordinated response” to the spill which occurred in the early hours of last Friday and involved the container ship Sofrana Surville.
About 6.9 cubic metres (almost 7000 litres) of very low sulphur fuel oil is estimated to have entered the water.
“The fuel oil spill has been largely contained through the coordinated response of Maritime Safety Queensland and partner agencies, supported by favourable wind, sun and tidal conditions,” an MSQ spokesperson said.
“Some patches of fuel oil remain, including adjacent to the main shipping channel, areas beneath wharves and in the vicinity of a number of berthed vessels.”
The spokesperson said MSQ’s immediate focus remained on the clean-up and supporting the coordinated response.
Investigations led by MSQ Queensland into the circumstances surrounding the incident are running concurrent to the clean-up operation. The port remains open, with vessel movements being managed by the MSQ regional harbour master and Vessel Traffic Services.
The Whyte Island Boat passage has also re-opened.
“Maritime Safety Queensland continues to deploy vessels and crews to recover oil, inspect vessel hulls, and support DETSI shoreline assessments,” the spokesperson said.
“Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers are monitoring the area, responding to reports of wildlife affected by the oil spill and assessing the situation to provide assistance where needed.”
The public is encouraged to report sightings of impacted wildlife to DETSI on 1300 130 372.
“Maritime Safety Queensland reminds all skippers and waterway users to stay away from impacted and operational areas, navigate with caution and follow all directions from the Regional Harbour Master,” the spokesperson said.
