Following yesterday's vessel on fire at sea, the ESG have said it was "quite alarming to see such large black plumes of smoke emanate from a busy shipping area".

A statement from the ESG follows below:

Reports and videos of the vessel ‘Ceutamar Cinco’ on fire as it was supplying goods to a container ship, just off Algeciras,  has reached the ESG.

It is quite alarming to see such large black plumes of smoke emanate from a busy shipping area.

While hoping crew are safe and situation under control, the group asks for information on what exactly has happened and what was burnt to produce such voluminous, thick smoke.

Questions must be asked and answers supplied on a situation that has created heavy air pollution that will undoubtedly also affect our marine environment.