An oil spill could have a disastrous effect on our country's environment and economy.  Tourism, fisheries, our pristine environment with mangrove areas, coral reefs, unequalled sandy beaches, etc.  could all suffer considerably from its effects.

That is why the Ministry of Environment has always had at heart to act on the prevention of such incidents occurring in or near our national waters.

However, as recent accidents have reminded us, the risk of incidents exist, and no maritime country can feel totally safe that "it won't happen tomorrow"...

The Ministry of Environment has therefore initiated some 20 years ago the setting up of a National Oil Spill Contingency Plan, with the main objective of ensuring the constant readiness of Mauritius to respond to oil spill incidents.

This National Oil Spill Contingency Plan is a live document, which the Ministry of Environment keeps updated on a regular basis, adapting it the realities of the administrative organisation of Mauritius, the development of maritime traffic, etc.

This web site presents the most up-to-date version of this National Oil Spill Contingency Plan, and will be kept updated on a regular basis.