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Notice to Mariners

A major incident has been declared after about 200 barrels of reservoir fluid leaked into the water at Poole Harbour in Dorset. Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) said a leak occurred at a pipeline operated by Perenco, under Owers Bay on Sunday. Members of the public have been urged not to swim at Poole Harbour or the surrounding area until further notice. An assessment of the situation was being carried out, PHC said. In a statement it added: "It is estimated that approximately 200 barrels of reservoir fluid has been released into the water column in Poole Harbour. "Anyone who has come into contact with the spill should wash immediately with soap and water. If eyes have come into contact with the spill, they should be rinsed with water." Reservoir fluids can include types of oil.