Hibernia Management and Development Company is confirming that a sheen has been observed on the water near the Hibernia oil production platform about 315 km east southeast of St. John’s.
In a release issued this morning, HMDC says all platform personnel are safe. An investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the sheen.
A standby vessel is in the area and according to the company “is providing mechanical dispersion” of the sheen.
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board has been notified.