Firefighters were called to help out a sinking boat in Douglas on Monday.
Teams were mobilised to the scene alongside North Quay shortly before 6pm and water was then pumped out of the hull of the vessel to allow temporary repairs to take place.
Isle of Man Harbours and Douglas Coastguard - who were also called to the incident - then deployed booms in the harbour to contain the oil spillage.
Crews were in attendance for around one hour.
Injured Manx S100 rider released from hospital
The family of a Manx rider involved in a serious crash at the Southern 100 say he's been released from hospital.
King praises Island's beauty during Tynwald address
King Charles has addressed the Island's parliament in his first stop of today's royal visit.
King Charles has arrived at Tynwald, in his first visit to the Island as monarch.
Government public counters closed because of king's visit
The government says public counters at its main offices in the capital will be closed today.
Reduced MER service as Island braces for King's visit
The Manx Electric Railway says it's running a reduced service today.
Public Health issues advice on staying cool in heatwave
Public Health has shared advice on how to keep cool during the summer heatwave.
Keys to sit after royal visit this afternoon
The House of Keys will sit this afternoon, following a royal visit to Tynwald.
Bus services to divert for king's visit
Bus Vannin says there's a royal reason behind some of its services diverting today.
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