- Date of offence
- Between 14 Oct 2009 and 14 Oct 2009
- Type of offence
- Discharge oil from ship into State waters at Maribyrnong on 14.10.09, contrary to s.8(1) of POWBONS.
- Pollute waters and make harmful or potentially harmful to animals, birds, wildlife, fish or other aquatic life at Maribyrnong on 14.10.09, contrary to s.39(1)(c).
- Background of offence
- On 14 October 2009, a vessel known as Golden Fumi, under the control of vessel master Jesus Nunez, discharged oil into the Maribyrnong River. The affected section of Maribyrnong river was a sensitive habitat for various bird, fish and other aquatic species. There was no evidence of actual impact to these species, but expert evidence suggested a substantial potential impact.
- Remedial action taken by EPA
- None
- Date of court hearing
- 5 November 2010
- Date of court order
- 5 November 2010
- Court magistrate
- Mr P. Couzens
- Court location
- Melbourne
- Reasons for prosecution
- In accordance with the Compliance and Enforcement Policy this matter involved a very high potential risk of environmental harm to highly sensitive marine habitats.
Court orders made
Convicted and fined an aggregate of $7,500.
Reviewed 13 March 2020
