Small deposits of oil found on Thanet’s coastline

Update: Monday 11 March 2024

Small deposits of oil have been found, and cleared today (Monday 11 March), by the council’s Coastal team at bays between Viking Bay in Broadstairs and the Western Undercliff in Ramsgate.

Inspections are continuing and signs are being put in place at the affected bays to alert members of the public.

The council is working with Kent County Council, Dover District Council, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Environment Agency.

Although the deposits found in Thanet are very small, members of the public are advised to stay away from any deposits of oil and to report any sightings to the council on 01843 577000.

Dog owners are asked to keep their dogs on a lead at all times when on the beaches in Broadstairs and Ramsgate.

Sunday 10 March 2024

We are aware of some small deposits of oil along Thanet’s coastline. The deposits have been found, and cleared, by the council’s Coastal team at bays between Viking Bay in Broadstairs and the Western Undercliff in Ramsgate.

This follows an inspection of the beaches after the council was alerted to reports of other sightings of oil along the coastline in the Dover district.

Inspections will resume again at low tide tomorrow morning (Monday 11 March 2024).

The council is working with Kent County Council, Dover District Council, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Environment Agency.

Although the deposits found in Thanet are very small, members of the public are advised to stay away from any deposits of oil and to report any sightings to the council on 01843 577000.

Dog owners are asked to keep their dogs on a lead at all times when on the beaches in this location.

Further information will follow tomorrow after the latest inspections.