Primary Threat: Oil Products Of Concern: Diesel, Crude Oil Total Amount At Risk Of Spill: 205000000 Gallons Latitude (Approximate): 28° 44.20′ North Longitude (Approximate): 88° 23.23′ West
Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico 2010-Apr-21
Initial Notification: A fire and explosion occurred at approximately 11:00 PM CDT, April 20, 2010 on the Deepwater Horizon, a semisubmersible drilling platform, with more than 120 crew aboard. The Deepwater Horizon is located some 50 miles SE of the Mississippi Delta and contained an estimated 700,000 gallons of #2 Fuel Oil or Marine Diesel Fuel. (Related incidents: "Deepwater Horizon -- Florida Commands") Editor's Note: Initial notification reports are not necessarily post-edited and updated. However, in the Clean Water Act Trial, Judge Barbier ruled in the FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW PHASE TWO TRIAL on January 15, 2015, that 4 million barrels of crude oil were released from the reservoir, of which 3.19 million barrels or approximately 168 million gallons were released into the Gulf of Mexico.
Incident Details:
Tags: Collision Products Of Concern: Prudhoe Bay Crude Total Amount At Risk Of Spill: 10,900,000 Gallons Latitude (Approximate): 60° 50.33′ North Longitude (Approximate): 146° 52.98′ West
T/V Exxon Valdez Bligh Reef, Prince William Sound, Alaska 1989-Mar-24
Initial Notification: On March 24, 1989, the tanker Exxon Valdez, en route from Valdez, Alaska to Los Angeles, California, ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska. The vessel was traveling outside normal shipping lanes in an attempt to avoid ice. Within six hours of the grounding, the Exxon Valdez spilled approximately 10.9 million gallons of its 53 million gallon cargo of Prudhoe Bay Crude. Eight of the eleven tanks on board were damaged. The oil would eventually impact over 1,100 miles of non-continuous coastline in Alaska, making the Exxon Valdez the largest oil spill to date in U.S. waters. The response to the Exxon Valdez involved more personnel and equipment over a longer period of time than did any other spill in U.S. history. Logistical problems in providing fuel, meals, berthing, response equipment, waste management and other resources were one of the largest challenges to response management. At the height of the response, more than 11,000 personnel, 1,400 vessels and 85 aircraft were involved in the cleanup. Shoreline cleanup began in April of 1989 and continued until September of 1989 for the first year of the response. The response effort continued in 1990 and 1991 with cleanup in the summer months, and limited shoreline monitoring in the winter months. Fate and effects monitoring by state and Federal agencies are ongoing. USCG district 17. Keyword: Inipol, Customblen, skimmer, sorbent belt skimmer, rope mops, sorbents, boom, pompoms, Corexit 7664, Corexit 9580, Corexit 9527, BP 1100X, International Bird Rescue and Research Center (IBRRC), Regional Response Team, fingerprinting, lightering, manual removal, vacuum truck, disposal, high-pressure hot water washing, high-pressure washing, low pressure washing, water-washing, remote response, side looking airborne radar (SLAR), steam generators, volunteers..
Incident Details:
Primary Threat: Oil Tags: Collision Products Of Concern: IXTOC I Crude Oil Latitude (Approximate): 19° 24.50′ North Longitude (Approximate): 92° 19.50′ West
IXTOC I Bahia de Campeche, Mexico 1979-Jun-03
Initial Notification: On June 3, 1979, the 2 mile deep exploratory well, IXTOC I, blew out in the Bahia de Campeche, 600 miles south of Texas in the Gulf of Mexico. The water depth at the wellhead site is about 50 m (164 feet). The IXTOC I was being drilled by the SEDCO 135, a semi-submersible platform on lease to Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX). A loss of drilling mud circulation caused the blowout to occur. The oil and gas blowing out of the well ignited, causing the platform to catch fire. The burning platform collapsed into the wellhead area hindering any immediate attempts to control the blowout. PEMEX hired blowout control experts and other spill control experts including Red Adair, Martech International of Houston, and the Mexican diving company, Daivaz. The Martech response included 50 personnel on site, the remotely operated vehicle TREC, and the submersible Pioneer I. The TREC attempted to find a safe approach to the Blowout Preventer (BOP). The approach was complicated by poor visibility and debris on the seafloor including derrick wreckage and 3000 meters of drilling pipe. Divers were eventually able to reach and activate the BOP, but the pressure of the oil and gas caused the valves to begin rupturing. The BOP was reopened to prevent destroying it. Two relief wells were drilled to relieve pressure from the well to allow response personnel to cap it. Norwegian experts were contracted to bring in skimming equipment and containment booms, and to begin cleanup of the spilled oil. The IXTOC I well continued to spill oil at a rate of 10,000 - 30,000 barrels per day until it was finally capped on March 23, 1980.
Incident Details:
Products Of Concern: Iranian Heavy Crude Total Amount At Risk Of Spill: 6,000,000 Gallons Latitude (Approximate): 44° 20.00′ North
Longitude (Approximate): 9° 0.00′ East Shoreline Types Impacted: Fine sand beaches, coarse sand beaches
T/V Haven Genoa, Italy 1991-Apr-11
Initial Notification: On April 11, 1991, the tanker Haven caught fire while anchored 7 miles off of Genoa, Italy. The Haven suffered a series of explosions and broke into three parts. A portion of the deck sank, and the rest of the vessel began to drift to the southwest. The bow section sank in water 7 miles off Arenzano. The rest of the vessel was towed to shallower waters 1.5 miles off Arenzano where it sank on April 14. Keyword: International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), volunteers, remotely operated vehicle (ROV), sub-surface oil, boom, containment boom, skimmers, suction operations, vacuum trucks, manual removal, preventative booming, fire, explosion, sinking.
Behavior of Oil
Iranian Heavy crude oil has an API gravity of 31, and a pour point of -5 degrees F. Of the 1,000,000 barrels onboard the Haven when it caught fire, approximately 450,000 barrels burned. It was estimated that 142,857 barrels spilled into the sea before the Haven sank, and small quantities of oil continued to leak from the wreck afterwards. On April 17, oil impacted the beaches at Arenzano, Cogoleto, and Varazze. About 300 barrels of oil entered the marina at Arenzano. Fishing boats, yachts, moorings, and the harbor walls were heavily oiled. The marina at Varazze was also oiled to a lesser degree. Twenty five miles of Italian coastline were impacted by 1,400 barrels of oil. By April 24, there was a 154 square mile slick off the coast of France. Mousse and sheen impacted the French shoreline near Nice on April 24. Impacts of oil on the shorelines of France and Monaco were light. St. Tropez suffered the worst damage in France, with about 700 barrels in the form of mousse impacting 3 miles of shoreline.
Incident Details:
Primary Threat: Oil Products Of Concern: Heavy Fuel Oil Total Amount At Risk Of Spill: 528,000 Gallons Latitude (Approximate): 10° 42.00′ North Longitude (Approximate): 122° 34.02′ East
Tank Vessel Solar 1 Guimaras, Philippines 2006-Aug-21
Initial Notification: On August 11, 2006, the tanker M/T Solar 1 sank offshore of Guimaras Island, near Iliolo, in the central Philippines. The vessel was carrying an estimated 2 million liters of bunker fuel for a local powerplant. The vessel is reported to be sunken in 700 meters of water. A substantial but unknown amount of oil has leaked from the vessel, oiling shorelines on Guimaras Island. The USCG Pacific Strike Team is responding and has requested NOAA HAZMAT support.
Incident Details:
Primary Threat: Oil Tags: Collision Products Of Concern: No. 6 Fuel Oil Total Amount At Risk Of Spill: 168,000 Gallons Latitude (Approximate): 53° 30.00′ North Longitude (Approximate): 3° 20.00′ East
Hamilton Trader Liverpool Bay, England 1969-Apr-30
Initial Notification: Early on the morning of April 30, 1969, the Hannes Knuppel collided with the tanker Hamilton Trader in Liverpool Bay in the Irish Sea. The Hamilton Trader was anchored near the Bar Light Vessel at the time of the collision. A starboard tank on the Hamilton Trader was holed and approximately 4,000 barrels of No. 6 Fuel Oil was spilled. The spilled oil impacted approximately 50 miles of shoreline. Cleanup was accomplished primarily with chemical dispersants on the oil slicks at sea.
Behavior of Oil
No. 6 fuel oil is a heavy product with an API gravity that ranges from 7 to 14. At around 1500 April 30, a Lancashire and Western Sea Fisheries vessel reported a three-mile long slick extending southwest of the collision site. On May 1, a slick six miles long extended to the northeast. On May 2, the slick was 3 miles long by 2.5 miles wide and was 9 miles north of Rhyl, Wales. The slick had dispersed somewhat by this time. The oil moved west to a point 10 miles north of Great Orme Head, Wales and remained there for two days. By May 7, the slick was 20 miles long and extended from 10 miles off Colwyn Bay to Red Wharf Bay. Oil was driven to the north, and came ashore on May 11. Three miles of beaches near Selker Bay, England were oiled. By May 21, the oil had impacted various English beaches as far north as Allonby in the Solway Firth. A total of 50 miles of shoreline were affected. The worst impacts were at Gutterby, St. Bees Head, Fleswick, and Selker Bay. Pollution on the beaches took the form of large patches of liquid oil. Near St. Bees Head, there was a thick coating of oil at the high water mark, but the sand lower on the beach stayed clear. Black oil patches on the western shore of Walney Island were not determined to be of Hamilton Trader origin. Other beaches along the Lancashire coast, particularly near Blackpool and Fleetwood, were contaminated with oil which was not Hamilton Trader oil.
Incident Details:
Primary Threat: Oil Tags: Collision Products Of Concern: Light Arabian Crude Oil, Bunker Fuel Total Amount At Risk Of Spill: 9,240,000 Gallons Latitude (Approximate): 43° 22.00′ North Longitude (Approximate): 8° 23.00′ West
Urquiola La Coruña, Spain 1976-May-12
Initial Notification: On May 12, 1976, the Tank Vessel Urquiola struck a submerged object while approaching the Coruña Oil Terminal at La Coruña, Spain. The vessel began to leak cargo from the damaged bow section. Due to the threat of explosion and fire, the Port Commandant ordered the Urquiola out of the harbor, away from the refinery and town of 200,000 inhabitants. While being assisted out of the harbor by two tugs, the leaking vessel grounded again, further rupturing the bow tanks. All of the crew, except for the captain and pilot, abandoned the ship when it began to list. Two hours later the vessel exploded, killing the captain. Approximately 513,000 barrels of oil burned in the subsequent 16-hour fire. Burning oil spread out from the vessel and was eventually extinguished by the cooling effect of the seawater. Dense clouds of smoke were blown over the town of La Coruña. A safety zone one mile in radius was established around the vessel after air monitors detected high levels of volatile gases. Despite these precautions, a second explosion and fire rocked the vessel on the morning of May 14. Between May 12 and May 21, oil was estimated to be leaking at a rate of 2,200 barrels per day. An estimated 180,000-220,000 barrels of the cargo polluted the Spanish coast. On May 21, a smaller tanker and tug began lightering the Urquiola. About 50,000 barrels of crude oil had been removed from the vessel by May 25, when lightering operations were halted by rough seas. Ten to fifteen foot seas detached a large section of the bow. On June 8, the stern section, containing an estimated 22,000 barrels of bunker fuel, was towed to a more protected area five miles to the west. The stern was partially lightered before developing a crack in one of the tanks that resulted in further, limited leakage. Following the fire, the Spanish Navy and a fleet of commercial vessels applied over 2,000 tons of chemical dispersants to the Urquiola and surrounding waters in spite of resistance mounted by Spanish oceanographers. Cleanup of the oiled shoreline was primarily accomplished by manual labor. Skimmers and booms were used for water recovery with mixed results. Keyword: Adverse weather conditions, skimmer, boom, fire, explosion, manual removal, contingency plan, sawdust, reoiling, vacuum truck, lightering..
Incident Details:
Primary Threat: Oil Tags: Grounding Products Of Concern: Arabian Light Crude, Iranian Light Crude, Bunker C Total Amount At Risk Of Spill: 1,619,048 Barrels Latitude (Approximate): 48° 35.00′ North Longitude (Approximate): 4° 43.00′ West
Amoco Cadiz Brittany, France 1978-Mar-16
Initial Notification: On March 16, 1978, the Amoco Cadiz ran aground on Portsall Rocks, three miles off the coast of Brittany due to failure of the steering mechanism. The vessel had been en route from the Arabian Gulf to Le Havre, France when it encountered stormy weather which contributed to the grounding. The entire cargo of 1,619,048 barrels, spilled into the sea. A slick 18 miles wide and 80 miles long polluted approximately 200 miles of Brittany coastline. Beaches of 76 different Breton communities were oiled. The isolated location of the grounding and rough seas restricted cleanup efforts for the two weeks following the incident. Severe weather resulted in the complete break up of the ship before any oil could be pumped out of the wreck. As mandated in the „Polmar Plan“, the French Navy was responsible for all offshore operations while the Civil Safety Service was responsible for shore cleanup activities. Although the total quantity of collected oil and water reached 100,000 tons, less than 20,000 tons of oil were recovered from this liquid after treatment in refining plants. Keyword: Adverse weather conditions, boom, skimmer, vacuum truck, manual removal, high-pressure hot water washing, sub-surface oil, remote response, BP 1100X, Finasol OSR, BP 1100WD, Finasol OSR-5, chalk, low pressure washing, disposal..
Shoreline Types Impacted
Marshes, sand/gravel beaches, exposed rocky shores, piers, developed upland, salt marsh, tidal mudflat.
Behavior of Oil
Both Arabian Light and Iranian Light crude oil are medium weight oils with an API gravity of 33.8. Bunker C is a heavy product with an API of between 7 and 14. A 12-mile long slick and heavy pools of oil were smeared onto 45 miles of the French shoreline by northwesterly winds. Prevailing westerly winds during the following month spread the oil approximately 100 miles east along the coast. One week after the accident, oil had reached Cotes de Nord.
Incident Details:
Products Of Concern: Santa Maria Crude Oil, Catalytic Cracker Feedstock Latitude (Approximate): 29° 42.00′ North
Longitude (Approximate): 95° 8.00′ West
Chevron Hawaii Deer Park, Texas 1979-Sep-01
Initial Notification: On September 1, 1979, at 1412, the SS Chevron Hawaii exploded, burned, and sank while discharging cargo at the Deer Park Shell Oil Company terminal on the south side of the Houston ship channel. The cargo of catalytic cracker feedstock and Santa Maria crude oil spilled into the sea as the fire burned for ten hours. Lightning apparently ignited accumulated cargo vapors on the deck of the vessel. None of the cargo tanks had been gas-freed. The explosion was so powerful that a 5 foot by 7 foot hull fragment from the burning vessel penetrated the roof of a Shell Oil Company petroleum product shore tank located 600 feet inland from the vessel. The contents of that shore tank, approximately 26,000 barrels of ethyl alcohol, ignited and burned as well. As the fire spread into a nearby barge slip, four barges that were discharging cargo caught fire. Three of these barges exploded and sank.One crew member and two radar repairmen aboard the SS Chevron Hawaii were killed and 13 people were injured. Even though six tugs were available within the barge slip, no attempt was made by the Shell Oil Company dockman or the tugboat operators to move any adjacent barges into the channel where they might have been safe from the fire. Also, the dockman left the scene without activating the emergency cut-off switch. This would have assured that any adjacent barges‘ cargo openings were properly secured. Damages to the vessel, barges and facility exceeded $27,000,000. USCG district 8. Keyword: Vacalls, vacuum truck, oil mop machines, skimmers, manual removal, water-washing, absorbents, salvage, Gulf Strike Team (GST), Atlantic Strike Team (AST), explosion, fire, sinking, adverse weather conditions, boom, reoiling..
Shoreline Types Impacted
Marshes, developed upland, swamps, piers, flats.
Incident Details:
Products Of Concern: Nigerian Crude Total Amount At Risk Of Spill: 8,400,000 Gallons Latitude (Approximate): 5° 0.00′ North Longitude (Approximate): 5° 0.00′ East On-Water Recovery: Unknown/Not Applicable
Funiwa No. 5 Niger Delta, Forcados, Nigeria 1980-Jan-17
Initial Notification: On January 17, 1980, the Funiwa No. 5 well located 5 miles off the Niger Delta, Nigeria, blew out. Approximately 200,000 barrels of oil spilled from the well. On January 29 the oil ignited. The flow of oil stopped on February 1 as the Funiwa No. 5 bridged. Keyword: Gold Crew, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), blowout, relief well, fire..
Other Special Interest Issues
Oil was retained in the Santana mangroves, killing crabs, winkles and mangrove tree seedlings. The larger seedlings and the mature trees were healthy. Approximately 836 acres of mangroves were destroyed by the oil.
Resources at Risk
Resources at risk included: Demersal fish, crabs, mangroves, shrimp, oysters. (USCG Case History)
Behavior of Oil
Oil impacted the Nigerian coast on February 1, killing fish and crabs. Onshore winds and the incoming tide carried the oil into the Niger River delta. Oil heavily impacted the beaches between Fishtown and Sangana village. Lighter concentrations of oil impacted the land between the Middleton and Nun Rivers. Some of the oil evaporated on the water, and some drifted out to sea.
Incident Details:
Products Of Concern: Iranian Crude Latitude (Approximate): 41° 9.00′ North Longitude (Approximate): 8° 50.00′ West On-Water Recovery: Unknown/Not Applicable
Jakob Maersk Leixoes, Portugal 1975-Jan-29
Initial Notification: On January 29, 1975, the Jakob Maersk struck a sand bank while entering the port of Leixoes, Portugal. Explosions followed the grounding. The ship and cargo burned for two days before burning itself out. The hull of the Jakob Maersk sank. Keyword: Fire, explosion, sinking, straw..
Behavior of Oil
Iranian crude oil is a medium weight product with an API gravity between 31.0 and 33.8 and a viscosity between 6.6 and 9.4 centistokes. Most of the oil was burned in the resulting fire. The authorities made no attempt to control the fire due to a temporary unavailability of dispersants and a desire to burn as much oil as possible.
Oil leaked from the sunken hull, and oiled 19 miles of coastline. On February 11, a large release of oil occurred as the prow of the wreck moved on the rocks. Of the approximately 600,000 barrels of oil on board, an estimated 300,000-375,000 barrels were consumed in the fire, 150,000-187,500 barrels drifted out to sea and dispersed. The approximately 112,500 barrels of oil remaining impacted the shoreline.
Incident Details:
Primary Threat: Chemical Latitude (Approximate): 7° 27.30′ North
Longitude (Approximate): 79° 37.02′ East
MV X-Press Pearl, Indian Ocean Sri Lanka 2021-Jun-02
Initial Notification: The Container Ship X-Press Pearl has been on fire since May 25th off the coast of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The fire has been contained but the ship is now expected to sink. Attempts to tow the vessel away from shore have been unsuccessful. The ship was reportedly loaded with approximately 1500 containers including 81 with dangerous goods. The precise contents are still being investigated, but include nitric acid. Some containers were lost overboard and all have been damaged by the fire. Plastic pellets (nurdles) are washing ashore. Leaking bunker fuel is a concern but no reports of oil spills so far. The US DOS, USAID, DOD, and National Security Council are in discussions about providing potential assistance including members of the US National Response Team.
Incident Details:
Primary Threat: Oil Tags: Collision Total Amount At Risk Of Spill: 6500 Barrels
Latitude (Approximate): 23° 7.20′ North Longitude (Approximate): 73° 17.40′ West
El Faro 35 NM NE of Crooked Islands, Bahamas 2015-Oct-05
Initial Notification: On October 05, 2015, 7th Coast Guard District contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a possible sunken container ship, the El Faro Monday, which is believed to have sunk during Hurricane Joaquin. While searching in the vicinity of the ship‘s last known position 35 nautical miles northeast of Crooked Islands, Bahamas, the Coast Guard located a deceased person in a survival suit in the water. A heavily damaged life boat with markings consistent with those on board the El Faro, a partially submerged life raft, life jackets, life rings, cargo containers and an oil sheen were also located by Coast Guard aircrews within a 225 square nautical mile search area. Search and rescue operations continue. Coast Guard has requested assistance with trajectory assessment for potential oil spill associated with sunken vessel.
Incident Details:
Primary Threat: Oil Products Of Concern: Diesel, Other Oil And Containers Total Amount At Risk Of Spill: 9250 Gallons
Latitude (Approximate): 16° 43.00′ North Longitude (Approximate): 65° 23.00′ West
M/V Matthew I 83 NM South of Vieques Island, Puerto Rico 2013-Jun-02
Initial Notification: USCG reported that on 02 June 2013 that a 187 foot cargo freighter, the Matthew I burned, capsized and sank 83 nm south of Vieques, Puerto Rico at position 16- 43N; 065-23 W. There was reportedly 35,000 liters of diesel and 40 liters of other oil on board as well as containers. No information was available for the contents of the containers. USCG reported no pollution was reported or observed at the site. NOAA was asked to provide a trajectory for any release that might occur. Case is closed now and CG is not responding.
Resources at Risk
Reptiles: sea turtles, Marine Mammals: manatees, Fish: pelagic fish
Incident Details:
Primary Threat: Other Tags: Marine Debris Products Of Concern: Shipping Containers Latitude (Approximate): 37° 43.20′ North Longitude (Approximate): 122° 39.00′ West
M/V Manoa 8 miles off Golden Gate, CA 2015-Dec-14
Initial Notification: On December 14, 2015, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator for California was notified by USCG of containers lost from the Matson Container Ship MANOA. On Friday, December 11, the MANOA departed the Port of Oakland bound for Seattle. While maneuvering to disembark the San Francisco based pilot, the vessel rolled in rough seas and 12 containers were believed lost overboard about 8 miles outside the Golden Gate. At least one container has washed ashore and broken open. The USCG requested NOAA assistance in tracking the remaining containers.
10265,2021-04-13,SEACOR Power Response,"LA, Gulf of Mexico",29.0065,-90.20488889,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"On April 13, 2021, the USCG Sector Nola received report of a capsized 129' lift vessel approximately 7NM south of Port Fourchon in MSU Houma COTP Zone. The prime focus is on Search and Rescue. The vessel is carrying diesel fuel. The USCG requested oil trajectory. No shoreline impact anticipated."
10263,2021-04-12,Gray whale carcass,"Pebble Beach, CA",36.5621863976812,-121.94287776947,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"In the evening of 12-APR-2021, NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a beached 30’ gray whale in the vicinity of the Pebble Beach, CA. The carcass is likely to be towed offshore late on 13-APR or early on 14-APR-2021. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
10262,2021-04-10,Diesel Spill Cockler Point,"Venice, LA , USA",29.05722222,-89.30416667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 10, 2021, the USCG Sector Nola was notified of a 500-gallon marine diesel spill from a 2in transfer line at a Whitney facility. The spill is located in an unnamed canal east of Southwest Pass. The source is secured. Roseau cane in the immediate area of the spill is impacted. USCG requested trajectory, resources at risk, and on-site support Sunday morning."
10261,2021-04-01,Hilcorp Natural Gas Pipeline Leak,"Cook Inlet, AK",60.77953,-151.45727,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On 1-Apr-2021, Sector Anchorage reported that a natural gas pipeline in Cook Inlet ruptured and is releasing gas into the water and it is bubbling at the surface. This is a Hilcorp pipeline from Nikiski to Platform A. Sector is seeking information to understand the gas release and associated hazards to natural resources and the environment."
10260,2021-03-29,Quartermaster Yacht Club,"Vashon Island, WA",47.39393,-122.46591,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"On March 29, 2021, the USCG Sector Puget Sound notified the NOAA SSC that two 45’ yachts, the Lady CJ and Soulmate, caught on fire and sank at the Quartermaster Yacht Club, Vashon Island, WA at approximately 0430 local time. There is potential for approximately 300 gallons of diesel and 300 gallons of gasoline. Oil is visibly surfacing from the vessels and has spread throughout the harbor. The USCG requested a trajectory and a resources-at-risk analysis."
10259,2021-03-27,F/V Captain 72 Aground,"Offshore Cameron Parish, LA",29.68052778,-92.88705556,Oil,,Marine diesel fuel,,,,,,500,0,"On March 26, 2021, the F/V Captain 72 struck a submerged object and began taking on water, eventually settling just offshore of Cameron Parish, LA. All three crew members on board were safely removed from the vessel. The vessel was carrying approximately 500 gallons of marine diesel fuel ( NRC #1301360). It was inbound, with a catch of shrimp. A sheen was noted on the water when the crew was removed. MSU Lake Charles contacted the NOAA SSC and requested fate and trajectory."
10258,2021-03-26,Brunswick East River Mystery Sheen,"Brunswick, GA",31.14333333,-81.49666667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 26, 2021, the Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Savannah personnel contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a recurring mystery sheen emanating from the bank of the East River in Brunswick, Georgia. The NOAA SSC provided resources at risk information."
10257,2021-03-23,St Johns South Jetty Barge Grounding,"Jacksonville, FL",30.376,-81.45183333,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 23, 2021, The barge Bridgeport grounded 1 nm south of the entrance channel to the St Johns River. Early reports received indicate the barge was holed and was taking on water. The barge is unmanned and has 930 gallons of diesel fuel onboard for operation of machinery. The cargo onboard is reported to be 28 million pounds of fly ash (also 14383.53 short tons or 28757060 pounds). The USCG has a CG Cutter on scene to maintain a safety zone. One tug ist onscene and another is enroute. It is reported that the pilot will not allow inbound or outbound shipping until the barge is removed. Salvers are enroute."
10255,2021-03-20,48' Fishing Vessel Sunk,"La Push, WA",47.92,-124.73,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 20, 2021, USCG Sector Puget Sound contacted SSC about a Search and Rescue case, a 48’ sport fishing vessel (name later reported as ""Unwind"") sunk in approximately 150 feet (25 fathoms) of water near La Push, WA three people on board were rescued. It is unknown the quantity of fuel or if there is a leak, the USCG has an overflight scheduled to look for a sheen. A resources at risk and trajectory and fate are requested."
10253,2021-03-19,MY La Dolce Vita,"Monroe County, FL, USA",24.61694444,-82.13616667,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,4500,1,"On March 16, 2021, the 100-foot Yacht La Dolce Vita had a fire and explosion near the Marquesas in the Florida Keys. The USCG D7 requested the NOAA SSC to attend a conference call to discuss a proposed salvage plan. The vessel has burned to the waterline and has been drifting partially submerged while being monitored and boomed. USCG has worked through the National Marine Sanctuaries and obtained a resources at risk from the Florida State Scientific Support Coordinator. It is thought the vessel had between 1200 and 4500 gallons of diesel aboard."
10252,2021-03-17,Gray whale carcass,"Dockweiler Beach, Venice, CA",33.9262692048137,-118.437767028809,Other,,Whale carcass,,,,,,,0,"Late afternoon on 17-MAR-2021, NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 30’ gray whale in poor health and in the process of stranding on Dockweiler Beach near LAX airport. The whale died overnight and the carcass may be towed offshore early afternoon today (18-MAR-2021). NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
10254,2021-03-17,Mystery Spill SW Pass,Gulf of Mexico,28.841167,-89.403667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,USCG contacted NOAA SSC on 17 MAR 2021 for assistance in identifying the source of a mystery sheen near SW pass. SSC recommended a satellite imagery analysis request be sent to NESDIS. NESDIS generated an MPSR identifying both the anomaly and suspect vessel.
10250,2021-03-16,"Buckeye Gasoline Spill, Linden, NJ","Staten Island, NY",40.6181222422551,-74.2037200927734,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On 16 March 2021, USCG Sector New York and NJDEP notified the NOAA SSC about a pipeline gasoline spill that occurred at the Buckeye Oil Terminal, Linden, New Jersey. Sheen reported in creek leading to the Arthur Kill waterway. USCG, NJDEP and OSRO on-scene."
10251,2021-03-16,FV Pacific Prince,"Bering Sea, Alaska",56.24,-168.49,Oil,,hydraulic oil,,,,,,250,0,"On March 15, 2021, the USCG Sector Anchorage notified the Alaska SSC that the FV Pacific Prince released approximately 250 gallons of hydraulic oil to the Bering Sea. Phone support provided but no products requested at this time."
10248,2021-03-05,Tug Hunter & F/V American Challenger adrift,"Off Bodega Bay, CA",38.28172222,-122.99383333,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"In the evening of 05-MAR-2021, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a tug boat & towed fishing vessel drifting towards shore off Bodega Bay, CA. During transit from WA State, the Tug HUNTER was towing the F/V AMERICAN CHALLENGER when there was a loss of propulsion and both vessels started drifting to the NNE. At the time of the report, the Tug HUNTER had deployed their anchor, but it had not yet caught bottom. USCG indicated that the primary pollution concern was from the Tug HUNTER, reportedly carrying 26,000 gallons diesel and 1,100 gallons. USCG requested a hypothetical trajectory estimate in the event of a grounding/spill to inform field investigations the following morning. The tug was able to anchor and was later towed to port but the fishing vessel grounded on rocks in a remote area south of Estero de San Antonio. A response effort is underway."
10245,2021-03-03,"Sunken Truck Bayfield, WI","Rittenhouse Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814, USA",46.81222222,-90.80716667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 3, 20201, the Great Lakes SSC received notification of a truck that fell through the ice. The incident occurred last week and efforts to salvage the truck were abandoned today. USCG is requesting recommendations on the potential environmental impact of leaving the truck in 130ft of water. Estimated pollution potential 70gallons of diesel and the truck batteries."
10246,2021-03-03,"Tar Oil Spill, Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal","Chicago, IL",41.8172352,-87.75664654,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"SSC received notification at 1700 on 03MAR of a tar oil spill in Chicago Ship Canal. The RP was energizing lines to transfer tar oil and noticed a reduction in pressure. The spill was quickly identified, reported, and OSROs were on scene to begin surface water clean up operations."
10243,2021-03-01,Savoonga AVEC Tank Farm,"Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, AK",63.6953,-170.47577,Oil,,#1 diesel,,,,,,20000,0,"On 1-Mar-2021, Sector Anchorage notified NOAA of a 20,000 gallon spill at the AVEC fuel tank farm in Savoonga. The fuel is overflowing the containment berm and migrating below the snow surface. Sector Anchorage is requesting phone support only at this time."
10241,2021-02-28,"Right Whale Carcass Trajectory, South Carolina",United States,33.6877817584394,-78.5494995117188,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On 28 February 2021, NOAA Fisheries, Miami, Florida, notified the NOAA SSC that a North American Right Whale carcass was observed drifting off Myrtle Beach, SC. NOAA Fisheries requested a trajectory to try and relocate the carcass."
10244,2021-02-26,Bulk grain cargo barges MS River,"Caruthersville, MO, USA",36.113845,-89.61439,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On 26 FEB 2020, the Coast Guard Sector Lower Mississippi River located in Memphis, TN contacted the NOAA SSC regarding potential impacts from a multiple grain barge stranded or sinking in the Mississippi River. The Tug M/V MARTY BASKERVILLE allided with the Caruthersville Bridge (I-155) causing 32 barges to break free. Two of these barges, each loaded with approximately 1,800 tons of corn, sank along the riverbank. Salvage operations are being planned and USCG is consulting with US Fish & Wildlife on potential impacts"
10240,2021-02-26,FV Haida Lady,"Sitka, AK",57.0130167,-135.29575,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,"On 26-Feb-2021, MSD Sitka reported that the FV Haida Lady capsized near Cobb Island in Sitka Sound. The 52' fiberglass-hulled vessel has approximately 1500 gallons of diesel on board. A sheen was observed during an overflight. MSD Sitka is requesting a trajectory and fates, analysis, weather forecast, RAR analysis, and potentially an ESA Section 7 consultation."
10239,2021-02-25,Disabled S/V Plan B Adrift,"31 NM off Monterey, CA",36.53483333,-122.60033333,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On 25-FEB-2021, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary staff contacted their NOAA SSC to request a drift estimate for a disabled/dismasted 30’ sailing vessel PLAN B for potential relocation/recovery. The vessel was the subject of a USCG search & rescue activity on the previous afternoon and was too low in the water for effective towing operations at that time. The vessel’s last known position was roughly 31 nautical miles West of Monterey, CA. No known pollution threat."
10238,2021-02-23,"Vegetable Oil Release, Caret, VA","15613 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Saluda, VA 23149, USA",37.98,-76.96,Other,,Vegetable Oil,,,,,,7000,1,"On February 23, 2021, the NOAA SSC was notified by the Virginia DEQ about a tanker truck accident on Rt 17 in Essex County, VA. that spilled 6500-7000 gallons of waste vegetable oil into Lewis Creek, which is a tributary to the Rappahannock River. VADEQ requested scientific support."
10237,2021-02-21,"ITV BEARCAT MM 591 Loudon, TN",USA,35.74695,-84.33186,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 21, 2021, the USCG Marine Safety Detachment in Nashville, TN, notified the NOAA SSC of a barge caught against a railroad bridge pier on the Tennessee River. The ITV BEARCAT was pushing 8 hopper barges upbound at MM 591.5 TNR (Loudon, TN (just north of Route 11 bridge) when they stalled due to a strong head current just after passing under the Southern R/R Bridge (LLNR 30375) and the master lost control. The tow began to top around and laid up against the bridge piers (upstream side). The tow is not blocking the channel. USCG Sector Ohio requested (and NOAA SSC provided) hazard analysis on cargo and may request assistance with consultation, RAR, etc. pending further development of the incident."
10236,2021-02-20,F/V Coastal Reign,"Tillamook River Bar, Oregon",45.56859,-123.96807,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"USCG Sector Columbia River notified SSC the evening of 20-Feb-2021 that the 38’ aluminum hulled F/V Coastal Reign capsized and is grounded on the South Jetty of Tillamook Bay, Oregon. There is a maximum potential of 900 gallons of diesel, with an estimated 600 gallons on the vessel. A sheen is observed in the water."
10234,2021-02-18,F/V Aleutian Falcon,"Tacoma, WA",47.28472,-122.41151,Oil,,"Ammonia, Diesel",,,,,,,3,"At 0237L on 18-FEB-2021 USCG Sector Puget Sound FOSC notified SSC of a vessel fire on the F/V Aleutian Falcon, a 233’ fish processing vessel owned by Trident Seafoods. The vessel is moored on the Hylebos Waterway, Tacoma, WA. There is a maximum potential for 107,000 gallons of possibly diesel and approx. 10,000 pounds of ammonia on the vessel. Fire departments are on scene. The vessel was pre-boomed."
10235,2021-02-18,Wales School Fuel Spill,"Wales, AK",65.604687,-168.086067,Oil,,diesel,,1,,,,1862,0,"On 18-Feb-2021, NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Sector Anchorage of a fuel spill from the school fuel storage tank in the village of Wales on the northern Bering Sea coast. The storage tank contained over 8400 gallons of No. 2 diesel and approximately 1862 gallons have leaked onto the ground. Sector Anchorage is requesting a fates and trajectory analysis, Resources at Risk report, and potentially an ESA Section 7 consultation."
10233,2021-02-17,"Orphan Drum, Warrenton Jetty Lagoon","Hammond, OR",46.21875,-123.9907,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On the afternoon of 17-FEB-2021 the USCG Sector Columbia River contacted the SSC in regards to a 55-gallon drum with unknown contents that washed up on the Warrenton Jetty Lagoon, Oregon. A Resources at Risk is requested."
10231,2021-02-13,F/V Terry F,"Near Ocean Park, WA",46.58,-124.13,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"On 13-FEB-2021, the USCG Sector Columbia River Incident Management Division notified SSC that the 50-foot F/V Terry F lost propulsion and steering and drifted into the shore break near Ocean Park, Southern Washington. All persons on board were safely evacuated. There are approximately 500 gallons of diesel on board."
10230,2021-02-11,Foss Harbor Marina Fire,"821 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA",47.25627,-122.43591,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 11, 2021, the Washington State Department of Ecology notified the NOAA SSC of a fire at the Foss Marina in Tacoma, Washington on the Foss Waterway. Two boats have sunk: a 42’ sailboat and a 35’ powerboat. There is potential for about 300 gallons of fuel between the two vessels."
10229,2021-02-10,S2 Energy MP 21 Spill,"Breton Sound LA, USA",29.5585,-89.33583333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 10, 2021, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a release of crude oil on February 9, 2021, from an S2 Energy platform in Main Pass 21 due to a saltwater pump malfunction. Approximately 3.5 bbl of crude released into Breton Sound, Louisiana, resulted in a 1mi x 200yds slick. USCG requested fate and trajectory."
10228,2021-02-09,Chevron Pipeline Spill,"Long Wharf, Richmond, CA",37.9261905693763,-122.403788566589,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"At roughly 1500 hrs on 09-FEB-2021, there was a reported release of "intermediate bunker fuel" from a pipeline along the Richmond Long Wharf at the Chevron Refinery. The NRC report (No. 1297669) indicated an estimated release rate of 5 gallons/minute. USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support while Sector pollution response personnel are en route and a USCG overflight is being requested. In the meantime, local news helicopter video footage at roughly 1700 hrs appeared to show no active release, but did show light winds and oil & sheen close to shore just south of the wharf."
10227,2021-02-08,Barge Shauna Kay,"Berth #7 in the Sitcum Waterway, Tacoma, WA",47.27141,-122.41922,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of 8-Feb-2021, the NOAA SSC received an email from the State of Washington Department of Ecology that Barge Shauna Kay, transited from Vancouver, Canada to Tacoma, Washington overnight, had an observed oil sheen. The barge reported to be carrying 40,000 barrels. In an update, soundings indicated approximately 1,100 gallons #6 IFO-380 is unaccounted for. Clean-up crews are currently recovering oil from the barge deck. USCG performed an overflight this morning from Port Angeles to Tacoma and observed no oil in the water. The barge is currently moored at berth #7 in the Sitcum Waterway, Tacoma, WA.USCG requested a Resources At Risk (RAR)."
10226,2021-02-04,FV Seabrook Discharge,"St Herman's Harbor, Kodiak, AK",57.7769919582321,-152.412805280383,Oil,,diesel,1,,,,,150,0,"On the afternoon of 3 Feb, USCG MSD Kodiak received a report about a diesel discharge in St. Herman's Harbor. On scene they observed a 300 x 300-foot sheen that was a mix of fresh product and rainbow in color. It was coming from the F/V Seabrook, which was internally transferring product earlier that day. The vessel had a maximum potential discharge based on pumping capacity of150 gallons. The RP has deployed sorbents. USCG is requesting initiation of a Section 7 consultation."
10225,2021-02-03,Styrofoam debris,"Fort Funston, San Francisco, CA",37.7199481976772,-122.506914138794,Other,,Marine debris,,1,,,,,0,"On Wednesday, 27-JAN-2021, a member of the public observed Styrofoam pieces scattered along the shoreline near Fort Funston, just south of Ocean Beach in San Francisco, and reported it to the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (GFNMS). GFNMS staff then contacted NOAA OR&R to inquire whether the foam may have been related to two recent shipping container losses north of the Hawaiian Islands or to containers lost in the general vicinity back in December 2015."
10224,2021-02-01,M/V Roger Blough Vessel Fire,"324 N 1st Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA",44.8378,-87.3864,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 1, 2021, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of an 833-foot laid-up vessel on fire in a marina. Local fire stations on scene and attempting to control the fire from other vessels. The USCG requesting a trajectory for the potential release of 70,000 gallons of light diesel and potential impact to an ice-covered bay."
10242,2021-02-01,Mystery Spill,Off Israel,32.03,34.08,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On/about 18-FEB-2021, following a winter storm, tar began arriving on beaches of Israel from an unknown source. As a result, roughly 160+ km (100+ miles) of coastline were impacted including public beaches, natural reserves, and national parks. This Hotline is being opened to collect and archive relevant incident info."
10223,2021-01-25,F/V SUNUP grounded/sunk,"Eureka, CA",40.75733333,-124.23083333,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,900,0,"On the morning of 25-JAN-2021, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to report the grounding and sinking of the F/V SUNUP within the entrance channel to Humboldt Bay the previous evening (24-JAN-2021). The 50’ wooden F/V has a maximum fuel capacity of 1,300 gallons, but at the time of sinking, the owner reported her to be carrying roughly 800-900 gallons. On-scene conditions are rough and sheening has been observed during the day. USCG requested trajectory support."
10221,2021-01-21,M/V MAERSK ESSEN,"455 NM North of Oahu, HI",28.41166667,-154.12666667,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On January 21, 2021, NOAA's Emergency Response Division was notified of a mass loss of shipping containers from the vessel M/V MAERSK ESSEN approximately 455 NM north of Oahu, HI. The 1200-foot ship, with a capacity of 13,100 containers was transiting from China to Los Angeles, CA, and reported that an estimated 732 40-foot containers were lost on 1/16/2021 at position 28-24.7N 154-07.6W. No information available yet on the types of cargo lost."
10220,2021-01-19,"TPIC In Situ Burn, South Pass 24, LA","9, LA, USA",29.09527778,-89.28111111,Oil,,,,,,,1,,0,"On January 19, 2021, the USCG Sector New Orleans IMD called NOAA SSC reporting an estimated 10- 20 bbls of crude oil discharged from a flowline owned by TPIC in South Pass 24 in Plaquemines Parish. USCG, State, and RP have agreed on In situ burn as the response method for this incident."
10219,2021-01-13,MV Kempton,"Christiansted, St Croix 00820, USVI",17.6955,-64.752,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On January 13, 2021, the US Coast Guard from Sector San Juan notified the SSC of a 328 foot LPG tanker, the MV Kempton at Limetree terminal on the south shore of St Croix, USVI that is loaded with 2526 MT of propane (UN1978). USCG reported that a 12-inch diameter pipe on the vessel has several pinhole leaks and the odor and sound of leaking gas is present."
10218,2020-12-30,"Overdue Vessel, Freeport, Bahamas",Atlantic Ocean,26.6106860953885,-79.3902037292719,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 30, 2020, NOAA ERD opened a hotline to document support to BASRA (Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association) for a Search and Rescue effort in the Bahamas."
10217,2020-12-26,M/V MS. DEBBIE MM 830 MS River,"Caruthersville, MO 63830, USA",36.177447,-89.614592,Oil,,Diesel and lube oil,1,,,,,2500,0,"On December 26, 2020, the USCG Sector Lower MS contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a grounded, partially sunken tug in the vicinity of MM 830 of MS River near Caruthersville, MO. The vessel was reported to have 2,500 diesel and several hundred gals of lube oil on board. The NOAA SSC requested to provide RAR information and remain on standby for other support as needed."
10216,2020-12-26,USCG Cutter Spar,"Kodiak, AK",57.729,-152.515,Oil,,Hydraulic Oil,1,,,,,650,0,"On December 26, 2020, the USCG MSD Kodiak contacted the NOAA Emergency Response Division regarding a hydraulic fluid spill from the Cutter Spar at the USCG dock in Womens Bay, Kodiak, AK. The release occurred at 11 AM local time. USCG requested a trajectory for an estimated 600 to 650 gallons. Lat Long: 57.729, -152.515."
10215,2020-12-25,Pro Assist III,"PR-181, Patillas, 00723, Puerto Rico",18.04294444,-65.99338889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 25, 2020, the USCG San Juan PR notified the NOAA SSC that the tug Pro Assist III sank about 1/4 mile off Yabacoa, Puerto Rico. The tug was fueled with 1000 gallons of diesel fuel oil. A sheen was observed at the vessel location. USCG requested a trajectory and oil fate prediction forecast."
10213,2020-12-23,BNSF Oil Train,"Custer, WA",48.9181959860051,-122.638958154421,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 22, 2020, a BNSF train carrying Bakken crude oil derailed while en-route to the Phillips 66 refinery in Ferndale, WA. The EPA and WA Department of Ecology are responding. This incident occurred near Custer, Washington. Seven cars derailed and five caught fire. For some portion of time, Interstate 5 was shut down by the State Patrol. There was an evacuation of nearby residents. The cause of the derailment is under investigation by federal and state authorities including the FBI and the NTSB. Notification only"
10214,2020-12-23,Pleasant Harbor Wooden Vessel,"Pleasant Harbor Public Water Access, 309255 US-101, Brinnon, WA 98320, USA",47.660611,-122.920825,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of December 23, 2020 at 1200 the NW SSC was informed about a sunken 35 foot wooden hulled vessel near Pleasant Harbor Public Water Access. The vessel is actively leaking. Red dye diesel and hydraulic oil have been seen in the water. Washington Ecology is on scene and a salvage unit is expected early afternoon. The USCG has requested a resources as risk assessment."
10212,2020-12-21,Yuma Energy Main Pass Block 4 Wellhead,"Breton Sound, LA, USA",29.68961111,-89.35994444,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 21, 2020, NOAA opened this hotline for an incident that began on October 26, 2020. The USCG has received reports of intermittent sheening from inactive Yuma wellhead serial #207985 since Hurricane Zeta made landfall, 26 Oct 2020. Well is located in Breton Sound, LA. The leak is a steady drip of oil and water mixture above the waterline resulting in a light silver to rainbow sheen. No shoreline impacts observed to date. Yuma filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in October and is unable to take response actions. LADNR has entered the well into their Orphaned/Abandoned well program and contracted an OSRO to deploy boom. NOAA providing fate/trajectory and resources at risk as requested."
10211,2020-12-16,Trading Bay Pipeline Leak,"Trading Bay, Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.81667,-151.78778,Oil,,crude,,,,,,7890,0,"On 16-Dec-2020, MSD Homer reported a pipeline leak at the Trading Bay oil production facility. The leak is underground within a pipeline corridor and is estimated to be approximately 190 barrels of 80% crude oil mix. The position of the leak is about 570 feet from the high tide line. There is no visible oil at this time."
10210,2020-12-11,Lucky Angel- 75ft fishing vessel,"offshore Horn Island, Gulf of Mexico",30.0183334,-88.661914,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,10000,0,"On December 12, 2020, the USCG Sector Mobile contacted the NOAA SSC regarding an incident involving a 75ft steel hull fishing vessel (Lucky Angel) with approximately 10,000 gallons of diesel that caught fire and sank approximately 10 miles south of Horn Island (off MS Coast, Gulf of Mexico). USCG is requesting trajectory and fate analysis."
10209,2020-12-09,35’ vessel submerged/grounded,"Long Beach, CA",33.741266063906,-118.138867391906,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,50,0,"On December 10, 2020, the USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a 35’ vessel partially submerged & grounded in the vicinity of Island Chaffee (a man-made, industrial island near Long Beach, CA). The maximum potential for the vessel is 200 gallons, but the owner reports only 50 gallons of gasoline on board at the time of the incident (2230 hrs, 09-DEC-2020). Today, only light sheening has been observed near the vessel, but Sector wanted to know whether the vessel could impact nearby sensitive sites in the event of a catastrophic release."
10207,2020-12-04,16’ Vessel Adrift,"Monterey Bay, CA",36.77116667,-121.83183333,Other,,Marine Debris,,,,,,,0,"In the afternoon of 04-DEC-2020, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary contacted their NOAA SSC to request a drift estimate for a 16’ pleasure craft for potential recovery the following day. The vessel’s last known position from 1130 hrs (Local) was provided roughly 3.5 miles SW of Moss Landing Harbor. No pollution threat. On Saturday afternoon (05-DEC-2020), an MBNMS staff member reported that the drifting vessel had been recovered and was successfully towed back to Moss Landing for salvage."
10206,2020-12-04,Toledo Beach Marina Fire,"11840 Toledo Beach Rd, La Salle, MI 48145",41.83264,-83.41501,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 4, 2020, the Great Lakes SSC received notification of green liquid in the water associated with a fire at the Toledo Beach Marina, Ohio. The USCG Marine Safety Unit (MSU) in Toledo requested resources at risk and trajectory for 225 gallons of antifreeze."
10208,2020-12-03,Container Ship ONE Apus,North Pacific Ocean,33.23,-172.54833333,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 30, 2020, the 1195- foot Container Ship ONE Apus suffered a container collapse mid-Pacific during a voyage from Yantian, China, to Long Beach, California. The incident occurred approximately 1,600 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii when the ship encountered a storm and heavy seas. The ship changed course and headed to Japan to assess the damage. The owners and managers of the ship are now reporting that the extent of the lost and damaged containers could exceed 1,900 containers with up to 40 hazmat containers. Fully loaded the Apus has a capacity of 14,000 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) intermodal containers. This hotline is being opened to capture information about the incident and the potential for marine debris and hazardous materials."
10205,2020-12-02,T/V Harvest Spirit grounding in Detroit River,"370 Crystal Bay Dr, Amherstburg, ON N9V 4B2, Canada",42.106498,-83.128098,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 2, 2020, the Great Lakes SSC received notification of the bulk carrier Harvest Spirit running aground near buoy marker 13 in the Detroit River. No reports of observed pollution at this time. USCG requests trajectory and RAR for the estimated 280 cubic meters (73968.2 gallons) of marine diesel."
10204,2020-11-30,Selawik Diesel Discharge,"Selawik, AK",66.60388,-160.01205,Oil,,diesil,,,,,,1013,0,"On 26-Nov-2020, there was a discharge of an estimated 4500 gallons of diesel, in the village of Selawik, during a transfer between the tank farm and a day tank. The actual amount discharged is unknown. The discharged product impacted the adjacent frozen ground and reports from the field confirmed product was found under approximately two feet of snow but on top three inches of ice. Sector Anchorage IMD is requesting a Resources at Risk and an Oil Fate Analysis."
10203,2020-11-27,Tug Cape Lookout,"Krause Lagoon, Christiansted, St Croix, USVI",17.70884444,-64.77375556,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 27, 2020, the NOAA SSC opened a hotline for the abandoned tug Cape Lookout, now partially submerged in Krause Lagoon, St Croix, US Virgin Islands. The tug has a potential fuel capacity of 48,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 2000 gallons of lube oil. As of 25 November responders had recovered 700 gallons of oil from the water and 5500 gallons of oily water from inside the vessel. The SSC has coordinated with other federal resource management agencies and trustees. A resource at risk report for the incident has been requested."
10202,2020-11-25,"F/V Miss Lena, Sunk Offshore Texas",Gulf of Mexico,27.0299,-93.7709,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,7500,1,"On November 25, 2020, MSU Texas City requested a fate analysis for the 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel aboard F/V Miss Lena, which sank the evening of November 24. Status of fuel tanks unknown. Vessel is in deep water (~1100 - 1200m) and will be left in place. All crew safely removed from vessel. Phone support provided."
10201,2020-11-20,"Vessel Fire, Mystic, CT","3 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT 06355, USA",41.3501392155955,-71.959376335144,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,1,1,,,,300,0,"On November, 2020, USCG Sector Long Island Sound notified the NOAA SSC about a 30 foot long vessel that caught fire and sank at the municipal dock in Mystic, CT. There is an active discharge of diesel fuel. USCG requested information on potential resources at risk."
10200,2020-11-16,"Sunken Vessel City Island Marina, Bronx, New York","703 Minnieford Ave, The Bronx, NY 10464, USA",40.86,-73.79,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,100,0,"On November 16, 2020, the USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC about a 30' pleasure craft that sank at the dock this morning. USCG reports that a noticeable sheen is coming from the vessel. NPFC opened to begin clean-up. An unknown amount of fuel is onboard. The cause is being investigated."
10198,2020-11-10,F/V Jimmy and Charlie Jr.,"McIntosh County, GA, USA",31.32166667,-81.255,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,20000,0,"On November 10, 2020, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC that an 88-foot steel hull fishing vessel is grounded near the entrance to the Altamaha River on a sand bar. The vessel has a capacity of 33000 gallons and is thought to have 15000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. No pollution reported at this time. Salvage plans are being developed and anticipated to begin tomorrow morning."
10199,2020-11-09,F/V Three Pigeons,Grand Isle State Park,29.2523,-89.9543,Oil,,N/A,,,,,,,0,"On November 10, 2020, the NOAA RRO was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans requesting fate and trajectory for a potential release from a beached 70ft shrimping vessel F/V Three Pigeons. The USCG reported that the vessel was on fire and was purposefully beached at Grand Isle State Park with 3000 gallons fuel diesel fuel onboard."
10197,2020-11-07,FV LOBSTER MANIA,"jonesport, maine",44.23916667,-67.63722222,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,250,0,"At 11:30am on 7 November 2020, USCG Sector Northern New England notified the NOAA SSC that the FV LOBSTER MANIA, which was involved in a SAR case, is partially submerged and leaking diesel fuel, 17 nmi due east of Jonesport, Maine. Vessel has an estimated 500 gallons of fuel on board. USCG requested a trajectory."
10195,2020-11-01,Cox Operating S2 Energy East Timbalier Island Pipeline Spill,LA USA,29.065066,-90.3297749,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 1, 2020, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC that S2 Energy had identified a service riser slowly discharging oil south west of East Timbalier Island. A 4-mile sheen with a dark product extended to the southeast. No shoreline impacts observed. Source secure. NOAA provided trajectory."
10194,2020-11-01,Derelict Vessel Removal,"Harsens Island, MI",42.5591,-82.6911,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 1, 2020, the USCG Sector Detroit requested a Resources at Risk and Best Management Practices for removing an abandoned vessel in the marshy area of St. Clair Flats. The vessel was a SAR case about 1.5months ago (date is an estimate) and the owner is not taking action. An estimated 100gals of gasoline is onboard, the vessel is a 30' Sea Ray."
10196,2020-11-01,Grand Bay Spill,"Venice, LA, USA",29.34444444,-89.32638889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 1, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans received a report of oiled shoreline and a 1mile x 60ft light sheen in Grand Bay. Lobo Operating is conducting an investigation. NOAA determined this event is not likely related to the Saratoga Lobo Black Bay Spill (previous RL report)."
10193,2020-10-31,Saratoga Lobo Black Bay Spill,"LA, USA",29.66561667,-89.49571389,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Hurricane Zeta (28 OCT 20) impacted Saratoga Resources Test Facility (NWF561) operated by Lobo Operating (NRC Report # 1291052). An estimated 500bbl crude oil was lost from one of three tanks on the platform. The remaining two tanks are damaged but only one tank continues to discharge. The leaking tank contains approximately 57bbl crude oil and 557bbl produced water. The tank is discharging onto the platform and into the water. Sheen is minimal. USCG has not identified any areas of shoreline impact. NOAA providing fate/trajectory and resources at risk.
10192,2020-10-28,Hurricane Zeta,Gulf of Mexico,27.3503530892671,-89.1537940050846,Other,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On October 28, 2020, NOAA's Emergency Response Division opened this hotline to capture information on Hurricane Zeta. The current forecast calls for Zeta to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in Southeast Louisiana by late this afternoon. This system will bring a multi-hazard threat to the area and significant impacts are expected across portions of SE LA and S MS. The SSC has made arrangements with RPI and Spatial Data Branch to ensure Arc Collector is available for USCG use post-landfall."
10191,2020-10-26,M/V WILD WAVE aground,"Avalon, CA",33.35,-118.326667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,200,0,"On October 26, 2020, the USCG Sector LA/LB contacted their NOAA SSC about the pleasure craft M/V WILD WAVE that was aground on Descanso Beach, in Avalon, CA (Santa Catalina Island). USCG reports that the vessel has a potential of 200 gallons of diesel on board. It is likely to break up before the vessel can be recovered. Sector LA/LB requested a hypothetical ""what if"" trajectory in the event a spill occurs."
10190,2020-10-22,Liberty Ship Thomas Heyward,Gulf of Mexico,30.30755556,-86.60394444,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On October 21, 2020, NOAA was notified of a spill from the SS Thomas Heyward Liberty Ship, now an artificial reef located southwest of Destin East Pass, FL. In September, sport divers reported oil sheen on the water surface and black ""oil - like"" substance flowing from the deck of the ship and the Okaloosa county diver conducted an inspection of the artificial reef and collected samples. Now, USCG requested NOAA assistance in identifying whether the ship is related to the Johnson Beach spill, reported after Hurricane Sally made landfall."
10189,2020-10-19,"Broadkill Beach Oil Spill, Delaware","Broadkill Beach, DE 19958, USA",38.83,-75.21,Oil,,Fuel Oil,,,,,,,0,"On October 19, 2020, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC that an unknown volume of oil from an unknown source had come ashore at Lewes State Park, Delaware. At least one mile of shoreline has been impacted with tar balls and tar patties. Sector Delaware Bay intends to conduct a more formal shoreline assessment."
10188,2020-10-18,Sunken Tug- Off Duluth Wisconsin,"Bayfield County, WI, USA",46.946512,-91.408906,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 18, 2020, the NOAA SCC was notified of an incident in western Lake Superior, where a tug vessel was towing a smaller tug vessel that broke free and sank at 0100 on 18OCT2020. The sunken tug is 45ft long, max potential pollution on board is 400 gallons of diesel and 10 gallons of lube oil."
10186,2020-10-16,TS Nabarima-Off Venezuela,Venezuela,10.24714,-62.15061,Oil,,light crude,,,,,,,0,"On 16 Oct 2020, NOAA was asked by the US National Response Team to provide trajectory, resources at risk, and fate information in the event of a spill from the tanker Nabarima, a floating storage and offloading unit (FSO), moored in the Gulf of Paria between Venezuela and Trinidad. At this point, a release has not occurred (to our knowledge). The vessel has an estimated 1.1 million barrels of light crude oil aboard."
10187,2020-10-16,"Wooden Vessel Sinking La Conner Marina, WA","La Conner Marina, WA, USA",48.39779,-122.49519,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of Friday 16 OCT 2020, a 32 foot wooden vessel sank along a pier in La Conner Marina. A residual sheen was seen around the vessel, boom and pads were deployed. There is a potential for a small diesel spill from storage aboard the vessel. The vessel is scheduled to be raised around 1600. Resources at risk were requested."
10185,2020-10-14,Salmon Bay Spill,"Ballard Locks, Seattle, WA",47.6658,-122.39688,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of 14 OCT 2020, SSC was notified of black waste oil discharging from F/V ALASKA CHIEFTAN. Located on the freshwater side of the Ballard Locks in Salmon Bay, USCG is on scene and says the spill is mostly contained. Request for a resources at risk."
10183,2020-10-13,High Island 330 Sheen,Offshore Texas,28.0973385,-93.50274218,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,2000,0,"On October 13, 2020 a light sheen was noted near the Genesis Energy G03302 unmanned platform located in High Island Block 330. The platform produces natural gas, and the sheen is believed to be due to a 2,000 gallon diesel tank on the platform deck. Platform is located approximately 112 nm offshore and remains shut in following Hurricane Delta. MSU Texas City requested evaluation of potential shoreline impact. Small diesel fact sheet provided."
10184,2020-10-13,Trinity Bay Anomalies (MPSR),"Chambers County, TX, USA",29.68138889,-94.79083333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 13, 2020, NESDIS issued two Marine Pollution Surveillance Reports noting anomalies (potential oil) at facilities in Trinity Bay, Texas. NOAA SSC forwarded MPSRs to Sector Houston-Galveston. Duty teams will follow up"
10182,2020-10-06,Hurricane Delta,Gulf of Mexico,25.7998911820883,-89.3554651737213,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 6, 2020, Hurricane Delta was heading towards southeastern Louisiana and expected to make landfall as a category 2 hurricane. NOAA ERD opened this Hotline to capture coordination efforts with USCG D8 and Sectors New Orleans and Mobile as well as States and EPA."
10181,2020-10-04,Kamchatka Spill,"Kamchatka Krai, Russia",52.6252841929045,158.613277673721,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 4, 2020, NOAA ERD opened this Hotline to capture information regarding a potential spill in the Kamchatka region of the Russian Federation. Pollution was reported in the coastal zone near Khalaktyrsky beach, where, according to local residents, a massive stranding of sea animals was seen on the shore. Later, phenol and oil products were identified in three more areas of the Avachinsky Bay in the Kamchatka region. At this time, U.S. agencies have not been activated and there are no known impacts to U.S. waters. Information only."
10180,2020-10-03,"Mystery Sheen, MSU Chicago","Government Pier, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA",42.3621974,-87.7894196,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 3rd, 2020 at 1315, a mystery sheen was reported to the SSC by MSU Chicago. A trajectory of where the sheen is moving was requested."
10179,2020-10-01,"Bulk Carrier Aground Welsh Island, Oregon","Welsh Island, OR, USA",46.24503,-123.47034,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of 01 OCT 2020, Bulk Carrier Genco Auvergne ran aground near Welsh Island, Oregon on the Columbia River. SSC received the initial call at 0800 and an update at 0900. No leaking has been observed. The Carrier contains approximately 14,600 Barrels of low sulfur marine gas oil. Three tugs are on-scene to assist, waiting for high tide around 1300 to move the Carrier. Resources at Risk requested."
10178,2020-09-30,"Lobo Durango Platform Allision, Breton Sound","LA, USA",29.4525,-89.29666667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 26, 2020, the USCG Sector NOLA received NRC reports #1288319 and #1288318 regarding an allision between M/V Kristy Dutch and Lobo Platform, Durango. The allision resulted in damage to the inactive riser platform. An active line with approx 4.5bbl oil is associated with the structure. Currently no active discharge. NOAA providing Spot Forecasts"
10177,2020-09-30,"Yuma Energy Platform Leak, Breton Sound","LA, USA",29.67083333,-89.43666667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 30, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC of multiple reports of oil sheen near Fiddler Point, Breton Sound post Hurricane Sally. The USCG was unable to identify the source but satellite surveillance by NOAA NESDIS identified the source as a Yuma Energy platform in Breton Sound Block 2. A cement storage barge located under the platform has visible cracks and is discharging a few drops of crude oil every minute. An estimated 50bbl of oil resides in the barge. NOAA provided a trajectory."
10176,2020-09-29,West Bell Island Oil Spill,"LA, USA",29.099,-90.27477778,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 28, 2020, the USCG Houma was notified by Weeks Marine of a mystery oil spill on West Bell Island, LA. Approximately 1,000 ft of sandy beach has been impacted NOAA has provided a hind-cast to assist with the determination of the source."
10175,2020-09-28,"YM MANDATE, Jersey City, NJ","51 Port Terminal Blvd, Bayonne, NJ 07002, USA",40.6626707362225,-74.0714550018311,Oil,,oil,1,1,,,,1000,0,"On September 28, 2020, USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC that the containership YM MANDATE was leaking oil from a hole in its hull at the Global Marine Terminal, Bayonne, NJ. . No information as to the estimated volume spilled. Cause unknown at this time. OSRO's on-scene placing boom around the vessel."
10174,2020-09-25,Anticipated sinking of F/V FLAGSHIP in Tillamook Bay,"402 S 7th St, Garibaldi, OR 97118, USA",45.5537491400004,-123.914584871381,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"ON September 25, 2020, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a vessel sinking in the Port of Garibaldi, OR. The F/V FLAGSHIP is currently at the Port of Garibaldi. Station Tillamook ran pumps to keep the vessel afloat overnight. OSLTF opened (owner/operator not taking action, see below). OSRO to take off the remaining fuel today (1600 gallons of diesel is estimated on board)."
10173,2020-09-24,Timbalier Island Platform Leak,"Timbalier Bay, LA",29.075,-90.29333333,Oil,,Crude and Gas,,,,,,,0,"On September 24, 2020, the NOAA Regional Response Officer was notified by the USCG MSU Houma IMD Chief about a platform leak reported by BSEE which was seen during a non-related overflight. USCG and LOSCO contacted several companies in the area to identify RP. USCG requested a fate and trajectory analysis while RP was been located."
10172,2020-09-22,F/V RELUCTANT aground,"Port Frederick, AK",58.003,-135.62766667,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,150,0,"The F/V RELUCTANT ran aground in Port Frederick, AK at around 0830 hrs on 22-SEP-2020. The owner reports that the vessel has 150 gallons of diesel fuel on board with a capacity of 280 gallons. NRC report indicates a 20x20 ft sheen. USCG Sector Juneau contacted the NOAA SSC covering AK to request oil fate & trajectory for a potential catastrophic release from the vessel."
10171,2020-09-14,Hurricane Sally,Gulf of Mexico,28.8,-87.4,Other,Hurricane,,,1,,,,,0,"Around 4 AM on September 14, 2020, Hurricane Sally made landfall in the vicinity of Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama as a strong Category 2 storm (sustained winds ~100 MPH). The center of the storm tracked slightly farther east than initially forecast. Very heavy rain on the east side of the storm continued as it tracked northeast. Coastal areas impacted by significant storm surge spanned from Gulf Shores, Alabama east to the Florida panhandle. Seas in excess of 20 feet were observed offshore Pensacola, Florida. USCG Sector Mobile set up incident command for hurricane response operations under their Continuity of Operations Procedure (COOP) at the NOAA Disaster Response Center in Mobile, Alabama. NOAA disaster response support included deployment of the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator and Scientific Support Team, as well as the National Geodetic Survey Remote Sensing Division (NGS/RSD) Emergency Response aerial surveillance team, and the Coast Survey’s mobile navigation response team (NRT). Additionally, support from NOAA included satellite imagery analysis from the Satellite Analysis Branch (SAB) of National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS). NOAA's Emergency Response Division and Spatial Data Branch personnel from the Office of Response and Restoration provided direct on-scene support of all pollution response operations including operation of the Common Operational Picture (COP) in NOAA's Environmental Response Management Application (ERMA), as well as data collection and management of all assessment and pollution mitigation for over 1,000 storm-impacted vessels. NOAA's Emergency Response Division also provided Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Technique (SCAT) teams for a storm related oil spill on Johnson Beach Gulf Islands National Seashore."
10170,2020-09-13,"Sunken Recreational Vessel, San Jacinto River","20111 Rio Villa Dr, Houston",29.83086389,-95.68363889,Oil,,oil,,,,,,,0,"On September 13, 2020, NOAA SSC received a request from Sector Houston- Galveston for technical assistance with consultations associated with a sunken recreational vessel in the San Jacinto River. Vessel is sheening, and boomed. Sector Houston has federalized the response and plans to sting the vessel tanks."
10169,2020-09-11,"Possible Sweetener Spill to St. Lawrence River, Canada","Cardinal, ON, Canada",44.79,-75.38,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 11, 2020, the USCG Sector Buffalo contacted the NOAA SSC for support on an incident that occurred on September 9, 2020. Environment Canada reported a possible spill of what is most likely a food-grade corn-based sweetener. The incident took place in Canadian waters at 4040 James Street, Cardinal, Ontario, CA (8 NM from Ogdensburg, NY). The suspected responsible party is an organization called INGREDION CANADA INC. USCG requested support on fates, potential for impacts to US waters, and trustee notifications."
10168,2020-09-10,M/T Monsoon,"Upper Florida Keys, USA",24.8864364907877,-80.1974487304688,Chemical,Adrift,,,,,,,,0,"On September 9, 2020, USCG Sector Key West notified the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary that a 750 Ft Propane was adrift off of the Upper Keys. The tanker MT Monsoon was underway with empty tanks from Belgium to Houston when it had issues with saltwater contamination of its engines, losing propulsion. Notification only"
10167,2020-09-03,MV Windy K Vessel Fire and Grounding,"1069 St Clair Pkwy, Mooretown, ON N0N 1M0, Canada",42.84814,-82.46439,Oil,Grounding,,,,,,,,0,"On September 3rd, 2020, the M/V Windy K caught fire and ran aground in the St. Clair River at approximately 1600. No injuries reported. Canadian CG is on scene and responding. Sector Detroit requesting trajectory for the potential of 600 gallons of marine diesel release."
10166,2020-09-02,Mystery waxy material on Fort Lauderdale Beach,"298 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA",26.1196803039652,-80.1038101315498,Other,,non petroleum oil,,,,,,,0,"On September 2, 2020, the USCG Sector Miami called the NOAA SSC to report a waxy white material that had washed up on Fort Lauderdale Beach near Las Olas Blvd. It was estimated that about a mile of beach was contaminated with a small band of the material. USCG suspect it might be palm oil or something similar. They plan to SCAT the area and collect samples for possible analysis at a local laboratory. No potential source has been identified."
10162,2020-08-31,FV SAAMI Aground,"Sitka, AK",56.991389,-135.443889,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,500,0,"On 29-Aug-2020, the FV SAAMI ran aground on Kulichkof Rocks in Sitka Sound. The vessel was abandoned and then caught fire. Approximately 500 gallons of diesel were on board at the time of the grounding. USCG MSD Sitka is requesting a fates and trajectory analysis."
10164,2020-08-31,Mystery Sheen,"Off San Clemente, CA",33.33694444,-117.6375,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"In the early afternoon of 30-AUG-2020, a recreational pilot observed a mystery sheen roughly 3.75 miles offshore of San Clemente, CA (between Dana Point and Oceanside). A report was made to the National Response Center almost 24 hrs after the observation, describing the sheen as rainbow in color and roughly 50 feet in diameter. USCG Sector San Diego requested trajectory input in the event they conduct a helicopter overflight."
10165,2020-08-31,SM-3 Barge Grounding,"Ekuk, AK",58.7859969413012,-158.49380495958,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,5000,0,"On 31-Aug-2020, Sector Anchorage received notification of a potential release of diesel into Nushagak Bay from a grounded barge. The vessel went aground due to a broken anchor chain in bad weather. Potential of 5000 gallons of diesel onboard. Notification only at this time. No products have currently been requested."
10163,2020-08-31,S/V Ocean Lady Grounding,"101 Ocean Lake Way, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, USA",46.98277778,-124.18611111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 31, 2020, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC that the sailing vessel Ocean Lady was aground at Ocean Shores, WA. The vessel is 27ft with 15gal of diesel, an unknown amount of engine oil, and vessel batteries. Sector Columbia River IMD is seeking RAR and assistance with Section 7 consultation."
10161,2020-08-30,Mystery Sheen IVO 238,Gulf of Mexico,29.305,-91.88666667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"30 Aug 2020 NESDIS imagery indicates a 15x1 mile oil anomaly 14 miles south of Marsh Island, LA. USCG, BSEE, and potential RPs are investigating. No additional information at this time."
10160,2020-08-29,TPIC Platform Explosion Main Pass 67,"Venice, LA, USA",29.14555556,-89.05111111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 29, 2020, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of an explosion at a TPIC platform in Main Pass 67, Venice, LA (NRC 1285919). The platform is on fire but is shut-in. 300bbl of oil/water mixture are stored onsite. It is unknown if a release has occurred. NOAA providing fate & trajectory."
10157,2020-08-27,FV Ginny O Submerged,"Crawfish Inlet, Sitka, AK",56.79803,-135.0917,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1800,0,"On 25-Aug-2020, Sector Juneau reported that the FV GINNY O was sinking in Crawfish Inlet south of Sitka. The vessel has a maximum fuel capacity of 3500 gallons. The vessel is boomed off, and the fuel vents were plugged. The sheening observed was very light and is contained within the boom. The vessel was not actively sheening."
10158,2020-08-27,FV Lady Ashley,"Karluk, AK",57.64,-154.34653,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,200,0,"On 27-Aug-2020, MSD Kodial reported that the FV LADY ASHLEY hit a submerged rock, was taking on water, and was then intentionally beached to prevent from sinking. The vessel reportedly has 200 gallons of diesel fuel on board and did not appear to be leaking fuel after the intentional grounding. MSD Kodiak is still investigating and has asked NOAA to stand by for potential requests for science support."
10155,2020-08-25,Hurricane Laura,Texas and Louisiana,29.67416667,-93.83361111,Other,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"Hurricane Laura is forecast to make landfall on the Southeast Texas/Southwest Louisiana coast early on the morning of August 27, 2020 as a Category 3 (major) hurricane. This Hotline is being opened for reporting from all units and SSCs."
10153,2020-08-21,CFV PHUONG MAI St Mary's Ga,"Camden County, GA, USA",30.71833333,-81.40666667,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,100,0,"On August 20, 2020, the 40-ft. fishing vessel Phuong Mai ran aground and sank in St. Mary's Inlet, GA. The fishing gear was deployed at the time of the sinking. The USCG Sector Jacksonville requested an Incident Specific RRT call to determine the best course of action for the disposal of the marine debris and ensuring the channel to King's Bay Naval base remains unobstructed."
10154,2020-08-21,Hilcorp E8 Platform Oil Spill,"Venice, LA 70091, USA",28.94944444,-89.38944444,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 21, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received NRC#1285147 reporting a discharge of approximately 3 bbl crude oil from Hilcorp platform E-8 in Southwest Pass. The discharge is secured and containment boom deployed. Oil is contained within the area surrounding the facility. USCG and LDEQ were onsite. No shoreline impacts or oiled wildlife observed."
10156,2020-08-21,MY NO FILTER Fire and Sinking,"offshore Ocean City, MD, USA",38.0556608824208,-75.1567840576172,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,200,0,"On August 21, 2020, the USCG Sector Maryland notified the NOAA SSC that a 60-foot long yacht had caught fire and partially capsized 2 miles offshore and 2 miles north of Chincoteague Island, Virginia. On 25 August, Sector Maryland requested a review of the proposed salvage plan and stakeholder coordination."
10152,2020-08-21,Pipeline Explosion,"Corpus Christi Inner Harbor, TX",27.81686111,-97.46772222,Chemical,,Propane,,,,,,,0,"On August 21, 2020, an explosion and fire were reported in Corpus Christi Inner Harbor after a dredger hit an underwater pipeline (NRC#1285154). 6 non-critical injuries were reported, 4 persons unaccounted for. SAR activities are underway. The pipeline reported to contain propane has been shut-in, and pressure is being bled off. The Dredger is reported to contain a potential of 8,000 gallons diesel and an unknown amount of hydraulic fluid.As of approximately 1200 CT, dredge fire was extinguished. No sheen has been observed on the water. SSC providing support on response options, air plume modeling, trajectory in the event of release and resources at risk."
10150,2020-08-20,Ferry Vessel ISLAND DUCHESS aground,"Wellesley Island, NY, USA",44.37122222,-75.90627778,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1500,0,"On August 20th, 2020, the NOAA Great Lakes SSC was notified of F/V ISLAND DUCHESS aground in the St. Lawrence river with 138 passengers and 1500 gallons of marine diesel on board, though nothing has spilled. The vessel is stable, at anchor, and not taking on water. All passengers transferred to an empty ferry vessel with USCG escort. USCG Sector Buffalo requesting trajectory and fate if release does occur. Canada and local tribes have been notified."
10151,2020-08-20,TPIC MP35 Produced Water Discharge,"Main Pass 35, LA, USA",29.45111111,-89.40333333,Oil,,Produce water/oil,,,,,,31500,0,"On August 19, 2020, the USCG Sec NOLA was notified of a collapsed platform and produced water tank in Main Pass 35. Lines have been shut-in. Release secured. Approximately 750 bbl of produced water were discharged. Rainbow sheen in the area. SSC provided phone support. No shoreline impact anticipated."
10149,2020-08-18,"Tank Fire, Pasadena Refining Systems, Pasdena, TX","111 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena, TX 77506, USA",29.71944444,-95.21055556,Oil,,heavy hydrocarbon,,,,,,,0,"On August 18, 2020, a tank fire was reported at Pasadena Refining Systems, Pasadena, TX. The facility is adjacent to Buffalo Bayou. Product is unknown. Fire reported extinguished approximately 0730 CT. No waterway discharge, fire suppression water, and foam remained within secondary containment. No products requested."
10148,2020-08-15,"Plum Island Waste Water Treatment Facility-Charleston, SC","539 Harbor View Cir, Charleston, SC 29412, USA",32.76052778,-79.95261111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 15, 2020, the USCG Sector Charleston notified the SSC of a 3100-gallon release of diesel from a tank at the Palm Island water treatment facility on James Island, SC. The diesel transited offsite through drainage and into nearby Dill Creek and adjacent marsh areas. The USCG is working with South Carolina Dept of Health and Environmental Control to assess and respond to the spill. Currently the spill is contained in the creek with boom and skimming operations are ongoing. NOAA is evaluating oil fate and effects and potential movement should the containment boom fail. NOAA is also assisting the USCG with initiation of sect 7 ESA and EFH emergency consultations."
10145,2020-08-14,"Mystery Sheen, Buffalo River","503 Elk Street, Buffalo, NY 14210, USA",42.86055556,-78.83416667,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On August 14t, 2020, the USCG D9 DRAT informed the NOAA SSC of a mystery sheen and product release at a storm outfall in Buffalo, NY. The product contained in an existing boom. As of today, OSRO's have been on site for sample collection and air monitoring. Spot forecast and RAR have been requested and delivered. Mitigation plans and source identification to be determined next week after product sample has been analyzed."
10144,2020-08-13,Bayou Bienvenue Vessel Fire,"Bayou Bienvenue, New Orleans, LA, USA",29.99166667,-89.915,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 13, 2020, the USCG Sec NOLA notified the NOAA SSC of two derelict vessels on fire in Bayou Bienvenue and Lake Borgne (aka Post Katina Junkyard). The area is not accessible by land. No response to the fire was initiated. USCG overflight on 14 Aug 2020 did not identify a release of oil from the vessels. Fire is out."
10146,2020-08-13,Helis Oil Well Leak Black Bay,"LA, USA",29.52722222,-89.47777778,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 13, 2020, the USCG Sector NOLA notified the NOAA SSC of a 7bbl well leak and 1.5mi x 1mi rainbow sheen in Black Bay, Louisiana. A well owned by Helis Oil was identified as the source of release. Well is secured. Fate & trajectory requested. No shoreline impact anticipated."
10147,2020-08-13,Plastic Pellets Mississippi River,"Chalmette, LA, USA",29.9389,-89.9931,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 6, 2020, The USCG Sec NOLA was notified of industrial plastic pellets impacting approximately 1mi of the Mississippi River east bank (LDB) just downriver of downtown New Orleans adjacent to the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery. Responsible Party has not been identified."
10159,2020-08-11,Main Pass 69A Sheen,"LA, USA",29.23388889,-89.05138889,Oil,,oil,,,,,,,0,"On August 11, 2020, the USCG IMD Sector New Orleans reported a sheen with dark product 20 miles long and half-mile wide off the Louisiana coast. TPIC is suspected to be the responsible party. Fieldwood and BSEE both conducted overflights. The amount is suspected to be 5 - 10 barrels of Louisiana Sweet Crude. RRO notified and phone support was requested"
10143,2020-08-10,Mystery Sheen Main Pass 61,Gulf of Mexico,29.31611111,-88.92027778,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"ON August 10, 2020, the USCG received notification of a mystery sheen in Main Pass 61 off the coast of Louisiana. The sheen was 8mi x 1/2mi heading west to east. USCG requested a hindcast to determine the potential for association with a previous incident."
10142,2020-08-08,HANTA YO Sinking,"Uyak Bay, Kodiak Island, AK",57.66833,-154.21833,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,200,0,"On August 8, 2020, the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC for support on a sunken fishing vessel. The USCG MSD Kodiak is providing oversight in response to the fishing vessel HANTA YO, sunken or partially sunken, 45-foot aluminum-hulled, in the vicinity of Uyak Bay. Planned response actions are pending, the owner is working with his insurance company to work through removing the 200 gallons of diesel fuel from the vessel. MSD Kodiak has requested NOAA SSC stand by and provide phone support with regard to potential trust resource concerns in the vicinity."
10141,2020-08-07,SHADUBE II Aground,"Heather Island, Columbia Bay, AK",60.95588,-147.06275,Oil,,gas and heating oil,,,,,,72,0,"On 01-Aug-2020, MSU Valdez received notification that a 32-foot sailing vessel, Shadube II, ran aground near Heather Island, in Columbia Bay. There was 45 gallons of gasoline and 27 gallons of heating oil on board. Due to unsatisfactory response by the owner, USCG opened the OSLTF and authorized a contractor to remove hazardous materials. MSU Valdez requested NOAA SSC support for marine mammal BMPs during response."
10138,2020-08-06,Humpback Whale Carcass,"Santa Cruz, CA",36.949467034395,-122.010554759235,Other,,Whale,,,,,,,0,"On 06-AUG-2020, the NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 30’ Humpback Whale carcass in the vicinity of Santa Cruz. It is expected that the carcass may be towed approximately 45-50 miles offshore tomorrow night (07-AUG-2020). NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in towing guidance discussions."
10139,2020-08-06,M/V WAKASHIO,"1.5 NM off Pointe d’Esny, Mauritius",-20.43812,57.74463,Oil,,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,,0,"On July 25, 2020, the 984-foot bulk carrier M/V WAKASHIO ran aground on a coral reef off the coast of Pointe-D’Esny, Mauritius. The situation was initially reported as stable but in the past few days, the vessel has begun leaking fuel oil. The vessel is reported to have approximately 1.1 million gallons of fuel and lube oils on board, but no was not laden with cargo. On August 8, 2020, the US National Response Team and NOAA were notified via the US. Department of State, to address a formal request for assistance from the Mauritius Government. This hotline was opened to capture information regarding the incident."
10137,2020-08-05,Gunslinger Vessel Aground,"False Pass, AK",54.8686389400983,-163.405723578762,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,350,0,"On 5-Aug-20, Sector Anchorage notified NOAA SSC of a 29-foot fishing vessel grounding approximately one mile north of False Pass, Alaska in Bechevin Bay. The vessel contains 350 gallons of diesel and approximately 20 gallons of hydraulic oils. SAR is active. Sector is requesting a fates and trajectory analysis."
10140,2020-08-04,Nome and Savoonga Trash Events,"Nome and Savoonga, Alaska",64.5956128002961,-166.2451171875,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On 04-Aug-20, the Sea Grant Marine Advisor for Northwest Alaska made notification of two potentially related marine trash events in the Northern Bering Sea--one north of Nome, and one east of Savoonga. Federal and State agencies are investigating and USCG Sector Anchorage has requested NOAA ERD assistance in identifying/ruling out potential sources."
10136,2020-08-04,Pacific Jade Aground,"Whale Island, Kodiak, AK",57.92833,-152.82167,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,500,0,"On 01-Aug-2020, the FV Pacific Jade ran aground in Whale Passage due to an equipment failure that lead to loss of power and steerage. The vessel has 500 gallons of diesel onboard. MSD Kodiak is requesting NOAA SSC review of response plans to lighter the fuel."
10135,2020-08-02,S/V PLAYTIME sunk,"North of Point Arena, CA",39.22028,-123.83222,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,50,0,"On 02-AUG-2020, USCG Marine Safety Detachment Humboldt Bay contacted their NOAA SSC for input on potential shoreline oiling of a sunken vessel 2.5 NM offshore. The 45’ S/V PLAYTIME sank during the night with roughly 50 gallons of diesel and one gallon of lube oil on board. All passengers were safely rescued, but the S/V is believed sunk in over 100’ of water."
10134,2020-07-30,GFNMS whale carcass,"Salmon Creek Beach, California",38.354441,-123.068066,Other,,Dead whale,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of 30-JUL-2020, the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (GFNMS) contacted their NOAA SSC to request a hindcast trajectory for a whale carcass. The GFNMS is working with the Marine Mammal Stranding Network to determine if a whale carcass found near Bodega, CA on 23-JUN-2020, might be the same carcass observed near Point Reyes on 14-JUN-2020."
10128,2020-07-28,FV Viking Star Riper Sinks off Coast of New Jersey,"Offshore, Barnegat, NJ",39.4644710032924,-74.0661623328924,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,1100,0,"On 28 July 2020, USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC that a 60 ft fishing vessel sank 30 NMI east of Barnegat Light, NJ. The vessel had over 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. No pollution observed at the time incident was reported."
10132,2020-07-28,"Offshore Discharge, High Island 536",Gulf of Mexico,28.04916667,-94.43833333,Oil,,crude oil,1,,,,,,0,"On July 28, 2020, MSU Texas City received a report from BSEE overflight of a sheen near an unmanned platform in High Island Block 536 (NRC#1282980). Specific oil and amount discharged unknown. Requested evaluation of trajectory, including the likelihood of shoreline impact, the potential for affecting Flower Garden Banks NMS, and possible connection to NESDIS mystery sheen in East Breaks 166."
10133,2020-07-28,"Offshore Mystery Sheen, East Breaks 166",Gulf of Mexico,27.8025,-94.27666667,Oil,,unknown,,,,,,,0,"On July 28, 2020, MSU Texas City requested hindcast analysis of sheen observed in Marine Pollution Surveillance Report (MPSR) 20200727_1649 (NRC#1282971), specifically to determine if three nearest platforms were a likely source, and/or if the sheen was possibly connected with a discharge at an unmanned platform in High Island 536."
10129,2020-07-28,"Vessel Capsizes at Naval Station Norfolk, VA","Norfolk, VA",36.9625117765982,-76.3158416748047,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,1,1,,,,400,0,"On 28 July 2020, USCG Sector Virginia notified the NOAA SSC that a privately owned charter vessel with 400 gallons of diesel fuel onboard, sank, and capsized in Willoughby Bay, Norfolk, Virginia, adjacent to the US Navy's Naval Station. USCG requested an informal ESA emergency consultation. No pollution reported at this time. Salvage operations are underway."
10127,2020-07-26,Fieldwood Pipeline GC40 Spill,Gulf of Mexico,27.93478611,-89.96132778,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 26, 2020, the USCG MSU Houma received notification of a discharge more than 60 miles offshore in Green Canyon 40. Discharge believed to originate from a Fieldwood Energy Pipeline. Current sheen (not slick) is 12 miles long. Early estimate of discharge volume is 12.5bbl. Release not yet secured. USCG requesting trajectory."
10125,2020-07-21,CGC NAUSHON Fuel Spill,"Womens Bay, Kodiak, AK",57.707667,-152.5223167,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,204,0,"On 08-Jul-2020, the CGC NAUSHON discharged approximately 204 gallons of diesel into Womens Bay during and internal fuel transfer. MSD Kodiak has requested NOAA Science Support in determining the amount of the release based on observed fate of the sheen."
10126,2020-07-21,M/V Algoma Verity,"Fore River Parkway Trail, Fore River Parkway Trail, Portland, ME 04102, USA",43.6475194712573,-70.2837789058685,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 17, while in Portsmouth Harbor, the ALGOMA VERITY reported an issue with fuel its ballast tank water. On closer inspection, with the US Coast Guard, is was determined that a fuel tanks and the ballast tank were communicating. On the 19th the ship was moved to Portland, ME because of better facilities. Issues around decanting remain. The NOAA SSC was brought in for these discussions."
10131,2020-07-20,FSO Safer tank ship,Yemen,15.1167,42.5833,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The FSO Safer is a 396 meter (1,300’) ULCC tank ship falling into disrepair off the coast of Yemen with roughly 1.3 million bbls of Marib Light crude oil on board. The vessel and cargo is owned by the Yemeni Government's Safer Oil Company, is located roughly 4.8 NM off the Ras Isa shoreline (30 NM NW of the port of Al Hudaydah), but has had no maintenance since 2015 due to conflict in the region. The US Department of State is working with the UN Environmental Program (UNEP) and the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and has requested technical assistance from the National Response Team to better understand the potential spill risks, potential mitigation measures, and threats to the local environment and coastal communities. This Hotline is being opened to archive relevant information obtained via the NRT and to house NOAA products as needed."
10124,2020-07-20,North Pacific Gold Abandoned Vessel,"Homer, AK",59.60578,-151.42542,Oil,,unknown,,,,,,,0,"On 20-Jul-2020, MSD Homer notified the NOAA SSC of the following: MV North Pacific Gold, a 90-foot crabber turned gold mining vessel, was abandoned in the Homer small boat harbor in 2016 after suffering a marine casualty. The vessel touched bottom during a low-tide event in April 2020, damaging the hull. The vessel contains approximately 6000 gallons of oily water in the aft tanks and an unknown amount in the saddle tanks. The OSLTF has been opened for assessment of the vessel due to substantial threat of pollution and Global Diving and Salvage has been hired to assess the vessel's condition. MSD Homer is requesting NOAA provide resources at risk to support removal and potential scuttling of the vessel."
10123,2020-07-17,Barge Sea Lion Rodman Panama,"Pier 1 2-3, Rousseau, Panama",8.952652,-79.57444,Oil,,IFO,,,,,,,0,The SSC was contacted through the NRT Panama committee for requested technical support to address cleanup assessment and recommendations for an IFO spill that occurred on 30 June 2020 at the former Rodman Navy base. The oil impacted nearby mangroves.
10122,2020-07-14,Hackberry Oil Field Valve Leak,Louisiana,30.01638889,-93.32063889,Oil,,Crude Oil,1,,,,,2000,0,"On June 12, 2020, a discharge of crude oil into Calcasieu Lake from a non-operational well was reported (NRC#1281686). Discharge is from a failed valve, not secured. OSRO is on-site, conducting skimming operations, and oil is contained by boom. As of June 14, source is still not secure. Response operations ongoing, with an estimated 1,000-2,000 gallons of oil present in boom. Boom is containing oil. MSU Lake Charles requested trajectory in the event boom fails."
10121,2020-07-12,LOBO Grand Bay Discharge,"Venice, LA, USA",29.31527778,-89.28472222,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On July 12, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans IMD called the NOAA RRO about an estimated 4bbl crude oil discharge at LOBO Operating Grand Bay Tank Battery #12. The cause of the discharge is determined to be a broken valve. The source is secured, most of the discharge is contained with a hard boom."
10120,2020-07-12,USS BonHomme Richard on fire,"3400 Senn St, San Diego, CA",32.6832378898011,-117.132146357975,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,786000,0,"At roughly 0830 hrs Pacific, 12-JUL-2020 there was an explosion and subsequent fire on-board the USS Bonhomme Richard (an 843' US Navy amphibious assault ship) moored in San Diego, CA. The fire continued for several days. The USCG Sector San Diego contacted the NOAA SSC to request a hypothetical "what if" trajectory to guide a first light overflight in the event of a release overnight. An estimated 900,000 gallons of diesel is on-board."
10119,2020-07-11,"Hilcorp 212 Facility, Lake Grand Ecaille Spill","LA, USA",29.39194444,-89.79527778,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 11, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division called the NOAA Regional Response Officer about an estimated 1bbl crude oil discharge at Hilcorp 212 facility. The cause of discharge is determined to be internal corrosion. Source is secured, most of the discharge is contained with hard boom. USCG requested trajectory for rainbow sheen seen during overflight crew."
10118,2020-07-06,Bayou Teche Mystery,"Jeanerette, LA, USA",29.8998027,-91.6261294,Other,,not oil,,,,,,,0,"On July 6, 2020, the St. Mary Parrish, LA Sheriff's department notified the USCG Morgan City of a brown substance floating in Bayou Teche. The substance was spotted as far north as Iberia and covered more than 8 miles of Bayou Teche. NOAA assisted with the identification and sampling of the unknown substance. LSU will analyze the substance."
10116,2020-07-01,"F/V Jamie Lynn, Charleston, SC","Crab Bank, Charleston Harbor, SC",32.79983333,-79.89666667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 1, 2020, the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the grounding of the F/V JAMIE LYNN. The vessel grounded on June 24th, 2020. The NOAA SSC was consulted on potential environmental concerns with regard to using a crane barge to lift the vessel and access tanks to remove fuel."
10115,2020-06-30,Destin Operating Wellhead Leak,"Franklin, LA USA",29.890437,-91.490024,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 27, 2020, the USCG received NRC #1280534 regarding a leaking wellhead operated by Destin Operating in Charenton, LA. Approximately 10-15 bbl of sweet crude impacted an unnamed waterway. USCG authorized the removal of oiled vegetation. No reports of oiled wildlife. USCG, LOSCO and NOAA on site tomorrow."
10117,2020-06-29,Mystery Sheen,"York County, ME, USA",43.0161953254032,-70.6733322143555,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"USCG Station Portsmouth, NH contact the NOAA SSC about a 1/2 mile long mystery sheen 3 miles east of the Portsmouth Harbor entrance. The SSC worked with the unit to determine possible sources and next actions."
10114,2020-06-28,"Sailing Vessel Aground Whidbey Island, WA","Mutiny Bay, WA",47.996519,-122.557845,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of 27 JUN 2020 a sailing vessel ran aground in Mutiny Bay on Whidbey Isalnd, WA. A slow oil drip was reported and being contained in the vessel. The vessel is to be removed at high tide, approximately 2300, on the 27 JUN. NOAA gave a verbal confirmation there are no sensitive resources at risk."
10113,2020-06-26,MV OCEAN SPRAY,"Pasadena, MD",39.13297222,-76.44425,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On 26 June 2020, the USCG Sector Maryland NCR contacted the NOAA SSC about a 60-foot commercial vessel that went aground and sank at a marina in Bodkin Creek, Bayside Beach, Maryland. The vessel has a mixture of petroleum products onboard totaling approximately 200 gallons. USCG requested a trajectory."
10112,2020-06-26,Right Whale Strike NJ,United States,39.6056881783208,-73.9874267578125,Other,,,,,,,,,0,A deceased right whale was discovered off of NJ coast (lat/long forthcoming) that has propeller wounds and likely a recent vessel interaction case. NMFS/GARFO has requested coordination with ERD.
10111,2020-06-23,TPIC 2-69 Well Unit 2 Delta Duck Oil Spill,"Venice, LA USA",29.23068056,-89.20633611,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On June 23, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans received an NRC report of 3-5 barrels of crude oil discharged from a 2-inch gas line, associated with TPIC 2-69 Well Unit 2. The impacted area is within the Delta Duck National Refuge, in Plaquemines Parish. The source is secured. Containment boom deployed. The majority of impacted vegetation is water hyacinth."
10108,2020-06-22,T/V Aquila Vegetable Oil Spill,"Mississippi River, MM 98, LA",29.91016667,-90.09711111,Other,,Vegetable Oil,,,,,,,0,"On June 20, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received a report of a discharge of an unknown amount of vegetable oil (palm oil and coconut oil) from the T/V AQUILA (IMO#9692258) into the Lower Mississippi River (MM 98). OSRO deployed. The NOAA SSC and RRO were notified via email."
10109,2020-06-22,Whitney Oil and Gas Spill Well #256,"Venice, LA",29.06857222,-89.17506389,Oil,,crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On June 21, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received NRC#1280070 reporting an unknown amount of crude oil, discharged from a 2-inch flow line, associated with Garden Island Bay S/L 214, Well#256, located in the Garden Island Bay area, in Plaquemines Parish. Whitney Oil and Gas (Whitney) is the responsible party."
10107,2020-06-19,FV Stormie B,"Sukhoi Lagoon, Kodiak Island, Alaska",56.9418295831892,-154.361300468445,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,,0,"On June 19, 2020, NOAA was notified that the F/V STORMIE B ran aground on the beach just outside Sukhoi Lagoon, Kodiak, AK. The vessel sustained two quarter-sized holes in the hull and repaired them using Splash Zone. Master reported no water in the bilges and no pollution from the vessel. The USCG is not requesting any NOAA assistance at this time but will update should the vessel discharge any fuel."
10106,2020-06-19,Savoonga Mystery Substance,"Savoonga, AK",63.4944659272803,-170.051879882812,Other,,unknown,,,,,,,0,"On June 19, 2020, the NOAA SSC was notified by the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisor in Nome that the Village of Savoonga reported a mystery substance on the beach and a number of dead seabirds. The birds appeared to be coated with the substance. The USCG is requesting NOAA's assistance in identifying the substance."
10105,2020-06-18,Whitney Tank Battery 49 Garden Island Bay Oil Spill,"Venice, LA, USA",29.07537778,-89.16603889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 18, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans received NRC#1279863. Crude oil discharged from an underwater flow line in the Garden Island Bay area, Plaquemines Parish. The estimated amount of discharge is 5bbls. Whitney Oil and Gas is the responsible party. OSRO deployed containment and sorbent boom. Impacted vegetation is predominantly water hyacinth. The impacted area is within the Pass A Loutre State Wildlife Management Area."
10103,2020-06-17,F/V Rebecca Mary,40 miles south of Nantucket,40.2397,-70.285,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"ON June 17, 2020, the Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England (SENE) received a VHF Mayday call from the F/V Rebecca Mary taking on water approximately 40NM S of Nantucket Sound with 04 POB. Survival suits had been donned, the life raft was made ready alongside the F/V, and the EPIRB was activated (alert/position received by D1). Sector SENE and First District DRAT contacted the NOAA SSC. The vessel is carrying 3000 gallons of diesel fuel."
10104,2020-06-16,"TPIC Romere Pass, Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Oil Spill","Venice, LA, USA",29.28861389,-89.24055556,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 16th, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans received NRC#1279695 regarding a crude oil spill from a wellhead in Romere Pass, LA. Current estimate of discharge is 5bbl.The Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC) is the responsible party. The wellhead has been secured. Oil was effectively contained within a 30ft diameter patch of water hyacinth. USCG and TPIC coordinated directly with USFWS."
10101,2020-06-12,Crude Oil Discharge in Baptiste Collete Bayou area,"Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.32194444,-89.29111111,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,10,0,"On June 11, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received NRC report #1279374 stating that LOBO Tank Battery 1 discharged an estimated 10 gallons of crude oil into an unnamed canal in the Baptiste Collete Bayou area. OSRO on site, IMD will continue to work with the responsible party to monitor the situation."
10100,2020-06-11,T/B PML-2501,"19823 E Pierre Row, De Tour Village, MI 49725, USA",46.02907222,-83.94726667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On 11 June 2020 the barge PML-2501 under tow by the tug ANGLIAN LADY and carrying crude coal tar grounded near Sweets Point in area of Sault Sainte Marie, MI. The barge's ballast tank was holed, but no product released."
10099,2020-06-09,"Tug Lee W - Barge Collision, Bolivar. TX","Port Bolivar, TX",29.40502778,-94.74330556,Oil,,Condensate,,,,,,163800,0,"On June 9, 2020, the Tug Lee W collided with its forward barge, causing a 1.5 ft gash above the waterline in the forward tank. Potential of 3,900 bbl condensate in the damaged tank. An unknown amount of product discharged into ICW. Boom deployed around the vessel, but product confirmed outside area and moving eastward. (NRC#1279187)"
10098,2020-06-05,Tropical Storm Cristobal,Coastal Louisiana,29.9930022845511,-91.307373046875,Other,,N/A,,,,,,,0,"On June 5, 2020, the Tropical Depression Cristobal forecast track heading to Louisiana from the Yucatan Peninsula. The greatest threat according to National Weather Service to the affected area is heavy rainfall and minor to moderate coastal flooding. This hotline was opened to capture planning information."
10097,2020-06-04,M/V Hoegh Xiamen,"Intermodal Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226, USA",30.4046,-81.5467,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 4, 2020, the Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville notified the SSC of explosions and a resulting fire aboard the 600 foot RoRo or car carrier vessel M/V Hoegh Xiamen that occurred at approximately 1830 EST at pier 20 on Blount Island, Jacksonville, FL. The estimated position for the vessel is 30.4046N, 081.5467W. Fuel on board was reported to be 64 MT of low sulfur fuel oil, 315 MT of MGO, and 30,355 liters of lube oil. At this time, the Coast Guard does not have information pertaining to the number of tanks aboard the vessel or the distribution of the oil onboard. Cargo consists of 2400 cars each with approximately one eighth of a tank of gasoline plus normal lubricants. Reportedly one firefighter was critically injured and five more had minor injuries. The fire department is on scene and attempting to cool the vessel but are not trying to enter the vessel to extinguish the fire. NOAA is preparing some trajectory analysis information and resources at risk information for the Coast Guard for use in the event of a release."
10096,2020-06-02,"Sunken Pleasure Craft Matia Island, WA","Eastsound, WA 98245, USA",48.74691,-122.83773,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Morning of 02 JUN 2020, Washington State Ecology was notified of a sunken 41 ft pleasure craft off Matia Island in the San Juan Islands. Coast Guard safely rescued persons onboard before the vessel sank. It is unknown how much fuel is onboard the vessel at this time and Coast Guard is reporting they are not seeing a sheen in the water. They are planning to conduct an overflight at daylight to assess the situation. ESA has been requested at this time."
10094,2020-06-01,Bloom Reported as Oil,"Parish Governing Authority District 9, LA, USA",29.0429638621888,-90.5081176757812,Other,,N/A,,,,,,,0,"On June 1, 2020, the USCG MSU Houma reported to SSC and RRO that they had been receiving reports all weekend about a brownish substance in the water. There were no reports of sheen or smell of oil, and substance appears to be an algae bloom."
10102,2020-06-01,M/V Old Hat,"Little Irish Bayou, LA",30.17733333,-89.37116667,Oil,,Oil (Sheen),,,,,,,0,"On June 1, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received NRC Report # 1278550 stating that the M/V OLD HAT is continually taking on water and being pumped out, creating a sheen in the water around the vessel, while moored at a private dock, near Little Irish Bayou, a tributary of Lake Pontchartrain, in Orleans Parish, LA. IMD team are conducting on site assessment."
10095,2020-05-31,Whitney Oil South Pass Platform Leak,"Gulf of Mexico, LA, USA",29.016666,-89.26666,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On 31 May 2020 USCG received reports of a 4 mile sheen near South Pass moving south, offshore. A Whitney Oil knockout platform experienced an upset. The product was discharged from the flare. No recoverable oil reported. Estimated 150 gallons discharged."
10093,2020-05-25,Un-Manned Rocket Failure,"near San Nicolas Island, CA",33.1,-119.79972222,Other,,RP-1 Kerosene fuel,,,,,,1600,0,"On 25-MAY-2020, a 70 foot long, un-manned rocket was launched from an aircraft at 35,000’ altitude with 13,500 pounds of RP1 Kerosene fuel on-board (roughly 1,600 gallons). Shortly after launch, two explosions occurred destroying the rocket and causing it to fall to the water roughly 80-90 miles off the coast of Long Beach, CA. On the evening of 26-MAY-2020, USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC to request a drift estimate of fuel and/or debris."
10092,2020-05-21,F/V ARIANA MARIE,"Newport County, RI, USA",41.35288889,-71.41572222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On May 21, 2020, A F/V carrying approximately 362 gallons of diesel fuel, 2-five gallon containers of gasoline, and a small amount of hydraulic fuel. The vessel caught fire at 1101 and burned until it sank at 1258 EDT on 21 May 2020 in 105 feet of water. NOAA SSC contacted for support on potential fates of the oil."
10090,2020-05-20,Gray whale carcass,"Santa Cruz, CA",36.9587670416815,-122.014786843032,Other,,Whale,,,,,,,0,"In the afternoon of 20-MAY-2020, NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 30-35 foot long Gray whale carcass in the area of Santa Cruz, CA. It is expected that the carcass may be towed offshore tomorrow (21-MAY) and released around mid-day. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
10091,2020-05-20,Natural Gas Line Leak Vermilion 114/129,"LA, Gulf of Mexico",28.3507987613093,-92.5839838385582,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"20 May 2020, USCG MSU Houma notified of a natural gas pipeline leak approximately 25 miles south of Louisiana coast. At approximately 1240 a fishing vessel net caught on the pipeline and caused an immediate release. USCG is working to identify the responsible party. The release is not yet secure. A 1/2-1 mile light sheen was reported heading south. NOAA providing assistance with fate/trajectory."
10088,2020-05-20,Saginaw River Flooding,"Midland, MI",43.63,-84.29,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"Significant rainfall starting Sunday, May 17, 2020, caused major flooding in the mid-Michigan area in the Saginaw River and ultimately resulted in the failures of the Edenville Dam and the Sanford Dam in Midland County. On May 20, 2020, the UISCG Sector Detroit contacted the NOAA SSC. NOAA is providing USCG with information management support and Common Operational Picture (COP) via ERMA, including relaying NWS products. An Incident layer is being developed and communications continue between ORR Spatial Data Branch and the Sector."
10089,2020-05-20,S/V FREEDOM adrift,"South of Half Moon Bay, CA",37.29822222,-122.56283333,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"Shortly before midnight on 19-MAY-2020, USCG Sector San Francisco received a call from the 30’ wooden S/V FREEDOM that she was beset by weather and adrift south of Pillar Point Harbor, CA. All persons on board were rescued without incident and no pollution threat is anticipated. The subsequent morning, the Monterey Bay & Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries' staff contacted the NOAA SSC for CA to request a drift estimate for the un-manned vessel to assist in potential recovery/removal by the vessel owner."
10087,2020-05-15,Whale carcass,"Carpinteria, CA",34.3940553328314,-119.526701649524,Other,,Whale,,,,,,,0,"Early afternoon on 15-MAY-2020, NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 35 foot long whale carcass on the beach at Carpinteria, CA. It is expected that the carcass may be towed offshore tomorrow (16-MAY) and released in the mid-afternoon. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
10086,2020-05-13,"Tug ""Lucedale"" Mile Marker 279 Ohio River","Ashton, WV 25503, USA",38.67816667,-82.18633333,Oil,,DIESEL,,,,,,2300,0,"On May 13, 2020, USCG MSU Huntington contacted the NOAA SSC requesting support for a Tug discharging diesel fuel at MM 279 of the Ohio River (LAT 38 40.69, LONG -82 11.039). Unknown cause, unknown amount. Worst case discharge (WCD) estimate is 2300 GAL. USCG is requesting assessment of WCD travel distance and location of nearest water intake."
10085,2020-05-07,"Fishing Vessel ""Bay of Isle"" Aground, Barnegat Inlet, NJ","Barnegat Light, NJ, USA",39.7585398156103,-74.0946292877197,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,0,,,,,150,0,"USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC at 9:30am on 7 May 2020 that a 45 ft long commercial fishing vessel was hard aground on the south side jetty in Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey. Vessel has 500 gallons on board. No pollution reported at this time. USCG requested trajectory and resources at risk support."
10084,2020-05-07,"Navy Vessel Diesel Spill, York River, VA","Yorktown, VA, USA",37.25619444,-76.53505556,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,1,,,,,4000,0,"At 0900 on 7 May 2020, USCG Sector Virginia notified the NOAA SSC that approximately 2,000-4,000 gallons of diesel fuel has been released into the York River at Gloucester Point from a Navy vessel. USCG and VADEQ going on-scene to investigate. USCG has not made any requests for NOAA support at this time."
10083,2020-05-06,FV MACH III,"18 Rocky Point Rd, Norwalk, CT 06853, USA",41.04388889,-73.42222222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On May 6, 2020, the 40 ft fishing vessel, MACH III, landed hard aground about 300 yards off the southern shore of Sheffield Island (Long Island Sound) and the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge this morning. USCG contacted the NOAA SSC. The vessel is carrying approximately 150 gallons of diesel fuel. No pollution reported. Salvage plans being developed. All crew rescued."
10082,2020-05-03,Main Pass 75 Pipeline Release,"LA, USA",29.24555556,-88.98222222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On May 3, 2020, the USCG received a potential spill report from the NOAA/NESDIS/SATELLITE ANALYSIS BRANCH that initiated NRC #1276557. The USCG confirmed a very light grey/silver sheen via overflight. A pinhole pipeline leak was the suspected source. 04 May 2020 Crimson shut in the suspected pipeline. USCG requested an oil spill trajectory.No anticipated shoreline impacts."
10081,2020-04-30,P/C GOING COASTAL sinking,"off Carmel, CA",36.4367,-121.997,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,5000,0,"On 30-APR-2020, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to report a 90’ Pleasure Craft GOING COASTAL that was reportedly sinking roughly four miles offshore, just south of Carmel Bay, CA. The vessel is believed to be carrying up to 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel. USCG requested a spill trajectory."
10079,2020-04-29,PAC ACRUX Diesel Spill Mississippi River,"Convent, LA, USA",30.06472222,-90.87472222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"April 29, 2020 at 05:53am USCG Sec NOLA received report of a low-sulfur diesel fuel discharge from the M/V PAC ACRUX into the Mississippi River MM164 (Convent, LA) (NRC #1276293). The vessel allided with a mooring dolphin, causing an 18-24" gash and 2-3" hole in the fuel settling tank. Approximately 264 gallons of fuel was discharged from the tank into the Mississippi River. A black and rainbow sheen was observed on the water’s surface. No shoreline or wildlife impacts reported."
10080,2020-04-29,PetroEcuador pipeline release,Ecuador,-0.108506,-77.591191,Oil,,,,1,,,,,4,"In response to an official request of the Government of Ecuador via the U.S. Department of State, the US National Response Team was activated to share their expertise for an April 7, 2020 pipeline spill into the Coca River on the border between the Napo and SucumbÃos Provinces. A sinkhole undercut the right of way three pipelines resulting in a spill of approximately 10,000 barrels of crude oil and 1245 barrels of gasoline into the Coca River. PetroEcuador has requested technical assistance to strengthen the methodologies that are currently being applied and also to improve practices for future spill responses."
10078,2020-04-26,Orphan Well Head Leak,"LA, Gulf of Mexico, USA",29.44805556,-91.60444444,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Apr 24 and Apr 25 2020 NOAA NESDIS identified an anomaly south east of Marsh Island, LA (NRC Reports 1276036, 1276099, 1276102). The anomaly ranged from 2 to 14 nm in length. Apr 26 2020 USCG Houma confirmed presence of a sheen and identified the source as a pin hole leak in the riser of a well head. USCG determined the sheen to be non recoverable oil. No impact to shoreline reported. USCG plans to clamp the line on Apr 27. USCG requested a trajectory in the unlikely event of a large release of oil during operations."
10076,2020-04-21,Cape Fear River Sheen,"BLNG SPG LKS, NC 28461, USA",33.940321820016,-77.9699706612155,Oil,,Unknown,,,,,,,0,"On 21 April 2020 at 1200 hours, USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC that an oil sheen was reported to have been observed in the Cape Fear River, south of Wilmington, North Carolina. USCG has deployed resources to the area. No requests for any technical or scientific support at this time."
10075,2020-04-17,"NESDIS MPSR off San Diego, CA",Offshore CA,31.95,-118.66,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,,0,"On Friday afternoon, 17-APR-2020, NOAA’s NESDIS office issued a Marine Pollution Surveillance Report (MPSR) of a possible spill 108 NM to the Southwest of San Diego, CA. The SSC was in contact with staff from USCG District 11 and Sector San Diego. Though the anomaly was not confirmed as oil, this Hotline is being opened to capture some of the questions, discussion and outcomes that ensued."
10074,2020-04-17,Tank Truck Revere,"1030 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151, USA",42.421825,-71.00455556,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 17, 2020, a tank truck spilled approximately 11,000 gallons of gasoline on a traffic circle in Revere, MA. The area is within 1000 feet of a marsh system that leads to open water."
10073,2020-04-16,Grounded Powerboat off Haleiwa Harbor,"Oahu, Hawaii",21.59666667,-158.10738889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The morning of April 16, a 21-foot powerboat ran aground near the rock jetty outside of Haleiwa boat harbor, Oahu. A USCG helicopter airlifted two people aboard to safety. The vessel has a maximum potential of 50 gallons of gasoline aboard, as well as miscellaneous lube oils and two marine batteries. An analysis of oil fate in the event of a release was requested."
10072,2020-04-16,PV Bella Vita Sinking,"Cochrane Bay, Prince William Sound, Alaska",60.664722,-148.379167,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,700,0,"On 15-Apr-2020, the 60’ P/V Bella Vita struck a submerged pinnacle rock in Cochrane Bay in Prince William Sound. The vessel captain was forced to abandon ship. The vessel sank in 800’ of water. The two passengers were rescued by a nearby good samaritan vessel. The Bella Vita has an estimated 700 gallons of diesel on board, along with a small amount of engine oil. No release or sheen has yet occurred. The Alaska DEC has requested NOAA to provide trajectory and fates analysis."
10070,2020-04-13,Tug ALBERT/Barge MARGARET Grounding,"Grosse Pointe Park, MI",42.35927,-82.9061,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3990000,0,"On the morning of April 13, 2020, the Tug ALBERT ran aground while pushing a double-hulled barge with 95,000 gallons of diesel aboard. There are no reports of pollution at this time. USCG is requesting a trajectory and resources at risk."
10071,2020-04-12,VMT Sump Release,"Valdez, AK",61.091633,-146.391867,Oil,,North Slope Crude,1,1,,,,620,0,"At 2000 hrs on 12-Apr-2020, USCG Marine Safety Unit Valdez was notified of an oily water discharge from the Valdez Marine Terminal into Port Valdez. A 180' x 50' silver sheen was observed at Berth 4. The source is a failed sump that has been secured. Phone support at this time."
10069,2020-04-10,Bryan Mound Incident,"Freeport, TX",28.92055556,-95.37777778,Oil,,Oil,,1,,,,8400,0,"On April 7, 2018, a buried pipeline discharged a reported 200 bbl oil at the Bryan Mound Strategic Petroleum Reserve site in Freeport, TX. The discharge location is in the EPA zone. The majority of the oil remains in the soil or on the ground near the discharge site, although some oil has migrated to Blue Lake, a non-navigable waterway. RP, ExxonMobile Pipeline Company is responding."
10067,2020-04-08,F/V Kathleen Grounding,"20806 President Point Rd NE, Kingston, WA 98346, USA",47.747849668365,-122.473482917994,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Sector Puget Sound notified ERD that the F/V Kathleen ~60 ft, ran hard aground on Jefferson Head (South of Kingston, WA), at approximately 0530. Three crewmembers were rescued and no injuries were reported. There are approximately 8,000 gallons of diesel onboard."
10066,2020-04-07,FV Freyja Salvage,"Unalaska Island, AK",53.98787,-166.87589,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1200,0,Process has begun for the salvage and removal of the grounded FV Freyja. The Freyja grounded on Unalaska Island in March 2019. Removal may include scuttling at sea. NOAA SSC has been requested to assist with contacts and permits.
10065,2020-04-06,Gray whale carcass,"Port of Los Angeles, CA",33.7238572697613,-118.240017009531,Other,,Dead whale,,,,,,,0,"Early afternoon on 06-APR-2020, NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 30-35’ gray whale carcass at the Port of Los Angeles, CA. It is expected that the carcass may be towed offshore early tomorrow afternoon (07-APR-2020). NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
10064,2020-03-29,Sunken tug MM 14 Ohio River,"Glenwillard, PA, USA",40.55706,-80.21676,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On 29 March 2020, NOAA SSC was contacted by MSU Pittsburgh regarding a report of two tugs sunk at MM 14 (RDB) on the Ohio River in vicinity of Leetsdale, PA. Unknown amount of diesel on board (estimated at 100-200 gallons). USCG determined that neither vessel was operational and thus not inspected. OSLTF has been opened and USCG assumed lead after discussion with EPA Region 5. Sheen observed downstream. USCG conducted notifications to ORSANCO and other as appropriate. Water intake reported 3 miles downstream. River is high and current (~4 MPH) has prevented any further operations. NOAA SSC assisted with fate and effect and notifications. Salvage and assessment operations planned for 31 March or as soon as river conditions permit. No further requests for assistance at this time."
10063,2020-03-28,West Seattle Bridge - Marina Fire,"1317 SW Spokane St, Seattle, WA 98134, USA",47.57,-122.35,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,On the evening of 27 MAR 2020 a marina fire broke out under the West Seattle Bridge where 8 boats were impacted. An unknown amount of oil was released into the water that has since been contained. Later on a small sheen was reported near Harbor Island thought to have come from the marina fire. The USCG has requested a resources at risk (RAR) at this time.
10062,2020-03-27,SEAPA Submarine Cable Removal,"Stikine Channel, AK",56.43701,-132.56155,Oil,,dielectric fluids,,,,,,212,0,The Southeast Alaska Power Agency (SEAPA) seeks to replace an electrical submarine power cable in the Stikine crossing between the islands of Woronkofski and Vank to maintain reliable power for the Petersburg Borough. Cable replacement will require removal of the existing oilâ€filled cable and installation of a new cable. Worst case discharge would be the entire length of the cable 18000 feet with an amount of approximately 212 gallons of dielectric fluid. USCG Sector Juneau requested the NOAA SSC provide input on ESA listed species in the vicinity of the project.
10077,2020-03-23,Potential for collapse of the West Seattle Bridge,"3423 Klickitat Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98134, USA",47.5712507296836,-122.353333868086,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"The West Seattle Bridge, which serves as the primary connection between the community of West Seattle and the rest of the city, was closed on March 23, 2020 due to rapid growth in cracking along the center section of the bridge. The bridge spans the east and west channels that form the mouth of the Duwamish River at Elliott Bay, crossing over Harbor Island. A collapse of the bridge could impact activities on Harbor Island and navigation up the Duwamish river, both centers of commercial and industrial activity for the city. A unified command has been established among the USCG, Washington DOT, and City of Seattle Police and Fire Departments. No pollution is anticipated at this time."
10057,2020-03-20,M/V ALGOMA CONVEYER Grounding,"Green Bay, WI",44.60367,-87.94379,Oil,Grounding,,,,,,,,0,"On the evening of March 19, 2020, M/V ALGOMA CONVEYER ran agroundapproximately 5 NM North of Fox River in Green Bay and partially blockedthe channel near the Green Bay Harbor Entrance Channel Light 14. The vesselexperienced a loss of propulsion prompting it to let go of its starboardanchor and then run aground. Approximately 600' of the vessel is aground. Noinjuries were reported and no reports of pollution. The vessel is carrying rock salt and 15,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil and diesel. USCG Sector Lake Michigan is requesting a trajectory and resources at risk."
10058,2020-03-16,M/V HON JAMES L OBERSTAR Fueling Spill,"425 Banks Ave, Superior, WI 54880, USA",46.7402,-92.0955,Oil,,Diesel,1,,,,,500,0,"On the morning of March 15, 2020, the M/V HON JAMES L OBERSTAR, spilled during fueling in Howards Bay (Fraser Shipyard), Superior, WI. The vessel was reported to have discharged 100-200 gallons of diesel fuel into the water. The cause was found to be a hydraulic quick closing valve that was not secured properly. The source of the discharge has been secured. OSRO was deployed and recovery operations have been completed. Notification only."
10056,2020-03-13,F/V SCOMAS grounded,"Bonita Cove, Marin County, CA",37.8241251858622,-122.508701349383,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,600,0,"On the evening of 13-Mar-2020, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted NOAA’s Emergency Response Division about the grounded F/V SCOMAS. The vessel went aground at Black Sands Beach (west of Point Diablo near the SF Bay entrance) the previous day. USCG is concerned that the vessel will break up in upcoming wind/wave conditions and is requesting a trajectory for a potential release of 600 gallons of diesel."
10055,2020-03-11,Gray whale carcass,"Port of Long Beach, CA",33.7317635842996,-118.222160339355,Other,,Whale carcass,,,,,,,0,"Mid-afternoon on 11-MAR-2020, NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 29’ gray whale carcass at the Port of Long Beach, CA. It is expected that the carcass may be towed offshore mid-day tomorrow (12-MAR-2020). NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
10054,2020-03-10,Pleasure craft WILD WAVE,"Two Harbors, Santa Catalina Island, CA",33.422558807173,-118.505144119263,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,800,0,"On the afternoon of 10-MAR-2020, USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC about an un-manned pleasure craft WILD WAVE that was dragging anchor outside of Catalina Harbor on Santa Catalina Island, CA. It is a 65' wooden vessel (former trawler) with a potential of 400-800 gallons diesel on-board and is reportedly 30 yards offshore. Sector LA/LB requests a hypothetical ""what if"" trajectory in the event it hits the rocks and discharges in the next two hours."
10053,2020-03-09,ITV SOUTHERN STAR,"Carrsville, KY 42081, USA",37.12022,-88.42793,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On 9 March 2020, USCG Sector Ohio Valley contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a sunken towing vessel in the vicinity of MM 922 on the Ohio River near Paducah, KY. Vessel sank yesterday with aprox 9,000 gal of diesel on board. Only sheen discharge has been reported. Response options are limited due to high velocity of current (4-6 MPH). The NOAA SSC provided RAR utilizing ERMA."
10052,2020-03-04,Gray whale carcass,"Long Beach, CA",33.7300504284044,-118.220958709717,Other,,Whale carcass,,,,,,,0,"Late in the afternoon on 04-MAR-2020, NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 28’ gray whale carcass at Long Beach, CA. No field necropsy is anticipated, so the carcass may be towed offshore first thing in the morning (05-MAR-2020). NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
10059,2020-03-02,F/V KATHY Oil Discharge Lake Superior,"Chassell, MI",46.98861111,-88.43638889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the evening of February 26, 2020 there was a report of an oil discharge from F/V KATHY on Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. The suspected vessel was reported to have discharged approximately 3 cups of dark oil onto the ice while moored at the South Entry Bay Boat Launch. Upon investigation, it was determined the vessel was taking on water and the owner was pumping an unknown amount of water from the bilge every few days to keep it from sinking. Notification only."
10049,2020-02-27,Partially Submerged Recreational Vessel Huron Harbor Marina,"Huron, OH",41.391532,-82.554591,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 27, 2020, SSC received notification about a partially submerged white 34' recreational vessel at the Huron Harbor North Marina in Huron, Ohio. There is a light rainbow sheen around the vessel which has been contained with boom placed by the marina. No products requested."
10050,2020-02-27,Whitney Tank Battery 160 Loomis Pass Spill,"Venice, LA, USA",29.116625,-89.18091667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 27, 2020, the USCG Sector New Orleans received a report of a discharge of crude oil from a flow line at the Whitney Garden Island Bay Field Tank Battery 160 Facility, located near Loomis Pass, in the Pass A Loutre State Wildlife Management. Discharge is secure. Initial estimates are between 5 and 30bbl. USCG requested fate/trajectory and resources at risk."
10048,2020-02-24,Gray whale carcass,"Port Hueneme, CA",34.1497437230568,-119.208226203918,Other,,Whale carcass,,,,,,,0,"On 24-FEB-2020, NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 15’ gray whale carcass at Port Hueneme, CA. No field necropsy is anticipated, so the carcass may be towed offshore late in the day. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
10061,2020-02-22,"MV MAYESEA Sinking, Sandy Hook, NJ","Area F Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA",40.44444444,-73.96583333,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,,0,"At 10:00pm on 22 March, 2020, USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC that the 65 ft MV MAYESEA ran aground on Gunnison Beach, Sandy Hook, NJ. Vessel has as much as 150 gallons of diesel fuel on board. No pollution observed as of 23 March at 9:00am. Primary concern is that this area is a known piping plover nesting area."
10047,2020-02-20,Recreational vessel sunk in Anacortes Skyline Marina,"2400 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA",48.4925585454651,-122.680367608555,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 20, 2020, the SEA WOLF, a 44 foot recreational vessel sank while moored at the Skyline Marina (2400 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA 98221). Potential of up to 300 gallons of diesel aboard."
10046,2020-02-17,North Santiam River - Truck Spill,"N Santiam Hwy, Detroit, OR 97342, USA",44.697,-122.22689,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of 16 FEB 2020 along the Santiam River, a single vehicle crash involving an overturned double fuel tanker occurred releasing approximately 10,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel onto the bank of the Santiam River near mile marker 63. By the end of the day fuel was seen in the river. The EPA FOSC has requested an ESA emergency consultation. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has been contacted. Consultation is ongoing."
10045,2020-02-11,Mystery Red Dyed Diesel Spill Venice Marina,"Venice, LA, USA",29.2401303,-89.3645153,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 11, 2020, the USCG was notified of a red dyed diesel mystery spill at the Venice Marina, Venice LA. An area of water less than 50x50ft between boat slips contains red dyed diesel and white foam. Quantity unknown. USCG is onsite collecting information and attempting to identify the responsible party. Three dead pelicans found on-site. NOAA SSC providing phone support. On-scene support is possible."
10044,2020-02-07,Diesel Spill - Unknown Source,"Port Orchard, WA. USA",47.5419508505704,-122.641171215218,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 07, 2020 - Washington State Department of Ecology, USCG Sector Puget Sound, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the City of Port Orchard are on-scene investigating the source of a diesel spill in Yachtfish Marina, Sinclair Inlet, Port Orchard. No impacts to fish or wildlife have been reported and NOAA support is not requested at this time. This is a notification only."
10041,2020-02-07,"Fishing Vessel Aground on Shackleford Banks, NC","Harkers Island, NC, USA",34.6521888771406,-76.6230469755828,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,10000,0,"At 0900 on 7 February, 2020, USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC that a commercial fishing vessel went aground on Shackleford Banks, North Carolina. Vessel has 7,000-10,000 gallons of diesel onboard. No pollution reported at this time. USCG requested trajectory."
10043,2020-02-07,Lost dredge Hose,Atlantic Ocean,29.61666667,-80.71666667,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 7, 2020, the NOAA SSC was notified of a lost 2000’ length x 36" diameter floating rubber hose that is used to attach to a dredge and pump sand through. The hose came unattached from the towing vessel M/V TRIDENT sometime on the morning of February 6, 2020, roughly 28 miles NNE of Daytona Beach, FL. ERD was requested to run a drift study on the estimated position and direction of drift of the rubber hose"
10040,2020-02-06,Gaubert Oil Diesel Spill,"ICW, Houma, LA, USA",29.598269,-90.663037,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 6, 2020, a broken valve at a fueling facility located along the Houma ICW at mm52 resulted in the discharge of several hundred gallons of red dye diesel into the ICW. Local winds pushed the diesel against the bank and into a boat slip. Boom applied and cleanup in progress."
10042,2020-02-06,Small plane crash,"Arcata Bay, Eureka, CA",40.8242019984899,-124.142160415649,Oil,,Aviation fuel,,,,,,195,0,"On February 6, 2020, a small plane crashed into Arcata Bay near Eureka, CA. The pilot was rescued with no injuries. 195 gallons of aviation fuel were reported to be on board, but no release was observed until later that afternoon. Containment boom has been deployed, but wing tanks are difficult to access for pollutant removal. USCG MSD Humboldt Bay contacted their NOAA SSC with an initial report and to request information regarding potential fuel exposure to nearby shellfish aquaculture site, roughly 0.5 NM away. Subsequently, ERD has been providing oil fate/transport/mixing information to the state authorities responsible for fishery closures during oil spills."
10060,2020-02-04,Sunken Deck Barge - Perrin Excavating and Harbor Hawk,"West Olive, MI",42.80752,-86.211152,Other,Marine Debris,,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of February 1, 2020, a concerned citizen reported a sunken deck barge to the NOAA Marine Debris Division (MDD). The barge sank on December 6 and is completely under water, except for two steel poles extending 6 feet from the deck of the barge. It is reported to be in shallow water about 150 feet off the shoreline. SSC notified USCG about the barge."
10036,2020-02-03,GARROW BEND Sunken Tug,"Mobile River, AL",30.655199,-88.0429989,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 3, 2020, the USCG Sector Mobile notified the NOAA SSC of tug sunk near the Barry Steam Plant in the Mobile River. An estimated 50-80 gallons of diesel and small amounts of oil/lube was discharged. The release is contained and OSRO onscene.Notification only. No further action anticipated. Salvage efforts underway."
10037,2020-02-03,"Grounded Vessel, Hilo, Hawaii","Hilo, HI",19.74280556,-155.08875,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the evening of February 3, 2020, a 70’ motorsailer ran aground on rocks north west of Hilo Harbor on the Big Island of Hawaii. USCG Sector Honolulu requested a trajectory in the event the vessel discharges its contents of 1200 - 1800 gallons of diesel. USCG is planning to take action at first light tomorrow morning."
10038,2020-02-03,Mystery Oil Slick Viosca Knoll Block 989,Gulf of Mexico,28.935,-88.635,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,03 Feb 2020 USCG Sec NOLA requested assistance from NOAA NESDIS regarding an offshore mystery oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico Viosca Knoll Block 989 (NRC 1270287). 04 Feb 2020 two additional mystery oil slicks were reported in the vicinity (NRC 1270338 & 1270346). USCG requested a trajectory to determine potential shoreline impact and an assessment of the potential relationship between the three slicks.
10035,2020-02-01,"Tabbs Bay Discharge, Baytown, TX","Baytown, TX 77520, USA",29.7090345,-94.9843738,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,1050,0,"On February 1, 2020, the USCG Sector Houston was notified of 10 - 15 bbl of dark crude oil discharging into Tabbs Bay, located northeast of Texas Ship Channel. The source was reported to be a well head pipeline but the reason for the discharge is currently unknown. USCG called NOAA requesting trajectory. The source is reportedly secured."
10039,2020-01-30,Mystery Sheen Mississippi River mm93,"New Orleans, LA, USA",29.95,-90.01972222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"In January 30, 2020, the USCG Sector NOLA received NRC report 1270027 regarding a 1 mile rainbow sheen at Mississippi River mm93 (just down river of downtown New Orleans). USCG identified dark product pooled along the LDB at mm94. No source idendified. USCG contracted OSRO to conduct clean up. No observed impacts to wildlife. No requests for NOAA assistance at this time."
10034,2020-01-27,Buoy Adrift and Lost: Long Island Sound,"Southold, NY, USA",41.22944444,-72.06638889,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On January 27, 2020, the US Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound contacted the NOAA SSC for assistance in locating a navigational buoy that parted its anchor chain and drifted away sometime before 24 January 2020. Both NOAA ORR/ERD and the NOAA Navigation Manager are involved."
10033,2020-01-26,Diesel and sulfuric acid discharge in Mississippi River MM 123,"Destrehan, LA",29.95365,-90.393498,Chemical,,Sulfuric Acid,,,,,,,0,"On January 26, 2020, the NOAA Regional Response Officer (RRO) received notification from the USCG IMD Sector New Orleans about a vessel sinking at MM 123 and actively discharging diesel into Mississippi River. One of its barge is also actively discharging sulfuric acid into the river. The NOAA RRO is working with the ERD Chemistry and Oceanography Team"
10032,2020-01-24,50 gal diesel spill Old Fort Bayou NRC 1269451,"Ocean Springs, MS",30.419132,-88.827474,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"At 1300 on 24 JAN 2020, USCG Sector Mobile notified SSC of an approximate 50 gallon spill of diesel into the Old Fort Bayou marsh off Highway 609 in Ocean Springs, MS. Discharge was suspected to be from a commercial vessel located near by. USCG collected samples for fingerprinting and hired an OSRO to conduct cleanup. No further support requested."
10031,2020-01-19,Possible sheen report,"Sea Ranch, CA",38.7,-123.433,Oil,,Petroleum,,,,,,,0,"On January 19, 2020, the USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a pilot report of a possible sheen off northern CA coast, roughly 29 miles upcoast from Bodega Bay, CA. USCG requested trajectory support."
10030,2020-01-16,LifeMed Airplane Crash,"Unalaska, AK",53.90944,-166.55638,Oil,,Jet A fuel,0,,,,,170,0,"On January 16, 2020, the USCG MSD Dutch Harbor reported than a LifeMed airplane crashed into the water off the north end of the Dutch Harbor runway into Unalaska Bay. All souls were rescued The fuselage has sunk and is actively sheening. Potential of 500 gallons of Av Gas onboard. USCG has requested a trajectory and fates analysis."
10029,2020-01-14,FV Pappy's Pride,"Galveston, TX, USA",29.3371925669962,-94.6828599495348,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,14000,1,"On January 14, 2020, the 81-foot fishing vessel Pappy's Pride capsized after a collision with the 600-foot chemical tanker Bow Fortune near the Galveston jetties in Galveston, Texas. Two fishermen were rescued. The search for the remaining two fishermen is ongoing. Potential 14,000 gallons red-dyed diesel, tanks compromised at time of impact. USCG requested trajectory and resources at risk. The cause of the collision is under investigation."
10028,2020-01-01,FV Scandies Rose sinking,"Sutwik Island, Alaska",56.49172,-157.0178,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,120000,0,"On January 1, 2020, the USCG MSD Kodiak received notification of the FV Scandies Rose sinking due to high winds and heavy seas. It is unknown if there is a discharge at this time. Potential fuels on board include 120,000 gallons of diesel, 1200 gallons of lube oils, and 650 gallons of other oils. USCG is requesting a fates and trajectory analysis for a potential release."
10027,2019-12-20,Port of Coos Bay Ammonia Release,"63534 Kingfisher Rd, Coos Bay, OR",43.3459859353895,-124.324699044664,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 20, 2019, the USCG Station Coos Bay, Oregon, called the NOAA Emergency Response Division to request an air plume model for a potential ammonia release. A seafood processing facility at the Port is on fire and there is concern about a 300 lb ammonia cylinder. Status of the tank is unknown. Area being evacuated. Hazmat team en route."
10026,2019-12-18,F/V MANDY JANE sunk,"off San Francisco, CA",37.74,-122.72,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1000,1,"On December 19, 2019, the 52' F/V MANDY JANE was the subject of a search & rescue operation and sank about 12 NM WSW of the Golden Gate Bridge (37° 44.35N, 122° 43.08 W). USCG Sector San Francisco contacted the NOAA SSC to request oil fate & trajectory support."
10025,2019-12-17,Sea View Harbor Vessel Fire,"Mystic Islands, NJ 08087, USA",39.5536124419003,-74.4246826507151,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,1,,,,,2000,0,"On December 17, 2019, the USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC about a fire that took place on 16 December 2019 at the Seaview Harbor Marine, Great Egg Harbor, NJ. Two vessels caught fire which resulted in the release of approximately 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel."
10022,2019-12-15,M/V Levant - Pier Allision,"Ferndale, WA",48.8515219036398,-122.591328620911,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 15, 2019, NOAA ERD was notified of an allision between a 741-foot LPG carrier and a pier in Ferndale, WA. The allision occurred at 0445 PST and the damaged vessel was carrying a reported 33,000 tons of propane/butane. The water surrounding the vessel is reported to be free of sheen and NOAA support is not requested at this time (notification only)."
10023,2019-12-15,M/V TECUMSEH Engine Room Fire,"Windsor, ON, Canada",42.2772,-83.1011,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,42000,0,"On the evening of December 15, 2019, M/V TECUMSEH was reported to be on fire in the vicinity of Zug Island on the Canadian side of the border. The vessel has 42,000 gallons of diesel on board. USCG is requesting a trajectory."
10024,2019-12-14,"Whitney Oil & Gas Tank Battery 49, Garden Island Bay","Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.07554167,-89.16472222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 14, 2019, at approximately 0733 hrs, Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received NRC#1266407 reporting of approximately 23-25 bbls of crude oil discharged from a broken reducer on the discharge side of a pump, which serviced a 2" flowline between the Dry Oil Tank and storage barge at the Tank Battery 49 facility, located in Garden Island Bay in Plaquemines Parish. SSC Notified"
10021,2019-12-10,Barge Ironmaster Tug Anglian Lady Aground,"ON, Canada",42.51585,-82.68455,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of December 8, 2019, Barge Ironmaster and Tug Anglian Lady ran aground near the border in Lake St. Clair. 3,500L of diesel on board. No spill observed. CANUSLAK Notification/Activation at 1800 10 Dec."
10020,2019-12-09,Finley BNSF Diesel Spill Hover Park,"Kennewick, WA",46.1235,-118.9908,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"December 09, 2019 - Washington State Department of Ecology notified NOAA ERD of an approximately 500 gallon diesel release from a rail car over 11 miles of track near the Columbia River. EPA is the federal response agency."
10019,2019-12-09,F/V SEA ANGELS Grounding,Browns Inlet NC,34.5934993700279,-77.2312316880561,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,18000,2,"At 10:45 am on 9 Dec. 2019, USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC that the 100 foot long, F/V SEA ANGELS, was hard aground in Brown's Inlet, Onslow, County (near Swansboro), NC. Vessel is listing and taking waves over its side. Vessel has 15,000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. No reports of any pollution or sheen reported at this time. USCG requested a NOAA GNOME trajectory."
10017,2019-12-04,Lake Pelto Equipment Failure,"Chauvin, LA 70344, USA",29.05986944,-90.72756111,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,630,0,"On December 4, 2019, the USCG received a report of a pipeline spill due to equipment failure in Lake Pelto. USCG pollution responders are on site assessing the situation. NRC# 1265477."
10018,2019-12-02,Bayou Bouillion Vessel Discharge,"Parish Governing Authority District 5, LA, USA",30.26916667,-91.61416667,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On December 2, 2019, the USCG received a report of an unknown amount of Louisiana sweet crude discharge from a hole on a permanently moored barge in the Atchafalaya river. SSC notified. NRC# 1265267"
10015,2019-12-02,Pleasure Craft MARCHELLE aground,"West side of Catalina Island, CA",33.419,-118.488,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,800,0,"On the morning of 30-NOV-2019, the 33ft Pleasure Craft MARCHELLE ran aground on the west side of Catalina Island (near Two Harbors) with a maximum potential of 800 Gallons of diesel on board. At the time, a 1/4 mile sheen was observed leading to the west at high tide. On the morning of 02-DEC-2019, USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted the NOAA SSC to request a worst case (800 gallon) trajectory estimate in the event a release occurs during salvage operations scheduled for 1300 hrs on 02-DEC-2019."
10016,2019-11-27,"Grounded vessel, Kauai, HI","Fuji Beach, Kauai, HI",22.06333333,-159.318,Oil,,gasoline,,,,,,70,0,"On the morning of November 26, USCG Sector Honolulu was notified of a 20-foot rigid hull inflatable boat beached and soft aground on Fuji Beach, Kauai, HI, on the shoreline adjacent to the World Mark Hotel Kapa’a Shore. The vessel was overturned and discharging gasoline at a steady drip through the tank fuel cap. The tank appeared to be intact and the discharge was initially being captured. By the morning of November 27, the vessel had re-righted itself in the overnight tide and surf and was grounded further up on the beach. There was no longer any sign of discharge. USCG requested an assessment of trajectory and persistence of potential discharge of the gasoline on board, assuming a worst-case of 70 gallons based on tank capacity. Verbal support was provided. By the early afternoon of November 27, the vessel had been pulled out of the water and the owner had craned it onto a trailer. No release of gasoline was reported."
10014,2019-11-27,TPC Port Neches Explosion,"Nederland, Texas",29.97694444,-93.94722222,Chemical,,butadiene,,,,,,,1,"On November 27, 2019, a tank at the TPC facility in Port Neches, TX exploded. Current reports indicate the tank contained butadiene. Facility caught fire. MSU Port Arthur contacted NOAA SSC to request air plume model. NOAA SSC has coordinated with NWS Lake Charles, and provided Hysplit model to MSU Port Arthur, along with chemical information for butadiene."
10013,2019-11-22,Kitoi Bay Hatchery Release,"Afognak Island, AK",58.19083,-152.37027,Oil,,diesel,1,1,,,,1200,0,"On 22-Nov-2019, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) reported a diesel fuel release at the Kitoi Bay Fish Hatchery in kodiak. The fuel leak was detected on 20-Nov during a fuel transfer to an underground storage tank. The release is estimated to be from 200 to 1000 gallons. MSD Kodiak is leading the case for the USCG."
10011,2019-11-17,"Tugboat Miss Bonnie Allision, Oregon Inlet, NC","Herbert C. Bonner Bridge, Oregon Inlet, NC",35.7728118819951,-75.5348510574549,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,500,0,"On 17 November, 2019, the USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC that they were responding to the allision of the tugboat, Miss Bonnie with the Old Bonner Bridge in Oregon Inlet. The incident occurred around noontime today. The tugboat has an estimated 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board."
10012,2019-11-16,Crowley Barge 650-2 Crude Oil Spill,"Anacortes, WA",48.5045355433394,-122.574863419868,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"Saturday, November 16, 2019 3:14 AM - An estimated 20 gallons of Alaska North Slope Crude was spilled onto the deck of a barge during transfer operations in North Puget Sound, Washington. It was estimated that 5 gallons entered the water. On Sunday morning, Washington State's Department of Ecology gave final approval of the cleanup. Investigation into root cause is ongoing."
10009,2019-11-14,OSV BOTRUC 22 spill,"off Sabine Pass, TX",29.675,-93.835,Oil,,Diesel,1,,,,,700,1,"ON November 14, 2019, the USCG Marine Safety Detachment Port Arthur received a report of a tug & barge colliding with the Offshore Vessel BOTRUC 22 outside of Sabine Pass, TX. No spill was reported from the tug & barge, but the OSV reportedly spilled 700 gallons diesel from a tank with the maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons. USCG requested oil fate & general direction information."
10008,2019-11-13,Recreational vessel TUSSLER sunk,"off La Jolla, CA",32.8667,-117.6208,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,800,0,"On November 13, 2019, the 66’ recreational vessel TUSSLER sank at roughly 17.5 NM due west of La Jolla, CA. The vessel was reportedly carrying 800 gallons diesel fuel and no sheen/slick was observed when she went down. USCG Sector San Diego contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support in the event the vessel leaks."
10007,2019-11-12,Onyx Grounding,"Strait Island, AK",56.39667,-133.71667,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,100,0,"On November 9, 2019, at approximately 1730, the 33-foot, wooden-hulled vessel ONYX ran aground on Strait Island on SE Alaska. The vessel owner stated that he heard a pop and then ran the vessel aground to keep from sinking. CG helo rescued him from the rocks. The Onyx had approximately 100 gallons of Diesel 1 gallon of hydraulic oil 02 batteries and 03 gallons of lube oil. The USCG is requesting a trajectory and fates analysis and weather conditions for the vicinity."
10010,2019-11-11,TPIC Bayou Perot ISB 2019,"Delta Farms, Barataria, LA",29.642638,-90.18337,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 9, 2019, the Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC) discovered a flowline Delta Farm #96 Well developed a leak and released oil into a floating marsh. Less than 1 acre of marsh has been impacted. The current estimate of discharged oil is less than 10bbs."
10006,2019-11-10,F/V Miss Haley sunk,off Northern CA,38.45,-123.6,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3500,0,"On November 10, 2019, the USCG Sector San Francisco notified the NOAA SSC that the F/V Miss Haley broke up and sank roughly 14 NM from shore and 28 NM WNW of Bodega Head. The max potential fuel volume on board is believed to be 17,000 gallons diesel. USCG Sector San Francisco requested oil fate & transport information due it’s location within a National Marine Sanctuary."
10005,2019-11-07,Calcasieu Ship Channel Discharge,"Lake Charles, LA",30.13166667,-93.32055556,Oil,,Sweet Louisiana Crude,,,,,,1400,0,"On November 7, 2019, MSU Lake Charles contacted NOAA SSC to request a trajectory and resources at risk analysis for a discharge of Louisiana Sweet Crude discharged from a pipeline. Discharge began approximately 2300 on November 5, 2019. Source is secure. Total discharge volume unknown at time of request."
10004,2019-11-06,"HFO Spill, Honolulu Harbor, HI","Honolulu Harbor near Piers 19 and 20, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA",21.3084755302008,-157.867969572544,Oil,,Heavy Fuel Oil,1,1,,,,84,1,"On November 6, 2019, the USCG Sector Honolulu received notification a spill of 15 barrels of Heavy Fuel Oil in the vicinity of Piers 19 and 20 in Honolulu Harbor. The amount released was subsequently adjusted down to 2 barrels. The release was to be contained within boom. Trajectory support was requested."
10003,2019-11-01,F/V FT Pierce Lady,Atlantic Ocean,25.30027778,-79.6525,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 1, 2019, the USCG Sector Miami notified the SSC that the 65 foot wooden fishing vessel Ft Pierce Lady sank 35 miles east of Elliott Key with 1200 gallons of diesel, 22 gallons of gasoline, and 40 gallons of paint onboard. USCG requested a spill trajectory for the incident."
9998,2019-10-27,Calpine Corp: Propylene Glycol,"9 Bridge St, Weymouth, MA, USA",42.2425,-70.9656,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 27, 2019, the Calpine Corp. in Weymouth, Ma reported to the USCG that it accidentally released 500-1000 gallons of propylene glycol into into storm drains on the property that eventually lead to the Fore River and into the Boston outer harbor. Sector Boston contacted the NOAA SSC for information on the fate and toxicity of the product."
10001,2019-10-27,"James River, Virginia Diesel Oil Spill","Hampton, VA, USA",36.9803224921012,-76.3436279352754,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,1,,,,,0,"On Sunday, 27 October, 2019, both USCG Sector HamptonRoads and Virginia DEQ notified the NOAA SSC about an oil spill in the vicinity of Outlook Beach, located near the mouth of the James River. Both source and volume spilled are unknown. The product appears to be diesel fuel."
10000,2019-10-27,TPIC Breton Sound 37 Facility Spill,"LA, USA",29.51733333,-89.12563889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 27, 2019, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of an 8 mile mystery sheen in Breton Sound in the vicinity of the Chandeleur Islands. Later confirmed that source of sheen was a damaged TPIC wellhead 37. USFW is engaged and providing remote support. NOAA provided initial trajectory and will continue support."
9999,2019-10-27,Whitney Oil & Gas TB49 Spill,"Venice, LA, USA",29.07519444,-89.16461111,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"On October 27, 2019, the USCG was notified of a discharge of crude oil from Whitney Oil & Gas Tank Battery 49 into the Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area."
9997,2019-10-24,"Grounded Sailboat, Maui, Hawaii","Lahaina, HI , USA",20.8074715768065,-156.622123718262,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,150,0,"On 10/24/2019, the USCG Sector Honolulu has notified the NOAA SSC that a 35 foot sailing vessel ran aground about 1 mile North of Olowalu Maui and is on the beach/rocks. There are approximately 150 gallons of diesel on board. They report a small discharge of either diesel or lube oil. USCG is concerned that incoming surf may cause the vessel to break up if not removed before tonight. They are en route to pump the fuel off the vessel. A trajectory and oil persistence report were requested."
9996,2019-10-22,LPG Tanker EPIC BALTA Fire,"Venice, LA, USA",29.20866667,-89.28016667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 22, 2019, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of LPG Tanker MV EPIC BALTA on fire at Pilottown, LA near Pass a Loutre State Wildlife Management Area. USCG requesting fate and trajectory"
9994,2019-10-21,FMT 3114 Barge MM 480 Mississippi River,"Transylvania, LA , USA",32.73293,-91.1009,Oil,,crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On October 20, 2019, the USCG MSD Vicksburg (Sector Lower MS River) contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a barge collision on the MS River near mile marker (MM) 480 (about 3 miles south of Lake Providence, Louisiana). The volume of release reported at 40 barrels. The release is reportedly secured with a patch."
9995,2019-10-21,FV Furious Sea and FV Coral Sea,"Ferndale, WA",48.7898569447478,-122.703964232351,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Monday, October 21, 2019 at 1500 PDT - NOAA ERD was notified of a 55-foot fishing vessel that sank near Sandy Point Marina, Ferndale, Washington. The fuel tanks are reported to be empty and only a small sheen is observed above the sunken vessel. The Coast Guard has federalized the response. This is a notification only - no products are requested at this time."
9993,2019-10-20,TPIC Romere Pass Well 21 Spill,"Venice, LA, USA",29.275278,-89.243056,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 19, 2019, crude oil spilled from a flow line into a Buras Bayou within Delta National Wildlife Refuge at Well 21. The well has been shut-in. TPIC reported a 20 ft by 5 ft sheen. Absorbent and containment boom applied. USCG requested Resources at Risk."
9992,2019-10-16,"Silver sheen, Breton Sound Block 27a",LA USA,29.46638889,-89.40916667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 16, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) was notified of a sheen observed by an overflight on 15OCT19 at 1504 CST, originating from a well head in Breton Sound."
9991,2019-10-15,Hilcorp Energy Berrwood E-5 Facility Spill,Gulf of Mexico,28.98435,-89.360367,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 15, 2019, Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received a report of a discharge of crude oil from a flare associated with the Berrwood E-5 facility, owned/operated by Hilcorp Energy, located in Southwest Pass MM 13 (E5 Canal). The incident occurred due to an unknown cause."
9990,2019-10-14,Sunken Fishing Vessel AMAK,"Garibaldi, OR",45.5558909394839,-123.912408829783,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Monday, October 14, 2019 at 1044 - USCG Sector Columbia River notified NOAA ERD of a 65-foot commercial fishing vessel carrying a maximum of 1000 gallons of diesel has sunk in the port of Garibaldi, Oregon. Cleanup is underway and Resources at Risk have been requested."
9988,2019-10-11,"Grounded Rec Vessel, San Bernard, TX","Brazoria County, TX, USA",28.85083333,-95.44444444,Oil,,'Diesel,,,,,,150,0,"On October 11, 2019, MSU Texas City contacted NOAA SSC about a cabin cruiser, Cheap Wine, grounded on an offshore sandbar near the mouth of the San Bernard River. Vessel reported to be carrying 150 gallons of diesel. Vessel had not discharged at the time of the call. Advice on fate and effects of diesel requested and provided."
9989,2019-10-11,"Sunken Rec Vessel, San Bernard, TX",Gulf of Mexico,28.90933333,-95.17855556,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 10, 2019, late in the evening, the sailing vessel Quickxotic sank approximately 2 nautical miles offshore of the mouth of the San Bernard River, with 150 gallons of diesel on board. There has been no evidence of a discharge. Vessel is in the same general area as a grounded rec vessel also reported this morning. Phone support provided."
9987,2019-10-10,Corpus Christi Inner Harbor Mystery Spill,"Corpus Christi, TX",27.81888889,-97.44638889,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,7476,0,"On October 10, 2019 Sector Corpus Christi notified NOAA SSC about an ongoing incident in the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor. Sector Corpus initially responded to a mystery discharge on September 25, 2019. Discharge continued, and appears to be from saturated soils around a buried pipeline. A pinhole leak was discovered in the pipeline and has been patched."
9984,2019-10-07,M/V RT. HON. PAUL J. MARTIN Aground,"Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Canada",44.7721,-75.39904,Oil,Grounding,HFO,,,,,,64000,0,"On the morning of October 7th, 2019, USCG Sector Buffalo notified SSC that the M/V RT. HON. PAUL J. MARTIN ran aground in the Saint Lawrence Seaway approximately 12NM North of Ogdensburg, NY near Galop Island. The vessel is taking on water at a negligible rate in the forepeak. Fuel tanks have been sounded and the crew is monitoring the ballast tanks. No pollution is present."
9986,2019-10-07,"Mystery Spill, Brazil",Multiple coastal States,-12.2827564262508,-37.4062478542328,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Brazilian officials are investigating wide-spread tar balls affecting dozens of beaches along the country's north-eastern coast. The oil was first detected on September 2, 2019, and oil has now been detected in at least 105 locations spanning eight states and almost 1000 miles of shoreline. This hotline has been opened to capture information about the incident."
9983,2019-10-07,TPIC Platform Pipeline Release Block 69,"Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.202093,-89.043129,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On 07OCT19 USCG Sector New Orleans IMD received a report at ~0855 of 1 - 3 bbl crude oil released into a marsh area in the Gulf of Mexico. The cause of the release was due to a seal on a pipeline located in a platform. Fate, trajectory, and resources at risk has been requested ."
9985,2019-10-05,Phillips 66 Refinery Spill,"Belle Chasse , LA 70036, USA",29.71766667,-90.17,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"02 Oct 2019 USCG received notification of a crude oil spill at the Phillip 66 Refinery in Belle Chasse, LA. NOAA SSC assisting with coordination and assessment."
9982,2019-10-04,Sunken Vessel - P/C King's Way,"West Bay Marina, Olympia, WA",47.066380283214,-122.915167808533,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"October 4, 2019 at 1035 PDT - NOAA ERD was notified of the sinking of a 90-foot power vessel at its slip in West Bay Marina, Olympia, Washington. The vessel has an estimated 1,200 gallons of diesel onboard and is actively releasing fuel."
9980,2019-10-02,Gray Whale Carcass Movement,"Cook Inlet, AK",59.75493,-152.2479,Other,,,,,,,,,0,NMFS is requesting a trajectory analysis for a gray whale carcass observed in Cook Inlet on June 17 to see if it may or may not be the same gray whale carcass observed on June 27 and then on July 11. The size and state of decomp make this a possibility. Trajectory analysis may confirm.
9979,2019-10-01,OSK Dock Collapse,"Nikiski, AK",60.741578,-151.309911,Oil,,diesel,0,0,,,,300,0,"On 1-Oct-2019, USCG reported that the OSK Dock at Nikiski collapsed in heavy weather, rupturing a fuel pipeline and causing a release of diesel. Estimated release is 300 gallons of diesel."
9977,2019-10-01,"Sunken Dredge Tender, Calcasieu Channel",Louisiana,29.86011111,-93.34527778,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,100,0,"On October 1, 2019, a tender sank in Calcasieu Channel, carrying an estimated 100 gallons of diesel and 30 gallons of engine oil. MSU Lake Charles contacted NOAA SSC for advice on where to look for oil at first light. Sheen visible near vessel. Extent of discharge unknown. Advice on recommended search area provided."
9978,2019-10-01,Sunken Towing Vessel ITV ROY H.,"Morris, IL",41.385,-88.3243,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"On the morning of September 30, 2019, the towing vessel ITV ROY H. sank with 3000 gallons of diesel on board. The fuel tanks were plugged and valves shut off. USCG and Salvage contractors on-scene."
9976,2019-09-30,Capsized Vessel near Duluth Harbor,"Duluth, MN",46.71611111,-92.02277778,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,30,0,"On September 30, 2019 a vessel capsized and sank near Duluth in rough weather. The vessel was carrying 30 gallons of gasoline and two 12V batteries on-board."
9975,2019-09-28,Vessel Lucky Nguyen allision with well head,"LA, USA",29.04166667,-89.40833333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 28, 2019, the USCG was notified that vessel Lucky Nguyen allided with a plugged and abandoned well west of Southwest Pass. USCG planning salvage operations. Small quantity of diesel discharged from fishing vessel. Diesel contained within boom. SSC providing site conditions, including weather forecast."
9973,2019-09-25,Mystery Release Port Fourchon,"Golden Meadow, LA, USA",29.1149,-90.199,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"25 Sept 2017, USCG MSU Houma received notification of a mystery product in a drainage ditch adjacent to Bayou Lafourche, Port Fourchon, LA. A black product with a very strong odor impacted less than 1 mile of the drainage ditch. The product is contained by earthen dam. A responsible party has not yet been identified. USCG hired a contractor to conduct the clean up. USCG has requested assistance from NOAA to characterize the mystery product , determine toxicity of the product and recommend cleanup activities. SSC will provide on-scene support."
9972,2019-09-23,Sunken F/V Chocolate Bayou,"Chocolate Bayou TX 77577, USA",29.25305556,-95.23494444,Oil,,"engine oil, diesel, hydraulic fluid",,,,,,400,0,"On September 23, 2019, the USCG Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Texas City contacted the NOAA SSC about a sunken fishing vessel in Chocolate Bayou. Vessel is carrying 300-400 gallons of engine oil, 50-75 gallons of diesel, and 30 gallons on hydraulic fluid. No tank discharge has occurred, vessel is sheening. MSU Texas City has engaged an OSRO to remove pollution and requested input on environmental sensitivities."
9971,2019-09-20,San Jacinto River Fleet Incident,"Channelview, TX",29.79277778,-95.06166667,Oil,,"naptha, monoetheylene glycol, lube oil",,,,,,420000,4,"On September 20, 2019, the USCG Sector Houston notified the Texas SSC that at least 5 barges broke this morning due to flooding conditions. There is no reported pollution at this time. Responders are engaged but the situation is difficult due to high water. A partial list of products on the barges include 1 barge with 10,000 bbls of naptha, 1 barge with 10,000 bbls of lube oil, 1 barge with 17,000 bbls of monoethylgycol, and 2 barges each with 10,000 bbls of soybean oil. USCG has requested trajectories for the lube oil and naptha cargoes."
9970,2019-09-19,M/V BRANDON G. BUCHANAN,Mississippi River Mile Marker 387,31.85611,-91.2971,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 19, 2019, the USCG Sector Lower MS River notified the NOAA SSC of a sunken barge carrying 3,200 tons of Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) located at mile marker 387 on the MS River. SSC provide initial fate and behavior analysis."
9969,2019-09-18,Right Whale Hindcast,"Babylon, NY, USA",40.60783889,-73.29096944,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On Sept 16, 2019 a dead Atlantic Right Whale (highly endangered) was observed. The NMFS Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) requested a hindcast of the carcass from the NOAA SSC and NOAA ERD."
9968,2019-09-17,"Longliner Miss Emma on fire off Oahu, HI","Oahu, Hawaii",21.21333333,-157.90166667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1700,4,"On September 17, 2019, the USCG Sector Honolulu reports that a 41-foot longliner was on fire approximately 6 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii. Initial reports were that the vessel had 3000 gallons of diesel aboard, but that volume has been adjusted down to about 1700 gallons. A trajectory analysis was requested in the event of a release. Based on current and forecast weather conditions, no oil would be expected to reach the shoreline."
9966,2019-09-11,Mystery Sheen Mississippi River mm96 Downtown NOLA,"LA, USA",29.95388889,-90.06166667,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"On September 11, 2019, the USCG received a report of an unknown dark product around the paddle boat NATCHEZ IVO mile marker 96 in the Mississippi River. A Coast Guard overflight confirmed the dark product and sheen moving downstream along the left descending bank for approximately ¼ mile. USCG was unable to identify a responsible party and accessed the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to hire an OSRO. Boom was placed around the impacted area. SSC and RRO will be onsite Sept 11 to assist."
9965,2019-09-10,MV Alice C,"Winthrop, MA",42.1689157334943,-70.4421398221471,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On 10 Sept. 2019 the 50 foot MV ALICE-C, a ""live aboard"" vessel at the Atlantis Marina in Winthrop, MA sank at it's slip. The vessel was carrying approximately 300-400 gallons of gasoline and 100 gallons of diesel or home heating oil (used to the heat the living space). USCG Sector Boston contacted the NOAA SSC due to the proximity of coastal marsh lands."
9964,2019-09-08,MV Kristin Faye,Gulf of Mexico,29.30166111,-89.05499722,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 8, 2019, the USCG received a report that Lift Boat M/V KRISTIN FAYE was partially submerged due to a punch through of the ocean floor with the lift boats port leg in Main Pass Block 64. 700 gallons of diesel and 200 gallons of hydraulic oil onboard with a reported 55 gallons of diesel discharged into the waterway resulting in. 3 mile sheen at time of report."
9963,2019-09-08,MV Savage Voyager,"99 Lock and Dam Rd, Dennis, MS 38838, USA",34.52136,-88.323718,Oil,,diluted bitumen (Cold Lake Blend),1,1,,,,281400,0,"On September 8, 2019, the USCG Nashville MSD contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a release of crude oil blend from a barge at mile marker 411 within the Bay Springs Lock and Dam on the Tombigbee River near New Site, MS. All oil is believed to be contained within the lock. Barge sustained damage to the #1 cargo tank and is estimated to have released all 6,700 bbls (281,484 gallons)."
9962,2019-09-08,St. Simons Sound Incident,"Brunswick, GA 31323, USA",31.13,-81.41333333,Oil,,,,,,,,,18,"On September 8, 2019, the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC to report a RORO vessel, the Golden Ray had capsized off Brunswick, Georgia. The vessel was on fire. USCG was conducting rescue operations. NOAA will provide an initial trajectory analysis and Resources at Risk report. The NWS is providing spot forecasts for the incident."
9961,2019-09-04,DOW Chemical Benzene Release Mississippi River,"Hahnville, LA 70057, USA",29.993,-90.44116667,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On Sept 4 2019, USCG was notified of a benzene release into the Mississippi River at mm 127 from the DOW Chemical facility in Hahnville, LA. DOW reported that the release exceeded the reportable quantity (10 lbs). Cause of the release is unknown."
9960,2019-08-29,Hurricane Dorian,United States,28.1495032115446,-80.33203125,Other,,,,,,,,,0,NOAA Office of Response and Restoration Emergency Response Division initiated this Response Link Hotline 29 August 2019 to begin cataloging NOAA OR&R response activities associated with Hurricane Dorian.
9959,2019-08-27,Aground/Sunken Vessel T/V Rawhide,"Northport, MI",45.12866,-85.60978,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of August 27, 2019 at 7:48 a.m., the Coast Guard received a report of the towing vessel Rawhide, sunk in Northport Bay. Local first responders reported an oil sheen near the vessel. Salvage operations have begun."
9957,2019-08-25,"Pleasure craft ""The Lady"" sunk","Huntington Beach, CA",33.7283,-118.0745,Oil,,Diesel,1,,,,,600,0,"On 25-AUG-2019, USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the 61' wooden pleasure craft ""The Lady"" that sank at the dock in Huntington Beach at 1530 hrs. The vessel had a max capacity of 600 gallons diesel on-board and rainbow sheen and a heavy slick were observed between the vessel and the dock. Reportedly, the vessel was still ""bubbling up"" a few hours later. USCG requested trajectory support for their upcoming response and investigations."
9956,2019-08-16,ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor,"Cook County, IL, USA",42.01666667,-87.25,Chemical,,Cyanide,,,,,,,0,"The USCG Sector Chicago was notified of an on-going release of ""free cyanide"" from the ArcelorMittal facility in Gary, Indiana from their holding lagoon to the Little Calumet River. Sector contacted NOAA for support information on 16 Aug 2019."
9955,2019-08-15,Time Energy Cox Bay Crude Spill and In-situ Burn,"LA, USA",29.47583333,-89.63527778,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 15, 2019, the USCG was notified of a crude oil spill from a Time Energy flow line in Cox Bay. A reported 20 bbl have impacted approx 200 x 600ft of marsh. Source is secured and the USCG requested evaluation of potential to conduct an in-situ burn."
9954,2019-08-13,"Disabled pleasure craft, Lanai, Hawaii","Maui County, HI, USA",20.9425,-156.89233333,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,800,0,"On August 13, 2019, the USCG Sector Honolulu notified the NOAA SSC for the Pacific Islands that a disabled pleasure craft approximately 2 nautical miles off Shipwreck Beach in Lanai, Hawaii was being towed to port. No oil had been released but a trajectory forecast was requested in the event of a release of the 800 gallons of diesel aboard. A verbal trajectory assessment was provided."
9953,2019-08-12,Napakiak School Tank Farm,"Napakiak, AK",60.6943,-161.9696,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,36000,0,"On 12-Aug-2019, USCG Sector Anchorage reported that the Napakiak School fuel tank farm is at risk from bank erosion along the Kuskokwim River. The potential for discharge is 36000 gallons of home heating oil. Sector requested NOAA assistance in contacting experts and gathering information regarding river bank erosion risk at this location."
9950,2019-08-09,Hilcorp Crude spill Terrebonne Bay,"LA, USA",29.21777778,-90.50277778,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On Aug 9, 2019, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a sheen in Terrebonne Bay, LA. A reported 2bbl of Louisiana sweet crude spilled from a Hilcorp facility. Some dark product is contained within boom but a rainbow sheen is escaping containment. USCG requested trajectory."
9952,2019-08-09,"S2 Energy Little lake, Turtle Bay, Jefferson Parrish, LA","Parish Governing Authority District 1, LA, USA",29.53111111,-90.13194444,Oil,,oil,,,,,,,0,"On August 09, 2019 at approximately 1459 CDT, Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received NRC#1254713 reporting a discharge of an unknown amount of crude oil into Little Lake, Turtle Bay, Jefferson Parish, from inactive wellhead 2453#4, owned/operated by S2 ENERGY."
9951,2019-08-08,TPIC South Pass 24 W1 Central Facility,"9, LA, USA",29.08722222,-89.28555556,Oil,,oil,,,,,,,0,"On August 8, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans CDT received a report of a discharge of an estimated 05 barrels of crude oil into South West Pass, Plaquemines Parish, near Joseph Bayou, from a hatch malfunction on a saltwater/oil storage tank at the South Pass 24 W1 Central Facility, owned/operated by Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC). A representative for TPIC stated that upon discovery of the discharge, facility personnel immediately secured source in order to prevent further discharge."
9949,2019-08-07,"Mystery Sheen, Southeast Oahu, Hawaii","China Walls, Oahu",21.25777778,-157.7075,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 7, 2019, the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu contacted the NOAA SSC to request support related to a mystery sheen reported off the China Walls and Spitting Cave area near Hawaii Kai on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. The sheen was reported to USCG as approximately 1 mile long and 20 meters wide, appearing orange/brown in color and looking like emulsified oil. USCG requested an assessment of whether the sheen, if confirmed to be oil, could potentially impact nearby shorelines. A verbal trajectory was provided. After investigation, USCG determined the sheen was of biological origin."
9944,2019-08-02,Grounded F/V Koko,"Cape Disappointment, Ilwaco, Washington",46.2883591743708,-124.048175811768,Oil,Grounding,Marine Diesel,,,,,,,0,"On Friday, August 02, 2019 at 0830 PDT NOAA ERD was notified of a 40 foot fiberglass hull fishing vessel hard aground off Cape Disappointment State Park, Washington. In the early morning hours, the vessel missed a channel marker and grounded on charted pilings from an old structure. As the tide ebbed, the vessel remained stuck and capsized above the pilings. At least one 12-inch crack in the vessel's hull was observed to be leaking fuel. Vessel owner-hired contractors worked with Washington State Department of Ecology to place containment boom around the vessel. The USCG requested a trajectory. The vessel was successfully de-fueled on Saturday (8/3) and removed from the water on Sunday (8/4)."
9943,2019-07-31,Sodium Dimethyldithiocarbamate Release near Sevenmile Creek,"Harborcreek, PA",42.165777,-79.950408,Chemical,,Sodium Dimethyldithiocarbamate,,,,,,,0,"At 0330 on July 31, 2019 a tank with 200 lbs of Hydrofluoric Acid was reported to be leaking onto the ground near Sevenmile Creek. ALOHA plume modeling was requested."
9945,2019-07-30,Sunken Vessel Crane Barge at ARTCO,"Waggaman, LA",29.94466667,-90.22472222,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On August 30, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans IMD was notified of a sunken crane barge at ARTCOs (AMERICAN RIVER TRANSPORTATION CO) Mile Marker 110 fleeting area. A light, sporadic sheen was seen coming from the vicinity of the sunken barge."
9942,2019-07-29,Sunken Tugboat Meagan M.,"Port Orchard Railway Marina, WA",47.54,-122.64,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 29, 2019, the USCG Sector Puget Sound notified NOAA ERD of a sunken tug boat at its slip in Railway Marina, Port Orchard, WA. An estimated 200 gallons of marine diesel has released with moderate sheen. Maximum potential for product onboard is unknown. OSROs are in route."
9941,2019-07-28,Barataria Bay Potential Platform Spill,Barataria Bay,29.33166667,-89.95,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,On 28JUL19 at ~ 2049 CDT NOAA RRO received a phone call from USCG Sector New Orleans IMD asking for 2 fates and trajectories for a 35 bbl and 1 - 3 bbl oil spill in Barataria Bay from a platform discharge. Sheen was seen but no dark oil at the time the NRC report was generated.
9940,2019-07-25,MV Catalyst Grounding,"Admiralty Island, Alaska",57.83616,-134.29653,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"On 25-Jul-2019, USCG Sector Juneau received a notification of the M/V CATALYST running aground in the location of Windfall Harbor located on Admiralty Island and requested trajectory and fate information for a potential release of up to 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel."
9946,2019-07-25,"TPIC Discharge Romere Pass, Delta National Wildlife Refuge","Romere Pass Seaplane Base, Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.27444444,-89.24194444,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,30,0,"On July 25, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans IMD received a report of a discharge of an estimated 30 gallons of crude oil into a marsh area, in Romere Pass, of the Delta National Wildlife Refuge, from a 4-inch flow line, associated with the Delta Duck Facility, owned/operated by Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC)."
9947,2019-07-24,Hilcorp Homeplace Facility Discharge,"Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA",29.41527778,-89.70444444,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 24, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division received a report of a four BBL discharge of crude oil at the HILCORP Homeplace facility due to a malfunction in the salt water holding tank control panel which was filled with grease causing the overflow signal to fail."
9939,2019-07-23,M/V Silver Lining Spill,"Hood Canal, WA",47.83935,-122.67795,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 23, 2019, The M/V Silver Lining partially sank about 1.3 miles southwest of the Hood Canal Bridge in Jefferson County, WA. The vessel has 300 gals of diesel and 12 gals of oil aboard. Sheen has been observed coming from the vessel. OSRO and USCG are on site. USCG has requested information regarding environmental sensitivities at a potential salvage site."
9938,2019-07-22,Construction Barge Potential Spill,"Long Beach Inner Harbor, CA",33.7425,-118.168889,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,,0,"On July 22, 2019, the USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted the NOAA SSC to report a possible diesel spill from a construction barge in Long Beach’s Inner Harbor. The incident occurred at 0900 hrs and had a maximum potential volume of 200 gallons diesel. Sector LA/LB requested trajectory support to aid in searching for any potentially oiled shoreline."
9936,2019-07-18,Hilcorp Manilla Village Mud Lake Spill,LA,29.46944444,-89.96888889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 18, 2019, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of approximately 3 bbl Louisiana sweet crude discharged from the Hilcorp Manilla Village facility in Mud Lake (NRC report 1252432). The source is secured. Approximately 2 bbls contained within hard and sorbent boom. Non recoverable sheen discovered by USCG and LOSCO on the eastern edge of Mud Lake on July 19. USCG requested trajectory."
9934,2019-07-16,Grand Isle Block 22 Sheen,LA,29.12277778,-89.96611111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 16, 2019, the USCG received reports of a 6 mile by 0.75 mile sheen approximately 6 miles south of Grand Isle, LA. Estimated quantity of release, as reported by the RP, is 5 barrels of Louisiana Sweet Crude. Release has been secured. USCG requesting fate and trajectory."
9937,2019-07-14,Vessel Mr. Claude discharge into unnamed bayou,"Buras, LA, USA",29.36513889,-89.57572222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"14 July 2019, near MM 22 on the Lower Mississippi River, the 35-foot towing vessel Mr. Claude sank in an unnamed bayou in the vicinity of Mega Industries fleeting area. The vessel was reported to have 100 gallons of diesel onboard. Approximately 40x20 ft dull and rainbow sheen observed around the vessel."
9935,2019-07-13,Hurricane Barry,"LA, USA",29.495188,-91.846803,Other,,,,,,,,,0,Hurricane Barry made landfall at Marsh Island and Intracoastal City on the southern coast of Louisiana July 13th 2019 as a Category 1 hurricane. This Hotline was opened to capture incidents related to the hurricane.
9932,2019-07-08,FV Alaganik Sinking,"Whittier, AK",60.77833,-148.66722,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,5500,0,"In the early morning hours of 08-Jul-2019, a fish tender/barge burned and sank at the dock in Whittier, AK. The tender/barge sank in 80 feet of water with potentially 5,500 gallons of diesel on board. There is light sheening on the water. The USCG is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory for the diesel and potential resources at risk report."
9933,2019-07-05,"M/V Mary R, M/V Mary Fern, M/V Chattie Sue Smith","Mile Marker 21 IL River, Hardin, IL 62047, USA",39.153911,-90.615505,Oil,,oil,,,,,,4500,0,"On July 5, 2019, the USCG Sector UMR contacted the SSC regarding the sinking of 3 tugs at mile marker 21 on the Illinois River. Vessels were contained by boom and vents were plugged. Salvage to occur within next 5-7 days. SSC provided DOI contacts and RAR information. No further support anticipated."
9931,2019-07-01,M/V OKALOOSA Allison with two barges,"Gretna, LA 70053, USA",29.934133,-90.058158,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,0,0,"On July 1, 2019. the USCG Sector New Orleans IMD was notified of an allison that occurred between M/V Okaloosa and two barges. SSC notified. NOTIFICATION ONLY."
9929,2019-06-29,Olympic Tug and Barge Grounding,"Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98134, USA",47.5835313629732,-122.345016002655,Oil,Grounding,High Sulfur No.6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,3360000,0,"On June 26, 2019, USCG Sector Puget Sound contacted NOAA ERD to request a trajectory and resources at risk for a potential release from a barge carrying an estimated 3,000,000 gallons of oil that grounded at its berth at Pier 23 on Harbor Island, Seattle, Washington. This is a potential release, no spill has occurred at this time."
9928,2019-06-28,Sulfuric Acid Release Train Derailment,"Sarnia, ON, Canada",42.9592,-82.4189,Chemical,,Sulfuric Acid,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of June 28, 2019, a train derailed in a tunnel connecting Port Huron, MI and Sarnia, ON Canada. There are reports of 25-50 gallons of sulfuric acid being released. The leaking car has a potential of 194,000 lbs. The train also is carrying 3000 gallons of diesel, no reports of fuel being released. USCG is requesting fate and reactivity of sulfuric acid."
9930,2019-06-27,"1500GAL Diesel Fuel, Violet, LA","7701 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA 70092, USA",29.87981111,-89.87440833,Oil,,oil,,,,,,1500,0,"On June 27, 2019 at ~ 0836 CDT, the USCG Sector New Orleans incident Management Division was notified to 1500 gallon diesel discharge from a pump station number 5 in Violet, LA."
9927,2019-06-26,Republic Steel Black River Sheen,"Lorain, OH",41.454167,-82.146389,Oil,,OIl,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of June 26, 2019, Republic Steel reported 50 - 200 gallons of an unknown petroleum product sheening in the Black River in Lorain, OH. OSRO is on site. Notification only, no products requested."
9922,2019-06-25,"Poydras Energy Well Head , Main Pass Block 32","Main Pass, Mississippi River",29.46472222,-89.41361111,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On June 13, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) was notified of a sheen originating from a well head in Main Pass 32 measuring 2 nautical miles by 30 feet, silver in color, via Forefront Emergency Management."
9926,2019-06-25,TPIC Jackup rig sheen,"Breton Sound, LA",29.48666667,-89.18833333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 25, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division received a notification about a light 2 mile sheen from an TPIC jackup rig. The sheen was in close proximity to Breton Island a known tern nesting site. USCG request an oil trajectory."
9923,2019-06-25,Westlake Mercury Release,"Longview, WA",46.1307201989765,-122.993187904358,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 25, 2019, NOAA ERD was notified of an accidental flushing of mercury contaminated soil at a state designated hazardous waste site in Longview, WA. After a water main broke, uncontrolled water flushed through the contaminated site and entered the Columbia River. This was a notification only no products or support are requested at this time."
9919,2019-06-24,Vessel Grounding M/V Timber Navigator,"Mississippi River, LA, USA",29.14833333,-89.25722222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 23, 2019, the USCG notified NOAA SSC of the M/V Timber Navigator grounding at MM 0 of the Lower Mississippi River. The vessel is being held in position by its port anchor and tug assist vessel. The vessel is carrying approx 190 metric tons of various fuel and hydraulic oil. No current signs of discharge."
9918,2019-06-22,"Sheen report near Point Sur, CA","25 NM south of Point Sur, CA",35.89,-121.81,Oil,,Possible oil,,,,,,,0,"At 1630 hrs on 22-JUN-2019 the NOAA Ship R/V Bell M Shimada observed a sheen roughly 25 NM south of Point Sur, CA and forwarded photos and location to USCG Sector San Francisco and the NOAA SSC. The USCG Duty Officer requested trajectory support to determine if the sheen might be related to a recent NOAA NESDIS Marine Pollution Surveillance Report (MPSR) issued in the vicinity on 20-JUN-2019."
9917,2019-06-21,Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery Fires and Explosions,"3100 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA",39.9144499978282,-75.2178268443095,Chemical,,Butane,,,,,,,0,"On 21 June 2019, USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC of a fire, followed by several explosions at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery, located in SW Philadelphia. A shelter in place has been issued and several adjacent roadways and bridges have been closed. USCG has requested smoke plume modeling support."
9920,2019-06-19,Linder Oil Atchafalaya Basin,"Pierre Part, LA",29.9686,-91.3413,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 18 2019. USCG MSU Morgan City conducted a survey of three Linder facilities. USCG has identified 37 drums, 10 five gallon buckets, 6 totes, and approximately 692 barrels of crude oil and produced water remaining on the three separate facilities. USCG requested resources at risk."
9916,2019-06-17,ALGOMA NIAGARA Grounding and Anchoring Near Pipeline,"Windsor, ON, Canada",42.28908,-83.09262,Oil,,Propane/Ethane,,,,,,19698,0,"On the morning of June 17, 2019, ALGOMA NIAGARA broke free from its moorings and subsequently dropped anchor and grounded. The anchor is in the vicinity of two pipelines. There are no reports of pollution at this time. Potential of 194 bbl of liquid ethane and 275 bbl of liquid propane. USCG is requesting plume models and fate and effects."
9921,2019-06-14,Mystery Sheen Viosca Knoll 900A,Gulf of Mexico,29.08444444,-88.70444444,Oil,,oil sheen,,,,,,,0,"On June 14, 2019, the Sector New Orleans IMD was notified of a mystery sheen passing through the Viosca Knoll 900 block measuring 2 nautical miles by 0.5 nautical miles, silver in color. The sheen was moving from West to East, and did not show any indication of a potential source, or that it was a continuous discharge."
9924,2019-06-08,Towing Vessel KAYTLIN MARIE / M/V CENTURY QUEEN Collision,Lower Mississippi River,29.991698,-90.411223,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,8954,0,"On June 8, 2019, In the vicinity of mile marker 126, a collision between Bulk Carrier-M/V CENTURY QUEEN (Panama Flag) and US Towing Vessel KAYTLIN MARIE (operated by Integrity Marine) occurred. Both vessels sustained damage to their hulls, resulting in a discharge from the KAYTLIN MARIE of 8,954 gallons of diesel into the waterway."
9915,2019-06-06,F/V Alina,"Offshore Cameron Parish, LA,",29.44,-93.5885,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,12000,0,"On June 6, 2019, MSU Port Arthur reported a partially submerged shrimp vessel, F/V Alina, offshore Cameron Parish, LA, and requested a trajectory. Maximum potential 12,000 gallons diesel, extent of discharge or potential discharge unknown."
9925,2019-06-04,M/V SUN OF MAN 30 gallon diesel fuel discharge,"Venice Marina, Pier 9",29.24030556,-89.36361111,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,30,0,"On June 4, 2019, the USCG IMD notified of a galley fire aboard the M/V SUN OF MAN while moored at pier 9 in Venice Marina. The Plaquemines Parish fire department responded and extinguished the fire. As a result of the fire, an estimated 30 gallons of diesel fuel were discharged overboard."
9913,2019-06-04,Mystery Sheen MP25,"Breton Sound, LA",29.5335,-89.41744444,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 4, 2019, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC regarding a 1/4 mile mystery sheen in Breton Sound, LA. RP and status of release not yet known."
9911,2019-06-03,Blue whale carcass,"Long Beach, CA",33.7478941247381,-118.218297958374,Other,,Whale carcass,,,,,,,0,"The NMFS Stranding Coordinator for CA contacted the NOAA SSC to report an 80’ Blue whale carcass found within the Port of Long Beach on 03-JUN-2019. No field necropsy is anticipated, so the carcass will likely be towed offshore on/about 04-JUN-2019. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
9912,2019-06-03,"Partially Submerged Barge and Landing Craft, Grindstone Island","Clayton, NY",44.297451,-76.088467,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 3, 2019, USCG notified SSC about a partially submerged barge and landing craft on the north side of Grindstone Island, St. Lawrence River, Clayton, NY. Notification only, no products are being requested."
9910,2019-05-31,Oil Spill MP315,Gulf of Mexico,29.08722222,-88.73361111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,On May 31 2019 USCG Sector NOLA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a crude oil mystery sheen related to a NESDIS report. Currently 20 bbl oil at the surface. Discharge likely originating from recently plugged well. ROV and OSRO en route. NOAA providing trajectory and resources at risk.
9909,2019-05-30,Ellwood Beach spill,"Goleta, CA",34.4248945323657,-119.907402992249,Oil,,Crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On 30-MAY-2019, the USCG Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 1-3 bbl spill of crude oil during a shoreside well abandonment operation on 28-MAY-2019. USCG requested trajectory information to support shoreline assessment & cleanup activities, if needed."
9908,2019-05-30,"Fertilizer Release Pungo River, Belhaven, NC","Belhaven, NC, USA",35.5809374353572,-76.4928588364273,Other,,Fertilizer,,,,,,,0,"On 30 May 2019, USCG Sector North Carolina reached out to the NOAA SSC about a 1,000-5,000 gallon release of aqueous fertilizer from a holding tank into the Pungo River, in Belhaven, NC. USCG requested a trajectory."
9907,2019-05-26,Bowley Cap Crude Oil Spill,"Cut Off, LA , USA",29.47138889,-90.38277778,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On May 26, 2019, the USCG notified the New Orleans SSC of 50bbl crude oil spill into the marsh and adjacent waterway. USCG requested consultation support for threatened and endangered species in the area."
9914,2019-05-25,"Hydrogen Pipeline Possibly Struck Bulk Carrier BULK PATRIOT, Potential only",Mississippi River,30.04933333,-90.51613889,Other,,N/A,,,,,,,0,"On May 25, 2019, USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received notification that the M/V BULK PATRIOT a bulk carrier suffered a lost propulsion on the Mississippi River. While dropping anchor, the STBD anchor brake failed to function causing the chain to pay out and did not stop until the end of the chain. Sector New Orleans knew there is a pipeline in the vicinity of the anchor dragging and began to investigate to ensure there was no damage to any pipelines. IMD will continue to monitor the situation provide updates as necessary."
9906,2019-05-23,Diammonium Phosphate Barges,"Webbers Falls, OK",35.553642,-95.169527,Chemical,,diammonium phosphate DAP,,,,,,,0,"On May 23, 2019, the NOAA SSC was notified that two loaded fertilizer barges (DAP) broke free from the Oakley Terminal along the Arkansas River due to flooding in eastern Oklahoma. The barges struck and then sank at the Webbers Falls Lock and Dam 16 at approximately 12 PM local time. The USCG is requesting fate and behavior of the spilled material."
9905,2019-05-21,JOSEPH M. CUDAHY (RULET),Florida,25.0228,-82.7563,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,"On May 7, 1942, the tanker Joseph M. Cudahy, was torpedoed and sunk during World War II northwest of Key West, Florida. The wreck has been identified as a potential pollution threat in NOAA RULET (Response to Undersea Legacy Environmental Threats). The USCG has requested NOAA review the trajectory analyses and resources at risk information contained in the original RULET report for the vessel to support response planning for the wreck."
9904,2019-05-18,"Chlorine Plant Fire, Kearny, NJ","55 Jacobus Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032, USA",40.735312,-74.113402,Chemical,,Granular Chlorine,,,,,,,0,"At 0100 hours on 18 May 2019, USCG Sector New York contacted the NOAA SSC about a fire at the Alden Leads Chemical Plant, Kearny, New Jersey, a facility that produces and stores chlorine. USCG requested a smoke plume model."
9903,2019-05-16,Sulfur dioxide release,"Shell Refinery, Martinez, CA",38.0188182592727,-122.116856575012,Chemical,,Sulfur dioxide,,,,,,,0,"On May 16, 2019, the USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to report an airborne release of 500 lbs Sulfur Dioxide from a flare stack at the Shell Refinery in Martinez, CA. USCG requested an estimate of potential airborne concentrations downwind of the release and how far concentrations might exceed levels of concern."
9901,2019-05-15,Gray whale carcass,"Pacifica, CA",37.5980480930453,-122.511034011841,Other,,Whale carcass,,,,,,,0,"On 15-MAY-2019, NMFS Stranding Network staff contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 40’ gray whale carcass that had washed ashore near Pacifica, CA the day before. No field necropsy is anticipated, so the carcass may be towed offshore on 15 or 16-MAY. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
9902,2019-05-15,Gray whale carcass,"Carlsbad, CA",33.1547985945316,-117.351665496826,Other,,Whale carcass,,,,,,,0,"The NMFS Stranding Coordinator for CA contacted the NOAA SSC to report a 25-30’ Gray whale carcass that had come ashore near Carlsbad, CA on 15-MAY-2019. No field necropsy is anticipated, so the carcass may be towed offshore on/about 16-MAY. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
9900,2019-05-10,"Bayport Channel Collision, Houston Ship Canal near Bayport, TX","Houston Ship Channel, TX, USA",29.6303534022912,-94.9775848165154,Oil,Collision,Reformate (gasoline blending stock),,,,,,1050000,14,"On May 10, 2019, the NOAA Emergency Response Division was notified by the USCG of a vessel collision at approximately 3:20pm near Houston, TX. Information is preliminary at this time, but the M/V Genesis River collided with two tank barges in the Houston Ship Channel near Bayport Texas. Each barge has a capacity of 25000 bbls (approx 1 million gallons) of a gasoline blending stock. Amount released is unknown at this time. The M/V Genesis River, loaded with butane and propane, is reportedly taking on water but not spilling any petroleum or cargo at this time. ERD is providing weather and trajectory products."
9899,2019-05-09,"Smith Island Grounding, near Smith Island, WA","Near Smith Island, WA",48.31872222,-122.851,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On May 09, 2019, the USCG Sector Puget Sound contacted NOAA ERD to report the grounding of a Canadian whale-watching vessel, the 4 Ever Wild, near Smith Island, WA. The maximum potential discharge was reported as 264 gallons of diesel fuel. No spill has occurred at this time. Resources at Risk were requested."
9898,2019-05-08,Sunken Crane Barge - Offshore Freeport,"Offshore Freeport, TX",28.35,-95.48,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,150,0,"On May 8, 2019, a crane barge containing a reported 150 gallons of diesel fuel sank approximately 9 NM offshore of Freeport, TX. No discharge has occurred. MSU Texas City requested fate analysis."
9896,2019-05-07,FV Masonic Grounding,"Spanish Islands, Alaska",55.970278,-134.123056,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,2000,0,"At 0200 on 7-May-2019, the FV Masonic grounded on on the Spanish Islands around Cape Decision in Southeast Alaska. The wooden hulled fishing vessel has a reported 2000 gallons of diesel and 150 gallons of lube oils onboard. There was no reported or observed discharge at the time of the report. USCG MSD Sitka is requesting a fates analysis, trajectory and resources at risk report."
9897,2019-05-07,Gray whale carcass,"Oxnard, CA",34.1573302494094,-119.22700700134,Other,,Whale carcass,,,,,,,0,"On 07-MAY-2019, NMFS Stranding Network Coordinator contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a gray whale carcass that had washed ashore near Channel Islands Harbor in Ventura County, CA. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
9894,2019-05-02,FV Ann Kathleen,"Bandon, OR",42.9765,-124.47116667,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"On May 2, 2019, the USCG responded to a commercial fishing vessel, Ann Kathleen, on fire and aground about 9 nautical miles south of the Coquille River Bar in southern Oregon at location 42°58'35.4""N, 124°28'16.2""W. The vessel has an estimated 2000 gallons of diesel aboard. Oil discharge has not been observed nor reported."
9895,2019-05-02,ITV Cindy R,"Mile Marker 8, Harvey Locks, Gulf Intercoastal Waterway, LA",29.8568676,-90.0649346,Oil,,oil,1,,,,,,0,"On MAY 2, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans IMD received a report that T/V Cindy R owned and operated by Gulf South Marine Enterprises, LLC sank in the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway West mile marker 8 near Harvey Locks. Unknown amount was discharged into the waterway."
9893,2019-04-29,Gray whale carcass,"Port of LA/Long Beach, CA",33.7209130193587,-118.218040466309,Other,,Whale carcass,,,,,,,0,"On April 29, 2019, the NMFS Stranding Network Coordinator contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a gray whale carcass that had washed ashore at the Port of LA/Long Beach. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
9891,2019-04-25,ISTOP Anomaly Report,"Kayak Island, Alaska",58.74225,-144.67275,Oil,,unknown,,,,,,,0,"On 25-Apr-2019, USCG MSU Valdez received an ISTOP (Integrated satellite tracking of pollution) report of a possible oil spill and requested NOAA analysis to determine if the possible oil will impact shoreline."
9892,2019-04-25,Womens Bay Abandoned Barge,"Kodiak, AK",57.69913,-152.52545,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1200,1,"On Apr 25, 2019, USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Kodiak, Alaska, received a report of rainbow sheen emanating from a grounded, abandoned barge in Women's Bay. USCG will be hiring a salvage contractor to address the pollution potential. NOAA notification only at this time."
9890,2019-04-23,Mystery Sheen @ South Pass 60,South Pass Block 60,29.06194444,-88.94222222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 23, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) called the SSC to request satellite imagery for a mystery sheen at South Pass 60. The mystery sheen was discovered during an USCG overflight to West Delta block 79A and NRC report # 1243536 was generated."
9888,2019-04-22,Unknown Sheen West Delta Block 79A,West Delta Block 79A,28.97139,-89.51472,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 22, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans called the SSC about an unknown sheen. Sheen color is described as 60% slightly colored, 30% silvery, and 10% barely visible. Sheen length is 4NM long and 50 feet wide. USCG requested a fate and trajectory and also 72 hours monitoring from NESDIS."
9887,2019-04-21,TV Aqua Loyalty,Mississippi Sound,30.22,-88.561598,Oil,,Colombian crude API 22.6,,,,,,21000000,0,"On 21 April 2019, USCG Sector Mobile notified the SSC that the 817-foot Tanker Vessel Aqua Loyalty ran soft aground enroute to the Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula, MS. Vessel is carrying 500K bbls of Colombian crude (API 22.6). NO REPORT of discharge.USCG is monitoring closely. No products requested at this time. Vessel was refloated"
9886,2019-04-19,M/V Never Say Never sunk,"Off Ano Nuevo, CA",37.07,-122.37,Oil,,"Diesel, marine debris",,1,,,,1200,0,"On 19-APR-2019, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC regarding the 57’ sunken pleasure craft M/V Never Say Never that was involved in a search & rescue case the previous evening. USCG requested oil fate & transport information and staff from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary requested potential vessel drift information."
9889,2019-04-18,Possible seep activity,"Off Point Arguello, CA",34.5879974555048,-120.741119384766,Oil,,Crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On 18-APR-2019, USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Santa Barbara contacted their NOAA SSC to discuss recent oil sheen observations NW of Santa Barbara Channel. USCG has requested potential remote sensing support. This Hotline is being created to capture remote sensing information, as needed."
9885,2019-04-16,Gray whale carcass,"Pacifica, CA 94044, USA",37.6487621893897,-122.494511604309,Other,Marine Mammal,Whale,,,,,,,0,"In the evening of 16-APR-2019, NMFS Stranding Network staff contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a gray whale carcass that had washed ashore near Pacifica, CA. A field necropsy is scheduled for 17-APR-2019, after which the carcass would be towed offshore. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days."
9884,2019-04-15,T/V Dejeanne Maria,"Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.1525,-89.245,Oil,,Diesel/Lube Oil,1,,,,,,0,"On April 15, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received a report that Towing Vessel Dejeanne Maria hit a submerged dredge pipe and sank near the Mississippi River in Pass A Loutre with ~ 7000 gallons of diesel/lube oil onboard. The discharged amount into the waterways is unknown."
9883,2019-04-14,ITV Buckles MO River,"Slater, MO 65349, USA",39.1205,-92.94266667,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,8000,0,"NOAA SSC was notified on 14 April 2019 of incident involving the grounding of the vessel ITV Buckle at Mile Marker 217.1 on the Missouri River near Saline City, MO. Vessel ran hard aground on 13 April. No apparent discharge. Vessel is carrying 8,000 gallons of diesel. USCG is requesting trajectory assessment for potential worst case discharge and resources at risk."
9882,2019-04-12,S/V Morena,"Mona Island , Puerto Rico",18.11,-67.87,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 7, 2019, a 45 foot fiberglass catamaran sailing vessel ran aground at Mona Island Puerto Rico. The vessel has 50 gallons of diesel on board. The vessel is resting on coral including Staghorn coral. The USCG plans to address the pollution threat and work with Puerto Rico authorities to remove the vessel."
9881,2019-04-10,Oceanographic Buoy Adrift,"Coos Bay, Oregon",43.29861111,-124.53194444,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 10, 2019, the NOAA Marine Debris Program was notified that a 14-foot long (1500 lbs) oceanographic buoy detached from its mooring on Friday, April 5 at location 43° 17' 55""N, 124° 31' 55""W (7 miles west of Cape Arago, Oregon). A trajectory was requested."
9880,2019-04-10,TPIC Crude Oil Discharge Delta Duck,"1, LA, USA",29.24555556,-89.19916667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 10, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) notied the NOAA SSC that the TPIC Delta Duck Facility had a 6 inch transfer line ball valve fail. TPIC initially reported 3 bbl of crude oil discharged into Delta National Wildlife Refuge's unnamed canal surrounding the facility."
9877,2019-04-03,Hilcorp CF#6 Facility,"Louisiana, USA",29.58583333,-90.05944444,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 24, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received NRC Report #1240899 reporting a discharge of an estimated 3bbls of crude oil into an unnamed canal and muddy marsh area, tributary to the Dupre Cut/Barataria Bay Waterway, in Jefferson Parish, LA. Hilcorp personnel secured the discharge. IMD personnel are on scene at the incident location to conduct an onsite assessment, to determine any further environmental impact to ensure proper clean up and response actions and will continue to work with Hilcorp to monitor the situation."
9875,2019-04-03,LOBO Tank Battery 1 Leak,"Venice, LA",29.32194444,-89.29111111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 1, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) notified the NOAA SSC that the LOBO Operation Inc. Tank Battery 1 in Venice, LA, had an 8 inch transfer line fail while they were shut-in. USCG estimated approximately 10 bbl of crude oil was spilled into unnamed canal. IMD will continue to work with responsible party to monitor situation."
9876,2019-04-03,Partially Submerged Recreational Vessel at JSBB Marina,"Mandeville, LA",30.353,-90.051,Oil,,Unknown ( Possibly dirty motor oil),,,,,,1,0,"On March 24, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC of a discharge from a partially submerged, 36-ft recreational vessel, named MISS JILLY, at The JSBB Marina, in St. Tammany Parish, LA. USCG IMD will continue to work the marina owner/operator to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary."
9878,2019-04-03,Unknown Oil and Source at Venice Marina,"Marina Rd, Venice, LA",29.23856389,-89.36359167,Oil,,Motor Oil,1,,,,,,0,"On March 22, 2019, the US Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received NRC Report # 1240778 reporting a mystery spill at the Venice Marina, in Plaquemines Parish, LA. The discharged product is reported to be used motor oil. USCG personnel are en route to the incident location to conduct on site assessment and investigation as to the potential source and/or cause of the discharge."
9873,2019-04-01,Mystery Sheen Main Pass 63,Gulf of Mexico,29.33416667,-88.99361111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 1, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 4nm x 2nm silvery mystery sheen originally identified on March 29 2019. USCG requested assistance identifying this sheen in past and future NESDIS Satellite reports."
9872,2019-03-28,"Dublin Express Oil Spill, Staten Island, New York","Arthur Kill, Staten Island, NY",40.5571129748457,-74.215393087361,Oil,,#6 bunker fuel,1,1,,,,100000,10,"On March 28, 2019, the USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC that the Container Vessel Dublin Express's hull was damaged by a container that fell from her deck in heavy sea conditions. It is reported that between 12 and 16 containers were lost. As the vessel was docking, crew members observed an oil sheen behind the vessel. Areas along the shoreline of Elizabeth NJ have been impacted. An unknown amount of #6 bunker fuel was released. The USCG is on-scene. USCG has requested a NOAA trajectory."
9871,2019-03-22,CMA CGM AQUILA Adrift,"Bering Sea, Alaska",54.12633,172.39,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 22, 2019, the USCG requested a trajectory for a drifting container ship, 393 meters long. The container ship became adrift at 0717 on 22 Mar 2019 in the Bering Sea. The USCG requested an estimated position for 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours. The ship regained propulsion on 23-March and resumed its voyage."
9870,2019-03-19,Seattle Slew Diesel Spill Mississippi River,"Mississippi River mm55, LA 70040, USA",29.6101776899165,-89.8807811737061,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 19, 2018, the USCG Sector NOLA contacted the SSC regarding a sunken tug at mm 55 in the Mississippi River. Efforts are focused on one missing person but a 3 mile sheen was reported and USCG requested an initial trajectory for a worst case discharge of 9k gal of diesel."
9867,2019-03-18,"Coal Washup Cape Charles, VA","Cape Charles, VA",37.2539427006374,-76.0198974609375,Other,,Coal,,,,,,,0,"The NOAA SSC received a notification from USCG Sector Hampton Roads on 18 March, 2019 about an estimated four miles of coal that has washed ashore in Chesapeake Bay adjacent to Cape Charles, VA on the Eastern Shore. Coal was first observed coming ashore on 14 March. USCG is in the process of establishing a Unified Command to address the situation. USCG requested NOAA to provide clean-up recommendations and to identify possible resources at risk."
9868,2019-03-18,"M/V La Pinta - Miami, FL",Port of Miami Anchorage,25.7564546501811,-80.1108455657959,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 18, 2019, the USCG Sector Miami/RRT contacted the NOAA SSC to discuss response options for a Haitian freighter at the Port of Miami anchorage. The vessel has 4500 gallons of diesel on board, some other various hazmat items not yet identified, and is taking on sea water. Weather and trajectory products requested but vessel is not leaking fuel oil at this time."
9866,2019-03-17,"ITC Tank Fire, Deer Park, TX","1942 Independence Parkway, Deer Park, TX",29.73277778,-95.09111111,Oil,,naptha,,,,,,3360000,3,"On March 17, 2019 Sector Houston-Galveston notified NOAA SSC about a tank farm fire in Deer Park, TX (Houston area). Tank with capacity of 80,000 gallons naptha is on fire. Fire still burning, source not controlled, two additional tanks (one xylene, one gas blend) also at risk from fire. Inland zone, EPA FOSC, Coast Guard in liaision role at ICP in event there is a discharge that enters Tucker Bayou. SSC requested to provide support on chemical properties, response options, and resources at risk."
9865,2019-03-16,Buskin River Diesel Spill,"Kodiak, AK",57.7577896855863,-152.515624557511,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1400,0,"On March 16, 2019, the NOAA SSC was contacted by the Department of the Interior regarding a diesel spill from an upland site along the Buskin River on Kodiak Island, AK. The leak of roughly 1,300 gallons diesel reportedly occurred overnight between an upland fuel storage tank and a newly installed generator and was discovered this morning. A significant portion of the spilled volume reached the Buskin River and sheens have been observed out to ½ mile from the river’s mouth into Saint Paul Harbor. The Buskin River is a primary recreational and subsistence fishing waterway on Kodiak Island and young pink salmon alevin are reportedly present along the banks of the river at this time. Sorbent and protective boom has been deployed."
9864,2019-03-16,"PAC ATHENA Ferrosilicon Cargo, Port of Morehead City, NC","Beaufort, NC",34.7288597488777,-76.6753692459315,Chemical,,Ferrosilicon,,,,,,,0,"On March 16, 2019, USCG Sector North Carolina contacted the NOAA SSC about a cargo vessel that docked at the Port of Morehead City containing a cargo of ferrosilicon. USCG requested technical information about the chemical, associated human health and environmental risks and recommended safety measures. There has not been any chemical release."
9863,2019-03-10,F/V ALL MY JOY,"Fishers Island, NY",41.26833333,-72.025,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 10, 2019, the fishing vessel ALL MY JOY capsized after taking on water and notifying the Sector Long Island Sound (all souls rescued). The vessel continued to float upside down and finally grounded about 3/4 miles off Fishers Island, NY. with 2000 gallons of diesel on-board. Only light sheen was observed, the remaining oil still in the tanks. USCG is planning an oil removal and salvage."
9862,2019-03-07,Sunken Tug Mississippi River,"LaPlace, LA",30.0340277133622,-90.4705238342285,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 7, 2019, the USCG notified the NOLA SSC of a potential release from a tug boat sunken along the left descending bank at MM 132 near La Place, LA. The vessel has a worst case potential discharge of 9,500 gallons diesel. A slight sheen reported. The USCG requested an oil trajectory."
9861,2019-02-28,Olympia Brewery Transformer Spill,"Tumwater, WA",47.0116302416478,-122.904481887817,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"February 28, 2019 - An unknown quantity of transformer oil was released into the Deschutes River from the site of the old Olympia Brewery in Tumwater, Washington. The maximum capacity of the transformer was 700 gallons. The spill is now controlled and the cause of release is under investigation."
9859,2019-02-27,FV Arctic Storm,"Bering Sea, Alaska",56.196467,-162.55973,Oil,,hydraulic oil,,,,,,1081,0,"On 27-Feb-2019, the FV Arctic Storm experienced an equipment failure and a release of 1081 gallons of hydraulic oil. USCG Sector Anchorage is requesting a fate analysis and trajectory."
9858,2019-02-27,Guardian Plane Search,"Admiralty Island, Alaska",56.99501028,-134.46716306,Other,,,,,,,,,1,"On 29-Jan-2019, at 1810, a Guardian medical flight went down south of Admiralty Island. Global Salvage is on scene to recover the plane and black box. They are requesting a NWS Spot Forecast for dive operations."
9860,2019-02-27,LC Don Quixote,"Kodiak Island, Alaska",57.79167,-153.93083,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,800,1,"On 26-Feb-2019 at 0933, the 74’ Landing Craft Don Quixote began taking on water and ran aground on Kodiak Island. The LC has approximately 800 gal of Diesel and 50 gal of Oil onboard. A sheen has been spotted coming from the vessel and an unkown amount of product has been discharged. Sector Anchorage is requesting fate analysis and trajectory."
9857,2019-02-25,Sump Pump Discharge into Lake St. Clair,"St Clair Shores, MI",42.478953,-82.880621,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,2500,0,"On February 25, 2019, USCG Sector Detroit contacted SSC about a private residence discharging oil from a sump pump into Lake St. Clair. Source of oil is believed to be an underground home heating oil tank."
9856,2019-02-23,"Cargo Plane Crash, Trinity Bay,TX","Anahuac, TX 77514, USA",29.76333333,-94.715,Oil,,JP-5 (Heavy Kerosene,,,,,,24000,0,"On February 23, 2019, a Boeing 767 cargo plane crashed into Trinity Bay, Texas. Aircraft reported to be carrying 24,000 gallons of JP-5 (heavy kerosene). Sector Houston-Galveston and Texas General Land Office (TGLO) responded. Large debris field was present, no visible sheen or recoverable oil. TGLO provided fate analysis, CG requested no additional products. Recovery operations suspended at nightfall."
9855,2019-02-23,FV Kaia,"Unimak Island, Alaska",54.7961,-164.5847,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,4000,0,"At 0200 on 23-Feb-2019, the FV Kaia ran aground on the north side of Unimak Island. The Kaia is a steel hulled fishing boat carrying a reported 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel. No report of a spill at this time. At this time, all crew are still onboard. A USCG helicopter is enroute. Weather is 35 kt winds and 12 foot seas. Sector Anchorage is requesting fates analysis, a trajectory, and potential resources at risk."
9854,2019-02-17,M/V St Clair Vessel Fire Maumee River,"Toledo, OH",41.699087,-83.451108,Oil,,Fuel Oil,,,,,,69000,0,"On the morning of February 17, 2019, the M/V St Clair was reported to be on fire at the CSX pier on the Maumee River in Toledo, OH. The vessel was reported to have 69,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil aboard though there are no reports of pollution."
9852,2019-02-15,FV Pacific 1,"Unalaska Island, Alaska",53.5099,-167.187,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,6000,0,"On 15-FEB-2019, at 0430, the FV Pacific I was reported sunk approximately 3 miles northwest of Kismaliuk Bay on the northwest side of Unalaska Island. It is unknown if there has been any release estimated total of oils on board is 6000 gallons. Vessel is sunk in approximately 225 feet of water. USCG Sector Anchorage is requesting fate and trajectory at this time."
9853,2019-02-15,West Cameron 398 Unknown Sheen,Offshore Gulf of Mexico,28.94933333,-93.55233333,Oil,,Unknown Sheen,,,,,,,0,"On February 15, 2019, MSU Port Arthur contacted ERD to request trajectory for sheen located approximately 60 miles offshore. Sheen reported as 16 ft x 2 miles rainbow in NRC#1237739. AIRSTA Houston launched helo, unable to reach site due to weather. Local assets confirmed presence of sheen, but located no apparent source. We do not expect shoreline impacts based on the current observations."
9851,2019-02-13,Lindsey Lake Tanker Spill,"Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Cascade Locks, OR 97014, USA",45.6874152803854,-121.712754964828,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,4000,0,"On the morning of February 13th, 2019, Oregon DEQ notified the NOAA Duty Officer of a spill of approximately 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel from an overturned tanker truck on I-84 near Lindsay Creek in Oregon. Oregon DEQ is on scene and has initiated booming to contain the spill within Lindsay Lake and prevent it from getting into the Columbia River."
9849,2019-02-10,"Trawler Aground Swinomish Channel, Puget Sound","North end of Swinomish Channel, Anacortes, WA",48.4609416697985,-122.517063617706,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the afternoon of February 10th, 2019, NW SSC was notified by USCG Sector Puget Sound of a 50' trawler which ran aground at the northern end of the Swinomish Channel near Padilla Bay. Vessel appears to be intact at this time as there is no reported sheen. USCG and Swinomish Tribe will attempt to get a party aboard to sound the vessel to determine if any product is still aboard. Swinomish tribe is attempting to contact the owner. USCG will continue to monitor the site for any signs of spillage."
9848,2019-02-09,T/V Ed McLaughlin Sinking Ohio River,"Cheshire, OH",38.916055,-82.124537,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,8000,0,"On the afternoon of February 8th, 2019, the T/V Ed MCLaughlin capsized on the Ohio River at mile marker 259. The vessel sank in approximately 75 feet of water with 4906 gals of diesel, 110 gals of lube oil, and 55 gals of hydraulic oil aboard. Light sheening has been reported near the vessel sinking site. USCG requested fate, effects, and trajectory."
9847,2019-02-06,FV Big John Vessel Grounding,"Frisco, NC, USA",35.2246907785728,-75.6391525268555,Oil,,deisel fuel,,1,,,,800,0,"On 6 February 2019, USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC about a fishing vessel that grounded off of Frisco, North Carolina (Outer Banks) on 5 February. Vessel had approximately 800 gallons of petroleum products on board. The vessel was a complete loss. USCG requested information about potential resources at risk and marine debris clean-up methods."
9845,2019-02-05,Mystery Sheen - Cape Lookout State Park,Oregon,45.3432175810499,-123.978824615479,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"February 05, 2019 - At 1115 PST NOAA ERD was contacted by USCG Sector Columbia River responding to a mystery sheen reported at Cape Lookout State Park, Oregon. Emulsified product was observed in the surf zone and on the beach. No products are being requested at this time."
9850,2019-02-03,Hobby Airport JP-8 Discharge,"7714 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061, USA",29.655,-95.27666667,Oil,,JP-8,,,,,,64000,0,"On February 3, 2019, Sector Houston-Galveston IMD responded as first Federal on-scene to a reported discharge (NRC#1236649) of 64,000 gallons of jet fuel (JP-8) into the containment area of a fuel storage area at Hobby Airport. Houston Fire Department also responded. Incident occurred within EPA response zone, but a reported 10-30 gallons was discharged into a storm drain system which leads to Sims Bayou, a feeder stream to the Houston Ship Channel. Storm drain outfalls were boomed, and storm drains were flushed by the OSRO. On-scene teams noted sheen on water, no fish kills or other injured wildlife were observed. Sector Houston-Galveston IMD issued a Notice of Federal Interest (NOFI) regarding the product in the water. NOAA SSC was contacted, and provided phone support regarding environmental sensitivities for Sims Bayou.Sector Houston-Galveston is working with the OSRO to determine final amount of product discharged to the waterway."
9844,2019-02-02,Northlake Way Bunker C Seepage,"Seattle, WA",47.6475519406185,-122.34050989151,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"February 02, 2019, 1015 PST - NOAA ERD was contacted by USCG Sector Puget Sound responding to Bunker C leaching into North Lake Union as a result of a burst water main and subsequent flushing of previously contaminated soil. The source (water leak) is secured and initial estimates of total volume of Bunker C entering the lake was said to be around 20-30 gallons. No products are requested."
9843,2019-01-23,Tarballs Observed - Point Reyes National Seashore,"Inverness, CA.",38.1215932716592,-122.957611083984,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On January 23, 2019, the USCG District 11 notified OR&R of reported mystery tarballs at two locations on the Point Reyes National Seashore that washed up following a storm."
9841,2019-01-17,Kirby 10227,"Carlton Township, AR, USA",33.30527778,-91.16472222,Chemical,,N/A,,,,,,,0,"On January 17, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans called the NOAA SSC regarding a barge that ran aground on the left descending bank in the Mississippi river. The barge was carrying 10,000 lbs of Dichloromethane at the time of accident. There has been no sign of discharge."
9842,2019-01-17,Mystery Sheen in Gulf of Mexico,"Offshore, Mississippi River Delta",28.98833333,-88.67833333,Oil,,Unknown,,,,,,,0,On 17JAN19 at 1515 USCG Sector New Orleans contacted SSC regarding a mystery rainbow sheen 5 miles by 500 ft heading from the West to the East. The sheen was reported at 1301 by a privately owned aircraft. USCG is currently trying to ascertain the origins of the spill.
9840,2019-01-16,"South Pass, Block 23","Venice, LA",29.03138889,-89.24972222,Oil,,Crude Oil,1,,,,,50,0,"On January 16, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) was notified that an estimated 50 gallons of crude oil was discharged near the Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area, in Plaquemines Parish, LA. The discharge was reportedly from a facility owned and operated by Whitney Oil & Gas, LLC. The USCG contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) to request satellite imagery of the discharge location to confirm sheen size and trajectory, and NOAA Satellite Analysts reported no satellite imagery was available in the discharge location. An overflight is scheduled to be conducted over the incident location in the morning to confirm sheen sighting and plan recovery product."
9839,2019-01-08,Hilcorp CF-6,"Lafitte, LA.",29.66055556,-90.10833333,Oil,,Crude Oil,1,,,,,252,0,"On January 6, 2019, the USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) was notified that 6 barrels of crude oil was discharged from the CF-6 facility in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The facility is owned and operated by Hilcorp. The discharge occurred due to fuel freezing, caused by an equipment failure of the dehydration system, which is now repaired."
9838,2019-01-07,F/V A.E. CLIFFORD Sinking,"Superior, WI",46.738342,-92.098947,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On Friday January 4th, 2019 the F/V A. E. CLIFFORD was taking on water at the Hughitt Slip Pier in Superior, WI. Superior Fire Department arrived on-scene, verified there were no persons on board, and began attempting to de-water the vessel. MSU Duluth's Duty Prevention Officer and pollution responder arrived on-scene, reported no visible signs of pollution in the water, however the smell of diesel and oil was present on the vessel. Potential of 200 gallons."
9846,2019-01-04,F/V Mistress,"Block Island, RI",41.13,-71.49833333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On January 1, 2019 the F/V MISTRESS was underway in the vicinity of Block Island, Rhode Island when the vessel took on water with three people aboard. When the dewatering pumps were unable to keep up, the boat capsized with two crewmembers aboard. These two crew are missing. The F/V CAPT BLIGH rescued the third crewman from the life raft. The NOAA SSC was contacted asked to help coordinate with the Navigational Response Team."
9837,2018-12-18,"Diesel Discharge, Lower Mississippi River MM125","Mississippi River, Hahnville, LA , USA",29.9825,-90.40138889,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3500,0,"On December 18, 2018 Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC about a diesel discharge resulting from a vessel allision at MM125 on the Lower Mississippi River, right descending bank. Sheening reported, amount of discharge unknown at time of notification. Damaged tank has been lightered, with no sheen observed following lightering. Sector New Orleans is sending a pollution response team for on-site evaluation. No products requested."
9835,2018-12-17,Corpus Christi Ship Channel Vacuum Oil Discharge,"Corpus Christi, TX , USA",27.82222222,-97.43555556,Oil,,Vacuum Gas Oil,,,,,,210,0,"On December 17, 2018, at approximately 0330 CT, a barge discharged a reported 120 gallons (~3 bbls) of vaccum gas oil onto the deck of the barge due to a tank overflow. An estimated 15-25 gallons was discharged to the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, in Corpus Christi’s Inner Harbor. Sector Corpus Christi has requested assistance from NOAA SSC regarding clean-up methods for the barge deck. Proposed methods include potential addition of diesel to improve flowability of product, and potential use of Surface Washing Agents. Both measures are for deck only, with no intended discharge to surface waters. Phone support provided, no on-scene requests."
9834,2018-12-14,FV Atlantic Sapphire,Georges Bank,42.13,-67.10833333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Ob December 13, 2018, the NOAA SSC was contacted by Canadian Coast Guard regarding the sinking of the FV Atlantic Sapphire near the US/Canada border in heavy seas. The crew was rescued and the vessel sank with 8000 liters (2113 gallons) of diesel fuel. The sinking is almost 150 miles from the US coast and over 100 miles from the Canadian coast. Canadian Coast Guard to overfly the region."
9836,2018-12-14,TPIC Garden Island Bay Facility,"1, LA, USA",29.14083333,-89.19638889,Oil,,Crude Oil,1,,,,,420,0,"Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) received NRC #1233035 stating approximately 10 barrels of crude oil has been discharged due to a hole in the salt water disposal line at the facility. TPIC shutdown the line, notified their OSRO ES&H, and the area was boomed with approximately 2000ft of boom to keep discharged oil out of the center of Camp Canal waterway to prevent spreading of the oil."
9833,2018-12-12,DOD-contracted Aircraft crash,"off Honolulu, Hawaii",21.27033333,-157.92516667,Oil,,jet fuel or aviation gasoline,,,,,,900,0,"The afternoon of December 12 at about 1500 HST, a DOD-contracted aircraft crashed approximately two miles off the reef runway on the south shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The aircraft was reported to be carrying 900 gallons of fuel. An assessment of whether fuel or aircraft debris could impact shorelines was requested."
9832,2018-12-10,FV Nordic Viking,"Seward, AK",60.12004,-149.43491,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,700,1,"On 9-Dec-2018, FV Nordic Viking, a tender/processor, sank at the T Dock in Seward Harbor. The vessel is reported to be 76'. The vessel owner indicated that there was about 700 gallons of marine diesel on board the vessel (capacity 2,000 gallons). Absorbent boom was placed at the dock. Before booming a rainbow sheen ~60' by 1500' was observed. The sheen reportedly had black oil as well. NOAA SSC is consulting with the ADEC."
9831,2018-12-09,Lake Washington A10 Well Leak,"Port Sulphur, LA USA",29.3994489,-89.7857337,Oil,Wellhead,"Oil, crude",1,1,,,,129,7,"On December 9, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding an equipment failure on a wellhead casing in Lake Washington/Rattlesnake Bayou, near Port Sulphur, LA. The discharge amount is estimated to be ~129bbls of crude/water/gas per day. The source was not reported as secured. USCG is requesting a trajectory and potential resources at risk."
9830,2018-12-08,"FV Kathleen Manasquan Inlet, NJ","Point Pleasant Beach, NJ USA",40.1042312680152,-74.0376892173663,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,500,0,"At 0700 on 8 December 2018, USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC that a fishing vessel sank in the Manasquan Inlet, New Jersey. The vessel had 800 gallons of diesel fuel on board. USCG requested SSC to go on-scene to support response. No products requested at this time."
9829,2018-12-06,F/V JEANETTE,American Samoa,-14.56633333,-170.57516667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,90000,3,"On December 5, 2018, the JEANETTE, a 228' commercial fishing vessel, caught fire in Pago Pago harbor and was towed out of the harbor for safety reasons. On December 6, 2018, the vessel sank at 1139 Hawaii Time approximately 17 NM southeast of Pago Pago, American Samoa. It was reported to be carrying as much as 90,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 300 gallons of gasoline. A trajectory forecast was requested."
9828,2018-12-03,TPIC Bayou Des Allemands Crude Spill,"Des Allemands, LA, USA",29.76777778,-90.37861111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 3, 2018, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC that 6.25 bbs of crude oil discharged from a TPIC facility near Salvador Wildlife Management Area. USCG requested trajectory and Resources at Risk."
9827,2018-12-02,Barge Dredge 200,5 miles east of Boston Harbor,42.39683333,-70.8255,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,"On December 2, 2018, the work barge ""Dredge 200"" while under tow in rough weather capsized and began to sink 5 miles east of the entrance to Boston Harbor. USCG Sector Boston contacted the NOAA SSC for support on the diesel and lube oil fates.."
9826,2018-12-01,PACIFIC SHARAV Drilling Mud Release,GoM,28.37666667,-88.23,Oil,,drilling mud,,,,,,84000,0,"On December 1, 2018, the USCG notified NOAA SSC of a release of synthetic oil based mud to the seafloor. Drilling Rig Pacific Sharav made an emergency disconnect from the well head (6,800ft depth) due to rough seas and 90kt winds. Approximately 2282bbl of mud was released from the bottom of the riser. The drill ship later hooked back into the well without further incident. No sheen or evidence of product at the surface has been reported."
9825,2018-11-29,"Ruptured Natural Gas Line, Belle Isle, MI","Detroit, MI",42.34176389,-82.99833611,Oil,Pipeline,Natural Gas,,,,,,7480519,0,"On the evening of November 29, 2018, USCG Detroit notified SSC of a ruptured natural gas pipeline located along the southwestern side of the MacArthur Bridge. The DTE gas main is 6"" in diameter and has a max discharge potential of 1,000,000 cubic feet over a 4-5 hour period. USCG is requesting plume modeling and fate and effects."
9823,2018-11-28,Breton Sound Discharge Block 21 and 32,"Breton Sound, Louisiana",29.56314,-89.31241,Oil,,"Crude oil , water, and gas",,,,,,,0,"On November 28, 2018, USCG Sector NOLA contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a reported unsecured well discharging oil in the vicinity of Breton Sound lease blocks 21 and 32. The discharge was noticed during a USCG flight. A subsequent overflight later the same day confirmed the well was still discharging. The sheen is approximately 15nm by 50 ft heading in the easterly direction. USCG is requesting a fate and trajectory as well as potential resources at risk."
9824,2018-11-28,Hilcorp Burwood W-5 Facility,"Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.01833333,-89.34972222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 28, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a discharge of crude oil from an overflow on a storage tank associated with the Burwood W-5 facility. The USCG is requesting a trajectory analysis using information from overflights that were made throughout the day. NRC#1231481."
9822,2018-11-28,"Vessel Discharge Ohio River, Greenup, KY","Greenup, KY",38.58333333,-82.84194444,Oil,,dIESEL,,,,,,400,0,"On November 28, 2018, USCG contacted SSC about two derelict vessels Misty Liz (45 ft) and Misty Dawn (55 ft) moored on the Ohio River (Mile marker 336.5) that are actively discharging. Each vessel contains approximately 200 gallons of diesel fuel. There is approximately 15 gallons in the water. USCG is requesting trajectory, and fate and effects."
9821,2018-11-25,"Chemical Leak, New Castle, DE","US-40, New Castle, DE 19720, USA",39.695775515989,-75.531967158895,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 23, 2018 at 8:00pm, USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC about a chemical spill from the Croda Chemical Plant, New Castle, DE. Release has resulted in the Delaware Memorial Bridge being shut down in both directions."
9818,2018-11-18,Jack Boat Ram XVII,"23 nautical miles west of Southwest Pass, Louisiana, Gulf of Mexico",29.01444,-89.841667,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,"On November 18, 2018, a leg on the 134-foot Jack boat RAM XVII malfunctioned resulting in the vessel tilting at a 45 degree angle and taking on water. The vessel reportedly has 17,000 gallons of diesel onboard. The USCG requested trajectory for worst case discharge. There are currently no reports of discharge."
9819,2018-11-18,TPIC Lake Pagie ISB 2018,"near Dulac, Louisiana",29.39861111,-90.9525,Oil,,,,,,,1,,2,"On November 15, 2018, USCG notified the NOAA SSC that an estimated 10 bbl of crude oil discharged into an unnamed marsh in the Lake Paige Oil and Gas Field between Bay Long and Jug Lake. The oil came from a flow line owned by Texas Petroleum Investment Corporation (TPIC). On Nov 16 2018, an additional 30-40 bbl of oil was discovered trapped in the floating marsh."
9817,2018-11-16,High Island #24 Platform,"6 miles offshore of Port Arthur, TX",29.54616667,-94.13683333,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,,0,"On November 16, 2018, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG MSU Port Arthur regarding a sheen app. 15mi x 100ft located in the Gulf of Mexico. The Discharge was reported to have started on 15NOV2018. The USCG has requested a trajectory and fate for the discharge."
9820,2018-11-13,F/V Aaron and Melissa II,"50 miles east of Rockland, ME",43.1,-68.36,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,5000,0,"On November 14, 2018, the 76 foot fishing vessel Aaron and Melissa II sank approximately 50 miles east of Rockland, Maine in 88 fathoms (500+ feet) of water. All hands were rescued from the sea and the ship went down with an estimated 3-5 thousand gallons of diesel fuel on-board. The NOAA SSC was contacted on that afternoon for for oil fate and movement support and a discussion of resources at risk."
9816,2018-11-07,Abandoned Spraying Wellhead,"Mud Lake, Louisiana",29.48288889,-90.01891667,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,,0,"On November 7, 2018, the NOAA SSC in New Orleans was contacted regarding a discharging wellhead in Mud Lake, Louisiana. The well head appeared to be abandoned and was observed to be spraying crude oil into the air and staining surrounding vegetation. A 500 to 600 foot rainbow sheen was observed in the vicinity of the well. USCG is requesting a fate and trajectory."
9814,2018-10-30,Sunken F/V Wild Bunch,"Off Ewa Beach, Oahu, HI",21.291445937371,-157.991457721169,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 30, 2018, the USCG Sector Honolulu contacted the NOAA Emergency Response Division (ERD) to request oil fate & transport for a sunken vessel F/V Wild Bunch that sank off Ewa Beach at 1200 hrs HST."
9815,2018-10-27,"Yacht GRAND MARIANA 1, Saipan","Saipan, CNMI",15.2215,145.719,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 25, 2018, the Yacht GRAND MARIANA 1 grounded off Smiling Cove in Saipan during Super Typhoon YUTU. USCG Sector Guam has been responding to ligher fuel and possibly remove the vessel. The NOAA SSC for the Pacific Islands and NOAA NMFS natural resource experts in Saipan and Guam have been providing guidance to USCG to minimize injury to natural resources during operations. NMFS has provided Best Management Practices and information on natural resources at risk in the area, including those in the nearby National Park."
9813,2018-10-24,Newtok Tank Farm,"Newtok, AK",60.941705,-164.633744,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,15000,0,"On October 6,2018, the Newtok, Alaska, Tank Farm reported a home heating oil leak into secondary containment. A follow-up site inspection of the site by USCG revealed that two 12000 gallon tanks are leaning and could potentially tip over releasing 24000 gallons of home heating oil into the Kealavik (aka Newtok) River. The USCG has requested a summary of the resources at risk to a fuel spill at this site."
9812,2018-10-17,Tiger Pass Unknown Liquid Release,"Venice, LA, USA",29.25616667,-89.32983333,Other,,unknown,,,,,,110,0,"On October 17, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the discharge of an unknown substance from 2 barrels that were spotted on the lower Mississippi River. The USCG deployed a field team to oversee the recovery of the barrels and collect a sample of the material."
9811,2018-10-16,"Mystery Sheen, South Pass, LA",Louisiana,28.92583333,-88.97483333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"At 11:45 CDT on October 16, 2018 the NOAA SSC was notified of a 9 miles long X 3/4 miles wide mystery rainbow sheen in South Pass. USCG requested fate & trajectory."
9810,2018-10-15,M/V Candy Store,"Cameron, LA, USA",29.7959109,-93.33086,Oil,,,,,,,,,3,"On October 15, 2018, the USCG Lake Charles, LA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the discharge of 850-900gal of diesel fuel resulting from a vessel that reportedly grounded on the Cameron, LA Jetty. The vessel was then beached on the North End of Monkey Island. USCG requests a trajectory analysis and potential resources at risk."
9808,2018-10-09,P/V Grand Sun,"Breton Sound, LA",29.82527778,-89.28711111,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"On October 8, 2018, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans regarding a passenger vessel that caught fire in Breton Sound, LA. Four crew were rescued and the vessel was left in the water until the RP conducted a survey that deemed the vessel towable. The vessel was reported to contain 3500gal of diesel fuel and 40gal of lube oil. Although there was no reported discharge at the time of the request, the USCG requests a fate and trajectory for the petroleum products on board."
9807,2018-10-08,Hurricane Michael,Gulf of Mexico,29.94,-85.41,Other,Hurricane|Marine Debris,,,,,,,,0,"This hotline was opened to capture response information for Hurricane Michael. USCG Mobile has set Port Condition X Ray for all ports and the GIWW from Gulfport to Port Panama City. At 1800c, Port condition Yankee will be put in place for all these areas as well."
9805,2018-10-04,Hilcorp East Bay Baptiste facility Discharge,"Port Sulphur, LA, USA",29.45666667,-89.84333333,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,,,,,42,0,"On October 3, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a discharge of oil from Hilcorp's Bay Baptiste facility into the adjacent waterway, resulting in an app. 0.5mi x25yd sheen."
9806,2018-10-04,Plains Marketing-St James Facility MM 157,"St James, LA",29.98811111,-90.83305556,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,,,,,42,0,"On October 4, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the discharge of crude oil into the Mississippi River. The discharge occurred while workers were doing construction on an active pipeline, and source is reported secure."
9804,2018-10-03,"Rollover Accident, Providence, RI","Providence, RI",41.80144444,-71.40070278,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"At approximately 7:00 PM on Oct. 3rd a tank truck carrying 12,000 gallons of gasoline turned over and ruptured on an over-pass in south Providence, spilling almost the entire load. The gasoline ran down the incline and into storm water catch basins that lead to the Providence River. The Providence Fire Department deployed an as yet unknown amount of AFFF foam and the state and US Coast Guard were notified. The Coast Guard contacted the NOAA SSC at 10:30 PM to begin discussions on tactics and impacts."
9803,2018-10-02,Breton Sound Tank Battery 53,Breton Sound,29.42861111,-89.13527778,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Beginning on ~28SEP2018, the USCG federalized the clean up of the Tank Battery structure and began removing oil from the structure. On 02OCT2018 @ 1230CDT it was reported that app 6-8bbls of crude oil was discharged into the water. USCG is requesting the fate and trajectory of the discharged oil."
9802,2018-10-02,F/V San Diego Grounding,"Approximately 7 miles NW of Key West, FL",24.38,-81.53,Oil,Grounding,Oil,,,,,,3000,0,"On October 2, 2018 at 08:45 ET the F/V San Diego shrimping vessel grounded on a jetty approximately 7 miles NW of Key West. The USCG contacted the NOAA SSC requesting a fate & transport for potential discharge of 3000 gallons of marine diesel."
9800,2018-09-28,F-35 Crash Beaufort SC,"Sheldon, SC, USA",32.51994444,-80.80922222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 28, 2018, the USCG D7 reported a military F-35 crashed 1 mile west of the Marine air station in Beaufort SC off Little Barnwell Island. The aircraft had 1950 gallons of jet A fuel onboard and was in the water and on fire. NOAA has been requested to provide information pertaining to resources at risk at the crash location."
9801,2018-09-28,"M/V ANNE DAVIS Sinking Lake Ferguson, MS","Greenville, MS",33.36975,-91.10052,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On 28 September, 2018 the USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the sinking of Inspected Towing Vessel, ANNE DAVIS. An estimated 150 gallons of hydraulic oil, lube oil, waste oil, and red dye diesel was discharged. It is estimated that when the vessel sank it had approximately 4,000 gallons of diesel, 100 gallons lube oil, 100 gallons of hydraulic oil, and a small amount of waste oil onboard. The USCG has requested resources at risk information and assistance with ESA emergency consultation."
9799,2018-09-27,Salt barge MM 619 MS River,"Mississippi River, Crumrod, AR",34.10939,-90.94105,Chemical,,salt,,,,,,,0,"On 9/27/2018, the USCG Sector Lower MS River contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a sunken salt barge near Mile Marker (MM) 619 on the Mississippi River. The USCG requested fate and effects for the cargo of 3,000 tons of salt."
9798,2018-09-24,Monarch Granite Point,"Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.95556,-151.33194,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,,0,"On 6-Sep-2018, Hilcorp reported a sheen incident 400 feet NE of their Granite Point oil drilling platform in Cook Inlet. The sheen is believed to be from a sunken vessel, Monarch. The USCG recovered sheen samples and would like NOAA to analyze the samples and determine the oil type."
9797,2018-09-21,Whale Carcass Trajectory,"San Juan Islands, WA",48.538242,-122.826139,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 14, 2018 NOAA Fisheries' Regional Stranding Coordinator contacted ERD for information pertaining to possible locations of a deceased and drifting whale. The Regional Stranding Coordinator has requested a trajectory to help guide a search for the drifting carcass."
9795,2018-09-18,F/V Captain M&M,"Cameron, LA USA",29.656389,-93.824167,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,,0,"On September 18, 2018, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG MSU Port Arthur regarding the collision of a Fishing Vesse off of Sabine Pass. The USCG is requesting a Fate and Trajectory in order to determine future actions regarding the vessel. No release has occurred at this time."
9796,2018-09-18,Vessel Star Suzanna,"Buras, LA, USA",29.45034,-89.609909,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 18, 2018, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans regarding a sheen reported around Mississippi River Mile Marker 34 by the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's office. The sheen was described to be a reddish-brown substance, potentially diesel. USCG Sector New Orleans will continue to gather information about the sheen."
9794,2018-09-12,T/V Jacob Kyle Rusthoven,"MM 664 Mississippi River (near Helena, AR)",34.53123,-90.56349,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"On September 12, 2018 at 1:44 p.m. ET, the National Response Center received a report of a potential discharge of 13,300 gallons (approximately 316.7 barrels) of diesel fuel in the Lower Mississippi River (MM 670) near Helena, AR. The incident occurred on September 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. CT when the T/V Jacob Kyle Rusthoven carrying nine (9) loaded rock barges caught fire. The crew of the vessel abandoned ship and were retrieved by a nearby vessel and three (3) of the barges broke free in the river. USCG requested initial Resources at Risk."
9793,2018-09-11,NECCO Plant: Anhydrous Ammonia,"135 American Legion Hwy, Revere, MA 02151, USA",42.4140681,-71.0033553,Chemical,,Anhydrous Ammonia,,,,,,35000,0,"On the morning of Sept. 11, 2018 the USCG Sector Boston was contact by the Revere Fire Department regarding a release of ammonia due to cross-contamination of a copper piping system for water and a tank of anhydrous ammonia. Concerns remain about the potential for additional release from the 35,000 gallon anhydrous tank contained within plant. NOAA SSC and the NOAA chemistry specialist have been contacted and are working with the Coast Guard."
9791,2018-09-10,Corpus Christi Sinking Vessel,"35 miles east of Port Aransas, TX",27.76466667,-96.49366667,Oil,,"oil, diesel & Lube oil",,,,,,,1,"On 10SEP18 @ 0345CDT the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector Corpus Christi regarding a currently sinking vessel app 30mi offshore with a potential discharge of 4000gal diesel, 100gal lube oil. The USCG is requesting a trajectory and fate."
9792,2018-09-10,"LOBO Tank Battery 12, Well 161","Venice, LA, USA",29.31444444,-89.285,Oil,,oil,,,,,,,0,"On September 10, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the discharge of 20-40 gallons of oil from LONO's tank battery 12 facility well 161. The source has been reported as secure, and the clean up of marsh is being conducted."
9789,2018-09-09,Hurricane Florence,"North Carolina, USA",33.9798087287246,-77.958984375,Other,Hurricane,fuel and hazmats,,,,,,,3,"Florence become a major hurricane on Monday September 10. Landfall is expected near the Cape Fear/Wilmington, NC area later in the week. NWS expects significant storm surge, elevated wind speeds, heavy rains, flooding, high surf and dangerous rip currents. This hotline was opened to capture information about the storm."
9790,2018-09-09,"TPIC Well head Leak, Mississippi River Delta","Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.24555556,-89.19916667,Oil,,oil,1,,,,,63,0,"On September 9, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a well head leak resulting in the discharge of 1.5bbl of crude Oil."
9787,2018-09-07,Satellite Report Mystery Spill,SE of Cape Cod,41.01944444,-68.87861111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 6, 2018. NOAA NESDIS issued an unconfirmed report of oil 65 miles SE of Cape Cod. It is not associated with any known historic source. Two vessels were in the area and NOAA is assisting US Coast Guard with gathering information."
9788,2018-09-06,"Port Reading, NJ Diesel Fuel Spill","Kill Van Kull, USA",40.5518959259611,-74.2538452148438,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,1,1,,,,5000,1,"On 6 September, 2018, USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC about a diesel fuel spill that ocurred at the Buckeye Terminal, Port Reading, N.J. as a result of a mechanical failuter during a barge loading operation."
9785,2018-08-31,F/V Master D,"40 miles east of Port Isabel, Texas",26.131,-96.41333333,Oil,,"oil, diesel & Lube oil",,,,,,23000,2,"On August 31, 2018, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector Corpus Christie regarding a fire aboard the FV Master D. Potential onboard is 23,000 gallons of diesel and 300 gallons lube oil. The incident occurred approx 38 miles offshore. It was reported that there is a 1/2 mile sheen behind the vessel. USCG is requesting a Trajectory and potential resources at risk."
9786,2018-08-31,YP207 Vessel Sinking,"Pautuxent River, Maryland, USA",38.3011,-76.46108333,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,1,0,,,,200,0,"On August 31, 2018, USCG Sector Maryland NCR notifified the NOAA SSC that a privately owned former Navy vessel, while being towed, sank at an anchorage in the Pautuxent River. An estimated 150-200 gallons of residual fuel oil has been discharge. USCG requested information on potential resources at risk."
9784,2018-08-30,Corpus Christi Inner Harbor Discharge,"Nueces Bay, Corpus Christi, TX USA",27.81277778,-97.41472222,Oil,,"Oil, API ~ 34",1,0,,,,840,1,"On August 30, 2018, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector Corpus Christi regarding a discharge of oil in the Corpus Christi inner harbor from an overloaded barge. An estimated 1,176 gallons of oil was discharged. USCG requested a potential resources at risk and trajectory."
9783,2018-08-29,Barge CBR 2017,"Port Arthur, TX USA",29.85833333,-93.94111111,Oil,,Diesel - Non Marine,1,,,,,13272,1,"On August 29, 2018 , the USCG MSU Port Arthur contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a collision of a two vessels. The incident occurred at ~ 1555CDT. The USCG is requesting a fate and trajectory."
9782,2018-08-24,F/V HIT LIST Fire,"2 Ferry Wharf, Newburyport, MA, USA",42.8132847346801,-70.869197845459,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,0,,,,,500,0,"On August 24, 2018, the USCG Sector Boston notified NOAA that a 42 foot tuna boat caught fire at the dock in the Merrimack River, Newbury Port, MA. The vessel had 500 gallons of marine diesel onboard when it caught fire and sank at the dock. USCG requested trajectory"
9781,2018-08-23,"Hurricane Lane, Hawaiian Islands",South of Main Hawaiian Islands,17.8,-157.9,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"Hurricane Lane, located about 180 miles southwest of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, continues to move slowly north-northwest toward the islands. Lane is currently a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. A Hotline was established August 23, 2018 for any support NOAA ERD may provide in response to the effects of the hurricane."
9780,2018-08-23,Vermilion Gasoline/Asphalt Marina Discharge,"Vermilion, OH",41.4141047628814,-82.3523247241974,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,830,0,"On August 23, 2018, MSU Cleveland notified the NOAA SSC about an Incident that was discovered on Friday 17 August 2018. An 8000 gallon above ground gasoline tank at a local marina developed a leak somewhere along its underground line connecting the fuel pumps along the dock. Approximately 829 gallons of gasoline is unaccounted. The majority of the product is believed to be saturated in the ground under the asphalt and slowly leaching out causing a rainbow sheen and deteriorated asphalt to enter the Vermilion River. USCG is requesting Resources at Risk."
9778,2018-08-22,"Synthetic Oil Spill Blount Island Jacksonville, FL","Jacksonville, FL, USA",30.38,-81.61,Oil,,Synthetic oil,,,,,,2800,2,"On August 22, 2018, the USCG Sector Jacksonville reported a 2800 gallon spill of a sythetic oil ( Amalie XLO Ultimate Synthetic Blend 15W40) from a tank on the deck of a barge at the Blount Island terminal in Jacksonville, FL. NOAA OR&R was requested to provide a trajectory, oil fate, weather forecast and a resources at risk report."
9776,2018-08-14,Main Pass 69 Sheen,"Mississippi River Delta, USA",29.213,-89.046,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On August 14, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a sheen reported on 13AUG2018 @ 1534 for an unknown amount of oil discharging from an unknown source resulting in an estimated 0.25nm long and 50ft wide sheen in the water."
9773,2018-08-13,"Ex-USS PRINZ EUGEN, Kwajalein Atoll, RMI","Kwajalein Atoll, RMI",8.75244444,167.68522222,Oil,Coral|Historic Wreck,Navy Special Fuel Oil,,,,,,11610,1,"U.S. Navy SUPSALV has contacted the NOAA SSC for the Pacific Islands to request trajectory support in the event of an oil release during planned operations on the sunken Ex-USS PRINZ EUGEN in Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands. The 700-foot German heavy cruiser sank in December 1946 but still contains fuel oil. The NOAA ERD Scientific Support Team is putting together information on the likely oil trajectory in the event of a release, as well as information on chemistry and expected persistence of Navy Special Fuel Oil ."
9774,2018-08-13,Mystery Slick Gulf of Mexico,Gulf of Mexico,28.81666667,-90.3,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 13, 2018, the USCG received multiple reports of a mystery slick approximately 15 miles south of Timbalier Bay. USCG requested that NOAA review photos of this slick."
9772,2018-08-12,Grounded F/V Pacific Quest,"Santa Cruz, CA",36.9482470157912,-122.066545753866,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1200,2,"On August 12, 2018, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) staff contacted the NOAA SSC about a grounded fishing vessel just outside Santa Cruz, CA at the base of the bluff near UC Santa Cruz’s Seymour Marine Discovery Center. The vessel is carrying 1,200 gallons of diesel. Responders on-scene have requested a trajectory."
9771,2018-08-10,"Failed Wellhead, Gulf of Mexico","Port Arthur, TX",29.65722222,-93.99055556,Oil,,oil,,,,,,8400,0,"On August 10, 2018, the USCG MSU Port Arthur contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a failed well head that has a potential to discharge crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico once repair operations begin. Operations will most likely begin early next week. The USCG is requesting preliminary trajectory and fate if oil discharges."
9768,2018-08-07,Mystery Sheen MC 807,Gulf of Mexico,28.16944444,-89.22305556,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 7, 2018, the USCG Houma, LA, requested support in responding to a NESDIS Satellite Marine Pollution Surveillance Report. The report, received Aug 06 2018, found a potential sheen estimated to be 8 nm by 0.2 nm in length. The USCG requesting assistance from the NOAA SSC in identifying potential source of sheen including EPA regulated ocean disposal sites."
9767,2018-08-04,F/V BEACH RUNNER Sinking,United States,38.86805556,-74.71888889,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,200,1,"On 4 August at 2:30pm, USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC that the F/V BEACH RUNNER, sank 9 miles offshore of Capr May, NJ. 200 gallons of diesel fuelwere discharged. USCG requested verbal trajectory."
9766,2018-08-02,Oil Transfer Accident / Chemistry Support,"Klamath Falls, OR",42.1980035539276,-121.773834228516,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 2nd, 2018, the NOAA Regional Response Officer was contacted by Oregon State On-Scene Coordinator with regard to an oil transfer accident in Klamath Falls, OR. Upon initiating oil transfer (truck to storage tank) operator was burned by an extremely hot fluid exiting the hose/tank coupling. A brown-yellow vapor was observed exiting the tank. Information on possible chemical reactions causing this scenario is requested."
9764,2018-07-28,Fieldwood Energy Platform Mystery Sheen,offshore LA,28.31944444,-91.615,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 28, 2018, the USCG MSU Houma notified the NOAA SCC regarding a mystery 'sheen' spotted from Fieldwood Energy Platform EI 307A. The sheen was described as thick/milky white with brown streaks. The USCG requested review of photo."
9765,2018-07-28,NESDIS Mystery Sheen GOM,offshore LA,29.35305556,-88.39916667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 28, 2018, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC regarding an anomaly (potential mystery sheen) identified by NESDIS satellite imagery. The USCG requested review of the NESDIS imagery and general trajectory."
9762,2018-07-27,FV O'letta,"Cordova, AK",60.6005,-145.9615,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,600,0,"On July 26, 2018, the USCG Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Valdez reported that the FV O'letta sank in 32 feet of water near Cordova, AK with an estimated 15000 pounds of salmon on board. The vessel has an estimated 600 gallons of diesel on board. There was a sheen observed, and boom was deployed around the vessel. The USCG is requesting a resources at risk report."
9763,2018-07-27,"Vessel MAKALII, Niihau, HI","North Shore of Niihau Island, HI",22.003619,-160.078663,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,500,0,"On July 27, 2018, the USCG contacted the Scientific Support Coordinator for the Pacific Islands to request an oil trajectory and persistence forecast in the event of diesel release from the distressed vessel MAKALII on the north shore of Niihau Island, Hawaii. The 34-foot fiberglass vessel is reported to be carrying approximately 500 gallons of diesel."
9761,2018-07-26,FV Pacific Knight,"Clark's Point, AK",58.86043,-158.5345,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,800,0,"On July 25, 2018, the USCG Sector Anchorage reported that the FV Pacific Knight, a fishing tender, capsized in Nushagak Bay, approximately 11 miles south of Dillingham. The vessel reportedly had 800 gallons of diesel and 300 gallons of hydraulic oil onboard. A sheen is observed on the water. The USCG conducted a SAR. ADFG issued an emergency fishing closure."
9760,2018-07-26,"Submerged Pipe Release, Huron, OH","Huron, OH",41.381628,-82.479287,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,,0,"On July 26, 2018, MSU Toledo contacted the SSC with a report of a 4" diameter pipe with a rubber cap 50 feet offshore that is discharging 1-2 droplets of unknown oil every 5-10 minutes. The droplets create a 10-12"" sheen before dissipating within minutes. The USCG requested a resources at risk for the area near the pipe."
9759,2018-07-24,Tug Sea Cypress Grounding,"Lavallette Beach, NJ, USA",39.97,-74.06,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,17000,1,"USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC at 0530 hours on 24 July 2018 that the Tug Sea Cypress ran aground on a beach earlier this morning onLavallette Beach, New Jersey. Tug has 17,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board, USCG reported no discharge at this time."
9758,2018-07-22,Romere Pass Crude Oil Spill,"Romere Pass, LA",29.288752,-89.252792,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 21, 2018, a Texas Petroleum Investment Company 3 inch flow line discharged approximately 30 gallons of crude oil into Romere Pass, LA. The USCG monitoring is clean up activities."
9757,2018-07-19,Subsea Ethylene Glycol release,MC 474,28.5169694404011,-90.362548828125,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 19, 2018, the USCG Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a release of approx 17,000 gallons of ethylene glycol from a BP subsea platform line at a depth greater than 6,500 ft. Release occurred from July 11-17 approx 16 miles off shore. USCG requested anticipated product fate and potential impacts."
9756,2018-07-17,Mystery Plume in Lake Michigan,"North Chicago, IL",42.33565556,-87.81744722,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 17th, 2018, the USCG Auxiliary photographed an unknown plume in Lake Michigan off Sunderland Creek. The USCG contacted the NOAA SSC for assistance interpreting photographs."
9755,2018-07-17,"Sinking Fishing Vessel, LA","Leeville, LA , USA",29.07388889,-90.28305556,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,700,0,"On July 17, 2018, the USCG Sector Houma contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a sinking fishing vessel. The vessel is carrying marine diesel, and the USCG is requesting a fate and trajectory of the product. NRC# 121864."
9754,2018-07-13,Gambell Fuel Release,"Gambell, AK",63.781305,-171.728,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,2600,0,"On 13 July 2018, USCG Sector Anchorage received a report of a fuel (diesel or home heating oil) spill in Gambell, AK. The amount released is potentially 2000 to 2600 gallons. SSC support was requested to discuss site characterization and potential response options."
9753,2018-07-13,Hilcorp Pipeline Leak,"Terrebone Bay, LA, USA",29.09905556,-90.45,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,630,0,"On July 13, 2018, USCG MSU Houma contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the discharge of crude oil from a transfer line in Terrebonne Bay due to a pinhole leak discovered at 1740CDT. The source has been reported to be secured. The USCG is requesting a fate, trajectory, and potential resources at risk."
9752,2018-07-13,Vermillion Block 228 Discharge,"LA, USA",28.660917,-92.326417,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,600,0,"On July 13, 2018, the USCG MSU Houma contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 3mi x 2 mi oil discharge in within Vermillion Block 228, ~60mi off shore. The discharge is believed to be from a 10mi x 8"" pipeline ~120 feet below the surface of the water. The USCG is requesting a fate and trajectory."
9750,2018-07-09,MAERSK SHANGHAI Marine Debris,"Offshore, North Carolina, United States",34.7574096372601,-76.1627197265625,Other,,Marine Debris - Containers,,,,,,16,0,"On July 9, 2018, USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC that lost containers resulting from a previous incident that took place off the coast of North Carolina in March 2018 are now spilling their contents. USCG Sector North Carolina has requested support to mitigate this threat to public safety, marine life and potentially the USS MONITOR NMS."
9749,2018-07-04,Grounded Longliner SEA GODDESS,"Off Reef Runway, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA",21.3045,-157.93366667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,8000,0,"On July 4, 2018, the USCG Sector Honolulu has notified the NOAA SSC for the Pacific Islands that the 83-foot steel-hulled Longliner SEA GODDESS grounded early this morning off the middle of the reef runway at the Honolulu Airport. No sheen or oil release has been observed or reported at this time. The vessel is reported to be carrying 8000 gallons of diesel and 500 gallons of oily waste. A trajectory analyses in the event of release was requested."
9751,2018-07-03,F/V LEONA Sinking,"Sitka, AK",56.96855,-135.42411,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,140,0,"On July 02, 2018, the F/V LEONA, a 33' wooden fishing vessel with approximately 140 gallons of diesel fuel onboard, began taking on water. Searches by USCG MSD Sitka (via vessel) and Air Station Sitka (via Helicopter) observed a sheen on the water approximately 2 miles long by 30 meters wide but were unable to locate the vessel and it is presumed to have sank. USCG MSD Sitka requested a fates and trajectoryanalysis for this event."
9747,2018-07-02,"Abandon Building Discharge Port Huron, MI","Port Huron, MI",42.98554722,-82.43755556,Oil,,#2 Fuel Oil,,,,,,120000,0,"On July 02, 2018, the USCG Sector Detroit contacted the NOAA SSC about an abandoned warehouse that was destroyed in a fire on June 22, 2018. Damaged fuel tanks at the site resulted in an unknown amount of #2 home heating oil being discharged into the Black River. The estimated remaining potential is 120,000 gallons in 6 unruptured tanks. USCG is requesting resources at risk and response strategies."
9748,2018-07-02,SEAPORTÂ CANAVERALÂ NORTHÂ CARGOÂ PIERÂ 1B,"Port Canaveral, FL 32920, USA",28.414439,-80.611344,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 26, 2018 a an unconfirmed amount (""small"") of #6 oil discharged from the Tanker New Constellation during bunkering operations due to a leak in the line. The NOAA SSC was contacted on 2 JUL 2018 regarding use of surface washing agent to remove weathered oil from manmade structures along the pier as conventional removal methods have proven inadequate to meet cleanup endpoints."
9746,2018-07-01,"Broken up vessel ""Dickey Byrd""","Santa Cruz, CA, USA",36.95,-122.1,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,40,0,"On July 1, 2018, the USCG Sector San Francisco staff contacted their NOAA SSC about the vessel "Dickey Bird" that had been the subject of a search and rescue case, but was now broken up offshore near Grotto Beach near Santa Cruz, CA. The vessel is believed to contain 40 gallons of diesel fuel. Given the proximity to sensitive shorelines, the USCG requested information on oil fate & transport."
9745,2018-06-27,Bayland 49 Platform Discharge,"Tabbs Bay, TX 77514",29.70436944,-94.70159444,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,,,,,1680,0,"On June 27, 2018, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector Houston-Galveston regarding the discharge of crude oil into the water in the vicinity of Tabbs Bay, TX. OMI has been contracted to conduct the cleanup. There have been no reports of oiled wildlife."
9744,2018-06-27,TPIC Black Lake Spill,"Taylor Oil Rd, Hackberry, LA 70645, USA",29.99414444,-93.439025,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,1,,,,260,0,"On June 27, 2018, the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the discharge of crude oil (API 31.7) into Black Lake, LA. The discharge was reported to be caused by a pinhole leak in the line from the wellhead just before the line enters the heat exchanger from where it is transferred to the tank battery. The source has been reported as secured. The USCG is working with the RP in the recovery and cleanup of the discharged oil. The USCG has requested a trajectory and Resources at Risk."
9743,2018-06-25,"Stranded Vehicle, Sea Rim State Park, TX","Sabine Pass, TX",29.6825,-93.9832,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,,0,"On June 25, 2018, MSU Port Arthur contacted the NOAA SSC for evaluation of potential listed species present at Sea Rim State Park, TX, where a vehicle with a potential of 15-20 gallons of gasoline was stranded in the surf zone. No sheening has been observed. Phone support provided. Owner will attempt to recover vehicle."
9742,2018-06-22,FL Keys Algal Bloom and Fish Kill,"Summerland Key, FL, USA",24.660491,-81.429489,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 22, 2018, the NOAA SSC was contacted by the FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary to report a large algal bloom and associated fish kill that began on June 21 and is continuing. ORR is checking with NESDIS and NCCOS for remote imagery and HABS monitoring information that could help define the bloom area that could then be modeled for a trajectory."
9740,2018-06-18,M/V Paul R. Tregurtha Engine Room Fire,"Brimley, MI",46.52516667,-84.70538889,Chemical,,Caustic Soda Solution,,,,,,90000,2,"On the morning of June 18th, 2018, the M/V Paul R. Tregurtha, a 1,013 foot bulk carrier suffered an engine room fire. The vessel is carrying 68,200 tons of coal, 124,000 gallons of fuel, and 90,000 gallons of caustic soda. USCG has requested a trajectory and fate and effects for caustic soda and intermediate fuel oil. No reports of pollution, all crewmembers accounted for."
9739,2018-06-17,M/V American Spirit Grounding,"Duluth, MN",46.779491237267,-92.0968008041382,Oil,,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,110000,2,"On June 17, 2018, M/V American Spirit ran aground while approaching Duluth Harbor, MN. Vessel is reported to be carrying 110,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil. There are reports of a potential spill and a smell of fuel oil. MSU Duluth is requesting trajectory, fate and effects, and resources at risk."
9738,2018-06-14,Mystery Slick Mississippi Canyon 773,Gulf of Mexico,28.20861111,-88.73722222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 14, 2018, the NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) identified a 6.5nm mystery slick 68 miles off the Louisiana coast. The DOI Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) conducted an overflight and the USCG requested trajectory and fate."
9736,2018-06-13,Bretton Woods Hotel (inland),"Great Hall, 310 Mount Washington Hotel Rd, Bretton Woods, NH 03575, USA",44.2572787,-71.4394811,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 13, 2018, the NOAA SSC was notified of a release of 250 gal of #6 fuel oil that occurred on May 29, 2018 from the boiler house of the Omni Mount Washington Hotel. The oil beneath the boiler house migrated to the adjacent wetlands and possibly impacted the Ammonoosuc River. NOAA was contacted by NH Fish & Game for assistance in considering restoration option for a freshwater marsh."
9735,2018-06-13,Mystery Slick: iSTOP Report,Beyond the Continental Shelf,38.64027778,-67.58222222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 12, 2018, the Environment & Climate Change Canada's iSTOP satellite service notified the National Response Center (NRC) of an anomaly (believed to be oil) off the mid-Atlantic bight.. The USCG is investigating and contacted NOAA for additional information."
9737,2018-06-12,Forefront Timbalier Bay Spill,"Timbalier Bay, LA",29.07794444,-90.34338889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 12, 2018, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC that a non-producing (shut in) well was leaking from the well casing and had released an estimated 2-4 bbls of crude oil into Timbalier Bay, LA."
9734,2018-06-09,M/V Seavoyager,"Galveston, TX",29.07027778,-94.29277778,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,294000,0,"On June 08, 2018, the National Response Center received a report that the laden tanker MV Seavoyager had grounded 27 nautical miles southeast of Galveston, TX. The incident occurred on June 07, 2018 at 9:36 p.m. CT as the vessel was departing the Galveston area. The vessel was later refloated and taken to the Galveston Fairway anchorage for further survey. No pollution was detected. All tanks were sounded with no discrepancies observed. A Coast Guard overflight confirmed there was no visible discharge from the vessel."
9732,2018-06-07,AFFF Release at Selfridge ANGB/Air Station Detroit,"Harrison Charter Township, MI, USA",42.6104595,-82.8317486,Chemical,,AFFF,,,,,,800,0,"On June 07, 2018, the USCG District 9 notified the Great Lakes SSC about an AFFF (firefighting foam) release at Selfridge ANGB/Air Station Detroit. The volume is estimated to be approximately 1000 gallons. The USCG has requested information on AFFF toxicity and environmental concerns."
9733,2018-06-07,"M/V Sunfighter Allision in Breton Sound, LA","Louisiana, United States",29.7214519167,-89.1313934326,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 7, 2018, the M/V Sunfighter struck the Breton Sound 18 platform owned by Lobo Operating, Inc.. An estimated 20 bbls of crude oil was released into Breton Sound. The USCG requested a trajectory and fate analysis."
9731,2018-06-07,Whitney Pipeline Spill Pass A Loutre,"Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area, Louisiana",29.07155556,-89.17683333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 7, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a potential 28 bbl spill from a pipeline in the Pass A Loutre State Wildlife Management Area, Louisiana. NOAA provided potential resources at risk."
9730,2018-06-05,Judd Cove Trawler,"Eastsound, WA, USA",48.684833,-122.920861,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,,1,"On June 5, 2018, the Washington State Department of Ecology notified the NW SSC of a recreational vessel sinking in Judd Bay, Orcas Island, WA. The vessel caught fire and sank, resulting in a diesel spill. Amount released is unknown."
9729,2018-06-04,Siempre Energy Discharge,"Baytown, TX, USA",29.70333333,-94.98611111,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,,0,"On 04JUN2018, the USCG Sector Houston-Galveston contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the discharge of crude oil in Tabbs Bay TX. The USCG has requested a trajectory and fate."
9727,2018-05-29,Sunken Vessel - Ocean Beach,"San Francisco, CA",37.76,-122.63666667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On May 29, 2018, the USCG Sector San Francisco notified ERD's Oceanographer On Duty of a sunken fishing vessel 9 miles SW of the Golden Gate Bridge (37 45.6 N, 122 38.2 W). The vessel's closest point of land is Ocean Beach at 6.5 miles to the west. The estimated maximum potential discharge is 400 g of diesel. A description of the product's fate is requested."
9726,2018-05-29,T/V Chem Norma,"Morrisburg, ON Canada",44.89288,-75.1755,Chemical,Grounding,Naptha Solvent,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of June 29th, 2018, T/V Chem Norma grounded between Iriquois and Messena in Canadian waters. It is carrying 11 Metric Tons on Alkylated Arylamine and an unknown quantity of fuel and oil. There are no reports of pollution or discharges. Sector Buffalo contacted SSC and requested fate and effects of Alkylated Arylamine."
9725,2018-05-27,Tarball Incident: SE Florida,"Lighthouse Point, FL, USA",26.2765872673,-80.0765991211,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On May 27, 2018, the USCG Sector Miami reported that weathered tarballs have washed ashore in three beach locations in Florida. 0.5 miles at Lake Worth, 1.5 miles at Delray Beach, and 1.5 miles at Pompano. USCG plans to employ cleanup contractors tomorrow and conduct SCAT between Pompano and Delray tomorrow morning. NOAA is trying to evaluate potential hindcast source location and RAR information pertaining to potential turtle nesting activities."
9724,2018-05-25,"M/V Durango, TX","Port Bolivar, TX",29.3673,-94.7205,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On MAY 25, 2018, the USCG MSU Texas City contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a discharge of #6 Oil from a tank vessel at the Bolivar Roads Anchorage. The reported potential discharge is 21gal. The USCG is requesting a fate and trajectory."
9723,2018-05-19,FV Kelli J,"Willipa Bay, South Bend, WA",46.58833333,-123.97166667,Oil,,,,,,,,,3,"On Sunday, 20MAY18, the USCG Sector Columbia River contacted the SSC, NW Region, requesting fate and trajectory analysis of 500 gallons of diesel from a fishing vessel, the Kelli J, that sank in Willipa Bay, WA. Initially a SAR case, the missing fisherman was later found by divers inside the sunken vessel prior to it being refloated."
9722,2018-05-08,New Orleans Terminal - DHS015,"Terminal Dr, New Orleans, LA, USA",29.9131454,-90.1250046,Chemical,,Morpholine,,,,,,,0,"On May 8, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC of a Hazardous Materials release at a terminal in New Orleans that resulted in 3 persons being exposed to a hazardous material. As a safety precaution, Nola Terminal and Ports of America shut down operations, evacuated the surrounding area and isolated the tanks in question. One tank, carrying Crude Turpentine (UN 1993), had off-gassed from the pressure relief valve. Air monitoring was conducted, the evacuation was lifted and operations resumed.Their are no further public safety concerns and operations are back to normal. Personnel from the Coast Guard are doing well and have been released to go home. The tanks will continue to be isolated and monitored while in port. Case closed. NRC# 1211589 <>"
9721,2018-05-08,Norwalk River Sodium Bisulfite Discharge,"Norwalk, CT, USA",41.11,-73.41,Chemical,,Sodium Bisulfite,,,,,,3500,0,"On May 8, 2018, the USCG Sector Long Island Sound notified the NOAA SSC of a discharge of 3500 gallons of a 37% Sodium Bisulfite solution into the Norwalk River, CT, from a leaking above ground storage tank. The incident was discovered at 1330 hours (local) on May 8, but the discharge is believed to have taken place over the past 30 hours. USCG requested information on the potential fate and behavior of the spilled material."
9720,2018-05-07,Eco Services Spent Sulfuric Acid Release,"3439 Park St, Baytown, TX 77520, USA",29.74815278,-95.00254167,Chemical,,Spent Sulfuric Acid,,,,,,6000,0,"On May 7, 2018, the USCG Sector Houston-Galveston contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a facility that released approximately 6000 pounds of Spent Sulfuric Acid into a gravel containment berm due to a hole in bottom of a 2500 ton capacity tank. The release is secured. USCG requested a safety and environmental analysis."
9713,2018-04-30,M/V MAERSK WOLFSBURG Diesel Spill,"3301 columbus blvd philadelphia, PA",39.96,-75.06,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,1000,0,"On April 30, 2018, the USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC about a marine diesel spill as a result of a refueling operation at Packer Marine Terminal, Philadelphia, PA. Cause unknown. Potential volume is 1,000 gallons spilled, sheen observed in Delaware River."
9719,2018-04-30,"Vessel Paradise Grounding, Key West, FL","Key West, FL",24.455217,-81.858985,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"USCG Sector Key West reported on Friday 27 APR 2018 that the 55' vessel Paradise was aground at Rock Key Sanctuary Preservation Area off Key West, FL. Salvage attempts have been unsuccessful due to weather and sea conditions. The vessel is reported to have approximately 550 gallons of diesel and 15-20 gallons of lube oil on board. There was no release of pollution reported. A fate and trajectory analysis has been requested."
9712,2018-04-29,Southwest pass Mystery Sheen,"Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.0204569,-89.3667248,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,420,0,"On April 29, 20-18, the NOAA RRO was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans regarding a sheen from a wellhead reported by a transiting vessel. The USCG had requested a trajectory analysts of the discharge."
9711,2018-04-26,"Superior Refining Company Explosion Superior, WI","2425 24th Ave E, Superior, WI 54880, USA",46.69169,-92.068405,Oil,,Asphalt,,,,,,2116800,0,"On April 26, 2018, an explosion at the Superior Refining Company in Superior, WI, resulted in a large fire. USCG MSU Duluth contacted the Great Lakes SSC and requested an ALOHA model of the smoke plume"
9710,2018-04-25,Pier 88 Newark Bay Diesel Release,"Avenel, NJ",40.5805846641,-74.267578125,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,1,1,,,,1000,0,"On April 25, 2018, the NOAA SSC received a notification from USCG Sector New York about a 1,000 gallon diesel fuel spill that took place in Newark Bay, New Jersey during a bunkering operation. USCG requested a trajectory analysis."
9708,2018-04-24,Askinuk Tank Farm Gasoline Release,"Scammon Bay, AK",61.84361,-165.5875,Oil,,gasoline,0,0,,,,7000,1,"On 24 Apr 2018, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) reported a storage tank failed, releasing 7000 gallons of gasoline. The area is frozen and covered with snow. In addition, there are reports of sheening on the nearby river."
9706,2018-04-23,M/V Iver Exporter,"Mississippi River MM 126, LA, USA",29.99186667,-90.41411389,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,2646,1,"On April 23, 2018, the NOAA SSC in New Orleans was contacted by the USCG regarding the discharge of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) at Mississippi River Mile Marker (MM) 126. The vessel discharged the oil during deballasting operations. USCG has requested a trajectory."
9705,2018-04-18,"Dredge Barge Fire, Port O' Connor, Matagorda Bay TX","TX 77979, USA",28.45833333,-96.38333333,Oil,,Oil - marine diesel,,,,,,18000,3,"On April 18, 2018, the USCG Sector Corpus Christie contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a dredge barge that had caught fire after alliding with a shut-in natural gas pipeline. Natural gas condensate is currently discharging from the pipeline and burning off in the fire. No injuries reported - all crew accounted for."
9704,2018-04-13,Eversource Dielectric Fluid,"16 Revere Beach Pkwy, Everett, MA 02149, USA",42.404509485,-71.0722732544,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"USCG Sector Boston contacted the NOAA SSC on the evening of 13 April 2018 regarding a dielectric fluid leak into the Mystic River in Boston, MA. The duration of the leak is unknown, but the Responsible Party has been aware of pressure fluctuations in the lines for some time. The fluid is used to cool high voltage electric lines. NOAA SSC is going on scene Saturday morning."
9703,2018-04-13,UTV Charlie Wallace,"29 Great River Rd, Wickliffe, KY 42087, USA",36.99277,-89.15002,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 13, 2108, the USCG Sector Ohio Valley contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a sunken vessel (UTV Charlie Wallace) at MM 980 near Cairo Bridge on Ohio River. River is closed from MM 979-981. OSRO and salvage support are enroute. Vessel carrying 1,050 gallons of diesel and 50 gallons of lube oil. No sheen reported. USCG is requesting fate and transport and RAR information."
9702,2018-04-12,High Sulfur Fuel Spill Mississippi River,"5901 Terminal Dr, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA",29.91213,-90.11694,Oil,,,,,,,,,5,"On April 12, 2018, the Singapore-flagged vessel Pac Antares struck a wharf at Mississippi River mile marker 100.6 and punctured one of the ship's fuel tanks resulting in a discharge of High Sulfur Fuel Oil. The initial worst case discharge was 114,000 gallons, but this was later revised to approximately 4200 gallons. More than 5 miles of Mississippi river is closed. Visual obs and NOAA trajectory indicate 5-6 miles currently impacted. USCG on-scene. Cleanup underway."
9700,2018-04-06,Mystery Sheen Mississippi MM 163,"8307 LA-18, St James, LA 70086, USA",30.06076667,-90.86668333,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,42,0,"On April 6, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a mystery sheen reported at Mile Marker 163 of the Mississippi River. The USCG has requested a fate and trajectory analysis for the sheen."
9699,2018-04-03,Bay Jacques Crude Spill,"23627 LA-1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357, USA",29.2975,-90.17722222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 3, 2018, the USCG MSU Houma received notification from Summit Oil and Gas, LLC that a crude oil storage tank located in Bay Jacques developed a leak and subsequently discharged approximately 80 barrels of Louisiana crude . Primary and secondary containment boom deployed. Thunderstorms predicted thru the evening. NOAA providing fate/trajectory in case of storm-related breach of the containment."
9698,2018-04-03,"Straits of Mackinac, MI Dielectric Fluid Release","6750 David Dr, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, USA",45.78872778,-84.77852222,Oil,Pipeline,Dielectric Fluid,,,,,,600,8,"On April 2, 2018, approximately 400 gallons of dielectric fluid was released from a power cable crossing the Straits of Mackinac, MI. The source spill site is approximately 400 feet offshore and covered in patchy ice. The fluid could not be secured due to the possibility of water intrusion into the cable, but the flow has been reduced to 10 gallons an hour. USCG Sault Ste. Marie has requested trajectory and resources at risk."
9696,2018-04-02,P/C Ocean Breeze aground,"San Joaquin River Delta, CA, USA",38.0976861428,-121.592988968,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,400,0,"On the afternoon of 02-APR-2018, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their SSC to request a hypothetical "what if" trajectory for a vessel aground in the San Joaquin River. The M/V OCEAN BREEZE reportedly has 400 gallons of diesel fuel and 50 gallons of miscellaneous other oils (motor, lube, hydraulic) on board, which are scheduled for removal tomorrow morning. No spill has occurred at this time though trajectory support has been requested to support upcoming lightering and salvage/removal operations."
9701,2018-04-02,"Pertamina Pipeline, Balikpapan Bay, Borneo",Indonesia,-1.27888554823,116.812133789,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 31, 2018, a pipeline rupture at the Indonesian port city of Balikpapan, on the island of Borneo, resulted in a major crude oil spill into Balikpapan Bay. The pipeline belongs to the state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina. This Hotline has been opened to share information. NOAA has not yet been contacted for any support."
9695,2018-04-01,F/V MOUNT TAMGUS,"Approximately 12 NM W of Rockaway Beach, OR",45.63,-124.26,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 1, 2108, the USCG Sector Columbia River contacted NOAA regarding an overturned fishing vessel, Mount Tamgus with approximately 3000 gallons of diesel on board and lightly sheening with a 300x500 yd sheen visible. Four personnel (all on board) were rescued from the vessel by USCG Station Tillamook, OR, small boat. Boat owner notified and working with USCG on salvage plan. Fate and trajectory analysis of diesel and vessel requested."
9694,2018-03-30,"Oil & Produced Water,Dead End Well Canal, LA","385 Paradise Ln, Larose, LA 70373, USA",29.63194444,-90.25433333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 30, 2018, the USCG Houma notified the New Orleans SSC of a discharge of approx 8bbls crude oil and 78bbls produced water from secondary containment into Dead End Well Canal, LA. Release secured and the oil is contained by boom within the canal."
9693,2018-03-29,"Diesel Discharge, Rollover Bay, TX","950 N Bauer Ln, Gilchrist, TX 77617, USA",29.5102,-94.5018,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,30,0,"On March 29, 2018, the USCG notified NOAA of a small diesel spill at Rollover Island and Rollover Bay near Port Bolivar, TX. The incident occurred when an excavator on land caught fire and released diesel into the water. The maximum case discharge is 300 gallons of diesel, and the likely amount is closer to 50-60 gallons. MSU Texas City requested a Resources at Risk."
9697,2018-03-29,"Grounded Barge, Wake Island",North Pacific Ocean,19.30277778,166.60455556,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 29, 2018, the USCG Sector Honolulu has notified the NOAA SSC that a barge briefly ran aground when entering the entrance channel at Wake Island. No oil was released. USCG is investigating the incident and USFWS is surveying any damage to coral in the area. USCG requested a trajectory analysis in the event of a release while the vessel is stabilized outside of the channel. The vessel is reported to be carrying an estimated 3000 gallons of oil in different capacities."
9691,2018-03-27,Vessel Debris,"Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA",36.6378441359,-121.925794798,Other,,debris,,,,,,,0,"On March 27, 2018, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) staff contacted the local NOAA SSC to request a drift estimate of submerged vessel debris from a grounded, 35-ft sailing vessel (S/V EAN NA MARA) that broke apart on 12-JAN-2018 near Pacific Grove, CA. Subsequent dive and side scan sonar surveys have been unable to locate keel and engine. MBNMS has requested any information that might assist in future subsurface surveys for the vessel debris."
9689,2018-03-25,Bio-Diesel Discharge Kirby Inland Marine,"Industrial canal locks, Andry St. Wharf, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA",29.95075,-90.01905556,Oil,,Bio-diesel,1,1,,,,8484,0,"On March 25, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a discharge of bio diesel from a tug and barge that separated from its mooring and allided with a wharf and puncture the barge above the the water line."
9688,2018-03-23,M/V Rio Barrow,"1151 Florida A1A, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA",26.12033333,-80.0725,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 23, 2018, a 900 ft cargo vessel at anchor off the entrance to Port Everglades, FL had a discharge of 500 liters of GTX-30 motor oil due to a bad seal. USCG contacted NOAA for trajectory and RAR information."
9687,2018-03-21,"Marathon Petroleum Co, Mississippi River MM140","2310 LA-44, Reserve, LA 70084, USA",30.05116111,-90.59188333,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,0,,,,168,0,"On March 21, 2018, NOAA was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans regarding a discharge of approximately 4 barrels of crude oil from the Marathon Petroleum Company located at Mississippi Mile Marker 140. USCG requested a trajectory analysis. ."
9686,2018-03-18,Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Chemical Release,"18 Lucius J. Kellam Jr Bridge-Tunnel, Cape Charles, VA 23310, USA",37.0968122537,-75.9718322754,Chemical,,Chenicals,,,,,,,0,At 8:30pm on 18 March 2018 the NOAA SSC received a notification from USCG Sector Hampton Roads about a chemical release taking place during a construction project on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. USCG requested information on the chemical. NOAA SSC contacted LSU for support.
9685,2018-03-18,F/V OLE BETTS SEA,"22 miles NE of Dry Tortugas, FL",24.5,-82.88,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 18, 2018, the F/V Ole Betts Sea caught fire 22 miles NE of Dry Tortugas with 7000 gallons of diesel onboard. ORR is providing a trajectory analysis and fate and effects report. USCG is monitoring the situation."
9682,2018-03-12,M/V Diamond Express,Bahamas,26.27466667,-78.74383333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 12, 2018, the the USCG D7 was contacted by the Bahamas regarding a sinking cargo vessel carrying cement near Freeport in the Bahamas. Search and rescue underway for missing crew. Due to the location of the vessel, pollution effects to US waters or shoreline are not currently anticipated. THe SSC was copied on initial email exchanges and is standing by for further assistance if requested."
9683,2018-03-11,Helicopter Crash in the East River Five Dead,"26-02 1st St, Long Island City, NY 11102, USA",40.7784616409,-73.9390182495,Oil,,JP-5,,,,,,150,0,"On March 11, 2018, the USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC about a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the East River, Manhattan, New York. USCG inquired about weather forecast and strategy for addressing jet fuel discharge from helicopter."
9684,2018-03-08,Tug Chief (Salvage Operation),"Salmon Bay, Lake Washington Ship Canal, WA",47.6664278084,-122.393159865,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 08, 2018, NOAA was contacted by USCG Sector Puget Sound to prepare a Resources at Risk report for a potential vessel salvage operation in Salmon Bay, WA. The Tug Chief sank in November of 2017 near the Ballard Locks in the Lake Washington Ship Canal. It was later refloated but remains a pollution threat."
9681,2018-03-07,"Derailed Train Cars Susquehanna River, DE","998 Stanford Bratton Dr, Millsboro, DE 19966, USA",39.55,-76.08,Other,Railcar,4 Train Cars,0,0,,,,0,0,"USCG Sector Maryland NCR notified the NOAA SSC that four empty rail cars had blown off the Susquehanna River Bridge and into the river on Friday, 2 March, 2018 during the nor'easter. USCG overseeing salvage efforts and requested an updated weather report."
9680,2018-03-05,MAERSK Shanghai Lost Containers,"17 Miles off Oregon Inlet, North Carolina",34.98,-75.63,Chemical,,76 40 foot long shipping containers,0,,,,,,0,"On 5 March, 2018, USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC that due to high winds, approximately 70 containers fell off the MAERSK SHANHAI, a container ship transiting 17 miles off the cost of Oregon Inlet, North Carolina on the evening of 3 March 2018. USCG requested information on hazmat contained in the lost containers."
9679,2018-03-04,M/V Tropic Caribe,"36 miles north of Arecebo, Puerto Rico",19.0,-66.0,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"USCG San Juan notified the SSC at 1930 on 04 March 2018 that the 525 foot freighter Tropic Caribe was adrift 36 miles north of Arecebo, Puerto Rico with 18 souls on board and 12500 Bbls of heavy fuel oil. The ship is drifting to the south towards Puerto Rico."
9678,2018-02-26,Port Williams Shuyak Island Bunker C Spill,"Kodiak, AK",58.49033,-152.58366,Oil,,IFO No. 6 (Bunker C),,1,,,,3000,4,"On 26-Feb-2018, a 3000-gallon rubber, fuel bladder fell from the roof of a structure that failed due to bad weather. The fuel bladder is wrapped around a piling and it is presumed to now be empty, with the contents, described as a bunker-C fuel, having been discharged into the water. The USCG is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory."
9677,2018-02-23,"Sodium Hypochlorite Drums, Buffalo Bayou","Tidal Rd, Houston, TX 77015, USA",29.74,-95.1175,Chemical,,Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% solution,,,,,,110,0,"On February 23, 2018, two 55 gallon drums of sodium hypochlorite 12.5% solution were dropped into Buffalo Bayou when a pallet broke during loading operations. Drums reported to be intact, divers will salvage. NOAA SSC provided hazmat information to Sector Houston-Galveston IMD."
9676,2018-02-22,FV Captain MacKintire,"7 Oak Run, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA",43.313761,-70.38945,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,4000,0,"Early morning of 22 Feb 2018, the tug Capt Mackintire sank off the coast of southern Maine. Crew is secure. . UISCG Sector NNE requested the NOAA SSC to consider the potential of shoreline impacts."
9675,2018-02-21,FV Misty Blue,"13 Baxter Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA",41.18366667,-69.76883333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 4, 2017, the Fishing Vessel MISTY BLUE, a clam dredger, sank approximately 13 miles south east of Nantucket, resulting in the loss of its 2 crewmen. The vessel is currently resting in approximately 90 feet of water. At the time of the incident a reported 1600 gallons of diesel and 100 gallons of lubes were onboard the vessel. A sheen was seen from this vessel for multiple days. A dive team was able to apply plastic bags over the vents and tighten the fuel fill caps around 15 Dec. USCG Sector SENE has requested the NOAA SSC to consider risks associated with the vessel and fuel."
9674,2018-02-21,"Lobo Operating, Grand Bay Tank Battery #1","Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.32083333,-89.2925,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,0,,,,294,0,"On February 21, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a crude oil discharge from Lobo Operating Grand Bay, Tank Battery #1. The discharge occurred due to a pin-hole leak on a 12' liquid line, moving product from a booster station to the facility."
9673,2018-02-17,S/V Bella Gina adrift,"off San Simeon, CA",35.61,-121.41,Other,,debris,,,,,,,1,"On February 17, 2018, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support for a sailboat set adrift within the Sanctuary five days earlier. The 35-ft S/V BELLA GINA was taking on water and the subject of a search & rescue (SAR) case by USCG. The MBNMS requested modeling support to help determine where the S/V may have drifted and/or sunk."
9672,2018-02-15,Kent Bayou Discharge,"LA, USA",29.53305556,-91.10944444,Oil,,Oil,0,,,,,840,0,"On February 15, 2018, the U.S.DOI contacted the NOAA SSC regarding an ~20bbl discharge from an overflowing storage tank into the adjacent bayou. LDWF reported six (6) alligators, a multitude of migratory birds, and one bald eagle nest in the vicinity of the discharge. USCG notified. Forefront Emergency Management was reported to be leading the response on behalf of the RP. Wildlife Response Services has been activated to address any oiled wildlife."
9670,2018-02-14,FV Sea Star,United States,41.16116667,-70.92505556,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the evening of 14 Feb 2018 USCG rescued 4 souls from the sinking fishing vessel ""Sea Star"" southwest of Martha's Vineyard. The vessel sank with approximately 500-1000 gallons on board and a capacity of 3000 gallons. Sector SENE contacted the NOAA SSC at 2115 EST for oil fate information and consultation."
9669,2018-02-12,Oily water discharge Theodore Ship Channel,"Theodore, AL 36582, USA",30.5344532969,-88.1348601295,Oil,,oily water,1,1,,,,42000,0,"On February 12, 2018, the National Response Center received a report of 1000 barrels of oily waste discharged into the Middle Fork of Deer River (aka Theodore Ship Channel). The USCG Sector Mobile is enroute to determine extent of discharge. Source is secure, facility is responding. ."
9668,2018-02-10,Heavy Fuel Oil Spill Mississippi River MM 145,"4006 LA-44, Mt Airy, LA 70076, USA",30.05163056,-90.64370278,Oil,Pipeline,Heavy Fuel Oil,0,,,,,,0,"On February 10, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a HFO discharge to the Mississippi River at MM 145 that occurred at the Pin Oak Terminals, Mt. Airy, LA. Initial response has been hampered by fog. The USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division (IMD) has arranged with AIRSTA NOLA for an overflight once the fog lifts. USCG requested a trajectory analysis."
9667,2018-02-08,Breton Sound State Block 33,"Breton Sound, LA 70041, USA",29.46916667,-89.42277778,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,,0,"On February 8, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding the discharge of oil resulting in an approximate 1.5mi x 50ft sheen located in Breton Sound. The observation, and subsequent notification, were reported by BSEE personnel during an overflight of the area. USCG Sector New Orleans IMD will be conducting an overflight in order to further assess the sheen size and coverage."
9666,2018-02-07,"Grounded Vessel, Chui Zai Fa No. 1, American Samoa",American Samoa,-14.33879444,-170.79001667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,14000,2,"On February 7, 2018, ghd USCG Sector Honolulu has notified the NOAA SSC that the Longliner Chu Zai Fa has grounded on coral reef approximately 200 yards off Leone Bay in American Samoa. The vessel reportedly has 14,000 gallons of diesel onboard. Diesel fumes were detected at about midnight last night, but no oil was observed on the shoreline. A trajectory forecast was requested in the event of a release."
9665,2018-02-04,"Sturgeon River Bridge Tanker Accident Chassell, MI","US-41, Chassell, MI 49916, USA",47.017553,-88.50615,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,4000,0,"On February 3, 2017, the Chassell Michigan Fire Department contacted the National Response Center regarding an accident on the State Route 41 bridge over the Sturgeon River in Houghton County, Michigan. The accident, which involved the tanker truck and 2-3 passenger vehicles, resulted in the tanker on its side and releasing up to 4,000 gallons each of diesel fuel and gasoline. At this time, both diesel and gasoline are on the ground and migrating to the Sturgeon River, which is covered in ice. The ground is also covered in up to 36" of snow and ice. EPA is requesting trajectories to assist with locating product in the river to aid in recovery."
9663,2018-02-02,PBF Energy Refinery Oil Spill,"815 Clonmell Rd, Paulsboro, NJ 08066, USA",39.8438676442,-75.2659606934,Oil,,marine diesel fuel,1,1,,,,200,0,"On February 2, 2018, the USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC of an oil spill that occurred earlier in the day at the PBF ENERGY Refinery, Paulsboro, New Jersey. Approximately 1,000 gallons of marine diesel spilled into the Delaware River. USCG requested a resources at risk analysis and clean up recommendations."
9664,2018-02-02,"Unidentified Tank, Blind Slough, OR","43115-43207 Pentilla Rd, Astoria, OR 97103, USA",46.20324042,-123.553361893,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 2, 2018, the NOAA Duty Officer received a call on ERD emergency spill line from USCG Sector Columbia River reporting an abandoned tank floating in Blind Slough, near Knappa, OR. The tank is 20' x 5', no reports of leakage or sheening. The contents are unknown. Weather forecast, tides and currents, map, and general analaysis based on information provided was passed along to USCG."
9661,2018-02-01,"Mystery Sheen, Offshore Cameron Parish",Lousiana,29.56,-93.14555556,Oil,,Oil (rainbow sheen),,,,,,,0,"On February 1, 2018, the USCG MSU Lake Charles contacted the NOAA SSC to evaluate if a 300 ft x 0.5 mile rainbow colored mystery sheen was potentially associated with a sunken fishing vessel or was from another potential source. Current and source analysis requested."
9662,2018-02-01,Sprague Terminal,"37 Berkeley St, Stamford, CT 06902, USA",41.04224444,-73.54472222,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1000,0,"On January 31, 2018, the tank barge DOUBLE SKIN 301 was off loading #2 fuel oil to the Sprague Stamford facility in Stamford, CT when a discharge occurred from a transfer hose/manifold connection. The discharge impacted the facility's dock, riprap, waterway, and side of the barge. Product that entered the waterway was contained within the hard boom that had been previously deployed for the transfer."
9659,2018-01-31,F/V Sunnfjord,"Cape Flattery, WA",48.1636428294,-124.816589383,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On January 31, 2018, the NOAA Regional Response Officer was notified of a vessel (F/V Sunnfjord), loaded with 800 gallons of Diesel Fuel, was in danger of sinking off Cape Flattery, WA. USCG Sector Seattle has requested a trajectory for the 800 gallons of diesel in the event the vessel is lost."
9660,2018-01-31,Yuma Exploration Platform Fire,"E, LA, USA",29.6925,-89.36638889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On January 31, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans IMD received report of a fire and potential discharge from an unmanned production platform out of Main Pass 4, in coastal Louisiana. The platform is operated by Yuma Exploration and Production Company. The fire was determined to be caused by a pinhole leak in the fire tube (burner) of the heater treater, which caught a Conex box on fire. The platform was shut in and the fire was extinguished using a portable pump. No discharge of oil occurred, source and fire secured. Total potential was 16,000 BBLs of crude and oily mixtures."
9658,2018-01-30,Peak Operating Co Oil Spill,"LA-82, Kaplan, LA 70548, USA",29.73583333,-92.36638889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On January 30, 2018, the USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC regarding a 30-35 bbl release of oil from pipeline into marsh outside of White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area. The release is secured. The USCG requested resources at risk."
9657,2018-01-29,Tug ROBIN LYNN,"Ridgeway St, St Clair Shores, MI 48080, USA",42.46513333,-82.8752,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,50000,0,"On January 29, 2018, the USCG requested assistance with an 81 foot tug boat in Lake St. Clair that has been a chronic problem for the USCG and has begun leaking again. The keel is sitting on the bottom in the marine and the water is 3 feet from the main decks, but the engine room appears to be communicating with the waters (Lake St. Clair). The vessel is iced in. In addition, the USCG is concerned about possible asbestos exposure to workers entering the vessel, so additional precautions are being considered. NOAA was contacted on 1/29/18 and is coordinating a jointly edited Resources-at-Risk with regional stakeholders."
9656,2018-01-26,Grand Isle Block 43 Produced Water Sheen,United States,29.10194,-89.984722,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On January 26, 2018, an unknown quantity of produced water was released from an offshore platform in Grand Isle block 43. The resulting sheen was approximately 5 x 1 mile. The USCG contacted the NOAA SSC and requested a trajectory."
9655,2018-01-23,Union Pacific Used Oil Discharge - Willamette River,"1619 N River St, Portland, OR",45.5439097739,-122.685728074,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On January 23, 2018, the USCG contacted NOAA regarding a release of approximately 3,000 gallons of used oil into a storm drain connected to the Willamette River, Portland, Oregon. The area surrounding the outfall had been fortuitously boomed prior to the spill to contain asbestos from a nearby burned structure (River Street Warehouse). Recovery of the contained product is underway. Response officials are seeking approval, constraints, or disapproval of using hot water washing of near-river surfaces at the outfall area."
9654,2018-01-23,"Woods Hole, Mystery Spill","16 Albatross St, Woods Hole, MA 02543, USA",41.52579167,-70.67405556,Oil,,Bilge (diesel and lube oil),,,,,,200,1,"On January 22, 2018, the USCG contacted NOAA regarding a mystery spill in Woods Hole (Massachusetts) Harbor that was thought to have occurred the prior day. A sheen of approximately 100x100 yards oiled parts of the harbor and shoreline including the NOAA Marine Biological Lab. The NOAA SSC was contacted on the morning of 1/22 and advised US Coast Guard on cleanup issues. Scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. took sample of the oil and have provided analysis. Cleanup and investigation continues"
9653,2018-01-22,San Diego Mystery Sheen,"Offshore San Diego, CA",32.7078088864,-117.703125067,Oil,,Possible oil,,,,,,,0,"On January 22, 2018, the USCG Sector San Diego called the NOAA Emergency Response Division to report a 6 mile by 100 foot sheen observed late yesterday, approximately 20 miles off of Point Loma, CA. The USCG requested assistance in determining whether the oil might be from a passing vessel or associated with a natural seep."
9651,2018-01-21,Highway 3 - Oil Spill,"2800-2898 St Goar St, Dickinson, TX 77539, USA",29.45693,-95.04808,Oil,,Oil Biproduct,1,1,,,,250,0,"On January 21, 2018 , the USCG MSU Texas City contacted the NOAA Regional Response Officer regarding a release approximately 250 gallons of an oil drilling fluid."
9652,2018-01-21,Hilcorp Energy's Berrwood E-5 platform Discharge,"Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.00027778,-89.34722222,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,1,,,,115,0,"On January 21, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding the discharge of approximately 2.75bbls of crude oil from Hilcorp Energy's Berrwood E-5 platform. USCG will conduct a site visit on 21 JAN 2018"
9650,2018-01-20,Sewage Spill: Monterey Bay,"Off Salinas, CA",36.72777778,-121.8375,Other,,Sewage,,,,,,,0,"On January 19, 2018, a release of 4.9 million gallons of raw sewage was reported in Monterey Bay, CA. The raw sewage was released through the diffuser of the sewage outfall system, located about 2 miles offshore. NOAA ERD was asked for a trajectory analysis."
9649,2018-01-19,Astoria Pier Discharge,"Astoria, OR",46.1923486815,-123.877258308,Oil,,Bunker oil,1,1,,,,,0,"On January 19, 2018, rainbow sheen and shoreline oiling, extending from the Astoria-Megler Bridge (Astoria, OR) to the Hammond Boat Basin (Warrenton, OR) was reported by the USCG Sector Columbia River. The sheen was first reported at 1800 PST on January 18, 2018. A Responsible Party has not yet been identified. USCG has requested Resources at Risk."
9648,2018-01-19,Essex Village Marina,"37 Pratt St, Essex, CT 06426, USA",41.35366667,-72.38643889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On January 19, 2018, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC that a small amount of diesel has been observed in the ice of Essex Village CT, source unknown. The NOAA SSC was contacted for advice relating to oil behavior in ice and future steps."
9647,2018-01-19,F/V Amvina II,Offshore Cameron Parish,29.3585,-92.63783333,Oil,,Marine Diesel,,,,,,10000,0,"On January 16, 2018, the F/V Amvina, carrying an estimated 10,000 gallons of marine diesel was anchored approximately 15 miles offshore of Cameron Parish, LA, prior to passage of a strong northern front. Following the storm, owners were unable to locate the vessel. On January 19, 2018, MSU Lake Charles contacted NOAA SSC to evaluate impact if fuel was discharged. Vessel has not yet been located, and may have sank."
9646,2018-01-16,MV Sanchi,East China Sea,31.5286031666,124.98046875,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,"On January 6, 2018, the 900 foot Tanker MV Sanchi collided with the cargo ship CF Crystal in the East China Sea approximately 160 nautical miles off Shanghai, China. The MV Sanchi was carrying 136,000 tonnes (960,000 barrels) of a light condensate oil cargo and an estimated 1000 tonnes of bunker fuel oil. The Sanchi caught fire and after drifting into the Japanese EEZ, it finally sank on January 14, 2018. This hotline has been opened to capture information but at this time NOAA ERD support has not been requested ."
9645,2018-01-15,Whitney Oil & Gas Pass-A-Loutre WMA,"LA 70091, USA",29.12138889,-89.16972222,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,1,,,,126,0,"On January 15, 2018 , the USCG Sector New Orleans Contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a discharge of crude oil from a storage tank into the Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The leak was reportedly due to a a malfunction of a tank overfill alarm. Source reported secure and clean up and recovery in process."
9643,2018-01-12,Tug Lumberman - Gastineau Channel,"Juneau, AK",58.30611111,-134.44105556,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On January 12, 2018, the USCG notified the Alaska SSC of a planned oil and hazmat removal operation from a moored vessel in Gastineau Channel, Juneau, AK. An estimated 3,000 gallons of oil and oily mixtures will be removed from the semi-permanently moored vessel. A discharge has not occurred. The USCG Sector Juneau requested a Resources at Risk."
9642,2018-01-10,UTV Gate City Big Sandy River,"Huntington, WV 25704, USA",38.318044,-82.571353,Oil,,"bilge oil, engine oil",,,,,,4000,0,"On January 10, 2018, the USCG Sector Ohio Valley (MSU Huntington) contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a discharge of oil from a partially sunken towing vessel in the Big Sandy River approximately 7.8 miles upstream from the Ohio River (at Catlettsburg, WV). The 140 foot vessel sank with 4,000 gallons of bilge oil and 500 gallons of diesel on board. USCG is seeking trajectory and fate information."
9641,2018-01-04,"Fuel oil 6 Discharge, Miss R. MM144.6","4804 LA-44, Mt Airy, LA 70076, USA",30.05361111,-90.64888889,Oil,,Fuel Oil No. 6,1,,,,,,1,"On January 4, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a discharge of No.6 Fuel oil into the Mississippi River. The source is reported as secured. USCG requested trajectory and fate of the product."
9640,2018-01-03,UTV CITY OF CASSVILLE-MM 923.5 OHIO RIVER,"Smithland, KY 42081, USA",37.11219,-88.42534,Chemical,,styrene,,,,,,9000,0,"On January 3, 2018, the USCG Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Paducah (Sector Ohio Valley) contacted the NOAA SSC regarding an incident involving three barges near MM 923 on Ohio River. Two barges are loaded with 9,000 barrels of methanol and one has 9,000 barrels of styrene. The barge string is hard aground near Smithland, KY. No release reported. USCG is requesting chemical property information and standby for possible response support."
9639,2018-01-02,Bastian Bay Platform Discharge,"LA , USA",29.29277778,-89.52777778,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,,,,,336,0,"On January 2, 2018, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a discharge from a Hilcorp energy facility located in Bastian Bay, Louisiana. The discharge was due to the failure of a valve on a bulk separator. The exact details of the sump and drainage system failure, as well as the secondary containment failure, are still under investigation. USCG estimated the total amount discharged to be approximately 8 BBLs, with 4 BBLs reaching the waterway and the remainder contained within the facility's secondary containment."
9638,2017-12-29,"Mystery Sheen, Main Pass 70","LA, USA",29.246389,-88.984722,Oil,,"Oil, crude1",,,,,,,0,"On December 29, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a mystery sheen observed during an overflight. The Sheen was described a 2mi x 20yd with a leading edge heading toward the SW. The USCG has requested a trajectory and fate for the sheen."
9637,2017-12-28,M/V Pacific Huron Grounding Saint Lawrence Seaway,"42176 Twin Islands, Clayton, NY 13624, USA",44.27593611,-76.03008333,Oil,,Heavy Fuel Oil/Diesel,,,,,,,0,"On December 28th, 2017, the USCG Sector Buffalo contacted the NOAA Great Lakes SSC about the 623-foot motor vessel M/V PACIFIC HURON, that ran aground late Wednesday (12/26) in the Saint Lawrence Seaway near Wellesley Island, New York. There are no reported injuries to the crew, and no reported leaks, pollution, or flooding on the vessel. Products aboard are 91.9 tons of Heavy Fuel Oil, 54.7 tons of Diesel Fuel, and 19,680.2 Metric Tons of Soybeans. Sector Buffalo is requesting resources-at-risk and a trajectory in the event of a discharge."
9636,2017-12-24,Breton Sound 53,"Louisiana, United States",29.42916667,-89.13527778,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,,,,,4200,0,"On December 24, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a mystery sheen in Breton Sound, Lousiana. A marine pollution surveillance report (MPSR) from NOAA NESDIS noted an anomaly emanating from a structure in Breton Sound #53. Upon investigation, the discharge was determined to originate at a decommissioned oil production platform previously owned and operated by Century Exploration. The discharge was observed to be active with emulsified oil and silvery sheen beneath the platform, and measured by satellite imagery to be 03 NM x 0.05 NM."
9635,2017-12-22,M/V Eunice LaMay,"2 miles south of Bayou La Batre, AL",30.34133333,-88.29011111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 22, 2017, the USCG Sector Mobile contacted NOAA regarding a capsized vessel located in the Mississippi Sound approximately 2 miles south of Bayou LaBatre. The vessel is aground in approximately 9ft of water and is lying on her starboard side. Vessel owner plugged fuel vent on port side. Approximately 15,000 gallons of diesel on board. Owner plans to salvage vessel as early as Wednesday (12/27). USCG is seeking trajectory and fate and effect for possible discharge."
9634,2017-12-18,"Gasoline Tanker Truck Rollover, Detroit, OR","559 OR-22, Idanha, OR 97350, USA",44.6629,-121.9565,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 18, 2017, the EPA contacted the NOAA Northwest Region SSC regarding a tanker truck crash at milepost 64 on North Santiam Hwy (OR-22) that resulted in release of 11,500 gallons of unleaded fuel. The EPA requested Resources At Risk (RAR) analysis of any NOAA managed ESA-listed species in the vicinity of the spill, and any associated toxicity information from unleaded fuel on RAR present."
9633,2017-12-15,Mystery Sheen Main Pass 77,LA,29.17611111,-88.88972222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 15, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA Regional Response Officer regarding a mystery sheen reported on 14DEC2017 @ 1121CST. The sheen was characterized as 100% rainbow ~2mi x 15yrds in length. USCG requested a trajectory analysis as well as satellite imagery, if any exists."
9632,2017-12-08,S/V Liberty Star,"293 ME-103, York, ME 03909, USA",43.06672222,-70.57322222,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 8, 2017, the sailing boat Liberty Star reported to the USCG Sector Northern New England that she was taking on water and sinking. All souls rescued. The boat had less than 100 gallons of diesel fuel on board."
9631,2017-12-05,Bayou Perot ISB,"4905 Decamp, Lafitte, LA 70067, USA",29.64305556,-90.18305556,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 5, 2017, the USCG MSU Houma contacted the New Orleans SSC contacted by regarding a potential request to conduct an in-situ burn in Bayou Perot for an 8"" TPIC pipeline that released approximately 50 barrels of crude oil into a floating marsh south of Lake Salvador. The affected area is approximately 65 yards in diameter."
9630,2017-12-03,Bulk Carrier Jupiter #6 Spill,"27 Norfolk Southern Terminal Dr, Norfolk, VA 23508, USA",36.87916667,-76.32611111,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,350,0,"On December 3, 2017, the NOAA SSC received notification from USCG Sector Hampton Roads about a #6 oil spill during a fuel transfer operation aboard the bulk carrier, Jupiter, in the Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia. USCG requested resources at risk description."
9629,2017-12-02,"Derelict Vessel South of Cannon Beach, OR",45 50.47N/12357.78W,45.84116667,-123.963,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 2, 2017, the NOAA Duty Officer was notified by USCG of a vessel that washed ashore approximately 3.5 miles south of Cannon Beach, OR, in position 45-50.47N/123-57.78W. Search and rescue team deployed but no personnel found, and no boat owner identified at this point. Light sheening was observed in vicinity of vessel. Resources at Risk information requested."
9628,2017-12-01,Towing Vessel JAKE SHEARER Voyage WX Forecast,"Kitimat-Stikine, BC, Canada",52.8293209103,-129.501342773,Oil,,N/A,,,,,,,0,"On December 1, 2017, the NOAA Pacific RRO received a request from USCG Sector Puget Sound for a weather request for an emergency tow from Norman Morrison Bay, B.C. (Canada) to Ketchikan, AK. Towing Vessel JAKE SHEARER, a 4,492 HP ATB (Articulated Tug & Barge) was disconnected from it's rigid connection to it's tow, Tank Barge ZIDELL 277m a loaded tank barge with 67,696 BBLS ULSD and 11,051 BBLS RUL. Tug and tow sought safe refuge to await tow to Ketchikan, AK, from another vessel for repairs. ETD safe anchorage Saturday, 02DEC17, 0700.Weather through Tuesday, 05DEC17 for route provided."
9627,2017-11-30,ST 224 Enterprise 265,South Timbalier Block 224,28.51166667,-90.38444444,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1596,0,"On November 30, 2017, the USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the discharge of diesel fuel from a tank on an offshore rig in the Gulf Of Mexico. The tank was ruptured when a boom crane fell from the rig and punctured the tank. USCG is requested a trajectory and fate of the sheen"
9626,2017-11-29,F/V Crystal Star sunk,"Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA",33.3066269573,-118.449341211,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,120,0,"On November 29, 2017, the USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support for a fishing vessel sunk just off the Southwest shoreline of Catalina Island, CA. The F/V Crystal Star had grounded near Salta Verde Point, Santa Catalina Island and later sank with 120 gallons of diesel on board. USCG requested a trajectory analysis."
9625,2017-11-28,Breton Sound Mystery Slick,"South Breton Sound, LA 70041, USA",29.45111111,-89.40333333,Oil,,"oil, crude",,,,,,84,0,"On Nov 28, 2017, A 500x50 ft silver sheen with some dark product was observed during an overflight approximately 5 miles offshore in Breton Sound, LA. The quantity of oil estimated at less than 1 barrel. Oil most likely crude. The USCG Sector New Orleans called the New Orleans SSC to request fate and trajectory of the oil slick."
9624,2017-11-22,XTO Energy Point a La Hache,"LA, USA",29.6151408,-89.7977179,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,,,,,630,0,"On November 22, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a crude oil discharge from a 6" transfer line between XTO Energy’s Pointe a La Hache north production platform and their south production platform. The discharge is contained within the marsh grass and small ponds in the area, with a light sheen present in the adjacent canal. The source is reported as secured."
9623,2017-11-19,Fishing Vessel Grounding Bastian Bay,"LA-23, Buras, LA 70041, USA",29.29994444,-89.66333333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 8, 2017, a 36 ft fishing vessel ran aground in Bastian Bay, LA. 70 gallons of marine diesel were potentially discharged along with an additional 4, 55-gallon drums containing diesel. The USCG contacted the NOAA SSC to request trajectory/fate of discharged diesel and trajectory of orphaned drums."
9622,2017-11-18,UTV MELVIN L. KING UAN barge MM 711 Ohio River,"Cloverport, KY 40111, USA",37.83891,-86.63187,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 18, 2017, the USCG Sector Ohio Valley contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a fate and effects analysis of a sunken barge on the Ohio River carrying 3200 tons of liquid fertilizer (urea ammonium nitrate)."
9620,2017-11-14,Floating drum,"San Francisco Bay, CA, USA",37.8664518198,-122.444429398,Other,,Drum,,,,,,,0,"On the afternoon of 14-NOV-2017, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC about a floating drum with unknown contents reported near Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. Sector San Francisco requested a drift estimate to assist their small boat crew in trying to re-locate the floating drum."
9619,2017-11-12,Mystery sheen,"San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge, San Francisco, CA, USA",37.7991696033,-122.37873203,Oil,,Unknown oil,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of 12-NOV-2017, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to relay a report of a mystery sheen in San Francisco Bay. Reported by a barge worker at 0711 hrs, the sheen was described as being 100’ by 2 miles and smelling of diesel fuel. USCG requested trajectory support."
9618,2017-11-10,Noranda Alumina Diesel Spill,"LA-44, Edgard, LA 70049, USA",30.05268889,-90.66421389,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 10, 2017, the USCG notified NOAA regarding a release of 200 gallons of non-marine diesel into the Mississippi River from the Noranda Alumina facility in Louisiana located between river mile markers 142 and 143. The USCG requesting fate and trajectory."
9617,2017-11-09,FV Anne Row,"164-198 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA",42.58,-70.66361111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 9, 2017, the FV Anne Row grounded near Eastpoint Lighthouse in Gloucester MA, due to loss of power. The crew was rescued without injury. No release was reported. USCG requested oil fate and behavior information pending an attempt to refloat the vessel"
9616,2017-11-08,Platform Hidalgo hydraulic fluid spill,"Lompoc, CA 93436, USA",34.5020297944,-120.702667236,Oil,,Hydraulic fluid,,,,,,20,0,"On November 8, 2017, the USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Santa Barbara contacted their NOAA SSC to report a spill of 50 gallons of hydraulic fluid on Platform Hidalgo (off Point Conception, just west of Santa Barbara Channel), of which 20 gallons were reported to have entered the water. According to the NRC report, the release occurred at 0640 hrs on 08-NOV-2017, resulted in a 0.5 mile X 15’ sheen, and conditions were calm. USCG requested trajectory support."
9614,2017-11-06,Lake Pagie B-1 ISB,"3051 Bayou Dularge Rd, Theriot, LA 70397, USA",29.39073056,-90.95976389,Oil,,Condensate,,,,,1,420,0,"On November 7, 2017, the USCG in Houma, LA, contacted NOAA regarding a proposed insitu burn in the Lake Pagie field. Current estimated quantity of release is 10 barrels. Containment boom is deployed around the impacted area."
9613,2017-10-31,F/V Ben & Casey Sunken Vessel,South Padre Island,26.11522222,-97.07727778,Oil,,Marine grade Diesel,,,,,,7,0,"On October 30, 2017 the F/V Ben & Casey, a steel hulled fishing vessel, sank, with a potential 14,000 gallons of marine diesel on board. Vessel is in 62 ft of water, approximately 4 miles offshore of South Padre Island, and approximately 10 miles north of the Mexican border. No discharge currently reported. On October 31, USCG District 8 and Sector Corpus Christi requested fate and trajectory for diesel fuel on board."
9609,2017-10-25,F/V Saint Paul Grounding,"Moses Lake, Texas City, TX 77590, USA",29.45719167,-94.93031389,Oil,,Marine Diesel,,,,,,300,0,"On October 25, 2017, the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Texas City, TX, contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a grounded fishing vessel in the vicinity of Moses flood gate, within a high Priority Protection Area. There has not been a discharge from the vessel at this time. USCG is requesting natural resource detail support and information regarding potential (if any) ESA issues."
9608,2017-10-25,Tug CALEB,"Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA",37.4976844234,-122.478184289,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,,0,"On 25-OCT-2017, the USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support for an ""old"" grounded tug boat in Half Moon Bay, CA. The 60-foot long Tug CALEB had been at anchor in Half Moon Bay but dragged anchor during recent heavy wave conditions. The USCG estimates there may be 3,000-5,000 gallons of mixed oily liquids on board. As USCG develops a plan to address the vessel, they have requested oil fate & transport support to assess the potential risks to local resources in the event that a spill occurs in the coming weeks."
9607,2017-10-23,LOBO Pipeline Leak,"Grand Bay LA 70091, USA",29.30083333,-89.285,Oil,,Oil/Produced water,,,,,,,0,"On October 23, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a pipeline leak in Grand Bay. The USCG requesting trajectory forecast and fate as well as potential resources at risk in the area."
9606,2017-10-22,Crane Barge TOPS DB1 T.O.W. Allision,"West Cameron Block 198A, LA",29.24251667,-93.24115,Oil,,Marine Diesel,,,,,,71000,0,"On October 22, 2017, the USCG contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a barge that allided with a platform being dismantled in West Cameron Lease Block 198A . The personnel that were aboard have been transferred safely, however the barge remains stationary alongside the platform. USCG are requesting a trajectory and fate, as well as a potential Resources at Risk."
9604,2017-10-20,Barge B No. 255 fire,"Corpus Christi, TX",27.84,-97.09,Oil,,Crude oil,,,,,,5586000,4,"On October 20, 2017, a barge caught fire in the Port Aransas anchorage area. It is still on fire. Barge is carrying 133,000 bbls crude oil of a type unknown. At this time, extent of discharge is unknown. Location is approximately 3 miles off the beach on the Gulf side. Sector Corpus has contacted NOAA SSC and requested trajectory."
9603,2017-10-15,Oil Platform Fire,"Lake Pontchartrain, LA",30.06427778,-90.27266667,Oil,,South Louisiana Crude Oil,,,,,,21000,4,"On October 15, 2017, an oil platform in southwestern Lake Pontchartrain exploded and caught fire. Platform produces both natural gas and oil. Lines were shut in at time of explosion. Approximately 500 bbls of South Louisiana crude are in tanks on the platform. Unknown how much may have been consumed in the blaze. Sector New Orleans has requested a trajectory, and resources at risk. NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge is running air plume modelling."
9601,2017-10-13,Mississippi Canyon 209 Pipeline Discharge,Offshore Louisiana,28.75444444,-88.26722222,Oil,,Crude oil,,,,,,392700,5,"On October 13, 2017, a discharge reported as 49.2 gallons of crude oil/saltwater mix occurred from a pipeline in Mississippi Canyon 209. Pipeline has been shut in, and RP (LLOG Exploration) is deploying an ROV to evaluate repair needs. MSU Morgan City requested an analysis of sheen fate and direction. Phone support provided. The spill volume was later updated to 7,950 to 9,350 barrels (or 333,900 and 392,700 gallons)"
9602,2017-10-13,Southern Belle - Sunken Fishing Vessel,"Sabine Pass, TX",29.65222222,-93.82555556,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,5000,0,"On October 13, 2017, the Southern Belle, a fishing vessel, sank outside the eastern jetty of Sabine Pass. The vessel had a reported tank capacity of 5,000 gallons (marine diesel), amount onboard at time of sinking unknown. Sheening near vessel has been observed. Fate, trajectory, and resources at risk requested."
9600,2017-10-12,Tarmat on Grand Isle Beach,"2258 LA-1, Grand Isle, LA 70358, USA",29.21586667,-90.02043056,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 12, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans and USCG MSU Houma contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a tar mat and stranded oil observed along a beach on Grand Isle. The USCG requested hind cast, tides, and winds."
9599,2017-10-11,"F/V Pacific Paradise, Honolulu, HI","1001 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA",21.2615,-157.82483333,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,8000,14,"On October 11, 2107, the USCG Sector Honolulu contacted the NOAA's ERD Oceanographer on Duty to report that a vessel, the F/V Pacific Paradise, was aground 400 yards from the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki. The USCG requested a trajectory for a potential release of 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The vessel also has 50 gallons of lube oil on board."
9597,2017-10-10,Hilcorp Lake Washington Well LLE#22,"Lake Washington, Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA",29.39111111,-89.77388889,Oil,,"oil, crude",1,,,,,1260,0,"On October 10, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a reported well leak in Lake Washington, LA. The leak was due to an equipment failure on a well that was reported to have been out of service. The source is reported secured. The USCG is requesting a trajectory forecast."
9598,2017-10-10,T/V Caribbean Alliance,United States,24.52166667,-80.78833333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On 10/10/2017, NOAA received notification from the USCG that the T/V Caribbean Alliance was disabled and adrift in the Florida Straits."
9594,2017-10-08,"Facility near Shell Central Seaplane, Venice LA","70091, USA",29.0518,-89.30948333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 8, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a sheen observed during an overflight this morning. The sheen was in a burmed area and did not enter the water."
9591,2017-10-08,Hurricane Nate - Lousiana,"Biloxi, MS",30.4,-89.0,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"At approximately 1900 CDT on October 7, 2017, Hurricane Nate (Category 1) made a first land fall at the mouth of the Mississippi River,Louisiana, then traveled across Breton, Chandeleur, and Mississippi Sounds prior to making a second landfall at 0030 CDT (1230 am) near Biloxi, Mississippi. This Hotline is being established to track response activities in Louisiana conducted by Sector New Orleans and MSU Houma."
9596,2017-10-08,Potential Well Head leak,"East Bay, Venice, LA 70091, USA",28.99538889,-89.16983333,Oil,,"Oil, crude",0,,,,,,0,"On October 8, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding the report of a sheen observed during an LDEQ overflight in East Bay. The RP was contacted and is currently mobilizing clean-up assets to the area. Weather has been requested."
9593,2017-10-08,"Premiere Industries, Venice LA","Haliburton Rd, Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.26129722,-89.35881111,Chemical,,Powdered Zinc,,,,,,,0,"On October 8, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a potential powdered zinc release at a dock facility. The USCG is working with the owner to further assess and characterize the release."
9592,2017-10-08,"South Barge, Point A La Hache","18859 Hwy 23, Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA",29.60371389,-89.78798056,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,,,,,0,0,"On October 8, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a sheen coming from the south barge in Point A La Hache."
9595,2017-10-07,Akutan Abandoned Vessel,"Unalaska, AK",53.84103,-166.59492,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,23440,1,"The FV Akutan was placed at anchor at the head of Captain's Bay on Unalaska Island and abandoned. On 7-Oct-2017, during high winds the vessel drifted and ended up within 100 yards near shore. USCG will open the fund to remove all the fuel from the vessel. FV Akutan contains 25,000 gallons of diesel, hydraulic oils, and lube oils. There has been no report of a release at this time. USCG is requesting resources at risk and a section 7 consultation for the lightering operation."
9590,2017-10-07,M/V Heartbeat,"Boardwalk Run, Stuart, FL 34994, USA",27.2025,-80.25694444,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 7, 2017, the M/V Heartburn had a fueling accident that resulted in spill of 400 gallons of diesel fuel spilled near the mouth of the St Lucie River."
9588,2017-10-05,Tropical Storm Nate,Gulf of Mexico,14.3,-83.7,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 5, 2017, a tropical depression in the southwestern Caribbean Sea was upgraded to Tropical Storm Nate. This Hotline entry is being established to track activities associated with the response to Tropical Storm Nate."
9587,2017-10-04,USS Dewey,"San Diego, CA",32.631889,-117.224167,Oil,,Lube Oil,,,,,,700,0,"On October 4, 2017, the USS Dewey experienced a release of up to 700 gallons of lube oil. The incident occurred 5 miles from Coronado and 3 miles south of Pt. Loma. USCG is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory."
9585,2017-10-03,"Botco XTO Energy, Cox Bay","Port Sulpher, LA 70083, USA",29.46,-89.62333333,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,1,,,,336,0,"On October 3, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a dark black sheen 300ft by 300ft caused by the discharge of crude oil from pipeline damaged on the underside of a platform owned by XTO Energy . An estimated 800-1000ft of shoreline was affected. The line has been reported as shut in and the leak is secured."
9583,2017-09-26,"Shell Refinery Fire, Convent LA","Star Enterprise Rd, 70723, USA",30.1058,-90.90009722,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 26, 2017, the MSU Houma contacted the NOAA RRO regarding an electrical fire at the Shell refinery located at 10700 LA-44, Convent, LA 70723 (MM168). The fire was almost extinguished, and the USCG requested a local wind forecast tonight through the morning. No reported impact to the waterway has occurred at this time."
9582,2017-09-26,Sunken skiff,"Pittsburg, CA 94565, USA",38.0448581696,-121.895408673,Other,,skiff,,,,,,,0,"USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to request a drift estimate for a 25 ft work boat that sank in Suisun Bay, near Pittsburg, CA. The work boat had been tied to a spud barge when it rolled over at 0410 hrs on 26-SEP-2017. The lines then parted and the work boat sank at 0549 hrs with no reported sheening. USCG requested info on size and direction of search area to re-locate and salvage the sunken work boat."
9581,2017-09-23,Lobo Grand Bay Tank Battery#1,"175 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.31805556,-89.2925,Oil,,Oil+ produced water,1,1,,,,42,0,"On September 23, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA regarding a produced waste release from a corroded above ground pipeline. The release was visible on an adjacent 50'x30' area of tidal marsh with dead vegetation and pockets of oil. Small pockets of rainbow sheen were observed on the water."
9579,2017-09-22,Romere Pass#59,"Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.27527778,-89.24305556,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,1,,,,210,0,"On September 22, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA regarding the discharge of crude oil into Romere Pass West Delta National Wildlife Refuge. The discharge was due to a pinhole leak in a 3"" submerged pipeline, and impacted an ~50' x 150' tidal marsh and mud flats, with a 30'x40' area containing dark product."
9580,2017-09-22,Shipping Containers Overboard,"Port of Oakland, CA 94607, USA",37.8107200039,-122.325522805,Other,,Shipping containers,1,,,,,,0,"On September 22, 2017, the USCG Sector San Francisco contacted NOAA ERD to request assistance with re-locating some empty shipping containers lost overboard from the M/V Mol Maxim. The ship was docked in the Port of Oakland’s Outer Harbor area on the afternoon of 21-SEP-2017 when eleven 40’ shipping containers were lost overboard. All containers were empty, closed and non-refrigerated. The USCG has requested a drift estimate to assist with relocation efforts. No pollution concern has been identified."
9578,2017-09-21,Colonial Pipeline/Intergulf GCMarine,"Vista Court, Highlands, TX 77049, USA",29.83042222,-95.08752778,Chemical,,Diluted Petromeen (0.05-0.07%),,,,,,189000,0,"On September 21, 2017, the USCG Sector Houston Galveston contacted NOAA regarding a plan from a Colonial to demo two out of commission pipes running under the San Jacinto River. NO RELEASE HAS OCCURRED."
9671,2017-09-20,M/V Ferrel,"Vieques, Puerto Rico",18.13086,-65.28095,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 19, 2017, the Motor Vessel Ferrel capsized during Hurricane Maria and later washed ashore on the western end of Vieques Island, Puerto Rico. An estimated 3,600 gallons of diesel remain onboard. Plans are now underway to remove fuel from the vessel."
9574,2017-09-19,FV Trident & FV Delusional,,43.4,-69.33,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 19, 2017, the USCG Sector Northern New England contacted the NOAA SSC for oil fate considerations for fuel oil from two fishing vessels that collided in outer Boothbay Harbor, Maine. One of the vessels sank, but there was no release reported."
9576,2017-09-19,Hurricane Maria,USVI and Puerto Rico,18.1173769695,-65.670277141,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 19, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. EDT, Major Hurricane Maria is currently a potentially catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane located approximately 85 miles southeast of St. Croix, moving west-northwest at 10 mph. Some fluctuations in intensity are likely during next day or two but Maria is forecast to remain an extremely dangerous Category 4 or 5 Hurricane until in moves near or over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Hurricane Force winds extend outward up to 35 miles and Tropical Storm-Force winds extend outward up to 140 miles. This Hotline is being established as a location for information for all OR&R activities associated with preparation and response to Hurricane Maria."
9575,2017-09-19,Lake Fortuna Flare Stack leak,"Breton Sound, LA, USA",29.66561667,-89.49571389,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,10,0,"On September 19, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA regarding a flare stack leak and subsequent discharge to the surrounding waters. The incident occurred to an equipment failure details of the cause are under investigation. The USCG is requesting trajectory information for the discharged product."
9572,2017-09-19,South Marsh Island Block 149 Mystery Sheen,SMI149,28.24166667,-92.12805556,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On September 19, 2017, the USCG MSU Houma contacted NOAA regarding a mystery sheen located in South Marsh Island Block 149. The USCG are requesting trajectory information."
9573,2017-09-19,"Valero Refiney Fire, Port Arthur, TX","1801 S Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77640, USA",29.86565556,-93.967025,Oil,,Vacuum Gas Oil (VGO),,,,,,,0,"On September 19, 2017, the USCG MSU Port Arthur contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a fire that has broken out at one of the storage tanks at the Valero refinery. The commodity of concern is Vacuum Gas Oil (VGO) not straight crude. The USCG has requested air plume modeling information. No NRC report."
9569,2017-09-07,FV Provider,"Sanak Islands, Alaska",54.37471,-162.51439,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,550,0,"On September 6, 2017, the F/V Provider beached on the west end of Elma island, Alaska. The tanks are intact, containing an estimated 550 gallons of diesel. There are also unknown amounts of hydraulic or lube oil on board. Resolve Marine is currently on scene removing the pollution."
9566,2017-09-05,Hurricane Irma- Florida,Atlantic Ocean,24.58,-81.63,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"Hurricane Irma continues to develop in the Atlantic Ocean with winds in excess of 160 knots. On September 5, 2017, this Hotline was established as a location for information for all OR&R activities associated with preparation and response to Hurricane Irma."
9565,2017-09-05,T/V Savage Intensity,"GIWW MM 245, Sulphur, LA 70665, USA",30.05933333,-93.36866667,Oil,,Marine Diesel,1,,,,,3500,0,"On September 5, 2017, the USCG MSU Lake Charles contacted the NOAA RRO regarding the potential discharge of 3500 gallons of marine diesel fuel. The USCG is requesting a trajectory and fate."
9564,2017-09-04,Phillips 66 Refinery Spill,"Rodeo, CA 95033, USA",38.06,-122.26,Oil,,gas oil,,,,,,50,0,"On September 4, 2017, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted the NOAA SSC to request fate and transport estimate for a 50 gallon spill of gas oil (API 23) from the Phllips 66 refinery in Rodeo, CA. The spill occurred at roughly 0815 hrs (local) from an unpressurized pipeline along the facility’s pier. A USCG overflight is scheduled."
9562,2017-08-29,I-65 Styrene Release,"Mobile, AL",30.6756615,-88.127445,Chemical,,Styrene Monomer,,,,,,7000,0,"On August 29, 2017, the USCG Sector Mobile contacted the NOAA RRO regarding the release of approximately 7000gal of styrene monomer into a drainage ditch. The release was due to an overturned tractor trailer traveling southbound on I-65. The USCG requested a fate and effects."
9558,2017-08-27,Breton Sound 32 LOBOPlatform Fire,"Breton Sound, LA, USA",29.55777778,-89.325,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,9870,0,"On August 27, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a platform fire in Breton Sound. All personnel are evacuated and safe. No reports of pollution in the water. The USCG has requested a potential trajectory."
9556,2017-08-25,"Calumet Harbor, IN Mystery Bitumen","S Walton Dr, Chicago, IL 60617, USA",41.73103333,-87.50568056,Oil,,Bitumen,,,,,,,0,"On August 25th, 2017, USCG MSU Chicago contacted the Great Lakes SSC concerning a mystery bitumen that was discovered by the USACE during a rock removal project in the Calumet Harbor. The USACE requested assistance in determination of whether the material was naturally occurring."
9557,2017-08-25,Sunken Vessel POINT HARRIS,"30 nm east of Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, HI 96770, USA",21.37,-157.19,Oil,,Marine diesel,,,,,,5000,0,"On August 25, 2017, the USCG Sector Honolulu notified the NOAA SSC for an oil spill trajectory in the event of a release from the 82' P/C POINT HARRIS. The vessel sank approximately 30 nm east of Kaneohe Bay, Oahu after two crew were rescued. The vessel is reported to have between 3000 and 5000 gallons of marine diesel fuel and lube oil onboard."
9554,2017-08-24,Floating Hazmat Box,"between Burrows & Bird Island near Anacortes, WA, USA",48.483,-122.73,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 24, 2017, the USCG Sector Puget Sound reported a 6'x6' metal container floating between Burrows Island and Bird Island. Requesting trajectory of the container for USCG small boat to narrow search window"
9555,2017-08-24,Hurricane Harvey,Texas Coast,27.79,-95.61,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"At approximately August 24, 2017, Tropical Storm Harvey intensified to a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 MPH, and is forecast to become a major hurricane as it approaches the Middle Texas Coast Friday, August 25."
9553,2017-08-23,M/V Gracie Claire,"Cypress Cove Area, Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.25111111,-89.35805556,Oil,,Marine Diesel,1,,,,,2300,0,"On August 23, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a towing vessel that had sunk while taking on fuel at the Cypress Cove Marina in Venice, LA. The USCG is requesting potential resources at risk, fate, and trajectory information."
9551,2017-08-15,Mystery Sheen,"S of Block Island, RI",40.65261111,-71.01216667,Oil,,unknown,,,,,,,0,"On August 15, 2017, the USCG Sector Long Island Sound contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a mystery sheen reported by USCG Air Station Cape Cod south of Block Island, RI. CG is requesting hindcast information. The sheen does not align with any charted wrecks."
9549,2017-08-14,MPSR support for Anomaly detected ~94NM SE TX,East Breaks Area,27.76027778,-94.105,Oil,,potential oil,,,,,,,0,"On August 14, 2017, the USCG Sector Houston Galveston contacted the NOAA RRO regarding an Marine Pollution Surveillance Report (MPSR) provided by NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NOAA/NESDIS) . Observations from AUG 13, 2017 2017 showed an anomaly (potential spill) approximately 94 nautical miles (NM) Se off the coast of Texas."
9548,2017-08-13,FV Akutan,"Unalaska, AK",53.83983,-166.59324,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,30000,0,"On August 5, 2017, the FV Akutan left Dillingham, AK, reportedly on its way to Seattle. The vessel began having mechanical issues and headed to Dutch Harbor. They made it in to Captains Bay on August 7th by their own power, but because of the vessel issues, the Coast Guard escorted them in. The vessel currently remains at anchor and is disabled in Captains Bay approximately 2 miles southeast of Westward Seafoods. USCG has requested a ESA Section 7 consultation."
9547,2017-08-10,FV Stoic,"Unakwik Inlet, Northern Prince William Sound, Alaska",60.95016,-147.58503,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1000,0,"On August 10, 2017, the 51-foot F/V Stoic struck a rocky outcrop and capsized off of Siwash Bay in Unakwik Inlet, AK. Four people were on board, but they made it to the skiff, and were picked up by a good Samaritan vessel. The potential diesel fuel is 1,000 gallons, but the actual amount onboard is unknown."
9546,2017-08-10,"M/V Calumet Aground St. Marys River, MI","Ferry Dock, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, USA",46.48888889,-84.30166667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,105000,0,"At 2340 on August 9th, 2017, M/V Calumet a 629-foot cargo ship ran aground on the north side of Sugar Island in the St. Marys River. No reported damage, injuries, or pollution. USCG Sector Sault Ste. Marie contacted the NOAA SSC to request trajectory and resources at risk for the potential release of 105,000 gals of #2 Diesel fuel."
9544,2017-08-09,FV Confidence,"Sitka, AK",57.288,-135.60367,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,600,0,"On August 6, 2017, the commercial fishing vessel CONFIDENCE , a 48.8' seine vessel, grounded in Neva Strait near Sitka, Alaska. Vessel fuel capacity is 1500 gallons and the owner estimates there is approximately 600 gallons of diesel fuel aboard. Additionally, vessel has an estimated 70K pounds of catch aboard. The NOAA SSC has been working with DOI and Trust resource agencies on a fish disposal plan"
9543,2017-08-08,"Anomaly, NRC# 1186656, Mississippi Canyon 20",Offshore Louisiana,28.93583333,-88.97,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 8, 2017, Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a satellite ""anomaly"" or potential spill detected in Mississippi Canyon 20 by the NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) Oceanmap program. Reports provided."
9542,2017-08-06,Propyl acetate release,"Pier G, Port of Long Beach, CA 90802, USA",33.7436659261,-118.20199867,Chemical,,Propyl Acetate,,1,,,,6600,0,"On August 6, 2017, the USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted the NOAA SSC to request hazard information for a release of propyl acetate (UN/NA 1276) on the deck of the container ship MV Harbour Bridge. The ship is currently moored along southern face of Pier G. A puncture in a 20-foot ISO tank resulted in product was spilled onto the deck and some product may have entered the water. Eleven crewmembers were reportedly having difficulty breathing and one fire fighter has been sent to the hospital."
9541,2017-08-05,"Mystery Sheen , Viosca Knoll 983",Offshore Louisiana,28.9875,-88.92805556,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 5, 2017, USCG Sector New Orleans IMD contacted the NOAA SSC for evaluation of the potential source of a mystery sheen reported in Viosca Knoll Block 983."
9539,2017-08-04,FV All In,"Knight Island, AK",60.15685,-147.7526,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,400,0,"On 4-Aug-2017, the F/V All In capsized off the south end of Knight Island. Vessel is not drifting it is in shallow waters, and the mast is reportedly touching the bottom. There is approximately 400 gallons of diesel on board (max potential of 1500 gal of diesel), but there is no release reported at this time. The USCG MSO Valdez is requesting a fates analysis, trajectory, and resources at risk report."
9538,2017-08-03,Anhydrous ammonia barge Cat Island,"Mississippi Sound, Gulf of Mexico",30.245,-89.19666667,Chemical,,anhydrous ammonia,,,,,,,0,"On August 3, 2017, the USCG Sector Mobile notified the NOAA SSC of an incident involving a barge carrying 2500 tons of anhydrous ammonia. Barge reportedly caught fire and was cut from tow. Barge is adrift NE of Cat Island (Miss. Sound) south of Pass Christian, MS. USCG is requesting support on hazard analysis."
9537,2017-08-01,YNG 15,"Prudhoe Bay, AK",70.38542936,-148.51823631,Oil,,unknown,,,,,,,0,"On July 30, 2017, the YNG 15, an old WWII era barge which sits at West Dock in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, was discovered to be leaking an unknown material. The barge has been there for 20-plus years without use. The USCG has hired a contractor to assess and evaluate the potential threat. Sector Anchorage has requested a resources at risk report and a Section 7 evaluation."
9536,2017-07-31,Drifting Fisheries Buoy Trajectory,Western Pacific Ocean,19.11070972,159.989,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 31, 2017, the Emergency Response Division received a request from the National Marine Fisheries Service for help locating a lost fisheries research buoy adrift in the Western Pacific."
9535,2017-07-24,"FV Grayling, Kodiak, AK",Kupreanof Strait,58.05616667,-153.411,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,700,0,"On July 24, 2017, the USCG MSD Kodiak contacted the NOAA Duty Officer regarding a fishing tender that capsized near Kodiak, Alaska at 1700 AK time. The crew of the FV Grayling were rescued but vessel is adrift. The USCG requested a vessel drift analysis and trajectory for the 400 gallons of diesel fuel."
9533,2017-07-17,Tanker Truck Spill Florida Keys MM 70,"70000 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USA",24.841,-80.79,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 17, 2017, the USCG Sector Key West notified the NOAA SSC that a tank truck had overturned releasing an estimated 2600 gallons of gasoline into the water next to the roadway at Fiesta Key, FL. A local contractor is on scene to remove remaining fuel and conduct cleanup. USCG requested a NOAA resources at risk analysis."
9532,2017-07-16,Mississippi Canyon 736 Platform Discharge,Offshore Louisiana,28.26728611,-88.39891944,Oil,,South Louisiana crude,,,,,,2000,0,"On July 15, 2017, an offshore platform operated by Noble Energy on behalf of Murphy Energy discharged between 200 and 2,000 gallons of South Louisiana crude (NRC#11842190. Source is secure. The USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC and requested trajectory and resources at risk."
9530,2017-07-10,"North River Street Fire - Portland, OR","1300 N River St, Portland, OR 97227, USA",45.5397574,-122.6821294,Chemical,,Asbestos,,,,,,,0,"On July 10th, 2017, NOAA SSC was contacted by EPA Region 10 FOSC for assistance in a hazardous material removal action near the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. A warehouse containing asbestos materials located on an approximately 280-foot by 280-foot plot situated between North River Street and the Willamette River caught fire. As the emergency response shifts to cleanup and removal, the FOSC is requesting information regarding ESA listed species and Resources at Risk in the area."
9531,2017-07-10,Wreck 1487,SE of Nantucket,40.102,-69.978,Oil,Historic Wreck,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On July 10, 2017, the NOAA SSC was notified by the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) of an anomaly on satellite images in Nantucket Sound that may be from oil sheen from one of several historic wrecks in the region."
9529,2017-07-09,UTV Eric Haney,MM 13.5 Upper Mississippi River,37.09,-89.28,Oil,,"diesel fuel, lube oil",,,,,,80000,0,"On July 9, 2017, the US Coast Guard MSU Paducah (Sector Ohio Valley) contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the UTV Eric Henry which struck the dike on the right descending bank on the Upper Mississippi River near Cairo, IL. The engine room flooded and the vessel sank near Mile Marker 13.5. Vessel was carrying 78,893 gallons of diesel fuel and 1,600 gallons of lube oil. USCG is requesting trajectory analysis for worst case discharge."
9528,2017-07-05,FV Donna,"Hoquiam, WA 98550, USA",46.98,-123.88,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On July 5, 2017, the USCG MSU Portland, OR, contacted NOAA with a report of a discharge of an unknown oily substance due to a sinking fishing boat on the Hoquiam River. The cause of the sinking was due to a dilapidated dock were the vessel was moored. USCG requested weather and tide information to support cleanup and salvage operations."
9525,2017-07-03,FV Bunchie,"Dillingham, AK, USA",58.803,-158.568833,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,200,0,"At 0300 on 3-July, the FV Bunchie, a 32-foot capsized and was towed to ground, one mile south of the Ekuk Cannery . Max potential is 200 gallons of diesel. All persons were safely evacuated. Cause of capsize is unknown. Sector Anchorage is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory."
9526,2017-07-03,FV Ketok,"Dillingham, AK, USA",58.82222,-158.58611,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,150,0,"At 1256, on 3-Jul, the FV Ketok, a 32 foot fishing vessel grounded and swamped in Nushagak Bay. It has a max potential of 150 gallons of diesel and is reported to be sheening. Sector Anchorage is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory."
9527,2017-07-03,FV N11,"Dillingham, AK, USA",58.7355,-158.395,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,300,0,"At 1309, of 3-July, the FVN11, a 32-foot fishing vessel capsized on Flounder Flat in Nushagak Bay. It was last observed with awash with 2-feet of water over the deck on ebb tide. It has a max potential of 300 gallons of diesel onboard. Sector Anchorage is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory."
9524,2017-07-03,"Mystery Sheen, NRC#1182978",Mississippi Canyon,29.02654,-88.5803,Oil,,Crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On July 3, 2017, Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC to request an evaluation of the potential source of the sheen reported to the National Response Center. NOAA was requested to assist with an analysis of currents and winds to help identify the potential source of the sheen."
9523,2017-06-29,FV Miss Destinee,"Kodiak, Alaska",58.025667,-152.392167,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,700,0,"On June 29, 2017, the fishing vessel Miss Destinee sank in Marmot Bay. The Miss Destinee is 35-foot, fiberglass hull. The potential discharge is 700 gallons of diesel. USCG MSD Kodiak is requesting fates analysis and a trajectory at this time."
9522,2017-06-28,FV Whimsea Fire and Sinking,"Juneau, AK",58.383116,-134.647766,Oil,,"diesel, home heating oil, gasoline",,,,,,,0,"On June 27, 2017, the FV Whimsea caught fire and sank at the dock in Statter Harbor in Auke Bay, Alaska. The cause of the fire is unknown. The type and amount of product onboard the vessel at the time of the sinking is unknown, but may have been a mix of diesel, home heating oil, and probably some lube oils. Containment boom has been placed around the area where the vessel sank, absorbent sweep has been deployed, and removal of floating oiled debris has begun. The USCG is requesting information on potential resources at risk in this location."
9520,2017-06-27,"Ford Plant Avon Lake, OH Chemical Release","650 Miller Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012, USA",41.486345,-82.064353,Chemical,,E-Coat,,0,,,,5000,0,"On June 25, 2017, the Coast Guard MSU Cleveland notified the NOAA SSC of a chemical release at the Ford Plant in Avon Lake, OH. An estimated 5,000 gallons of a paint/primer/coating material was discharged into a drain that flows into Lake Erie."
9521,2017-06-27,"Mystery Sheen, Plaquemines Parish LA","Plaqueminnes Parish, LA 70040, USA",29.75666667,-89.96805556,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On June 27, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a mystery sheen observed during an overflight on 26 JUN 2017. The USCG requested information as to whether the observed anomaly was oil (petroleum) or another material."
9519,2017-06-22,Chevron Propylene/propane barge-Dock 4,"Pascagoula, MS 39581, USA",30.33318,-88.510421,Chemical,,propylene propane mixture,,,,,,117600,0,"On June 22, 2017, the USCG Sector Mobile notified the NOAA SSC of incident at the Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula, MS, involving a barge loaded with a mixture of propylene and propane. Barge is reportedly leaking from a pinhole leak on the gasket on top of the barge. Volume of product in barge is 2800 barrels. Safety zone of 300 feet has been established. USCG is seeking product hazard analysis."
9518,2017-06-22,"F/V Lady Demaries Sinking, Offshore of Galveston",Gulf of Mexico,28.87833333,-94.4525,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,5000,0,"On June 22, 2017, the USCG MSU Texas City notified the NOAA SSC that the F/V Lady Demaries was sinking approximately 30 miles southeast of Galveston, TX. The vessel has 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel and miscellaneous other oil products on board. Fate and transport information provided."
9517,2017-06-22,Yacht L'Enterprise,"40 NM West of Leadbetter Point, WA",46.72666667,-125.045,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 22, 2017, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC that the 87FT Vessel L' ENTERPRISE was sinking with 02 POB, 32NM west of OCEAN SHORES, WA, The USCG rescued the crew and the vessel was abandoned . The USCG requested a trajectory for the partially submerged vessel."
9516,2017-06-21,Black Bay Chemical Totes,"Black Bay, LA, USA",29.57083333,-89.51166667,Chemical,,(X-CHEM)P22 (~700gal) & Methanol (~150gal),,,,,,950,0,"On June 21, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding six (6) missing chemical storage totes from a platform located in Black Bay. The totes were discovered missing after the inclement weather event (20-21JUN2017). USCG requested information on the potential hazards of the chemicals contained in the totes."
9515,2017-06-20,"Liberated barge, Main Pass 25","Main Pass 25, LA, USA",29.52873611,-89.40697222,Oil,,Relatively empty barge loose in unmanned platform territory,,,,,,,0,"On June 20th, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO to request trajectory information for a barge that broke free from its mooring at the facility located in Main Pass, Louisiana. There is no concern for discharge from the barge, but it may be a hazard to vessels and platforms in the area."
9514,2017-06-19,Navlox Taurus,Mississippi River MM065,29.0,-90.00933333,Chemical,,"HCL, AL2O3",,,,,,,0,"On June 19, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA regarding the compatibility of chemicals being used aboard a ship at Mississippi River MM065. Muriatic acid reacted with Alumina creating fumes"
9513,2017-06-14,Catlettsburg Utica Crude (discharge investigation),"Big Sandy River, Catlettsburg, KY 41129, USA",38.367748,-82.596359,Oil,,utica crude,,,,,,,0,"On June 14 2017, USCG Marine Safety Unit Huntington (Sector Ohio Valley) contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a suspected discharge from the Marathon refinery in Catlettsburg , KY. USCG has requested support for the investigation into the release to include possible hindcast as well as fate and behavior information."
9511,2017-06-10,FV Taku Sinking,"Sutwik Island, AK",56.51666667,-157.155,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,880,0,"On June 10, 2017, the FV Taku was reported sinking south of Sutwik Island on the Alaskan Peninsula. The Taku is a 65-foot fishing tender with a wooden hull. The maximum potential is 880 gallons of diesel. Three crew were rescued with no report of injury. At the time of rescue, the vessel was free floating. USCG is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory at this time."
9510,2017-06-09,Main Pass 23 Well Head leak,"Breton Sound LA, USA",29.57472222,-89.45222222,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,420,0,"On June 9, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a report of 2 mile long by 1 mile wide sheen in Main Pass (MP) block 23. The sheen is from an well head or flowline at an unmanned platform that is suspected to have been discharging since the prior evening. The discharge was secured and the USCG requested a trajectory forecast."
9509,2017-06-08,USS Posco Industries bomb threat,"Pittsburg, CA 94565, USA",38.0244303505,-121.863741875,Chemical,,"anhydrous ammonia, liquid hydrogen",,,,,,,0,"On June 8, 2017, the USCG Sector San Francisco contacted NOAA ERD regarding a reported bomb threat at a local steel processing facility in Pittsburg, CA. Air plume modeling was requested in the event of a large-scale release from the facility."
9508,2017-06-06,"Dock 12, Port of Texas City, Potential Off-gas from Vessel",Texas City,29.3768,-94.8908,Chemical,,H2S gas,,,,,,,0,"On June 6, 2017, the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Texas City, TX, contacted the NOAA SSC regarding potential off-gas of H2S from a vessel at Dock 12, Port of Texas City. Specific vessel information unavailable but reported to be carrying a sour crude. MSU Texas City requested advice on potential air plume of H2S should off-gas occur."
9507,2017-06-06,South Marsh Island block 207,"Southwest Pass, LA,",29.50944444,-92.04777778,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 6, 2017, the USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a 5 mile long x 200 foot wide' sheen in the vicinity of Lighthouse Block 207 pipeline facility. A trajectory was requested."
9505,2017-06-04,Mystery Spill or Anomaly off St Augustine FL,"Offshore, Florida",30.0,-80.33,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On June 2-4 2017, a potential oil spill off the east coast of Florida was detected by NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. The analysis indicated relative high confidence of oil. USCG Sector Jacksonville is conducting overflights of the area today. The feature could be oil, an algal bloom, or other debris collecting in a convergence area on the eastern edge of the Gulf Stream. NOAA provided the USCG with initial trajectory information."
9504,2017-06-01,"Mystery Sheen, Trinity Bay","Chambers County, TX",29.74861111,-94.73694444,Oil,,unknown,,,,,,,0,"On June 1, 2017, the NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) produced an Oceanmap satellite report showing an anomaly (potential spill) in Trinity Bay, TX, near some small facilities in the Bay. NOAA SSC provided report to Sector Houston-Galveston, who were currently working with local facility to evaluate sheen."
9503,2017-06-01,Sunoco Logistics,"2300 N Twin City Hwy, Nederland, TX 77627, USA",30.00746944,-93.98007778,Oil,,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,504,0,"On May 31, 2017, Sunoco Logistics discharged approximately 12 barrels of heavy fuel oil (API 12.3) into the Neches River, near Nederland, TX. Oil Spill Recovery Organizations (OSROs) were deployed, and oil is currently contained in a boom near the facility. On June 1, 2017, the USCG MSU Port Arthur contacted NOAA SSC to request a trajectory."
9502,2017-05-31,Lower Caribbean Oil Spill,Trinidad and Tobago,10.6918,-61.2225,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On May 30, 2017, NOAA was contacted by RAC/REMPEITC - Caribe (The Regional Activity Center for the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Information and Training Center for the Wider Caribbean) and the Curacao meteorological office regarding oil beaching at various locations on Venezuela, Aruba, Bonair, and Curacao. The heavy weathered patchy product is suspected to have originated from a tank release that occurred in Trinidad on 23 April. NOAA advised that sample collection and fingerprinting would be helpful to positively identify the oil source. NOAA is standing by to assist further if additional information becomes available that could help determine future movement of the oil"
9501,2017-05-31,"Mystery Sheen, Keweenaw Waterway, MI","McLain State Park Rd, Hancock, MI 49930, USA",47.2345828802,-88.6315841717,Oil,,Hydraulic Oil,1,,,,,5,0,"On May 31st, 2017, a mystery sheen measuring 0.5 miles by 5 feet, was reported near the Lily Pond section of the Keweenaw Waterway, MI. The USCG Marine Safety Unit in Duluth requested information about resources at risk and environmentally sensitive areas in the Lily Pond section of the Keweenaw Waterway."
9500,2017-05-30,Adak Harbor Sheen,"Adak, AK",51.85043,-176.65191,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,,0,"ON May 30, 2017, the USCG observed a rainbow/grey sheen in Adak Small Boat Harbor resulting from a diesel and herring oil spill. The sheen is covering roughly 1/3 of the harbor with pockets of recoverable material. USCG has requested an ESA Section 7 consult to be initiated."
9499,2017-05-29,"Sunken Tug, Eugene Island Block, Offshore LA",Gulf of Mexico,28.80333333,-91.63666667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,4400,0,"On May 25, 2017, the USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC to evaluate if shoreline impact was anticipated from a sunken tug in the Eugene Island Block, Offshore Louisiana. Tug is carrying 4,400 gallons of diesel, but is not known to have discharged. No NRC # has been filed, case is currently in Search and Rescue (SAR) phase. Phone support provided."
9498,2017-05-28,GB 545 Mystery Sheen,"Offshore, Gulf of Mexico",28.05922222,-94.02538889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On May 28, 2017, the USCG MSU Texas City contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a reported sheen approximately 15miles NW of the Flower Garden Banks. USCG is investigating. At this time it is uncertain if the sheen is oil (anthropogenic cause vs biogenic). The report was taken from a vessel transiting in the area of the reported sheen."
9497,2017-05-25,Delta Flight 159 Fuel Dump,"Leelanau County, MI, USA",45.4,-86.3,Oil,,Jet A Fuel,,,,,,26432,0,"On May 20th, 2017, Delta flight 159 was in a holding pattern at 28,000 feet over Lake Michigan for the purpose of dumping fuel before diverting back to DTW. The flight dumped approximately 177,300 lbs / 26,462 gallons of Jet A fuel. USCG Sector Sault Ste Marie is requesting information about the fate of jet fuel released at altitude."
9495,2017-05-24,"Ethylene Glycol Drums, Sea Rim State Park","State Hwy 87, Sabine Pass, TX 77655, USA",29.67861111,-94.01583333,Chemical,,Ethylene Glycol,,,,,,110,0,"On May 23 & 24, 2017, 55 gallon drums (2 drums total) containing etheylene glycol were found on the beach of Sea Rim State Park, Sabine, TX. The drum discovered May 23 did not appear to have released any contents, the drum discovered May 24 was leaking slightly. USCG MSU Port Arthur contacted NOAA SSC to request information on listed species potentially in the response area."
9496,2017-05-24,"Mystery Sheen, MC-21",Offshore LA,28.93722222,-88.91194444,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On May 24, 2017, a sheen was reported in Mississippi Canyon, Block 21. Sector New Orleans requested SSC evaluation as to possible source. Sheen unrecoverable, no response planned."
9494,2017-05-23,Tug Adrift off Washington Coast,Tug adrift off Quinalt River,47.23,-124.42,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On May 23, 2017, the USCG Sector Columbia River notified the NOAA SSC of a 113 ft tug adrift off the Washington Coast. It is towing an empty barge and the tug has a maximum fuel capacity of 65,000 gallons of diesel. The vessel owner, Salmon Bay Barge Line, is working to get a contract tow company to tow the tug and barge to Grays Harbor. Trajectory of drifting tug requested."
9493,2017-05-22,Tug Mr. Landon Aground,"Calcasieu Ship Channel, Cameron, LA 70631, USA",29.807348,-93.349403,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,6000,0,"On May 22, 2017, the Tug Mr. Landon ran aground in the Calcasieu Ship Channel, Cameron, LA, carrying 6,000 gallons of diesel, and an estimated 500 gallons of other oil products. Vessel is currently discharging, but boomed. MSU Lake Charles requested trajectory."
9492,2017-05-17,PVS Chemicals Sulfuric Acid Release,"55 Lee St, Buffalo, NY 14210, USA",42.864,-78.84,Chemical,,Sulfuric Acid,,,,,,,0,"On May 16th, 2017 at 2130, PVS chemicals in Buffalo, NY reported 1725 lbs of sulfuric acid was released from a heat exchanger into the Buffalo River. USCG is requesting fate and effect and resources at risk in vicinity of release."
9491,2017-05-15,Crowley Barge DBL 165-1 Grounding,"Quinhagak, AK",59.750133,-161.929302,Oil,,"diesel, heating oil, gasoline",,,,,,288000,0,"On May 13, 2017, the Crowley Barge DBL 165-1 ran aground in the Kanektok River near its entrance to Kuskokwim Bay. It is grounded on the north side of the river less than a mile downriver of Quinhagak. The tug Nachik refloated on next high tide. The USCG Sector Anchorage is requesting a NWS Spot forecast while barge remains aground awaiting an appropriate tide."
9489,2017-05-11,Marathon Petroleum Storage Tank H2S release,"8025-8099 Crider Ln, Catlettsburg, KY 41129, USA",38.375257,-82.599794,Chemical,,transmixed petroleum and H2S,,,,,,,0,"On May 11, 2017, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG MSU Huntington, WV (Sector Ohio Valley) of a release of H2S from a transmixed petroleum storage tank at the Marathon refinery in Catlettsburg, KY. Early reports indicated a range of readings for H2S from 100 PPM to 10 PPM within the dike wall. USCG is sending a team to investigate and is gathering information. Hazard information on H2S provided by SSC."
9490,2017-05-11,Navy OCEANA Jet Fuel Spill,"2789 Potters Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA",36.83294444,-76.06594444,Oil,,JP-5,1,1,,,,100000,0,"USCG Sector Hampton Roads notified the NOAA SSC at 1000 hours on 11 May 2017 of a spill of JP-5 jet fuel at the US Naval Air Station (OCEANA), Norfolk, VA. An unknown amount entered a storm water drain and has made its way to the Eastern Branch of Lynnhaven Inlet. USCG has requested trajectory, weather, tides and RAR."
9488,2017-05-10,Bellingham Gray Whale Carcass,"Bellingham Bay, WA",48.747,-122.54083333,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On May 10, 2017, the NOAA SSC was contacted by NMML Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator of a dead Gray Whale in Bellingham Bay, WA. Trajectory and analysis requested."
9486,2017-05-08,U.S. Steel Ferrous Chloride Release,"1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229, USA",42.287553563,-83.1093978952,Chemical,,Ferrous Chloride,,,,,,11000,0,"On May 8th, 2017, the USCG reported that US Steel in Ecorse, MI release 11,000 gals of a ferrous chloride solution from a storage tank. Secondary containment was reported to have contained much of the spill, but some material entered a manhole cover that leads to the Detroit river."
9506,2017-05-05,"Goble, OR, Columbia River Hazmat Cleanup","70325 Columbia River Hwy, Rainier, OR 97048, USA",46.0150850386,-122.874097824,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"Northwest Region NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG IMD, Sector Columbia River, with a request to provide ERMA Resources at Risk information on a response operation to take fuel off some abandoned vessel(s) in the vicinity of Goble, OR during the period of approximatley June 1-16, 2017. The vessels are located on the Multnomah channel in the Columbia River."
9485,2017-05-04,Cox Bay Oil Containment Release,"Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA",29.46,-89.60666667,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,420,0,"On May 4, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a release of crude oil and rainwater from the containment area of a barge located in the Cox Bay area. The USCG has requested potential resources at risk and some trajectory information."
9484,2017-05-04,F/V Heidi II,"Breton Sound LA, USA",29.6455,-89.33933333,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,700,0,"On May 4, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a sunken vessel in Breton Sound that was the subject of a Search and Rescue (SAR) case. The vessel has been observed discharging fuel. No NRC report is associated with this case. Trajectory and potential resources at risk (RAR) have been requested."
9483,2017-05-02,"F/V David Boy, Atchafalaya Basin LA","Point Au Fer Island, LA",29.33933333,-91.41,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,500,0,"On May 2, 2017, the USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a fishing vessel that had ran aground on 30APR17. Initially a Search and Rescue (SAR) case, the fund was opened to deal with the vessel. On 01MAY2017 at ~1340CDT an overflight was conducted by the USCG and a sheen was observed to be coming from the grounded vessel. USCG has requested a fate, effect, and trajectory analysis as well as a potential resources at risk."
9482,2017-05-01,"Gray Whale Carcass: Seaview Approach, WA","0.5 NM Offshore Long Beach, WA.",46.332508,-124.082033,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On May 1, 2017, the NOAA SSC was notified of a dead Gray Whale (approximately 22-30 feet in length) floating near Seaview Approach, 0.5 NM offshore of Long Beach, WA. Estimated weight of carcass is about 9,000 kg. The whale is currently entangled in fishing gear. A trajectory is requested."
9481,2017-05-01,"TPIC, Romere Pass LA","Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.28861111,-89.23055556,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,210,0,"On May 1, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding the discharge of oil from a leak in a flow line. The oil was reported to have impacted shoreline (mudflat) and vegetation. An OSRO is reported to be on scene, and the source is reported as secured (boom in place, line shut in)."
9480,2017-04-27,M/V Maersk Garonne,11 miles south Mobile Bay Gulf of Mexico,30.06055556,-88.16833333,Oil,,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,,0,"On April 27, 2017, the USCG Sector Mobile contacted the NOAA SSC regarding an incident involving discharge of heavy fuel oil (HFO) from the M/V Maersk Garonne located approximately 11 miles south of Mobile Bay. Discharge is reported to be from a "pinhole" leak above the water line from the starboard fuel tank. USCG is requesting fate and trajectory analysis in the event there is a significant discharge."
9478,2017-04-26,"SAR Support, Missing Bahamian Small Craft Vessel","Moors Island, Bahamas",26.3750561674,-77.7145385742,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 26, 2017, NOAA ERD was requested to assist with SAR modeling for missing crew from a Bahamian small craft carrying groceries and supplies from Grand Bahama to Moors Island. ERD was asked to review the search pattern and suggest additional search locations."
9479,2017-04-26,"Waste Oil Drum on Elliott Key, FL","Spite Hwy, Islandia, FL, USA",25.455564,-80.189807,Oil,,Waste oil,,,,,,55,0,"On April 26, 2017, the US Coast Guard Sector Miami notified the SSC that an abandoned 55 gallon drum of waste oil washed up on Elliott Key, FL and was observed leaking. The Coast Guard advised that they planned to respond to the drum and remove it tomorrow morning."
9476,2017-04-24,"FV Mariana C, Tangiers Island, Maryland","Dump Rd, Tangier, VA 23440, USA",37.7973,-76.0436,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,500,0,The NOAA SSC received a notification from USCG Sector Hampton Roads at 6:00pm about a 43 foot long commercial fishing vessel sinking in the Chesapeake Bay this afternoon. Vessel sank with 500 gallons of diesel fuel on board. USCG requested trajectory analysis.
9475,2017-04-24,"Sunken Pleasure Craft, Pass a Loutre","Venice, LA",29.14333333,-89.22266667,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,450,0,"On April 24, 2017, Sector New Orleans notified NOAA SSC of a sunken pleasure craft in the Mississippi River near Pass a Loutre. Vessel has 450 gallons of gasoline onboard, believed to be still in the tote tanks on the vessel but actual status uncertain. Phone support provided regarding fate, effects, and resources at risk."
9474,2017-04-21,Tug Powhatan,"Sitka, AK",57.129633,-135.380201,Oil,,"diesel, lube oils",,,,,,1075,0,"At approximately 2215 on 19-Apr-2017, it was discovered that the tug Powhatan, owned by Samson Tug & Barge, had sunk at the dock. The tug was in the process of being stripped. Initial estimates of fuel are 700 gallons of diesel and 325 gallons of lube oils. An overflight at 1600 on 20-Apr-2017 reported 1NM by 1NM sheen on the water. The USCG has requested a fates and trajectory analysis."
9477,2017-04-19,Right Whale Carcass,"38 Hiram Pond Rd, Dennis, MA 02638, USA",41.79638889,-70.26777778,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"NOAA was notified of a Right Whale carcass that was found in Cape Cod Bay on April 13, 2017. Fisheries Enforcement requested a hindcast for the carcass."
9473,2017-04-17,M/V Todd Brown,"MM 940 Mississippi River (near Columbus, KY)",36.8,-89.13,Oil,,marine diesel,,,,,,17980,0,"On April 17, 2017, the USCG MSU Paducah contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a sunken UTV, the M/V Todd Brown located near MM 940 on the Mississippi River north of Columbus, MS. Vessel sank around 1500 CST and has approximately 17,980 gallons of diesel and 67 gallons of slop oil on board. No release reported, but no on-scene observations as of yet. USCG is requesting fate and trajectory for worst case discharge."
9472,2017-04-15,"Mystery Sheen, NESDIS Report",Breton Sound,29.38981111,-89.24179444,Oil,,South Louisiana Crude,,,,,,,0,"On April 15, 2017, Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC for evaluation of NESDIS Anomaly associated with a platform. Nearby field personnel from another organization confirmed that the platform was discharging a small amount of crude and a Coast Guard overflight confirmed sheen."
9471,2017-04-14,"BP Exploration Well #3, Prudhoe Bay, AK","Prudhoe Bay, Alaska",70.2683632,-148.4848009,Oil,,Natural gas crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On April 14, 2017, the EPA Duty Officer for EPA Region 10 notified NOAA ERD of an oil gas blowout on Well #3 in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. The incident began at 0815 local time. The well is venting gas and a mist of oil is blowing off the pad into snow covered tundra. The pad has been evacuated until the well can be shut in. There is no estimate of the amount of oil and gas being discharged. Notification only, no requests for NOAA products at this time."
9470,2017-04-12,U.S. Steel Hexavalent Chrome Release,"100 Riverwalk Dr, Portage, IN 46368, USA",41.630829,-87.17607,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On April 11, 2017, U.S Steel Corporation discovered a green discoloration in the water near an outfall at their facility in Portage, IN, discharging into Burns Waterway. The EPA investigated and determined the material was hexavalent chrome. This information was immediately shared with United States Coast Guard personnel, who were also responding. NOAA support was requested to understand the fate of the spilled material in the waterway."
9469,2017-04-10,F/V Bendora Aground,"near Grand Terre, LA",29.28666667,-89.90955556,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1200,0,"On April 10, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC regarding a grounded fishing vessel, F/V Vendora, near Grand Terre, LA. No discharge has occurred, but the vessel has 1,200 gallons of diesel on board. The USCG has requested a trajectory prior to approving a lightering plan."
9468,2017-04-07,Vengeance crane barge sinking,"San Francisco Bay, CA",37.8095,-122.35116667,Oil,Marine Debris,diesel,1,,,,,4000,0,"On April 7, 2017, the USCG Sector San Francisco contacted the NOAA SSC to report that a 112’ x 52’ deck barge and crane had capsized and sunk around midnight, just east of Yerba Buena Island in San Francisco Bay. The barge and crane reportedly had roughly 4,000 gallons of diesel and 300 gallons of hydraulic fluid on-board at the time of sinking. The crane and barge had been working on the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) subway tube under the Bay prior to the sinking, but BART officials have reported no known damage to the BART transit system. Sector San Francisco requested oil fate & trajectory support."
9467,2017-04-06,Breton Sound Natural Gas Well Head 46D,United States,29.57833333,-89.11722222,Other,,Natiral Gas,0,,,,,,0,"On April 6, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO about a discharge of natural gas from a well head located in Breton Sound. Wild well is en route OMI and Clean Gulf Associates are on standby."
9465,2017-04-05,"Rigolets oil spill,Jefferson Parish - Hilcorp","the Rigolets, Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA",29.57361111,-90.04694444,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,84,0,"On April 5, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO to report an oil discharge from low flow line due to a pin hole leak. Hard and soft boom are in place, and the source is secure."
9466,2017-04-05,UTV Michael Nadicksbernd,"Strawberry Rd, Brookport, IL 62910, USA",37.1282,-88.65928,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,47000,0,"On April 5, 2017, the USCG MSD Paducah (Sector Ohio Valley) contacted the NOAA SSC regarding an Uninspected Towing Vessel (UTV) grounded at Lock 52 on the Ohio River (MM 939). No report of discharge. Vessel carrying 47,000 gallons of diesel. USCG is requesting trajectory assessment for worst case discharge."
9464,2017-04-04,"ATB Meredith Reinauer, Catskill, NY","Hudson River near Catskill, NY",42.2141734621,-73.8502693176,Oil,,gasoline,,,,,,2520000,0,"On April 4, 2017, the ATB MEREDITH REINAUER ran hard aground in the Hudson River near Catskill, NY. The pollution potential is 60,000 BBLS of gasoline (barge) & 93,000 gals of diesel (tug). The barge is listing 10 degrees to STBD but no pollution has been observed. USCG requested trajectory for a potential release."
9463,2017-04-01,Anna Platform Pipeline Leak,"Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.9769,-151.31513,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,19320,0,"On 1 April, 2017, Platform Anna experienced a crude oil discharge of unknown volume from a production pipeline on the bottom of Cook Inlet. The pipeline was shut in. USCG is requesting a fates and trajectory analysis."
9462,2017-04-01,MV Dawn,"near Chassell, MI USA",46.988,-88.4364,Oil,,oil,,,,,,,0,"On April 1, 2017, NOAA ERD was contact by USCG MSU Duluth regarding a fishing vessel sunk in Portage River Harbor Refuge. The 36ft fishing vessel reportedly sunk at the dock and a rainbow sheen was reported around the vessel. USCG requested information on any sensitive sites that may be in the vicinity."
9461,2017-03-31,"Lower New York Bay, Brooklyn, NY","399 Bay 38 St, Brooklyn, NY 11214, USA",40.59149,-73.99718,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,1,1,,,,27000,0,"On March 31, 2017, USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC about a 27,000 gallon diesel fuel spill from Bayside Fuels, into Gravesend Bay, Brooklyn, NY. The incident occurred at approximately 0245 hours on March 30, 2017. The USCG requested a NOAA trajectory."
9460,2017-03-20,Hilcorp Abandoned well head JGTB 162,West Bay Area,29.14472222,-89.37388889,Oil,,LA crude oil,,,,,,840,0,"On March 20, 2017, NOAA was contacted by USCG regarding a discharge from an abandoned gas well head. Responders are in route to begin operations to shut in the well head in the morning. No release rate reported. Overflight conducted for a 1.0x0.5mile sheen, another overflight is anticipated for the afternoon."
9458,2017-03-14,"Anomaly, Trinity Bay (NRC#1173233)","Trinity Bay, Texas",29.74555556,-94.79333333,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On March 14, 2017, Sector Houston-Galveston requested information regarding a NOAA NESDIS satellite report of a potential oil spill in Trinity Bay, Texas."
9457,2017-03-14,"Kilauea Lava flow safety zone, Kamokuna, Hawaii County, Hawaii","Kaimu-Chain of Craters Rd, PÄhoa, HI 96778, USA",19.317825,-155.044675,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On March 14, 2017, the USCG Sector Honolulu asked NOAA ERD to provide guidance for establishing a safety zone where lava flowing from Kilauea Volcano is currently entering the ocean at Kamokuna, Hawaii County, Hawaii."
9459,2017-03-14,"Mystery Sheen, Red River (NRC#1173239)","Love County, Oklahoma",33.81,-97.20416667,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On March 14, 2017, Sector Houston-Galveston notified NOAA SSC regarding a mystery sheen (4 miles long) on the Red River. The sheen is in the EPA zone, and EPA is responding. No products requested at this time."
9455,2017-03-09,UTV Tom Rogers,"Mississippi River near Wickliffe, KY 42087, USA",36.96111,-89.09585,Oil,,marine diesel,,,,,,3500,0,"On March 9, 2017, the UTV Tom Rogers sank in the Mississippi River (LDB at LMR MM 950) near Wickliffe, KY No current reports of pollution, but potential is 3500 gallons of diesel and residual lube oil from bilge. Shoreline/on-water assessments up to 7-10 miles downriver are being conducted and OSRO is on-scene. Assessments will continue periodically until the vessel is salvaged. USCG is requesting fate and transport assessment of potential discharge given current river conditions."
9456,2017-03-08,Mystery sheen / possible seep,"30 NM West of San Diego, CA",32.56666667,-117.91666667,Oil,,Crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On March 8, 2017, USCG pilots reported an oil sheen on the water’s surface roughly 35 NM due West of San Diego Bay. Observers reported seeing bubbles rising within the sheen and photos taken from the USCG helicopter suggest a nearby, submerged source. USCG requested assistance in determine the potential source including whether if might be from an uncharted natural seep."
9454,2017-03-08,"OSV Miss Lynda Aground, Calcasieu West Jetty","Cameron, LA",29.76,-93.35,Oil,,Marine Grade Diesel,,,,,,4390,0,"On March 8, 2017, an OSRV ran around approximately 1/4 mile offshore of the Calcasieu Ship Channel west jetty. No discharge has occurred. Vessel has approximately 4,390 gallons of oil products on board, predominantly marine grade diesel fuel, along with some lube oil and hydraulic fluid. MSU Lake Charles requested a worst-case discharge trajectory."
9452,2017-03-07,Ecofaith G.O.,"Unimak Pass, Alaska",54.31372,-164.60094,Oil,,IFO/diesel,,,,,,400000,0,"On March 1, 2017, the 750' bulk carrier, Ecofaith G.O., suffered a broken tail shaft. It is currently under tow (via tug) to Dutch Harbor, AK. It is expected to transit the Unimak Pass area on Mar 10 and arrive in Dutch Harbor on Mar 11. The USCG Sector Anchorage is requesting a Resources at Risk report for the Unimak Pass/Unalaska Bay transit."
9453,2017-03-07,"Train Derailment Newburgh, NY","newburgh NY 12455, USA",41.48744,-74.009569,Chemical,,"Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Bisulfate Aqueous",,,,,,,0,"On March 7, 2017, the NOAA SSC received a notification from USCG Sector New York that a CSX freight train derailed on the West Shore line track along the Hudson River near the Windsor-Newburgh border. Three cars were carrying 55,000 gallons of sulphuric acid, 32,000 gallons of sodium hydroxide and 18,000 gallons of bisulfate aqueous. The train cars are not leaking at this time. Sector New York requested information on these three chemical products, human and ecological risks."
9451,2017-03-06,FV St Dominick,"Pumicestone Bay, Alaska",53.51162,-167.06938,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1500,0,"On March 6, 2017, the FV St Dominick ran hard aground in Pumicestone Bay. The vessel holed, quickly took on water and sank. The vessel was carrying over 5400 gallons of diesel and had 86,000 lbs of cod onboard. USCG is requesting a fates and trajectory analysis, resources at risk report, and ESA Section 7 emergency consultation."
9450,2017-03-02,Racine Lock & Dam condensate barges,"Racine Locks and Dam, Letart, WV 25253, USA",38.916948,-81.911547,Oil,,natural gas condensate,,,,,,126000,0,"On March 2, 2017, USCG Sector Ohio Valley notified the NOAA SSC of a barge incident located near the Racine Lock & Dam on the Ohio River. No release reported. Two barges containing a combined 74,000 bbls of natural gas condensate are detached and resting in the dam. Salvage operations are underway."
9449,2017-03-02,Tug Ocean Eagle,"Sumner Strait, AK",56.42063,-133.8906,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,58000,0,"On March 2, 2017, the NOAA HDO was notified of a tug grounding in SE Alaska. The tug was carrying 58,000 gallons of diesel fuel. It was reported that an unknown amount of the fuel has leaked."
9448,2017-02-28,FV Elizabeth Taylor,"Kodiak, AK",57.69893,-152.52592,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,5500,0,"On 28 Feb, 2017, USCG MSD Kodiak called to report that the fishing vessel Elizabeth Taylor broke anchor and drifted aground in Women's Bay. The max potential for diesel fuel is 5500 gallons. At this time the vessel is reported to be sound and on a sand shoreline."
9447,2017-02-28,"Island Tug and Barge, Seattle, WA",West Duwamish Waterway.,47.576327881,-122.35932827,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 28, 2017, the USCG notified the NOAA Emergency Response Division of an tug/barge allision on the West Duwamish waterway in Seattle, WA. The Tug has a capacity of 9000 gallons of diesel and the estimated discharge is 1200 gallons. The contents of the barge was not reported. Global Diving and Salvage is on-scene and the source is secured. The Tug is boomed."
9445,2017-02-27,Sonny J,"Vidalia, LA 71373, USA",31.566695,-91.416908,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,4000,0,"On February 26, 2017, the USCG Sector Lower MS River (LMR) received a report of towing vessel Sonny J sinking in a barge fleeting area north of Natchez bridge near Vidalia, LA (right descending bank). By 1700, the vessel was submerged up to the second deck. Oil spill response organization is on site and vessel is contained with boom. Minor amount of sheen observed. Salvage plan is being developed."
9444,2017-02-23,"Mystery Sheen, South Timbalier, LA",Gulf of Mexico,28.88555556,-90.44333333,Oil,,Unknown,,,,,,,0,"On February 23, 2017, MSU Morgan City, contacted the NOAA SSC and asked for an evaluation of a possible sheen (NRC#1171801) in South Timbalier area. Review of photos indicated differences in water color were most likely a convergence zone, not oil. Conclusion reported to MSU Morgan City."
9441,2017-02-18,Bellingham BNSF Rail Yard,"1001 Roeder Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA",48.7548307012,-122.488975525,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On February 18, 2017, the NOAA SSC was contacted by the EPA and notified that estimated 200 gallons diesel was released from a ruptured locomotive tank in the BNSF rail yard. Source secured, and tank patched. No release into any waterway, but some small streams nearby drain into Bellingham Bay. Tank capacity 2500 gallons and no further leak occurring."
9442,2017-02-18,"Energy 21 Pipeline, Grand Isle Block 22",Offshore LA,28.10138,-89.97847,Oil,,South Lousiana Crude,,,,,,26,0,"On February 18, 2017, MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC to evaluate whether shoreline impact was anticipated from a 26 gallon discharge from an Energy 21 pipeline approximately 7 miles offshore (NRC#1171392). Phone support provided. Based on volume discharged, distance from shore, currents and weather, no shoreline impact anticipated. Pipeline is secure, with no pressure in the line, and divers are scheduled to investigate tomorrow."
9440,2017-02-16,Tug Samson Mariner,"Gravina Island, AK",55.41166667,-131.80333333,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"On February 16, 2017, the USCG contacted the NOAA Emergency Response Division about the Tug Samson Mariner that ran aground on Gravina Island, AK. Approx. 3000 gal No. 2 Diesel has been released. USCG has requested an oil spill trajectory."
9439,2017-02-15,"IG Petroleum, West Delta 84",Louisiana,28.93072222,-89.43016667,Oil,,Oil (Unknown),,,,,,10,0,"On February 15, 2017, Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC of a jack-up barge which discharged 2 barrels of an unknown oil in Southwest Pass. USCG is sending pollution responders to investigate."
9443,2017-02-14,Ferry Peter Stuyvesant,"70 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210, USA",42.3534380789,-71.0425114632,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,200,0,"In 1978 the historic ferry Peter Stuyvesant sank at pier 4 in Boston. Portions of the wreck were removed, but the keel and engine room were left in place. In January 2017, a firm was hired to remove the remaining wreckage and small amounts of oil began to leak into a previously boomed area.. The US Coast Guard was called and the NOAA SSC was consulted. Removal continues with additional protection and supervision and under an approved removal plan that now included oil removal."
9436,2017-02-13,FV Predator,"Akutan, Alaska",54.1171,-165.71153,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,5500,0,"On February 13, 2017, the USCG MSD Dutch Harbor sent notification of a grounded 80-foot fishing vessel ""Predator"" in Akutan Bay. The vessel is taking on water and USCG is delivering de-watering pumps via helo. They have an estimated 5,500 gallons of diesel onboard. USCG is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory."
9438,2017-02-13,Oroville Dam,"Oroville, CA 95966, USA",39.5382045163,-121.485013962,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On 12-FEB-2017, roughly 190,000 people were evacuated from below the Oroville dam due to high water levels within Lake Oroville and eroding emergency/auxillary spillway structure. The Oroville dam is the tallest dam in the US (770’) and impounds the second-largest man-made lake in CA. Water levels within Lake Oroville were diminishing by 13-FEB-2017, but more rain is expected in the area later in the week. No pollution events nor structural failure have yet occurred, but disaster agencies (CalOES & FEMA) have activated some of their resources."
9437,2017-02-13,Whitney Oil & Gas Well #11,South Pass,29.04397778,-89.30421667,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,0,0,"On February 13, 2017 Whitney Oil & Gas in New Orleans reported a spill of 0.033 gallons of crude oil. USCG Sector New Orleans reported the incident to NOAA's RRO at 1430 (CST). No products were requested at that time."
9434,2017-02-12,Fieldwood Energy Pipeline,Ship Shoal,28.58222222,-91.20638889,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,56,0,"On February 12, 2017, the MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA in order to request a trajectory of and estimated 56 gallon discharge of crude oil from an offshore pipeline that was reported to have occurred @ 0700CST on 12FEB2017 creating a 2.5mi x .5mi. Sheen. The cause is unknown at this time."
9435,2017-02-12,Whitney Oil&Gas Well 1008B#14,"South Pass 24, Venice, LA 70091, USA",29.00472222,-89.27166667,Oil,,"Oil, crude",1,0,,,,138,0,"On February 12, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO about a report of an out of service well discharging into the Gulf of Mexico at South Pass 24. Boon is staged and ready on-scene Clean Gulf Associates standing by. An overflight is scheduled in the morning in order to investigate shoreline impact."
9433,2017-02-11,F/V Destination,"St. George Island, Alaska",56.69,-169.70416,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,35400,0,"On 11-Feb-2017, USCG Sector Anchorage reported that the 98-foot fishing vessel Destination sank near St. George Island in the Bering Sea. A SAR is ongoing 6 POB are missing. The vessel had a capacity of 35,400 gallons of diesel onboard. Sector is requesting fate and trajectory analysis for the diesel."
9432,2017-02-10,"MV TUTAHACO, HALIFAX RIVER","1850 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32176, USA",29.33916667,-81.06583333,Oil,,waste oil,1,1,,,,200,0,"On February 10, 2017, the USCG Jacksonville notified the SSC of a 200 gallon waste oil spill in the Halifax river. Details at that time were incomplete but Coast Guard representatives on scene indicated some shoreline impact and the possibility of surface washing agent use. At the time of the report the spill had been secured and contained. Later it was reported that the spill originated from a moored WWII tug."
9431,2017-02-08,Hilcorp Platform A Gas Leak,"Nikiski, AK",60.77637,-151.43365,Other,,Natural Gas,,,,,,93252,0,"On February 8, 2017, the USCG MSD Homer reported that an 8-inch natural gas line is releasing natural gas into Cook Inlet between Platform A and the shoreline in the vicinity of Middle Ground Shoal."
9430,2017-02-06,NESDIS MSRP Alaminos Canyon lease block Anomaly,Alaminos Canyon lease blocks 120 & 165,26.84308333,-94.34386111,Other,,uknown- NAPL,,,,,,,0,"On February 6, 2017, the USCG Sector Corpus Christi contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a satellite reported anomaly (potential spill). The USCG conducted an overflight and investigated the reported anomaly but did not observe a spill.."
9429,2017-02-02,FV Defender,"Bering Sea, Alaska",55.6333,-164.35,Oil,,Envirologic Oil 3046,,,,,,300,0,"On February 2, 2017, the F/V Defender reported an accidental release of 300 gallons of Envirologic oil 3046 (biodegradable food oil) into the Bering Sea. The release occurred approximately 120 nm north of Unalaska Island in the Bering Sea."
9427,2017-01-31,Hilcorp Platform Leak,"Unnamed Road, Port Sulphur, LA 70083, USA",29.41472222,-89.70416667,Oil,,oil,,,,,,4,0,"On January 31, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO about a platform leak approximately 3.7 miles south of Port Sulphur. The reported amount of oil in the water and the surrounding marsh is 4 gallons. The source is reported as secure, though the oil was not reported to have been contained. USCG is sending out a team to investigate."
9428,2017-01-31,"Oiled Birds, Cape Cod","Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail, Wellfleet, MA 02667, USA",41.907387436,-69.9640274048,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On Saturday (1/28/17) and Tuesday (1/31/17) several oiled birds were found on the shores of Cape Cod. One razorbill and three murres. NOAA SSC was contacted by both the state and the USCG. The spread of the findings and the fact that all but one was alive make hindcasting very difficult. NOAA NESDIS was contacted and a review of recent satellite images proved negative.. Currently, samples are being taken of the oil and the birds are being treated. Resource and management agencies have been notified, including the Cape Cod National Seashore, to be on the lookout for more animals."
9423,2017-01-18,Kinetica condensate Leak (formerly West Cameron 165 Mystery Sheen),West Cameron Lease Block 165-Kinetica LLC. offshore platform,29.37472222,-93.54388889,Oil,,Probably oil,,,,,,,0,"On January 18, 2017, the USCG MSU Port Arthur contacted the NOAA RRO about a mystery sheen reported in the vicinity of West Cameron lease block 165. The USCG requested ocean current information for the area."
9422,2017-01-12,LPG Train Derailment,"El Segundo, CA 90245, USA",33.9019559787,-118.383166539,Chemical,,LPG,,,,,,100500,0,"On January 12, 2017, the USCG Sector LA/LB contacted the local NOAA SSC regarding a train derailment near the intersection of Rosecrans and Douglas (East of the El Segundo Refinery). Three rail cars are known to be involved in the derailment. They are reportedly carrying LPG however, no damage or release to air or water have been reported. El Segundo and refinery fire departments are on-scene. USCG requested air plume modeling support for a hypothetical release from each/all three rail cars in the event they are damaged during response or salvage operations."
9425,2017-01-12,New Haven Oil Terminal Pipeline,"Unnamed Road, New Haven, CT 06512, USA",41.2829194107,-72.9158147197,Oil,Pipeline,Diesel,,,,,,600,0,"On January 19, 2017 the USCG discovered sheening from a combined stormwater/sewerage outfall (CSO) associated with the New Haven Terminal. The oil leaked into the CSO from the soil. Leak continues but is controlled and contained. The NOAA SSC was contacted on Friday afternoon for advice via telephone."
9421,2017-01-10,F/V Karrissa Jo,"24 Water St, Lubec, ME 04652, USA",44.8617095296,-66.9807243347,Oil,,Deisel,,,,,,150,0,"On January 7, 2017, the FV Karissa Jo sank in near Lubec, Maine, in approximate 53 feet of water (cause unknown). The vessel was carrying 150 gallons of diesel fuel. No pollution has been reported."
9419,2017-01-10,Galveston Lightering Area Fuel Discharge,"Offshore of Galveston, TX",28.55833333,-94.56,Oil,,Arab Medium Crude,,,,,,1050,0,"On January 10, 2017, transfer hoses between a barge and deep draft vessel conducting lightering operations approximately 40 miles off shore of Galveston failed, discharging somewhere between 2.5 and 25 bbls of Arabian medium crude into the water. MSU Texas City contacted NOAA SSC for trajectory."
9420,2017-01-10,Kaktovik Storage Tank,"Kaktovik, AK",70.126559,-143.618159,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,4000,0,"On January 9, 2017, the Kaktovik Alaska Public Works Department reported that their 5000 gallon oil storage tank was empty. It is estimated that >4000 gallons of diesel leaked from the tank via a broken pipe. This is believed to have occurred sometime in the last two weeks. The storage tank is located 1/4 mile from Kaktovik Lagoon. The extent of fuel migration is currently unknown."
9418,2017-01-07,Star King,"3NM West of Cape Disappointment, WA",46.27316667,-124.14783333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On January 7, 2017, the USCG Sector Columbia River reported that the F/V Star King capsized and sank approximately 3NM West of Cape Disappointment. Maximum potential discharge is 4000 gallons of diesel (the vessel's fuel capacity) but only 300 gallons of discharged diesel was reported."
9417,2017-01-06,M/V Desert Hope Fuel Discharge,"13201 Patterson Rd, New Orleans, LA 70131, USA",29.8925,-89.90861111,Oil,,OMG-380,,,,,,52,0,"On the morning of January 6, 2017, the M/V Desert Hope discharged 52 gallons of heavy fuel (OMG-380) near Mile Marker 84, Lower Mississippi River, while refueling from a tanker barge. Source is secure. Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC to request fate."
9416,2017-01-05,Renaissance Ship Shoal 266A Platform Fire,"Offshore of Terrabonne Parish, Lousiana",28.35694444,-91.08833333,Oil,,South Louisiana Crude,,,,,,19950,0,"On January 5, 2017, a fire was reported on a small production platform in the Ship Shoal area of the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 55 miles offshore of Terrabonne Parish, LA. Crew members abandoned platform, and were recovered by a nearby vessel. No pollution was reported."
9415,2017-01-03,Custom Fuel Service Diesel Spill,"1169-1181 LA-44, Reserve, LA 70084, USA",30.04706667,-90.54140556,Oil,,Diesel fuel,1,,,,,500,0,"On January 3, 2017, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA Regional Response Officer regarding a 500 gallon diesel spill that occurred on January 2 during a fuel transfer from a barge at Mississippi River mile marker 137 . The USCG reported that the diesel has been contained. USCG determined the cause was the bursting of a 3"" fuel line"
9426,2016-12-14,WW-II dry dock,"34NM west of San Gregorio, CA",37.34166667,-123.11166667,Other,,Marine debris,,,,,,,0,"On October 26, 2016, the WW-II era floating dry dock (YFD70) sank while transiting under tow near the northwestern boundary of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) in the vicinity of Pioneer Canyon (max charted depth roughly 700 fathoms). The vessel reportedly did not have any fuels onboard."
9414,2016-12-12,Ash Coulee Creek Spill,"21st St S W, Medora, ND 58645, USA",47.1056,-103.3694,Oil,Pipeline,crude oil,,,,,1,,0,"NOAA RRT8 rep received notification of the Ash Coulee Creek oil spill in western North Dakota. No request for support. On 15 DEC, RRT notified of an insitu burn to be conducted on site. Initiating hotline as a placeholder for information on the case due to use of ISB inland and capturing any lessons learned."
9413,2016-12-10,M/V Olympic,Apple Tree Cove,47.79,-122.49,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,200,0,"On December 10, 2016, the USCG notified the NW SSC of a 51 ft recreational vessel that broke free from anchorage and drifted towards shore, grounding and overturning in 12 ft of water near Kingston, WA. The owner estimates is that there was 200 gallons diesel on board. Contractor planning to remove fuel in place, owner to salvage."
9412,2016-12-09,"Richmond Yacht Basin Fire, Richmond, Virginia","9998 Arrahatteck Trail, Henrico, VA 23231, USA",37.39383333,-77.36705556,Oil,,diesel fuel and gasoline,,,,,,,0,"On December 9, 2016, the USCG Sector Hampton Roads notified the NOAA SSC that there was a fire at the Richmond Yacht Basin Marine, Richmond, VA. Several dozen recreational boats, adjacent docks and piers were engulfed in flames. Sheen was observed in the James River. USCG on-scene. USCG requested technical support. tides and weather."
9410,2016-12-07,F/V Exito,"Unalaska, Alaska",54.07833333,-166.33983333,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,5000,0,"On December 7, 2016, NOAA was notified of a sinking vessel 4 miles off Priest Rock, outside of Dutch Harbor, AK. The USCG requested a trajectory for a 5,000 gallon diesel spill."
9411,2016-12-07,"F/V Qualay Squallum, Moclips, WA","Grays Harbor, WA",47.1972556927,-124.204032901,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"At 0330 hours on 12/7/16, the 51 foot fishing vessel Qualay Squallum ran aground north of Grays Harbor, WA. The USCG reports the vessel is aground on tribal lands, and is currently not reported to be leaking. The vessel has an estimated 3000 gallons of diesel onboard. The grounding location was given as 47.16.967 N and 124.14.582 W. The location is near Moclips, WA. USCG requests a trajectory analysis and consultation assistance."
9409,2016-12-06,UTV Charlie G,"Granite City, IL 62040, USA",38.77377778,-90.13294444,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 6, 2016, the NOAA SSC was notified by Sector UMR of vessel, UTV Charlie G, which ran aground near the Chain of Rocks Upper MS River vicinity MM 192.2 . Number 3 starboard wing tank reported to have ruptured with 10,000 gallons of diesel and vessel is taking on water. Max potential of fuel on board is 53,000 gal. USCG requested trajectory support, fate and affects analysis."
9408,2016-12-03,Associated Terminals: Diesel Discharge,"Mississippi River ~MM89, New Orleans, LA 70131, USA",30.050314,-90.545132,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,3000,0,"On December 3, 2016, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO in order to give notice of a 300gal diesel discharge that happened at Mississippi River MM89. The discharge occurred during fuel transfer."
9407,2016-11-29,Energy 21 Platform F,"Approx 8 miles offshore Atchafalaya Bay, Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.3125,-91.53527778,Oil,,,,,,,,10,0,"On November 29, 2016, the USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA RRO to report a discharge of approximately 10bbls from a platform located eight miles from shore. The discharge was reported as not secure but is anticipated to be secured shortly. Requested trajectory and weather."
9406,2016-11-27,Tyonek Platform Potential,"Tyonek, AK",61.076425,-150.950758,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,69000,1,"On November 27, 2016, , the SSC was notified by USCG MSD Homer of a potential incident at Tyonek Oil Drilling Platform. It was discovered that diesel fuel had migrated into and is trapped within one of the support legs of the Tyonek Platform. MSD Homer is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory, resources at risk and ESA section 7 consultation for a potential release into Cook Inlet."
9403,2016-11-22,Barge DBL 185,"Off Port Orford, OR",43.10566667,-125.66816667,Oil,,"Diesel, gasoline, refined cleaning products",,,,,,7560000,0,"On November 22, 2016, the USCG Sector Columbia River notified NOAA that the tug towing the 120-foot long barge DBL 185 lost propulsion approximately 50 nm west of Port Orford, OR. The barge is drifting NNW and is reported to be carrying 180,000 gallons of diesel, gasoline and refined cleaning products. A trajectory forecast in the event of release from the barge was requested."
9405,2016-11-22,WW-II Landing Craft,"Rio Vista, CA",38.1428093641,-121.693304815,Oil,,Diesel,,1,,,,220,0,"On November 22, 2016, a WWII-era landing craft (aka "LCM") carrying a tractor was taking on water and sinking in the vicinity of the USCG Boat Station Rio Vista on the Sacramento River. The LCM is estimated to have 120 gallons of red-dye marine diesel on board at the time of sinking and was seen actively leaking this afternoon. The tractor is believed to have 100 gallons of diesel on-board and is not known to be leaking at this time. USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to request fate & trajectory information in advance of a first-light shoreline assessment."
9402,2016-11-21,Main Pass 35 Mystery Sheen,"Unnamed Road, Buras, LA 70041, USA",29.45944444,-89.41388889,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,,0,"On November 21, 2016, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified NOAA about a reported 2mi x 2000ft silvery sheen. The mystery sheen was observed at 0820 from an unknown source and was reported to be headed south ."
9401,2016-11-20,F/V CAPT Jeff,"12 Saltmarsh Rd, Fairhaven, MA 02719, USA",41.5599767726,-70.8769226074,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,4000,0,"On November 20, 2016, the USCG Sector SENE was notified by the F/V Capt. Jeff that she was taking on water off New Bedford Harbor, MA. She is carrying 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The USCG contacted the NOAA SSC for support on oil fate and transport and resources at risk."
9400,2016-11-19,"M/V Nenita, Columbia River, WA","Columbia River Mile 30, WA",46.26733333,-123.51566667,Oil,,Marine diesel and high-sulfur fuel oil,,,,,,300000,0,"On November 19, 2016, the USCG Sector Columbia River was notified that the M/V Nenita, a 738-foot bulk carrier laden with grain, had run aground in the Columbia River at river mile 30 (near Brookfield, WA) while outbound. The vessel is carrying 300,000 gallons of marine diesel and high-sulfur fuel oil. The vessel's hull was breached but no fuel was released. Two tugs assisted with stabilizing and turning the vessel for transit to Kalama. Spill response equipment is on-scene and standing by in the event of a fuel release."
9399,2016-11-18,MV Lucky Lady,"17 Miles SE of Dog Island, FL",29.65,-84.38,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,,0,"On November 18, 206, the USCG MSD Panama City, FL contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 38 foot sailing vessel LUCKY LADY sinking approximately 17 miles SE of Dog Island, FL. The vessel was reported having 150-200 gallons of diesel onboard."
9398,2016-11-18,Tank Truck Jet Fuel Spill,"Point Mugu, CA",34.1118045556,-119.082183838,Oil,,Jet fuel JP8,1,1,0,0,0,1500,3,"On Friday morning, November 18, 2016, a mobile tank truck overturned near the entrance to the Point Mugu Naval Air Station and released approximately 1,500 gallons of JP8 jet fuel onto the pavement and into a nearby creek."
9396,2016-11-17,Energy 21 (formerly Main pass 61),United States,29.2975,-88.91666,Oil,,Louisiana Sweet Crude,,,,,,151,0,"On November 17, 2016, the USCG contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a 3.6bbl oil spill off of Main Pass, LA. USCG requested Wx and trajectory."
9395,2016-11-17,Jack-Up Barge Grounding,"Nome, AK",64.496,-165.439,Oil,,diesel fuel and Hydraulic oil,,,,,,350,0,"On 16-Nov-2016, a jack-up barge broke from its moorings in heavy weather. An excavator, that was on the barge, went overboard in 20 feet of water with approximately 150 gallons of hydraulic oil in the tank. The barge grounded on the outer harbor jetty and is in danger of breaking apart in heavy surf. There is a fuel tank strapped to the deck containing 200 gallons of diesel. The USCG has requested a spot forecast."
9397,2016-11-17,"M/V POLA PALEKH Aground, Morehead City, NC","Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, USA",34.6895,-76.667,Chemical,,Potash,,,,,,,0,"ON November 17, 2016, the USCG Sector North Carolina contacted the NOAA SSC to report the grounding of the M/V POLA PALEKH, a 600 ft bulk carrier carrying 35,800 MT of potash. Grounding occurred in the Morehead City Channel, North Carolina. Sector NC requested trajectory and information on potash. No pollution reported at this time."
9394,2016-11-15,F/V Blue Ocean,"75 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA",42.592521637,-70.662689209,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,200,0,"On November 11, 2016, the 54' wooden hull fishing vessel, the BLUE OCEAN broke free from its anchor line and grounded in Southeast Harbor in Gloucester, Mass. Containment boom has been deployed around the vessel. The max capacity was estimated around 200 gallons of diesel."
9393,2016-11-15,Pleasure Craft LUCIA,United States,41.0627860687,-71.3781738281,Oil,Collision,Diesel,,,,,,175,0,"On November 16, 2016, the 36 foot pleasure craft LUCIA collided with a 40 foot fishing vessel and promptly sank. The event happened 12.5 miles SE of Block Island, RI in 200 feet of water. All souls were rescued by the fishing vessel which experience no major damage. The LUCIA went down with 175 gallons of diesel fuel on-board. The UCSG Sec. Southeast New England requested fate and transport information from the NOAA SSC."
9392,2016-11-09,Shark River Oil Spill,"342-360 S Riverside Dr, Neptune City, NJ 07753, USA",40.1867,-74.0394,Oil,,oil,1,,,,,10,0,"On 9 November at 4:00pm, USCG Sector Del Bay notified the NOAA SSC about an oil spill that occurred in Shark River, Neptune, NJ. Appears that a dredge cutter struck an underwater unidentified object that resulted in an oil spill. NOAA SSC went on-scene at the request of the USCG."
9390,2016-11-07,T/V Newlead Granadino,"Monkton, MD 21111, USA",39.22666,-76.5459,Oil,,"Residual asphalt in tanks, 15-55 gallon drums waste oil, 34,000 gallons diesel fuel, and 3,100 gallons lube oil",,,,,,3100,0,"On 7 November 2016, USCG Sector Maryland contacted the NOAA SSC for the T/V Newlead Granadino that is currently immobile in Baltimore Anchorage, Maryland. Vessel has waste oil, residual asphalt, diesel fuel, and sludge on board. USCG requesting trajectories, resources at risk."
9389,2016-11-07,Whale Carcass Tracking: Atlantic,Gulf of Maine,42.42,-68.2,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 11, 2016, the National Marine Fisheries Service requested a NOAA ORR ERD drift analysis of a whale carcass in the Gulf of Maine"
9387,2016-11-01,"Gasoline Pipeline- Helena, AL","Helena, AL, USA",33.296184,-86.843371,Oil,Pipeline,gasoline,,,,,,300000,0,"On October 31, 2016 at 4:56 p.m. EDT the National Response Center received a report of a 168,000 gallon (4,000 barrel) discharge of gasoline from a 36" steel transmission pipeline. The incident was discovered in Helena, Alabama at 2:55 p.m. CDT. The pipeline was reportedly struck by a third party contractor resulting in the discharge."
9386,2016-10-30,Iron Throne Sinking,"Prince William Sound, Alaska",60.65333,-147.45,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,100,0,"At 1300, on 30-Oct-2016, USCG notified the SSC of 32-foot pleasure craft which sank west of Naked Island in Prince William Sound. The vessel has 100 gallons of fuel on board. The bow is visible above the water surface. Five persons were rescued. No sheen is visible."
9385,2016-10-28,Main Pass 61,"St Bernard Parish, LA, USA",29.97333333,-89.22833333,Oil,,"Oil, crude",,,,,,49,0,"On October 28, 2016, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA ERD regarding an estimated 49 gallon discharge of crude oil from a platform located in Main Pass 61 creating a 1.5mi x 0.5 mi rainbow sheen due to an equipment malfunction. The platform has been shut-in. The rainbow sheen is dissipating."
9384,2016-10-24,Caustic soda spill MM 454- Miss River,"Muscatine, IA 52761, USA",41.40152,-91.05935,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 24, 2016, USCG Sector Upper Miss. River notified the NOAA SSC of a line break during transfer operations of NaOH to a barge vicinity of MM 454 on the Upper MS River. Approximately 100-200 gallons of product spilled along the right descending bank and the line was secured. USCG requested evaluation of threat to environment."
9383,2016-10-24,F/V Pacific Rim,"Westport, WA 98595, USA",46.90183333,-124.09066667,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,250,0,"On October 24, 2016, the USCG Sector Columbia River notified NOAA ERD that the F/V Pacific Rim is grounded on a sand bar just south of the Westport Marina in Grays Harbor, WA. The 60-foot vessel sank at approximately 0400 yesterday and is reported to be carrying 250 gallons of diesel fuel. No oil release has been observed but trajectory support was requested in the event of a release."
9382,2016-10-21,Hilcorp Lafitte Field CF#1,"Lafitte, LA, USA",29.58333333,-90.06222222,Oil,,Crude Oil (presumed South Louisiana),,,,,,126,0,"On October 21, 2016, a storage tank at the Hilcorp facility on the canal south of Lafitte, LA discharged an estimated 3 bbls of crude oil into the canal and nearby marsh area. Discharge has been boomed and OSRO is on-site. Sector New Orleans notified NOAA SSC and requested resources at risk."
9381,2016-10-20,"Tug GILCREST, Gig Harbor, WA","Carr Inlet, Pierce County, WA, USA",47.333354981,-122.655658722,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 20, 2016, the USCG Sector Puget Sound notified the NW SSC that a submerged vessel "GILCREST" was reported in Carr Inlet, west of Gig Harbor, WA, physical address 8202 86th AVE, Gig Harbor, WA. The vessel is a 55ft tug converted to a recreational craft. On board is approximately 500 gallons of diesel. USCG is on scene and detects no sheen or signs of release. Vessel appears to be stable and not expected to drift, with upper part of mast just above surface of water. Vessel owner has contacted Boat U.S. for salvage."
9379,2016-10-15,Lake Lery Hydraulic Fluid Spill,"1, LA, USA",29.79416667,-89.83,Oil,,Hydraulic Fluid,,,,,,60,0,"On October 15, 2016, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a hydraulic fluid leak on a dredge in Lake Lery, LA. The leak was due to equipment failure and 50-60gal was estimated spilled."
9377,2016-10-13,Caillou Island,"9, LA, USA",29.08925,-90.45036,Oil,,South Louisiana Crude,,1,,,,1050,0,"On October 8, 2016, Hilcorp Caillou Island Tank Battery discharged an estimated 300 bbls of South Louisiana crude (NRC#1161033). The tank battery was equipped with a containment and recovery system, which appeared to have prevented discharge of most of the oil to the water. On October 11, 2016, an estimated 15-25 bbls of oil stranded on Timbalier Island, and is believed to be associated with the discharge from Caillou Island."
9376,2016-10-13,S/V Soteria,"Clallam County, WA, USA",48.1396687228,-124.72398377,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,60,1,"On October 13, 2016, ERD was notified of a grounded sailboat at Sand Point, south of Cape Alava, on the Olympic Coast of Washington State. The vessel grounded on October 8, 2016. Three persons on board were rescued. The vessel is reported to have 60 gallons of diesel and multiple small gasoline tanks. Items that could be moved have been relocated above the high tide line. Salvage/wreck removal is pending.Global Diving and Salvage, POC Katy Stewart, contracted to salvage. Global visited the site Monday morning, 10/17. We expect to hear a field report and development of a salvage plan based on current condition of the wreck. No word yet on condition of on-board fuel tank and contents, estimated at 60 gal."
9375,2016-10-11,"Grounded Barges Hatteras Island, NC","Hatteras, NC, USA",35.2456190942,-75.5557250977,Oil,,oil,,,,,,500,1,"On 11 October, 2016 at 0800 hours, USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC about two grounded barges on Hatteras Island, North Carolina. In total the two barges contain approximately 500 gallons of diesel fuel and 400 gallons of hydraulic fluid. Barges broke free from their moorings as a result of Hurricane Matthew. No pollution has occurred. USCG has not requested any products or services at this time."
9374,2016-10-07,"Urea Release, Kinder Morgan, Chesapeake, VA","4115 Buell Street Chesapeake, Virginia",36.73,-76.27,Chemical,,Liquid Urea,,,,,,1000000,0,"USCG Sector Hampton Roads contacted the NOAA SSC at 9:00pm on October 6, 2016 requesting support for a release of urea at the Kinder Morgan facility, Chesapeake, Virginia. A release of 1,000,000 gallons of liquid urea was accidentally released from an above ground storage tank. No liquid urea entered the Elizabeth River."
9372,2016-10-03,"Sunken Vessel, Tinian Harbor",Northern Mariana Islands,14.965,145.62072222,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,60,0,"On October 3, 2016, the USCG Sector Guam notified the NOAA SSC that a 36-foot vessel has grounded and sunk in Tinian Harbor on Tinian Island. The vessel is reported to be carrying 60 gallons of diesel fuel. An analysis of oil fate in the event of release was requested."
9373,2016-10-03,West Bay Abandoned Flowline,"9, LA, USA",29.10888889,-89.37305556,Oil,,Oil (LA Sweet),1,,,,,42,0,"On October 3, 2016, the USCG contacted NOAA regarding a discharge of a reported 1bbl of crude oil in the West Delta. The discharge occurred when the company pressured the line during a scheduled flushing operation to eliminate potential threat from abandoned legacy lines within the company's field. The company deployed 200' absorbent boom containing 0.5BBL of recoverable oil, secured the line and deployed divers to identify and clamp the source. An over-flight was conducted by the company and reported no recoverable oil outside containment. The USCG requested a trajectory model of the discharged oil."
9371,2016-10-02,Mystery sheen,"Grand Isle, LA",29.06444444,-90.12972222,Oil,,Unknown oil,,,,,,153,0,"On October 2, 2016, the USCG contacted NOAA in order to obtain a trajectory for a mystery sheen reported to the National Response Center (NRC) by Chevron in the vicinity of Grand Isle, LA. The sheen was reported to have approximate dimensions of 7 miles long by 1 mile wide."
9370,2016-10-01,West Delta Mystery Sheen,"E, LA, USA",28.96861111,-89.81833333,Oil,,Unknown,,,,,,,0,"On October 1, 2016, the USCG contacted NOAA regarding a report of a sheen observed in West Delta block, LA. The sheen was reported to be 4 miles long x 1mile wide sheen, east to west, drifting NNW. The origin point could not be distinguished. The USCG has requested NOAA trajectory for the sheen."
9369,2016-09-30,Gretna Ferry Landing Diesel Spill,"Gretna, LA, USA",29.917909,-90.067107,Other,,Diesel fuel,1,,,,,60,0,"On September 30, 2016, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO to report that approximately 60 gallons of diesel fuel was discharged into the Mississippi River creating a sheen. The discharge occurred while moving a generator with a crane while setting up for a festival."
9368,2016-09-27,PMEL Wave Glider Search,United States,57.79626,-168.75839,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 25, 2016, one of the NOAA PMEL wave gliders stopped transmitting. PMEL has asked ERD to provide some modeling support to help with the search. The wave glider was lost between St. Paul I, and the mainland in the Bering Sea."
9366,2016-09-26,Black Lake Natural Gas leak,"HACKBERRY, LA",30.00475,-93.42575,Other,,crude oil or condensate,1,,,,,300,0,"On September 26, 2016, the USCG MSU Lake Charles contacted the NOAA RRO for information regarding a natural gas leak. The USCG requested information regarding air monitoring, weather, and tides."
9367,2016-09-26,Manilla Pipeline Leak,"Manilla LA, USA",29.486667,-89.986111,Oil,,crude oil or condensate,,,,,,42,0,"On September 26, 2016, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO regarding a leak in an oil line. The commodity of concern is crude oil. The estimated amount discharged is 1bbl (42gal)."
9365,2016-09-23,T/V Challenger Pegasus,"Annapolis, Md",38.94083333,-76.4085,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,,0,"On September 23, 2016, NOAA was notified of a gasoline barge lightering operation in Chesapeake Bay that was scheduled later that afternoon. USCG requested assistance with potential spill scenarios, and the barge was lightered without incident"
9364,2016-09-21,Woods Fisheries,"Gulf County, FL, USA",29.834468,-85.309996,Chemical,,anhydrous ammonia,,,,,,,0,"On September 21, 2016, the NOAA SSC was notified by the USCG Panama City MSD regarding a 500 lb anhydrous ammonia release from Woods Fisheries in Port St. Joe, Florida. The NOAA SSC provided initial isolation distances and hazard information. No reports of injury. USCG following up with local fire/police and facility."
9363,2016-09-20,Mystery spill,"Western Carquinez Strait, CA, USA",38.0607566735,-122.257760582,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On September 20, 2016, the USCG Sector San Francisco reported sheen and petroleum odors in the vicinity of Vallejo, CA and in eastern San Pablo Bay to the California SSC. Product is currently unknown, volume is unknown, and release time & location are unknown. Initial trajectory products are being developed in anticipation of a USCG request in advance of a first light overflight."
9362,2016-09-14,Quarantine Bay 149D Incident,Louisiana,29.44179,-89.50151,Oil,,"South Louisian Crude, Natural gas",,,,,,,0,"On Sept 14, 2016, the crude oil barge SMI 245 (5,681 BBLs of crude), in the tow of the M/V MEGAN B SETTOON, allided with an unidentified natural gas wellhead in Breton Sound. The M/V MEGAN B SETTOON reports the barge likely sustained minor damage from the allision but not significant enough damage to breach the hull. The vessel also reports that the wellhead has started bubbling from product discharge. Discharge quantity is unknown. Rainbow sheening reported."
9361,2016-09-09,Pleasure Craft Fire Rutherford Beach,"Rutherford Beach, LA",29.77,-93.23,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,500,0,"On September 10, 2016, a pleasure craft caught fire off Rutherford Beach, LA, potentially releasing 500 gallons of diesel fuel. USCG requested fate and trajectory analysis."
9360,2016-09-08,F/V Trinity,"Copalis Beach, WA",47.12,-124.19,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"On September 8, 2016, the USCG Sector Columbia River notified the NOAA SSC for the Northwest that a 70+ foot steel hulled fishing vessel, the F/V TRINITY, grounded at approximately 0300 on Copalis Beach, WA. The vessel is reported to be carrying 3000 gallons of diesel, but there has been no release. Tugs are en route to try to free the vessel. NOAA trustees have been notified."
9359,2016-09-06,T/V Aframax River,"Harris County, TX, USA",29.75,-95.096667,Oil,,Marine Grade Diesel Fuel,,,,,,,0,"At approximately midnight on Sept, 5, 2016, the T/V Aframax River, caught fire when departing a cargo facility on Buffalo Bayou, Houston Ship Channel, Houston. The fire was extinguished in about an hour, but the vessel discharged marine grade diesel fuel into the water. Estimate of potential discharge was 80,000 gallons, with considerable uncertainty as to amount consumed by the fire. Fate and trajectory assistance were requested from the NOAA SSC."
9357,2016-09-05,Bay Long Pipeline,"Barataria Bay, Louisiana",29.31861,-89.81417,Oil,,South Louisiana Crude Oil,1,1,,,,5250,5,"At 0850 CDT on September 5, 2016, a dredge struck an underwater pipeline in Bay Long, a sub-estuary of Barataria Bay, discharging a reported 10 bbls of crude. Type of crude not specified, assumed to be South Louisiana. Pipeline has been shut in, OSROs en-route, and Sector New Orleans is sending pollution responders. Trajectory and resources at risk requested."
9358,2016-09-05,"F/V Lady Lillian, Westport, WA","Westport, WA",46.90235,-124.1019056,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,,0,"On September 4, 2016, the USCG Sector Columbia River notified the NOAA SSC for the Northwest that a 77-foot fishing vessel at the Westport Marine in Westport, WA. The vessel is reported to be carrying 1000 gallons of diesel and 10 gallons of lube oil. Currently, the vessel is not actively discharging. USCG plans to deploy boom around the vessel and remove the fuel."
9355,2016-09-04,Grounded Spirit of Sacramento,"False River, San Joaquin River Delta, CA",38.050659,-121.630325,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,600,0,"In the early morning hours of 04-SEP-2016, the paddle-wheeler SPIRIT OF SACRAMENTO was reportedly taking on water in False River portion of the San Joaquin River Delta. All persons on board disembarked safely, but by sunrise the vessel had capsized, grounded and was producing a light sheen. USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to request a spot weather forecast and tidal current estimates for the vessel location to support dive assessment. A trajectory may also be requested prior to fuel removal operations."
9356,2016-09-04,UTV Zeus and anhydrous ammonia barge Upper MS River,"Hampton Township, IL, USA",41.55057,-90.42941,Chemical,Grounding,Diesel and anhydrous ammonia,,,,,,,0,"On September 4, 2016, the USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River notified the NOAA SSC of incident involving loss of marine diesel from the UTV Zeus in the vicinity of Davenport, Iowa. The vessel was assisting a grounded anhydrous ammonia barge around 12 AM on 4 SEPT when it grounded and sustained damage to the port fuel tank. The USCG requesting potential trajectory of worst case discharge of fuel from UTV and, or discharge from anhydrous ammonia barge (4,800 tons)."
9354,2016-09-03,"Capsized Landing Craft, Kure Atoll, HI","Kure Atoll, Hawaii",28.01,182.6,Oil,,gasoline,,,,,,50,0,"On September 2, 2016, the State of Hawaii Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Monument coordinator notifed the NOAA SSC for Oceania that a USCG-contracted 30-foot landing craft carrying an excavator capsized at Kure Atoll. The landing craft is reported to have 50 gallons of gasoline onboard, and the excavator a few gallons of diesel."
9353,2016-08-31,ICL-IP America: Liquid Phosphorus Release,"Gallipolis, WV, USA",38.772387,-82.201772,Chemical,,Liquid Phosphorus,,,,,,,0,"On August 31, 2016, the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Huntington WV notified the NOAA SSC regarding a liquid phosphorus release at the ICL-IP America facility in Gallipolis, WV. Product immediately caught fire producing a smoke plume. USCG requested information on human health hazards associated with liquid phosphorus and the resulting smoke plume."
9352,2016-08-29,M/V Fog Cutter,"Grand Gosier, LA",29.6271667,-89.109,Other,,Marine Diesel,0,,,,,600,0,"On August 27, 2016 the US Coast Guard responded to a report of M/V FOG CUTTER in distress 3.8 miles northwest of Grand Gosier Island, LA. The vessel subsequently sank. USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA RRO and requested a trajectory of the remaining diesel on board in the event there is a discharge."
9351,2016-08-29,Mystery Sheen: Atlantis Canyon,S of Rhode Island,40.13333333,-70.11666667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 29, 2016, a A USCG flight reported seeing a 20 mile x 3 mile ""rainbow"" sheen approximately 65 miles south of Nantucket Island at 1020 EDT. The source of the sheen is not readily identified and neither has the target been confirmed as oil."
9350,2016-08-27,Chlorine Tank Car Release,"Proctor, WV, USA",39.747132,-80.851001,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 27, 2016, the USCG Sector Ohio Valley contacted the NOAA SSC for a trajectory of tank car chlorine release in Proctor, WV. NRC report states that liquid chlorine was releasing to the ground with a visible green cloud downwind and along the Ohio River in the area."
9348,2016-08-23,"Hilcorp Wellhead Leak, Little Lake Marsh","Grand Isle, LA, USA",29.548889,-90.154444,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 23, 2016, a Hilcorp wellhead in Little Lake Marsh discharged 1 barrel of crude oil due to an equipment failure. Contractors are on site, and discharge has been boomed. Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC and requested resources at risk."
9347,2016-08-20,"FB North Pacific Adrift, Nome, Alaska","Nome, AK, USA",64.49,-166.1936,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1700,0,"On 8/20/2016, the Fuel Barge North Pacific broke its anchor, lost power, and was abandoned by its crew. The vessel is drifting in a NW (350) direction at about 2 knots/hour. The drift trajectory is toward Sledge Island approximately 8 miles offshore from Nome. Sector Anchorage requested a trajectory and fates analysis for the diesel."
9346,2016-08-20,Grounded F/V Ila,"Grays Harbor, WA",46.89,-124.12366667,Oil,,marine diesel,,,,,,250,0,"On August 20, 2016, the F/V Ila ran aground at the south jetty near Grays Harbor, WA. Vessel has 250 gallons of marine diesel on board and not currently leaking, however, the wooden hull is damaged. USCG notified RRO at 1250 and requested trajectory."
9345,2016-08-19,"Mystery Sheen Off Sanibel, FL",United States,26.383406,-82.283218,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 19, 2016, the USCG Station Fort Meyers FL relayed a report from a vessel operator of a oil sheen approximately 8 miles SW of Sanibel, FL. The operator reported a 3-4 mile stretch of sheen with heavier patches of dark oil measuring up to 50 square yards in area. USCG requested NOAA to assess if this oil was a threat to land and where it may move to."
9343,2016-08-17,Ferry Caribbean Fantasy,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",18.4828923511,-66.1364936829,Oil,,Passenger & car ferry / cruise ship,,,,,,263718,1,"On August 17, 2016, at 1040 local time, the ferry Caribbean Fantasy was reported on fire outside San Juan bay in Puerto Rico. A major search and rescue effort is underway with approximately 500 passengers on board. Position is reported as 18 degrees. 28 min. 36.50 sec north 066 degrees. 10 min. 15.48 sec. West. USCG reports 6279 bbl of #6 fuel oil and assorted container cargo. NOAA support has been requested for modeling and resources at risk."
9344,2016-08-17,F/V Lydia & Maya,Downeast Maine,43.58333333,-68.0,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"Aug 17, 2016 at about midnight the F/V Lydia& Maya reported it was sinking. USCG rescued all aboard, but the 71 foot fishing vessel sank is approximately 80 fathoms of water about 40 miles off the opening of Southwest Harbor in Maine. The vessel was carrying 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel. A air assets has been dispatched by the USCG. NOAA SSC has been notified and is standing by for any requests of products."
9340,2016-08-16,"CIPL Drift River Crude Oil Spill, Cook Inlet, Alaska","Tyonek, AK 99682, USA",60.602627,-152.174166,Oil,,crude,,,,,,,0,"On July 2, 2016, the Cook Inlet Pipe Line Company (CIPL) reported that 14 gallons of crude oil was released inside a valve box and one gallon to the ground at the Drift River Terminal Facility (DRT facility), on the west side of Cook Inlet, Alaska. On July 29, CIPL also reported a crude oil stain at the surface of one of the buried 20-inch fill line blind flanges in the pipe corridor between Tanks 1 and 4. The quantity of this spill is unknown."
9341,2016-08-16,"Valdez Diesel Spill, Port Valdez, Alaska","North Pacific Ocean, United States",61.12157,-146.35134,Oil,,Diesel with red dye,,,,,,,0,"On August 16, 2016, USCG Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Valdez reported a discharge of diesel to Port Valdez, Alaska. Estimated discharge amount is 350 - 650 gal diesel w/ red dye. MSU Valdez is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory."
9337,2016-08-15,F/V McCalis,North Pacific Ocean,42.78333333,-124.7,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"At approximately 6 PM, Aug 14 NOAA HDO received a call from USCG Sector North Bend about a F/V taking on water approximately 8 miles offshore of Cape Blanco, OR. All persons aboard were rescued. Trajectory and fate information was requested for the 600 gallons of diesel fuel aboard."
9336,2016-08-13,Honeywell Sulfuric Acid Release,"Geismar, LA 70734, USA",30.22916667,-91.0,Chemical,,Sulfuric Acid,,,,,,800,0,"On August 13, 2016, 800 gallons of sulfuric acid was released onto the Honeywell facility near Giesmar, LA. Release is not threatening waterway, and Louisiana State Trooper HAZMAT unit has responded. MSU Baton Rouge requested evaluation of potential air plume on the Mississippi River vessel traffic."
9335,2016-08-13,UTV Jackson Aaron,Mississippi Mile Marker 768.2,35.524077,-89.948981,Oil,,Marine Diesel,,,,,,94000,0,"On August 13, 2016, the USCG Sector Upper Mississippi contacted the NOAA SSC with regard to a barge fire. The fire is currently being handled utilizing shipboard fire fighting and damage control (DC) techniques shore-side assist assets are on the way. The USCG has requested the trajectory for a worse case discharge (WCD) for 94,000gal of marine grade diesel. The vessel is currently located at Mississippi River Mile Marker 768.2."
9334,2016-08-11,"Mustard Gas Incident, Barnegat Light, NJ","Atlantic City, New Jersey",39.73,-73.92,Chemical,,Mustard Gas,,,,,,,0,"On the morning of August 10, 2016, USCG Sector Del Bay notified the NOAA SSC about a commercial clam vessel possibly dredging up a canister believed to contain mustard gas. It is believed that a crew member became exposed to the contents of the canister and required medical attention. USCG, NJ Dept of Health are currently investigating the incident."
9333,2016-08-10,Kingwood Exploration Pipeline Leak,"JD Murphree WMA, Port Arthur, TX",29.775,-93.9852777778,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil,,,,,,2100,0,"On August 10, 2016, MSU Port Arthur notified NOAA SSC of a 50 bbl crude oil discharge from a production pipeline in JD Murphree Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Source is secure, discharged oil is in an impoundment, and response assets have been mobilized. Resources at Risk information was requested and has been provided."
9332,2016-08-03,Timbalier Bay mystery sheen,"Timbalier Bay, LA",29.1122222222,-90.2975,Oil,,unknown/rainbow potentially oil,,,,,,,0,"On August 3, 2016, NOAA was contacted by USCG MSU Houma regarding a 1.5mi x 0.5mi rainbow sheen reported at 0830CDT. A trajectory and resources at risk was requested. Source unknown, commodity of concern unknown."
9331,2016-08-02,TPIC Wellhead Leak,"Main Pass 35 Block, Offshore LA",29.4511111111,-89.4033333333,Oil,,Lousiana Crude Oil/Natural Gas,,,,,,4200,0,"On August 2, 2016, USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC of a 50-100 barrel leak of Louisiana crude oil and natural gas from Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC) well #24 in Main Pass Block 35. Wild Well has been activated, and OSROs are responding. Trajectory requested."
9330,2016-07-29,NMS: FGBNMS Coral Mortality Event,"Flower Garden Banks NMS, TX",27.99,-94.04,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 27, 2016 , the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Research Coordinator notified Dr. Steve Gittings of NOAA's National Marine Sanctuaries Office of what appears to be an unprecedented mass dieoff of numerous species of at least corals, sea urchins, brittle stars, and sponges over a large area."
9329,2016-07-28,Chevron Platform Discharge,"South Marsh Island Block 223, Offshore of Louisiana",29.4075,-91.9980555556,Oil,,"South Louisiana Crude Oil, Produced water",,,,,,11,0,"On July 28, 2016, USCG MSU Morgan City notified the NOAA SSC of an approximately 12 gallon discharge of produced water and crude oil from the Chevron Platform in South Marsh Island Block 223, approximately 9 miles offshore of Marsh Island Refuge and requested an assessment as to the potential for shoreline oiling. Given amount and type of product released, distance to shore, and environmental conditions, no shoreline oiling was anticipated. No additional products requested. "
9328,2016-07-28,PC Outlaw,"Long Island, Alaska",54.8216666667,-132.671666667,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,450,0,"On July 28, 2016, the pleasure craft Outlaw,a 40-ft aluminum hulled vessel, grounded in Nina Cove (54-49.3N, 132-40.3W), on the southeast corner of Long Island, Alaska. 7 People were rescued off the vessel and transferred to USCG Station Ketchikan. USCG Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan reports 410 gallons of diesel and approximately 20 gallons of hydraulic oil onboard. The Coast Guard is requesting a Resources at Risk report."
9327,2016-07-27,"TPIC Wellhead Leak, RMM 5, Southwest Pass"," Venice, LA ",29.0872222222,-89.2855555556,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,2100,0,"On July 27,2016, USCG Sector NOLA notified the NOAA SSC about a Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC) wellhead leak which discharged 5-50 bbls of crude oil into a canal near Southwest Pass between River Mile Markers 4 and 5 (NRC#11546080). OSRO is on-site, oil has been boomed, and a natural rip-rap barrier separates the canal from the river. "
9326,2016-07-26,FV Alaska Juris,"Amchitka Pass, Alaska",52.565,178.69167,Oil,Derelict,"diesel, lube",,,,,,100000,0,"On 26-Jul-2016, the USCG reported that the FV Alaska Juris, a 218' fish catcher/processor is sinking due to an unknown cause. The vessel has 45 POB on board and a USCG SAR is in progress. There is a potential of 87,276 gallons of diesel on board. Sector Anchorage has requested a fates analysis and trajectory for the fuels."
9324,2016-07-25,FV Carmelina,"Dry Bay, Alaska",57.59,-155.723,Oil,Derelict,diesel,,,,,,250,0,"On 22-JUL-2016, the FV Carmelina, a fiberglass hull purse seiner, capsized and overturned in Shelikof Strait near Dry Bay, Alaska. All POB rescued by ""Good Sam"" vessel SPARTAN. Estimate of fuel on board is 250 gallons diesel (with other assoc. oils). No sheen observed at the time of rescue. Vessel is carrying approximately 3000 lbs of fish. Vessels nets were fully deployed at the time of capsize. USCG is requesting a Resource at Risk report."
9325,2016-07-25,Hilcorp Energy Pipeline Leak,"Lake Grande Ecaille, LA",29.41838,-89.78053,Oil,Pipeline,Louisiana Sweet Crude,1,,,,,4200,0,"On July 25, 2016 the NOAA RRO was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans regarding a spill of 30-100bbl of Louisiana Sweet Crude oil. The Incident occurred around midnight on July 24, 2016. The reported cause of the spill is a valve failure within the pipeline. The source is secure, and ES&H is on scene with ~2,500ft of boom. The USCG has requested trajectory and resources at risk from NOAA."
9323,2016-07-24,FV Ambition,"False Pass, Alaska",55.13617,-163.368,Oil,Derelict,diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"On 23-Jul-2016, the FV Ambition suffered a breach to the lazarette hold and began taking on water in the vicinity of False Pass, AK. The vessel has a potential of 3000 gallons of diesel onboard. All POB have been rescued by good Samaritan vessel. FV Ambition is submerged and sheening. USCG is requesting a spot forecast and trajectory and fates analysis."
9322,2016-07-22,Swift Energy Pipeline Leak,"Barataria Bay, LA",29.4054722222,-90.0463333333,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil (likely Sweet Lousiana),,,,,,,0,"On July 22, 2016, the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Houma, LA, notified the NOAA SSC about a pipeline leak in Hackberry Bay, LA. The pipeline is believed to be carrying crude oil, volume released and potential unknown at this point, but line has been shut in (RP Swift Energy). Preliminary Sheen report was dark oil 15 miles x 200 yards. Coast Guard aerial assets and surface team will be on-site this evening, OSROs enroute. Fate, trajectory, and resources at risk requested and in process."
9321,2016-07-20,Mystery sheens,"Off Moss Landing Harbor, CA",36.8076833333,-121.8083,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On 20-JULY-2016, a whale watch boat operating outside Moss Landing Harbor, CA reported two mystery sheens one was "football field-sized" and the other smaller. USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to relay the report and to request trajectory support to determine if the sheens are likely to enter Moss Landing and/or threaten nearby shorelines."
9319,2016-07-19,Cow Bayou Marsh ,"Orange, TX",,,Oil,,Crude oil,,,,,,420,0,"On July 19, 2016, the NOAA SSC provided verbal support to the USCG MSU Port Arthur regarding cleanup methods for an oiled marsh near adjoining Cow Bayou. The source of the spilled oil is secure, the spill is contained, no reports of oiled wildlife have been reported and no oil reached the waterway. The USCG is supervising the cleanup."
9320,2016-07-19,FV Taty Z,"Amlia Island, Alaska",52.11667,-173.88333,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,1600,0,"On July 19, 2016, the USCG requested SSC assistance with the grounding of the F/V TATY Z on Amlia Island, AK. The operator estimates that there is 1500 gallons of diesel and 20 gallons of lube oil on board. The vessel also has approximately 4,500 lbs. of Halibut on board. USCG has requested NOAA assistance regarding shoreline type at the grounding location."
9317,2016-07-13,Saxon Harbor Marina,"Saxon Harbor, Iron County, Wisconsin",46.561563,-90.438477,Oil,Collision,Marine debris / gasoline / lube oil,,,,,,,0,"On July 11, 2016, severe weather and flooding destroyed much of the Saxon Harbor Marina in Iron County, Wisconsin. A total of 85 boats have been damaged or destroyed with 20 of those washing up on the Lake Superior shoreline and 6 boats still unaccounted for. USCG reports very turbid water and debris 3 to 6 miles offshore. No visible sheen at this time. MSU Duluth contacted the NOAA SSC for trajectory and resources at risk support."
9316,2016-07-12,F/V Mickey Sue,"Tillamook Bay, OR",45.55,-123.928166667,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,250,0,"On July 12, 2016, the USCG Sector Columbia River contacted NOAA ERD for trajectory support for potential release from the F/V Mickey Sue, hard aground in Tillamook Bay, Oregon. The vessel is reported to contain a potential of 250 gallons of diesel fuel."
9315,2016-07-11,F/V Captain Kevin,"Sabine Pass, TX",29.6480555556,-93.8277777778,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,5000,0,"On July 11, 2016, the F/V Captain Kevin, a shrimping vessel, sank in Sabine Pass, Texas, next to the south jetty. USCG Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur responded as a SAR case crew was recovered with no reported injuries or fatalities. Vessel reported to be carrying 5,000 gallons of diesel, some of which discharged into the channel. USCG requested fate, trajectory, and resources at risk."
9314,2016-07-08,"Mystery Sheen, Green Canyon 205A","Offshore of Timbalier Island, LA",27.8127777778,-90.5188888889,Oil,,Possible Crude Oil,,,,,,,0,"On July 8, 2016, the USCG Marine Safety Unity in Morgan City notified the NOAA SSC about a mystery sheen reported by a third party in Green Canyon Block 205A. Sheen was rainbow in color, and approximately 5 mile x 5 mile, source unknown. A previous sheen report was filed in the same location on July 3, 2016. USCG is investigating. "
9312,2016-07-01,Beached whale carcass,"Dockweiler Beach, LA County, CA",33.9423888889,-118.44425,Other,,Whale,,1,,,,,0,"On 01-JULY-2016, NMFS Protected Resources Division in Long Beach, CA contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support for a Humpback whale carcass beached near the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). They intend to tow the carcass offshore as soon as possible and want to know how far offshore to tow it so it does not re-beach during the upcoming holiday weekend."
9313,2016-07-01,P/C Ment-2-Be adrift,"Offshore of Point Sur, CA",36.1198333333,-122.016166667,Other,,Vessel adrift/marine debris,,,,,,,0,"On 01-JULY-2016, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary contacted the regional NOAA SSC to request trajectory support for a drifting vessel. The 42ft wooden Grand Banks motor yacht was adrift and abandoned near Pt. Sur, CA. The drift request is intended to assist the owner in locating the drifting vessel before it sinks or becomes grounded in the Sanctuary."
9310,2016-06-30,FV Echo,"Nelson Lagoon, Alaska",55.82455,-161.917125,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,210,0,"On 29 June 2016, the FV Echo, a 30-foot fishing vessel began taking on water and intentionally grounded on the coast of Bristol Bay, 26 miles southwest of Nelson Lagoon. The maximum potential is 210 gallons of diesel it is estimated that there are 80 gallons onboard. "
9311,2016-06-30,Tug boat Potomac,"Tappanzee Bridge, NY",41.0700916667,-73.8810305556,Oil,,,,,,,,1000,0,"On June 30, 2016, the tug boat Potomac sank approximately 100 feet up river of the Tappanzee Bridge. All crew are safe and recovered by nearby boat. The tug remains partially submerged in 9 feet of water. She is carrying approximately 800 gallons of the diesel."
9309,2016-06-30,T/V CHEM VENUS,"Portsmouth, NH",43.0447444444,-70.7151055556,Oil,Grounding,,,,,,,30000,0,"On June 29, 2016, the Tank Vessel CHEM VENUS was outbound in the Piscataqua River (border of Maine and NH)when it struck a ledge near Goat Island and proceeded to strike 3 moored sailing vessels. No injuries. No pollution or cargo release has been reported and observations by boat and aircraft confirm no pollution."
9308,2016-06-29,Hudson Transmission Partners,"Hudson River, Edgewater, NJ",40.8283527778,-73.9708805556,Oil,Pipeline,Dielectric Fluid,,,,,,,0,"On June 29, 2016, the USCG First District Command Center notified NOAA of a dielectric fluid leak in the Hudson River coming from a subsurface electric transmission line."
9307,2016-06-28,Maywood Fire,"Los Angeles County, CA",34.0,-118.22,Chemical,,Magnesium,,,,,,,0,"On June 28, 2016, the National Weather Service forwarded a request from LA County for modeling support for a release of magnesium due to a fire in a metals recycling plant that occurred on June 14."
9305,2016-06-27,Energy Reserve 2 Discharge,"Breton Sound Block 32, LA",29.5577777778,-89.325,Oil,,Natural Gas and crude oil condensate,,,,,,10,0,"On June 27, 2016, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified SSC regarding a discharge of crude oil from an Energy Reserve 2 well in Breton Sound, Block 32. the source, a pinhole leak on an out-of-service wellhead, has been secured. "
9306,2016-06-27,MM26 Mobile River mystery gas,"Axis, AL",30.979731,-87.996658,Chemical,,unknown,,,,,,,0,"On June 27, 2016, the NOAA SSC received a request from USCG to help determine a possible source of a mystery bubbling gas near MM 26.6 in the Mobile River (near Axis, AL). A barge/tow transiting the river observed and reported to the USCG. Several possible sources, including a submerged pipeline, are located in the vicinity of the report."
9304,2016-06-26,Lake Ontario Mystery Sheen,"Sunset Bay, Lake Ontario, New York",43.5236,-76.4079,Oil,Mystery Substance,Light petroleum product (hydraulic oil or mineral oil) ,,,,,,60,0,"On June 28, 2016, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector Buffalo regarding a mystery sheen along the Lake Ontario shoreline west of Sunset Bay. Sheen was described as a light petroleum product approximately 1 nautical mile long by 30 yards wide. USCG requested a trajectory for the sheen. "
9303,2016-06-23,Halls Canyon Pipeline,"Ventura, CA",34.28,-119.26,Oil,Pipeline,,,,,,,25200,0,"On June 23, 2016, a fire fighting crew near Ventura, CA, reported a leaking pipeline in Halls canyon, about 3 miles from the coast near Ventura, CA. The spill was initially estimated at 5000 barrels but was later revised to 600 barrels. The oil is reportedly contained in a dry gulch and efforts are underway to build a containment berm."
9302,2016-06-20,FV Chippewa,"Unimak Island, Alaska",54.68167,-163.045,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,1000,0,"On June 19, 2016, the 44' F/V Chippewa grounded at Cape Pankof on Unimak Island, Alaska. The vessel is holed on its starboard side and could not be pulled free. No sheen has been observed maximum potential is 1000 gallons diesel. Crew were rescued by good Samaritan vessel and enroute to King Cove. Resolve Marine has been contacted for salvage."
9299,2016-06-16,Mystery Sheen Owls Head,"Owls Head, Maine",44.0683333333,-69.0383333333,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On June 15, 2016, a USCG Aux. flight reported a 500 yard x 50 ft sheen about 1 nm SE of Owls Head, Maine. The source was unknown."
9298,2016-06-15,Ocean 105,"Gulfport, MS",30.35675,-89.08891,Oil,,marine diesel,1,,,,,,0,"On June 15, 2016, the NOAA SSC was notified of a diesel spill in Gulfport harbor, Mississippi. The cause was reported as transfer line rupture. Red diesel observed in the water along the extent of the pier. USCG requesting support on fate and effects."
9297,2016-06-14,F/V Michelle Dawn,"1.5 miles SSW Mexico Beach, FL",29.92929,-85.43607,Oil,,marine diesel fuel,,,,,,200,0,"On June 14, 2016, the NOAA SSC was notified by the USCG in Panama City, Florida regarding a 50 ft commercial fishing vessel that reportedly sank off Mexico Beach on evening of 13 JUN 2016 with approx. 200 gallons of marine diesel on board. No one on board the vessel. MSD is working on fuel removal plan with OSRO. No report of sheen. Vessel is overturned. MSD is requesting trajectory analysis."
9294,2016-06-14,Mystery sheen,"Turtle Bay, LA",29.5425,-90.1813888889,Oil,Mystery Substance,"Crude Oil, Produced Water",,,,,,42,0,"On June 14, 2016, the USCG Sector NOLA contacted the NOAA SSC to request a hindcast for a mystery sheen reported in Little Lake, Turtle Bay, Louisiana (Jefferson Parish, NRC# 1150600). Source and responsible party were unknown, but suspected to be a pipeline from one of the facilities located on Turtle Bay. Hindcast and trajectory were provided. "
9296,2016-06-14,Navy Helicopter Crash,"Newport News, Virginia",37.6833333333,-76.4946666667,Oil,Search + Rescue,JP-5,,,,,,400,0,"On June 14, 2016, the USCG Sector Hampton Roads notified the NOAA SSC that a Navy MH 60 Seahawk helicopter crashed into the James river about 1.5 miles north of the James river bridge. All 3 occupants were rescued. The aircraft had approximately 400 gallons of JP 5 fuel on board at the time of crash."
9295,2016-06-14,Unidentified Floating Containers,"Manasquan, NJ",40.0866666667,-73.5666666667,Chemical,,Unknown,,,,,,1000,0,"On 14 June 2016, the USCG Sector New York contacted the NOAA SSC to report that there are two 500 gallon polyurethane containers floating at sea approximately 20-25 miles east of Manasquan Inlet, NJ. Contents and volume unknown. No visible markings except for ""DANGER KEEP AWAY"" painted on the sides of the containers. USCG requested trajectory."
9293,2016-06-13,Mystery Sheen,"Mississippi Canyon Block 809, Offshore LA",28.1551944444,-89.1038055556,Oil,Mystery Substance,Crude Oil,,,,,,,0,"On June 13,2016, the USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC requesting additional information regarding a sheen reported in Mississippi Canyon Block 809. SSC contacted satellite analyst for additional information, and cross-referenced reports with known facilities in ERMA. OceanMap reports and map of nearby facilities provided to MSU Morgan City. "
9292,2016-06-03,Union Pacific oil train derailment,"Mosier, OR",45.6854388889,-121.404605556,Oil,Railcar,Bakken Crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On June 3, 2016, the USEPA notified the NOAA SSC that at approximately 12:40pm a Union Pacific unit train carrying Bakken crude oil derailed near the town of Mosier, Oregon, east of Hood River on the Oregon bank of the Columbia River. Initial information reported was that 2 cars are on fire and no oil has reached the water. EPA responders are en route. Trustees have been notified."
9291,2016-06-02,Magellan Pipeline,"Spring, TX",30.05,-95.23,Oil,Pipeline,,,,,,,,0,"On June 2, 2016, the USCG contacted the Houston SSC regarding a potential pipeline spill near Spring, TX. The pipeline is at risk of damage due to flood conditions on Spring Creek and severe weather in the Houston region. The pipeline has been shutdown and efforts are underway to remove gasoline from the line, but there is currently a potential of 650,000 gallons in the stretch of pipeline at risk. Spring Creek flows into the San Jacinto River and Lake Houston. The lake is part of the Houston water supply. The USCG requested information on potential downstream transport and impacts to water quality."
9290,2016-06-01,F/V WU WU,"Cape May, NJ",,,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,900,0,"On June 1, 2016, the USCG Sector Delaware Bay contacted the NOAA SSC to report that an unidentified vessel, estimated to be 40 ft in length, grounded and than sank inside of Cape May inlet, New Jersey at approximately 9:30pm. USCG estimates that there are 350 gallons of diesel in the fuel tank and an additional 10 fifty-five gallons containers filled with diesel. No sign of a pollution event at the time of the notification. USCG requested NOAA modeling support. "
9288,2016-05-28,Eagle Ford Discharge,"Beaumont, TX",30.0783333333,-94.0833333333,Oil,Pipeline,Eagle Ford Shale oil,,,,,,600,0,"On May 28, 2016, the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Port Arthur, TX, notified NOAA SSC about a mystery sheen on the Neches River across from the Port of Beaumont. Discharge was reported to be ~400 gallons of Eagle Ford Shale crude. Advice on fate and trajectory, was requested and provided."
9287,2016-05-28,THE MAJESTY,"Boston Harbor, MA",,,Oil,Grounding,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,1900,0,"On May 28, 2016, the USCG Sector Boston notified the NOAA SSC that THE MAJESTY, a dinner cruise ship, ran aground on George's Island near Boston Light, Boston Harbor, MA. Incident occurred at 1924 hours. Vessel had 1900 gallons of diesel fuel on board. An unknown amount of fuel oil has spilled into the water. "
9286,2016-05-27,M/V Roger Blough,"Lake Superior, Michigan",46.5116666667,-84.6166666667,Oil,Grounding,Number 2 diesel,,,,,,133141,0,"On May 27, 2016, the M/V Roger Blough ran around on Gros Cap Reef in Lake Superior, west of Sault Ste. Marie, along the U.S. and Canadian border. Max potential discharge is 133,141 gallons of number 2 diesel. USCG Sector Sault Ste. Marie contacted the NOAA SSC requesting trajectory, fate, and effects for the potential release, but no reported pollution at this time."
9285,2016-05-24,USS HOPPER,"Barbers Point, Oahu, HI",20.52,-158.48,Oil,,Fuel oil 1-D,,,,,,2000,0,"On May 24, 2016, the USCG Sector Honolulu notified the NOAA SSC that the USS HOPPER had released 2000 gallons of fuel oil 1-D approximately 50 miles southwest of Barbers Point, Oahu, Hawaii. Trajectory support was requested. Fuel oil 1-D is a type of diesel and would not be expected to persist for more than 24 hours. NOAA trustees have been notified."
9283,2016-05-23,Cessna off Makaha Beach,"Makaha Beach, West side of Oahu, HI",,,Oil,Search + Rescue,Jet A fuel,,,,,,50,0,"On May 23, 2016, the USCG Sector Honolulu notified the NOAA SSC for Oceania that a small 4-passenger Cessna aircraft is in the water about 100 yards off the south end of Makaha Beach on the west side of Oahu, Hawaii. The aircraft is reported to have 50 gallons of Jet A fuel onboard. No oil has been reported released or observed in the water. The aircraft is intact and has been anchored in position. NOAA trustees were notified. "
9282,2016-05-23,F/V JAMIE MARIE,"Ocean Shores, WA",46.9361166667,-124.1753,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,4500,0,"On May 23, 2016, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC that the F/V JAMIE MARIE, grounded a half mile north of the jetty in Ocean Shores, WA. The 90-foot steel hull fishing vessel is reported to have 4500 gallons of diesel and 30 gallons of hydraulic fuel, as well as 250,000 pounds of fish onboard. Permission is being sought from WA Department of Ecology to dump the cargo of fish. NOAA trustees have been notified."
9284,2016-05-23,Indiana Train Derailment,South Whitley Indiana,41.0884666667,-85.6279166667,Chemical,Railcar,molten phenol,,,,,,,0,"On May 23rd, 2016, the National Weather Service contacted NOAA's Emergency Response Division (ERD) regarding a train car derailment near South Whitley, Indiana. The damaged car was carrying molten phenol. The spill rate is unknown, the total amount of phenol in the damaged tank car is unknown."
9281,2016-05-22,Mystery Sheen,"Viosca Knoll 859, Offshore Louisiana",28.9833333333,-88.5166666667,Oil,Mystery Substance,Crude oil (likely),,,,,,,0,"On May 22, 2016, the USCG Sector NOLA notified the NOAA SSC about a mystery sheen in the vicinity of Viosca Knoll 859 block. The sheen, reported by third party overflying the area, was described as rainbow, extending 1 mile x 1 miles. "
9280,2016-05-20,M/V ULTRA LASCAR,"Outside San Francisco Bay, CA",37.6695,-122.5745,Oil,,Fuel oil,,,,,,166320,0,"On May 20, 2016, the USCG Sector San Francisco contacted NOAA ERD to report that the 575-foot bulk carrier, the M/V UTRA LASCAR lost propulsion while inbound transiting toward San Francisco Bay. The vessel is reported to be carrying 3960 bbl of fuel oil. The bulk cargo is salt. Trajectory support was requested in the event of grounding and fuel release, but the vessel was able to anchor and tugs arrived to provide assistance."
9289,2016-05-20,Whale carcass,"Chatham, Mass",41.65322,-69.95488,Other,Marine Mammal,,,,,,,,0,"On June 1, 2016, the National Marine Fisheries Service contacted ERD with a request for a hindcast of a whale carcass found near Chatham, MA, on May 5, 2016."
9279,2016-05-17,ADVs MSD Panama City 2016,"Apalachicola, FL",29.73691,-84.99775,Oil,Grounding,,,,,,,,0,"On May 17, 2016, the NOAA SSC was notified by the USCG regarding planned abandoned derelict vessel removals in vicinity of Apalachicola River. Two vessels were identified as targets for removal and others in area are being assessed."
9278,2016-05-13,Mystery Spill Pemaquid Point,"Pemaquid Point, Maine",43.7833333333,-69.5166666667,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,250,0,"On May 13, 2016, the NOAA SSC was contacted by the USCG after a USCG Auxiliary flight reported a fuel oil slick off Pemaquid Point (near Boothbay Harbor) in Maine. The footprint was 50x150 yards, about 3 nautical miles off the coast. Spill source is unknown and the location does not match any legacy sunken vessels from the NOAA Resources and Undersea Threats (RUST) database. "
9277,2016-05-12,Green Canyon 248,"Green Canyon Block 248, Gulf of Mexico",27.7305944444,-90.5704527778,Oil,,Louisiana Crude,1,,,0,,88200,2,"On May 12, 2016, NOAA was contacted by the USCG Marine Safety Unity in Morgan City, Louisiana, regarding a discharge of approximately 2100 barrels(88,200 gallons) of crude oil in the Green Canyon block of the Gulf of Mexico during drilling operations. The source was reported to be secure by the RP. The USCG has requested NOAA trajectory, oil fate, and resources at risk at this time. The incident is approximately 100 miles offshore"
9276,2016-05-10,MC 430 Sheen,Mississippi Canyon block 430 (MC430),28.5666666667,-88.2416666667,Oil,,crude oil or condensate,,,,,,,0,"On May 10, 2016, the USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City contacted the NOAA Regional Response Officer regarding a sheen in the vicinity of Mississippi Canyon (MC)430. The sheen was reported to have the dimensions of 5 miles x 25ft. The commodity of concern is unknown but is suspected to be either condensate or crude oil. The USCG requested NOAA trajectory and potential fate of of the sheen."
9275,2016-05-08,Sheen Reports,"off Bolinas, CA",37.8680555556,-122.693888889,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On May 8, 2016, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted the SSC to relay two separate (but nearby) sheen reports offshore of Bolinas CA. The first sheen report from a charter fishing vessel was of a 1 mile x 100 yd rainbow sheen at 0930 hrs, but no orientation description. The second report from the Tug Arthur Brusco was of a N/S oriented sheen approximately 12 NM from the earlier report and within the vessel Traffic Separation Scheme outside the entrance to San Francisco Bay. USCG requested a hindcast trajectory to determine if the two sheen reports might be related and to narrow down the potential source(s)."
9273,2016-05-06,Military Harrier Jet Crash,"Wrightsville Beach, NC",34.2308333333,-77.7231666667,Oil,Search + Rescue,JP-5,,,,,,1600,0,"On May 6, 2016, A military jet crashed off Wrightsville Beach, NC at 4:45pm. USCG Sector North Carolina notified NOAA SSC at 7:45 pm. Aircraft reported to have 1600 gallons of JP-5 on board. USCG requested trajectory. "
9274,2016-05-06,Potassium Hydroxide Spill,"Hampton, Virginia",,,Chemical,,,,,,,,10000,0,"On May 6, 2016, USCG Sector Hampton Roads notified the NOAA SSC about a 10,000 gallon potassium hydroxide spill that took place at a small industrial facility. Most of the product was captured within on-site containment system but unknown amount escaped into a storm drain and into nearby waterway. "
9271,2016-05-04,Floating barrel,"San Francisco Bay, CA",37.8111666667,-122.3525,Chemical,,Barrel,1,,,,,,0,"On May 4, 2016, USCG Sector San Francisco called the NOAA SSC reporting a barrel floating high in the water within San Francisco Bay between Yerba Buena Island and the Port of Oakland. Sector requested trajectory support to assist in recovery operations. Barrel contents unknown."
9272,2016-05-04,"Mystery Spill, Laysan Island, HI","Laysan Island, NWHI.",25.76,-171.73,Oil,,Unknown,,,,,,,0,"On May 3, 2016, wildlife research crews on Laysan Island in the PapahÄnaumokuÄkea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands reported an oiled Laysan duck and observed a brownish slick just offshore of the island. The slick was reported to the National Response Center on May 4, 2016 and staff from the ONMS notified the NOAA SSC. Laysan is approximately 800 nautical miles NW of Honolulu. "
9270,2016-04-28,Drifting S/V KENTUCKY WOMAN,"Off Point Año Nuevo, CA",37.09,-123.05,Other,,Marine debris,,,,,,0,0,"On 25-APR-2016, the S/V KENTUCKY WOMAN was reportedly taking on water 50 NM SW of the entrance to San Francisco Bay and called the USCG for assistance. The crew was rescued via USCG helicopter and the vessel was left to drift. The Monterey Bay NMS contacted the NOAA SSC requesting trajectory support to assist in locating the vessel before it sank or became grounded in the Sanctuary. "
9269,2016-04-27,M/V Shelf Venture,"Baptiste Collette, LA",29.3476166667,-89.3036333333,Oil,Grounding,Marine Diesel,1,,,,,2000,0,"On April 27, 2016, the USCG Sector New Orleans (Sec NOLA) contacted the NOAA Regional Response Officer (RRO) regarding the grounding of motor vessel (M/V) SHELF VENTURE in Baptiste Collette, LA. The vessel sustained a 8ft by 3in gash on its port side, damaging the port fuel tank. The USCG determined that the contents of the tank, approximately 1000 gallons of diesel, had discharged into the Baptiste Collette. The USCG has requested a trajectory as well as a resources at risk."
9268,2016-04-22,UTV Ricky Lebeouf,"Channelview, TX",29.7875,-95.0665277778,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,10000,0,"On April 22, 2016, Sector Houston-Galveston requested NOAA SSC provide input for booming strategies in case the UTV Ricky Lebeouf, which sank on April 19, discharges the 10,000 gallons of marine diesel on board. Currently, situation is stable, and discharge appears unlikely. Trajectory analysis provided."
9267,2016-04-20,Sunken Barge EMS 319,"MM 92.5, Mississippi River, New Orleans",29.9530555556,-90.0280555556,Oil,Grounding,Crude Oil (Sweet Lousiana Crude),,,,,,1050000,0,"On April 20, 2016, USCG Sector NOLA notified the NOAA SSC of a sinking barge containing crude oil at MM 92.6 on the Lower Mississippi River. Barge has a capacity of 25,000 bbls. SSC has provided trajectory based on river flow estimates, and fate analysis for several types of crude oils."
9265,2016-04-15,F/V No. 1 JI HYUN,"Aunuu Island, American Samoa",-14.29,-170.56,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,50000,0,"On April 15, 2016, USCG Honolulu notified the NOAA SSC for Oceania that the F/V No. 1 JI HYUN has grounded on the southwest side of Aunuu Island in American Samoa. The vessel is reported to have 3,000 gallons of diesel on board. No oil has been released to the environment at this time. USCG requested trajectory support in the event of a release."
9266,2016-04-15,F/V PRIVATEER,"Ocean Shores, WA",46.933895,-124.17639,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,6000,0,"On April 15, 2016, the Washington State Department of Ecology notified the NOAA SSC that the 75 foot fishing vessel, F/V PRIVATEER, was sinking near the mouth of Grays Harbor, WA. USCG conducted search and rescue operations and three crew members were successfully rescued off the vessel. The potential spill volume from this vessel is reported to be approximately 6,000 gallons of diesel. "
9263,2016-04-04,F/V Volga,"Resurrection Bay, Alaska",59.9304444444,-149.322833333,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,500,0,"On April 2, 2016, the 37-foot F/V Volga ran aground in El Dorado Narrows on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Vessel has 2 ft long hole and crack under waterline which caused flooding in the engine room. There is approximately 100 gallons of diesel and 500lbs of catch on board. USCG has requested resources at risk and a Section 7 consultation"
9261,2016-04-04,Isles of Shoals Mystery Sheen,"Isles of Shoals, NH",43.0333333333,-70.6,Oil,Mystery Substance,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On April 4, 2016 a fishing boat reported three 100yd x 100yd mystery sheens in the area the Isle of Shoals, New Hampshire. Sector Northern New England requested NOAA to hindcast sheens in order to determine the origin of the sheen."
9262,2016-04-04,Qinaq River Submerged Excavator,"Tuntutuliak, Alaska",60.333576,-162.673874,Oil,,"hydraulic, lube, diesel",,,,,,60,0,"On March 24, 2016, an construction excavator fell through the ice the Qinaq River near the Village of Tuntutuliak, Alaska, and is in approximately 15 feet of water and 20ft from the bank. The excavator has approximately 60 gallons of product on board, approximately 27 gallons hydraulic, 27 gallons diesel, and 4 gallons of engine oil. The USCG requests information on fate, persistence, and transport of the product."
9260,2016-04-04,Truck Accident: I95,"New London, CT (I95 Bridge)",41.36384,-72.087647,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,250,0,"On April 4, 2016, a tracker-trailer jack-knifed on the I-95 bridge over the Thames River, Connecticut. The accident resulted in the breaching of the fuel saddle tanks and the release of approximately 250 gallons of diesel fuel into the River. Sector Long Island Sound contact the NOAA SSC for oil behavior and sensitive resources information. A sheen was seen on both sides of the bridge."
9259,2016-03-29,Bayou Teche Tank Overflow,"Bayou Tesh, Jeanerette, LA 70544",29.8848333333,-91.5933611111,Oil,,Type 3 Crude Oil,1,1,,,,11550,0,"On March 28, 2016, a tank at the PSC industrial Outsourcing was overfilled, filling the containment berm. Some oil escaped containment and entered Bayou Teche near Jeanerette, LA. USCG requested a trajectory and Resources at Risk."
9258,2016-03-25,TPIC Minor Pipeline Leak,"Delta NWR, Plaquemines, LA",29.2455555556,-89.1991666667,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil (South Louisiana),,,,,,84,0,"On March 25, 2016, USCG Sector NOLA notified the NOAA SSC about an estimated 2 bbl leak of crude oil from a Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC) pipeline in the Delta National Wildlife Refuge. Source is secure, OSROs are on-site, and discharged oil is contained by boom in a dead end canal. "
9257,2016-03-24,Grounded F/V PATTY AJ,"Coos Bay, OR",43.3542638889,-124.331733333,Oil,Grounding,,,,,,,,0,"On March 24, 2016, USCG Sector Astoria notified the NOAA SSC of a grounded fishing vessel in Coos Bay, OR with 30,000 pounds of fish, 3200 gallons of diesel, and 300 gallons of lube oil. The incident occurred on Wednesday March 23rd at approximately 0800. Three individuals were rescued from the water, one is still missing. USCG requested scientific support for salvage operations."
9255,2016-03-22,Beached Diesel Bladder,"Jefferson, TX",29.6494444444,-94.1355555556,Oil,,Marine Diesel,,,,,,500,0,"On March 22, 2016, the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Port Arthur, TX, contacted the NOAA SSC regarding an app. 500gal bladder containing marine diesel that has washed up on shore in the vicinity of Sea Rim state park in the McFaddin Wildlife refuge. The bladder has a small perforation in one corner and has discharged approximately 5-15 gallons. The USCG has requested a trajectory from NOAA. "
9256,2016-03-22,Long Bay Oil Slick,"East Cox Bay, LA",29.5156666667,-89.5658333333,Oil,,Oil,1,,,,,105,0,"On March 22, 2016, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC with regard to an oil slick sighted outside of Long Bay, Louisiana. The volume was estimated to be 2.5 bbl of crude oil. The USCG has requested a trajectory of the slick."
9253,2016-03-20,F/V LONGSHOT,Long Island Sound,41.155,-71.9535,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1100,0,"The 50 foot F/V LONGSHOT caught fire near the entrance to Long Island Sound on Sunday morning March 20, 2016. The crew escaped without injury, but the vessel was full engulfed and burned to the waterline and then sank. The USCG Sector Long Island Sound contacted the NOAA SSC to determine potential fate of the fuel oil and resources at risk."
9252,2016-03-20,Marina fire,"Port Orchard, WA",47.54,-122.646,Oil,,Diesel,1,,,,,1800,0,"On March 20, 2016, the USCG Sector Puget Sound notified the NOAA SSC of a fire at the Port Orchard Yacht Club involving numerous vessels. Thus far, an estimated 300 gallons of diesel has been released but discharge continues with the potential remaining fuel estimated as 1,500 gallons. USCG Sector Puget Sound is on-scene and requested trajectory support."
9251,2016-03-17,Tarrytown Tug Barge Collision,"Tappan Zee Bridge, NY",41.068813,-73.877728,Oil,Collision,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,2500,0,"On Saturday, March 12, 2016 a tug and barge collided off Tarry Town along the Hudson River in the vicinity of the Tappan Zee Bridge. The plan is to raise the tug on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 and it is estimated that 2500 gallons of diesel fuel is still on board the tug."
9254,2016-03-16,Marine Debris: partial fishing vessel,"off Gold Beach, OR",42.5275,-124.6775,Other,Tsunami,Marine debris,,1,,,,0,0,"During an overflight on March 16, 2016, USCG Sector North Bend, OR, discovered a 26-30 foot partial fishing vessel roughly 10 miles offshore of Gold Beach, OR that is believed to be Japanese tsunami marine debris. No fuel is believed to be on-board the vessel, but USCG attached a Self-Locating Datum Marker Buoy (SLDMB) to track the debris in the event it poses a hazard to navigation and/or comes ashore. "
9250,2016-03-16,"Mystery Sheen, Main Pass LA","Vicinity of Main Pass, LA",29.3736111111,-89.0327777778,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On April 16, 2016, the NOAA RRO was contacted by Sector New Orleans about a 2 mile long mystery sheen located in the vicinity of Main Pass. This is a notification only no other assistance is requested at this time."
9249,2016-03-15,Berry Lake Platform Fire,"Bayou Sorrel, LA",30.1423333333,-91.4233333333,Oil,,Louisiana Sweet Crude,,,,,,33600,2,"On March 15, 2016, the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Baton Rouge, LA, notified the NOAA SSC of a platform fire in Bayou Sorrel, LA. One tank is reported on fire and two adjacent tanks containing 35,000 gallons of product each, are at risk. A firefighting contractor is en route to the site to assist in containing the fire, along with USCG personnel including the USCG Gulf Strike team. "
9247,2016-03-10,F/V BERGEN,"Bellingham, WA",48.760348,-122.513541,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,1500,0,"Om March 10, 2016, the USCG Sector Puget Sound notified the NOAA SSC for the Northwest that the 57-foot F/V BERGEN grounded in Bellingham Bay, WA, with an estimated 1500 gallons of diesel on board. Trajectory and oil persistence support was requested and delivered verbally. Trustees have been notified and ESA Section 7 emergency consultation has been initiated."
9245,2016-03-08,Drug Interdiction,40 miles south of Dominican Republic,16.5,-71.23,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,2500,0,"On March 8, 2016, the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC regarding scuttling considerations for an interdicted drug smuggling vessel 40 miles south of the Dominican Republic."
9244,2016-03-07,F/V Ruby D,Ft Meyers. FL (offshore),26.45,-83.04,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,200,0,"On March 7, 2016, the 36 foot fishing vessel Ruby D sank about 45 miles off Ft Meyers Florida. The vessel had a total diesel fuel capacity of 350 gallons but was reportedly carrying 200 gallons at the time of the incident. The USCG rescued all personnel from the vessel and there were no casualties. "
9243,2016-03-06,Sunken Shrimp Trawler,"Near South Jetty, Galveston, TX",29.32975,-94.7130833333,Other,,none,,,,,,,0,"On March 6, 2016, at 1600 central time, MSU Texas City contacted the NOAA SSC to request analysis of expected wave and current conditions in support of operations to stabilize a sunken shrimp trawler near the south jetty of the Houston Ship Channel in Galveston, Texas. "
9241,2016-03-03,Tug Gregory David,"Pool 27, Upper Mississippi River MM 184.5",38.702863,-90.180711,Oil,Collision,marine diesel fuel,1,,,,,20000,0,"On March 3, 2016, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River regarding a damaged tug and release of approximately 200-300 gallons of marine diesel fuel within the lock and dam structure near Granite City, IL (Pool 27, Upper Mississippi River MM 184.5). Tug was transiting the lock and reportedly struck the top of the lock causing through hull damage and piercing the #1 fuel tank around 0930. Vessel is stable and secure within the lock. USCG requested product fate and initial trajectory assessment."
9240,2016-02-29,Dozier's Marina Fire,"Urbanna, VA",37.63515,-76.57225,Oil,,"diesel fuel, gasoline, haz mat materials",,,,,,,0,"At 12:50 PM on February 29, 2016, the USCG Sector Hampton Roads notified the NOAA SSC about a fire at the Dozier's Marina, Urbanna, Virginia. 50 boats on fire. Pollution unknown at this time. Marina located on Urbanna Creek which is a tributary to Rappahannock River. "
9238,2016-02-22,Whitney Oil & Gas Wellhead Leak,"Garden Island Bay, Plaquemines, LA",29.0886111111,-89.1561111111,Oil,,Crude oil (South Louisiana),,,,,,84,0,"On February 22, 2016, USCG Sector NOLA notified the NOAA SSC about a 2 barrel crude oil release from a wellhead in the Whitney Oil & Gas Garden Island Bay complex. Dark oil is visible for approximately a 50 ft radius around the wellhead, and has been contained by boom. "
9237,2016-02-20,M/V West Cameron,"238 miles south of Pensacola, FL GOM",26.395,-87.3483333333,Oil,,marine diesel,,,,,,6000,0,"On February 20, 206, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector Mobile regarding a sunken tug located approximately 238 miles south of Pensacola, FL. The tug was reportedly being towed to Venezuela and sunk overnight on February 19, 2016. Reportedly 6,000 gallons of marine diesel on board. "
9236,2016-02-18,Genesis 8-inch pipeline ,"Magee, MS",31.8691666667,-89.6783333333,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil ,1,1,,,,6300,0,"On February 18, 2016, the USEPA Region 4 contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a reported release from an 8-inch crude oil pipeline near Magee, MS. The incident was discovered on 16 Feb 2016. Impacted waterbodies include Okatoma Creek and associated wetlands. Release volume initially reported as 50 bbls. Release secured. EPA requested technical assistance from SSC for review of SCAT data, cleanup recommendations and spot weather forecasts."
9235,2016-02-17,Hess Zinc Bromide Discharge,"Offshore Marsh Island, LA",27.7641666667,-91.97,Chemical,,Zinc Bromide brine,,,,,,700,0,"On February 17, 2016, at 2030 local time, NOAA SSC was notified about a 700 gallon zinc bromide discharge from a Hess platform approximately 110 miles offshore of Marsh Island, LA. Sector NOLA requested fate and effects assessment, which has been completed and provided. Source is secure."
9234,2016-02-16,FV Tempest,"Whale Island, Kodiak, AK",57.92905,-152.816966667,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,2000,0,"On February 16, 2016, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC that the 115 foot fishing vessel TEMPEST was aground on the south shore of Whale Island in the vicinity of Kodiak, AK. The F/V TEMPEST is carrying 2,000 gallons of diesel, 110 gallons of lube oil, 55 gallons of hydraulic oil and 350,000 pounds of fish. No discharge or damage to the vessel's hull have been reported. The USCG has requested a weather forecast and shoreline information."
9233,2016-02-16,Tug Emily Anne,Boston Outer Harbor,42.374,-70.9128333333,Oil,,,,,,,,1800,0,"On Feb. 16, 2016, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC that the tug Emily Ann had sunk in or around the main shipping lanes into Boston Harbor. The crew was rescued. The tug sank with approximately 1800 gallons of diesel fuel. Sector Boston requested trajectory and other support."
9242,2016-02-12,Abandoned cannery site,"McAbee Beach, Monterey, CA",36.6152777778,-121.899166667,Oil,,"Kerosene, other oil(s)",,1,,,,750,0,"On February 11, 2016, a small amount of black oil was observed leaching out of an abandoned concrete foundation into the upper intertidal along the Cannery Row shoreline in downtown Monterey, CA. Source is suspected to be an abandoned tank. Excavation of the upland site is likely to occur in the near future once tides and local storm conditions diminish. "
9246,2016-02-12,FV Stella Marie,"Sitka, Alaska",57.01,-135.49694,Oil,Derelict,diesel,,,,,,70,0,"On February 12, 2016, the Alaska SSC was notified that the 36-foot FV STELLA MARIE was partially submerged and adrift near Vitskari Rocks near Sitka, Alaska. The USCG MSD Sitka requested a ESA Section 7 consultation be initiated."
9232,2016-02-11,Field Energy Platform Release,"~13 mile offshore of Grand Isle, LA",29.0313888889,-89.9238888889,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,300,0,"On February 11, 2016, at 0925 local, MSU Morgan City notified NOAA SSC of a 300 gallon crude oil release from a Field Energy platform located approximately 13 miles offshore of Grand Isle, LA. Oil was released due to malfunctioning sump pump. Source is secure. Coast Guard requested trajectory to determine if shoreline impact was likely. "
9231,2016-02-04,Potomac River,Washington DC,38.86,-77.04,Oil,Mystery Substance,Diesel Fuel,1,,,,,,0,"On February 4, 2016, the USCG Sector Baltimore and Virgina DEQ notified the NOAA SSC about an extensive sheen being observed in the Potomac River from the Ronald Reagan National Airport area downriver as far as the Wilson Bridge. Source is unknown but outfall in Roaches Run, Arlington, Virginia appears to be source of oil entering Potomac River."
9230,2016-01-27,Canadian Pacific Rail Train Derailment,"Brownsville, MN Mississippi River",43.66,-91.27,Oil,,vegetable oil sweetener or shortening,,,,,,95000,0,"On January 27, 2016, the USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River contacted the NOAA SSC regarding report of train derailment 3 miles south of Brownsville, MN in MS River. Unknown number of cars derailed, 6 cars in the water, 3 fully submerged, 2 partially submerged, unknown amount leaking. Product reported as vegetable oil sweetener or shortening. USCG requesting support for product F&E, trajectory, RAR, etc. as needed."
9228,2016-01-26,"Inverted Barge, MM130","Mississippi River, near Killona, LA",29.9939166667,-90.4220333333,Chemical,Collision,Caustic Soda (50% sodium hydroxide NaOH),,,,,,420000,0,"On January 26, 2016, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a collision between two tows in vicinity of Mile Marker 130 on the lower Mississippi River. One of the tows included two (2) barges with cargoes of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide, NaOH), one of which capsized. USCG requested initial chemical hazard assessment for the known contents of the overturned barge. "
9229,2016-01-26,M/V CONCORDIA,"MM 82 Arkansas River Pine Bluff, AR",34.37667,-92.066944,Chemical,Grounding,urea,,,,,,,0,"On January 26, 2016, USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River notified the NOAA SSC of a barge grounding on Arkansas River (MM82). M/V CONCORDIA with 6 barges in tow (2 loaded dry cargo, 1 empty dry cargo, 1 loaded R/F molasses, 02 empty R/F (previous cargo oil) stated that they were traveling upbound on the Arkansas River at MM 82 when they touched bottom resulting in damage and flooding of one barge loaded with dry Urea. USCG requested product hazard information and resources at risk assessment. "
9226,2016-01-26,Schuylkill River Spill,"Philadelphia, PA",,,Oil,,#2 oil,1,1,,,,5000,0,"On January 26, 2016, the USCG Sector Delaware Bay notified the NOAA SSC of an oil spill that took place in the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA near the 2400 block of Market Street. A sensor on the emergency generator at a Century Link facility caused an overflow of the diesel fuel. An estimated 4200 gal of diesel discharged from a generator starting between Wednesday, 20 January and Friday, 22 January. USCG has requested a trajectory. "
9227,2016-01-25,M/V Serena III,"Fort Lauderdale, FL",26.1666666667,-79.8583333333,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,7000,0,"On January 25, 2016, the 39 meter (106 ft) Super Yacht Serena III sank 13 nautical miles off Fort Lauderdale, FL in 1200 feet of water. The USCG responded and rescued all 13 passengers without any injuries. The vessel sank with 7000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. USCG requested trajectory forecast and weather. "
9225,2016-01-25,Sunken Barge MM501,"South of Valewood, MS",32.9519722222,-91.1049722222,Chemical,,urea ammonium nitrate (UAN),,,,,,1034040,0,"On January 25, 2016, the USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River notified the NOAA SSC regarding a sunken barge containing liquid urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) at River Mile Marker 501 on the Mississippi River. Information regarding potential fate and effects of product release was requested. "
9223,2016-01-22,Kinder Morgan,"Chesapeake,Virginia",36.7939444444,-76.2875833333,Oil,,JP-1 kerosene,,,,,,1600000,0,"On January 22, 2016, the USCG Sector Hampton Roads notified NOAA SSC about an above ground storage tank containing 1.6 million gallons of JP-1 (kerosene) that is currently leaking product. Product is leaking into surrounding containment area. No pollution into nearby Elizabeth River reported."
9222,2016-01-21,UTV AMY FRANCES,"MS River MM 363 Natchez, MS",31.55751,-91.41912,Oil,Collision,clarified slurry oil,,,,,,1006026,0,"On January 21, 2016, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River regarding a barge allision with a bridge. The UTV AMY FRANCES was pushing barges southbound when it struck Natchez bridge (Hwy 84) in the vicinity of MM 363, LMR. Two tanks on barge sustained damage. USCG requested on-scene SSC support and product fate and effect, Resources at Risk, and assistance with emergency notifications."
9221,2016-01-21,UTV THOMAS KAY,"Vicksburg, MS ",32.31517,-90.90635,Chemical,Collision,Ethanol,,,,,,,0,"On January 21, 2016, the USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River notified the NOAA for assistance with the UTV THOMAS KAY allision with the Vicksburg, Mississippi railroad bridge at approximately MM 435.7. One of the nineteen barges was reported damaged and carrying ethanol. "
9219,2016-01-20,PCS Nitrogen Facility,"Geismer, LA",30.2192,-91.05418,Chemical,,Anhydrous Ammonia,,,,,,,0,"On January 20, 2016, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC about a release of anhydrous ammonia from a tank at the PCS Nitrogen Facility, at Geismer, LA. USCG requested a potential release plume trajectory from NOAA. "
9220,2016-01-20,Sunken Barges,"Davant, LA",29.6011055556,-89.8408861111,Oil,,coal or pet coke,,,,,,,0,"On January 20, 2016, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC that approximately 15 barges in a fleeting area at River Mile 52 of the Mississippi River had broken loose from their moorings and collided with nearby vessels. One barge carrying either coal or petroleum coke sank mid-channel, and another has been pushed into the bank. Sector NOLA requested advice on fate, toxicity, and effects for these products. "
9218,2016-01-15,Downed Military Aircraft,"North Shore, Oahu",21.6366666667,-158.108333333,Oil,Collision,JP5 fuel,,,,,,4000,0,"On January 14, 2016, the NOAA SSC for Hawaii was notified that two military helicopters had downed approximately 1.5 nm offshore of Haleiwa, Oahu. Each aircraft is presumed to have had about 2000 gallons of JP5 fuel aboard. USCG Sector Honolulu has requested forecasts of the oil trajectory, oil persistence, and likelihood of shoreline impacts."
9217,2016-01-15,Stone Oil Barge Allision,"New Orleans, LA",29.9243222222,-90.0607027778,Oil,Collision,Number 6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,20,0,"On January 15, 2015, a tug and barge allided with the transfer barge at the Stone Oil dock in New Orleans, LA, discharging approximately 20 gallons of #6 fuel oil from inactive transfer arms which were sheared off in the allision. USCG requested a trajectory analysis."
9216,2016-01-13,F/V Yankee,"Neva Strait, Sitka, Alaska",57.2925,-135.614166667,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,150,0,"On January 13, 2016, the FV Yankee, a 38 foot commercial fishing vessel, ran aground 15 NM N of Sitka, Alaska in Neva Strait. USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Sitka is currently conducting a survey of the grounding site. The USCG has requested trajectory and fates analysis and an ESA Section 7 consultation."
9215,2016-01-12,UTV CYNTHIA G. ESPER/ HELENA HIGHWAY BRIDGE,"MM 661.7 LMR HELENA, AR",34.485142,-90.585198,Chemical,Collision,"ethanol, denatured alcohol",,,,,,1050000,0,"On January 12, 2016, the NOAA SSC received a request from USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River for support on product fate and potential downstream impacts from release of denatured alcohol (ethanol) from a barge allision with the Helena Highway Bridge at mile marker 661.7 on the Lower Mississippi River. "
9214,2016-01-08,Tarballs,"Point Lobos, CA",36.5166666667,-121.95,Oil,,oil,,,,,,,0,"On the afternoon of 08-JAN-2016, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted the regional NOAA SSC to request a hindcast for tarballs that had come ashore at Point Lobos, just south of Carmel, CA. . Due to recent heavy weather in the area, USCG will have some tarballs analyzed and have requested hindcast trajectory support to help determine a likely source."
9213,2016-01-05,Oiled birds,"Monterey Bay, CA",36.81,-121.94,Oil,,Bunker C,,,,,,,0,"On the afternoon of 05-JAN-2016, California’s Office of Spill Prevention & Response (OSPR) contacted their regional NOAA SSC indicating that chemical analyses of oiled bird samples collected in December 2015 were consistent with oil from the shipwreck SS Jacob Luckenbach. The Luckenbach had sunk in 1953, was a source of mystery spills for decades, and was the site of an underwater oil removal operation in 2002"
9212,2016-01-04,FV Moonraker,"Latouche Island, Alaska",60.064568,-148.01114,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,200,0,"On 02-Jan-2016, USCG received a report of a fishing vessel aground in Horseshoe Bay on Latouche Island, Prince William Sound, Alaska. The FV Moonraker, which dragged anchor during a storm, grounded on 31-Dec-2015 with approximately 200 gallons of diesel onboard. A small amount of sheening was observed. All 4 POB rescued. Vessel salvage will occur during appropriate weather window."
9211,2016-01-02,Hudson River 78th Street Dielectric Fluid Spill,"Edgewater, NJ",40.8091666667,-73.9830555556,Oil,Pipeline,Dielectric Fluid,,,,,,10000,1,"On January 2, 2016, the USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC about a leak of dielectric fluid (no polychlorinated biphenyls) from a submerged active high power voltage line that runs between Manhattan, NY and Hudson County, NJ. Sector New York requested trajectory from NOAA."
9210,2015-12-30,Sunken Tug,"Galveston, TX",29.3085555556,-94.7986111111,Other,,No pollution reported,,,,,,,0,"On December 30, 2015, the USCG MSU Texas City contacted the NOAA SSC to request assistance in locating a tug that sank in the channel between Pelican Island and Galveston Island on December 27. Efforts to locate the vessel, which may be obstructing the channel, have been unsuccessful up to this point. Based on a current analysis using data from PORTS, NOAA provided input on possible locations of the vessel. "
9209,2015-12-29,Pipeline Leak,"Offshore, Sabine Pass, TX",29.4513888889,-93.7980555556,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil (API 18),,,,,,483000,0,"On December 29, 2015, MSU Port Arthur notified NOAA SSC of a pipeline leak of crude oil approximately 12 miles offshore of Sabine Pass, Texas. Pipeline has been shut in. An estimated 37 gallons was released, producing a 2 mile x 250 ft sheen. A trajectory has been requested."
9208,2015-12-21,"Pipeline Leak, Ship Shoal Block 233","Offshore Terrebonne Bay, LA",28.4611666667,-90.8848333333,Oil,Pipeline,"crude oil, produced water",,,,,,7140,0,"On December 21, 2015 the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Morgan City, LA, notified the NOAA SSC of a leak in a 12-in offshore pipeline carrying Louisiana Sweet Crude and produced water. The operator has shut in pipe, is bleeding down pressure, and deploying recovery assets. An 0.5 mile X 150 ft sheen has been reported. Location is approximately 45 miles offshore. Trajectory requested and in progress."
9206,2015-12-14,Containers lost from M/V Manoa,"8 miles off Golden Gate, CA",37.72,-122.65,Other,Marine Debris,Shipping containers,,1,,,,,0,"On December 14, 2015, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator for California was notified by USCG of containers lost from the Matson Container Ship MANOA. On Friday, December 11, the MANOA departed the Port of Oakland bound for Seattle. While maneuvering to disembark the San Francisco based pilot, the vessel rolled in rough seas and 12 containers were believed lost overboard about 8 miles outside the Golden Gate. At least one container has washed ashore and broken open. The USCG requested NOAA assistance in tracking the remaining containers."
9205,2015-12-14,M/V William Strait,"MM 727 Mississippi River near Memphis, TN ",35.09723,-90.17928,Oil,Collision,"93,000 gallons diesel, 2,344 lube oil, 600 gals other ",,,,,,96000,0,"On December 14, 2015, the NOAA SSC was informed of a vessel collision on Lower MS River. The tug M/V Strait sank after colliding with an asphalt barge. The USCG requested fate and trajectory for fuel on the tug. "
9207,2015-12-14,Tugs in Adak,"Sweeper Cove, Adak Island, AK",51.86241,-176.630308333,Oil,Grounding,unknown petroleum product,,,,,,,0,"On December 14, 2015, two 110-foot tugboats came loose from their moorings in Sweeper Cove in the City of Adak when the pier they were moored to collapsed in a storm. Both tugs are currently soft aground at the jetty in Sweeper Cove. Amount of fuel onboard, if any, is unknown. The USCG Sector Anchorage requested a long-term weather forecast."
9204,2015-12-06,Barge Columbia Elizabeth,"Between Cape Canaveral and Port St Lucie, FL",28.03,-80.23,Chemical,,various hazmat containerized products and wet batteries,,,,,,,0,"On December 6, 2015, the USCG Miami notified the NOAA SSC that the barge Columbia Elizabeth lost up to 25 containers during bad weather somewhere between Cape Canaveral and Port St Lucie, FL overnight before 0800 on 6 December 2015. Further assessment and aerial search was planned."
9203,2015-12-04,F/V Orin C,"Stellwagen Bank NMS, Massachusetts",42.5768333333,-70.361,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 3, 2015, the Orin C reported it was taking on water and requested help from the US Coast Guard Sector Boston. 3 crew were removed from the water as the ship was sinking, two of whom survived. The vessel subsequently sank in or near the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary about 9 miles SE of Cape Ann, MA. The fuel capacity was 750 gallons, however, as it was returning from a fishing trip, it is suspected that the volumes are substantially reduced. The vessel was confirmed sunk and the investigation continues, including a pending overflight. "
9202,2015-12-02,Star Grip,"Agattu Island, Alaska",51.6833333333,170.958333333,Oil,,Hydraulic oil,,,,,,110,0,"On December 2, 2015, the 649-foot cargo vessel, Star Grip, lost two 55-gallon drums of hydraulic oil overboard during rough weather. The incident occurred approximately 100 miles south of Agattu Island. The vessel reported that it was looking to take shelter at Agattu Island. "
9201,2015-11-17,Crimson Gulf (FKA Mystery Slick),app. 3.08nm E of Pass A Loutre,29.2455555556,-88.9827777778,Oil,Pipeline,"Crude oil, natural gas condensate, produced water",,,,,,30996,0,"On November 17, 2015, the USCG sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC regarding a mystery slick observed near Pass A Loutre, LA. NOAA was requested to provide trajectory and weather forecast for the developing incident."
9200,2015-11-07,BNSF ethanol derailement,"MM 754 UMR Alma, WI",44.3199654,-91.9148839,Chemical,Railcar,"denatured alcohol, ethanol",,,,,,20000,0,"On November 7, 2015, the NOAA SSC received a report from the National Weather Service North Central River Forecast Center that a derailment occurred with a potential spill into the Upper Mississippi River (UMR) near Alma, WI. It was reported that 12 BNSF train cars derailed, and 6 cars containing denatured alcohol (ethanol) were leaking alcohol into the river. No injuries were reported. No fire was reported. Area was evacuated for safety. NOAA SSC provided fate and effect and response recommendations to USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River."
9199,2015-11-06,Frosty Fuels Pipeline Rupture,"Cold Bay, Alaska",55.203942,-162.703403,Oil,Pipeline,diesel,,,,,,600,0,"On November 3, 2015, Frosty Fuels reported a diesel spill from a pipeline rupture at the pier in Cold Bay, Alaska. USCG Sector Anchorage estimated the spill amount to be 400-600 gallons of diesel and requested a Resource at Risk (RAR) report for the vicinity of the spill."
9198,2015-11-05,M/V Teal," 3 MN east of Cape Hatteras, NC",,,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,,0,"On November 5, 2015, the NOAA SSC was notified of a 60-foor wooden vessel sinking off of Cape Hatteras, NC. All three persons on board were rescued. The vessel had an estimated 2,000 gallons of diesel on board, including several extra tanks that were not secured and may have floated off. The vessel is sunken in shallow water and a debris field has been observed in the vicinity of the vessel. USCG requests trajectory and fate of the fuel."
9197,2015-11-02,Well head equipment failure,"Bayou Perot, LA",29.6805555556,-90.1661111111,Oil,,"Crude oil, natural gas condensate, produced water",,,,,,42,0,"On November 2, 2015, the USCG Sector New Orleans Notified the NOAA SSC about an spill of approximately 1 bbl of crude oil into Bayo Perot due to the failure of the packing of a crown valve on a well head. The spill was contained by previous deployed boom."
9196,2015-11-01,BOPCO platform,"Cox Bay, LA",29.4744444444,-89.6280555556,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On November 1, 2015, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC about an oil spill that occurred on 30 Oct 2015. USCG confirmed by air that a discharge occurred from a platform and had created an approximate 500'x50' rainbow sheen. "
9195,2015-11-01,Entergy,"Jefferson County, Harvey LA",29.8551111111,-90.1001972222,Oil,Collision,Transformer Oil / PCBs,,,,,,100,0,"On November 1, 2015, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC about a transformer oil spill that occurred at the 2400 Block of Barataria Blvd as the result of an explosion of power equipment (3 regulators) at approximately 0100. USCG reports that approximately 100/300 gallons of potential PCB containing transformer oil was discharged from the damaged regulators and into an adjacent storm drain leading to the Harvey canal system. "
9194,2015-10-30,Reagan Airport JP-4 Spill,"Washington, DC",38.8405,-77.0433888889,Oil,Pipeline,JP-4 jet fuel,,,,,,9000,0,"On October 30, 2015, the USCG Sector Baltimore notified the NOAA SSC about a JP-4 fuel oil spill that occurred at Ronald Reagan Airport. USCG reports that approximately 8,000 gallons of JP-4 was discharged from a ruptured pipeline and an estimated 3,000 gallons have entered the Potomac River. "
9193,2015-10-27,M/V Endeavour,"St Lucie Inlet, Stuart, FL",27.2116666667,-80.2166666667,Oil,Grounding,diesel fuel oil,,,,,,5500,1,"On October 27, 2015, the USCG Sector Miami notified the NOAA SSC that a vessel had grounded in the St Lucie Inlet with 5500 gallons of diesel onboard. Some dark oil was seen in the water around the vessel. NOAA trajectory,tides and currents, weather and resources at risk were requested."
9192,2015-10-26,Grounded Tug,"Galveston, TX",29.336,-94.7435,Oil,Grounding,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,78000,0,"On October 26, 2015, the USCG MSU notified the NOAA SSC of a grounded tug and barge in Galveston Texas (NRC#1131660). The barge is empty, tug has a potential of 78,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. No discharge has occurred. Fate, trajectory, and resources at risk requested."
9191,2015-10-25,Sunken Barge,"Garyville, LA",30.0488555556,-90.5912777778,Oil,,Petroleum Coke,,,,,,,0,"On October 25, 2015, the USCG Sector NOLA notified the NOAA SSC of a sunken barge containing 1,200 tons of petroleum coke (petcoke) at Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Mile Marker 140. The barge is reported to be RP secure, currently tied up at the dock, and no product was released. "
9190,2015-10-23,T/B Gonsoulin #180,"Lake Charles, LA",30.1606359,-93.3247801,Oil,,Crude Oil,1,,,,,630,0,"On October 23, 2015, the Barge Touslin #180 discharged 15 bbls crude oil during a barge to facility transfer. The source is secure, and the spilled oil has been boomed. The USCG MSU Lake Charles contacted NOAA SSC to request fate, trajectory, and weather forecast. "
9188,2015-10-21,Tug Challenger,"Juneau, Alaska",58.3016333333,-134.439,Oil,,"waste oil, lubricants, diesel",,,,,,500,0,"On September 12, 2015, the Tug Challenger sank at its mooring location near Juneau, AK in approximately 20 feet of water. Marine salvors removed some of the accessible pollutants, however, approximately 500 gallons of waste oils, lubricating oils, and diesel remain on the sunken vessel. The USCG Sector Juneau has requested a resources at risk document for potential leakage of the remaining pollutants on board."
9186,2015-10-18,UTV SCOTT STEGBAUER,Ohio River Mile Marker 947,36.90074,-89.10475,Chemical,Grounding,anhydrous ammonia,,,,,,71389,0,"On Sunday, October 18, 2015, the USCG Marine Safety Unit Paducah contacted the NOAA SSC for an ALOHA (Air) plume trajectory for a potential release of anhydrous ammonia. UTV SCOTT STEGBAUER became aground in the Ohio River due to change in water level. UTV SCOTT STEGBAUER is loaded with two barges of anhydrous ammonia containing 71,389 gallons total. No damage, injuries or pollution reported. "
9185,2015-10-16,Diversified Foods Ammonia Release,"Covington, LA",30.4671194444,-90.1884305556,Chemical,,Anhydrous ammonia refridgerant,,,,,,,0,"On October 16, 2015, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans regarding the release of anhydrous ammonia refrigerant. The amount of the release is unknown, but the USCG requested a model for a 40,000lbs release."
9187,2015-10-16,Ketivik,"Egegik, Alaska",57.8166666667,-158.3,Oil,,jet fuel,,,,,,,0,"On Oct 16, 2015, the landing craft, ""Ketivik"", a 50+ ft. vessel that was transiting from Nushagak to Egegik with an unknown amount of fuel product on board was reported missing. USCG was conducting a SARs for the vessel. The SAR aircraft crew reported a sighting of 4 fuel drums of what could potentially be jet fuel (landing craft was believed to have drums of jet fuel on board). USCG Sector Anchorage requested a spot forecast and trajectory for the fuel drums."
9184,2015-10-05,Container Ship El Faro,"35 NM NE of Crooked Islands, Bahamas",23.12,-73.29,Oil,Collision,,,,,,,273000,0,"On October 05, 2015, 7th Coast Guard District contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a possible sunken container ship, the El Faro Monday, which is believed to have sunk during Hurricane Joaquin. While searching in the vicinity of the ship's last known position 35 nautical miles northeast of Crooked Islands, Bahamas, the Coast Guard located a deceased person in a survival suit in the water. A heavily damaged life boat with markings consistent with those on board the El Faro, a partially submerged life raft, life jackets, life rings, cargo containers and an oil sheen were also located by Coast Guard aircrews within a 225 square nautical mile search area. Search and rescue operations continue. Coast Guard has requested assistance with trajectory assessment for potential oil spill associated with sunken vessel."
9183,2015-10-02,M/V Global Gold,"Astoria, OR",46.18956,-123.36013,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,1100,0,"On October 2, 2015, the USCG Sector Columbia River contacted NOAA ERD to report the bulk carrier Global Gold struck the dock while coming into the pier resulting in a rupture in the hull 3-4 feet long on the port side of the vessel. The vessel reportedly lost up to 1100 gallons of diesel. A trajectory forecast was requested. "
9182,2015-10-01,Aleutians Pribilof No 2,"Atka, Alaska",52.193,-174.152,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,300,0,"On October 1, 2015, the 36-foot fishing vessel Aleutians Pribilof No 2 was reported missing. The vessel was last seen moored in Nazan Bay at approximately 2100 on 30SEP. No persons are on board. The owner reported that the vessel has approximately 250 gallons of diesel and 30 gallons hydraulic oil on board. Total capacity for the boat is 300 gallons. The owner suspects that the mooring line broke causing the vessel to go adrift. USCG Sector Anchorage has requested a trajectory for the boat and also fate analysis for the oil if it is discovered that the oil has been discharged."
9181,2015-10-01,Hurricane Joaquin,"Atlantic seaboard, US.",26.43,-71.63,Oil,Hurricane,,,,,,,,0,"On October 1, 2015, NOAA ERD opened a hotline to capture general information regarding any pollution incidents and response activities along the Atlantic Seaboard from the passage of Hurricane Joaquin. Incident specific hotlines may be opened later."
9189,2015-09-30,Seward Mystery Sheen,"Seward, Alaska",60.104072,-149.431679,Oil,,uknown,,,,,,,0,"On 01-Jun-2015, intermittent sheening was observed 250' offshore at Seward, Alaska. The USCG identified and investigated several underwater objects in the area. Further action is pending operational planning and coordination with partner agencies. Sector Anchorage requested NOAA assistance in its investigation"
9179,2015-09-28,"Sea Level, NC Diesel Fuel Spill","Sea Level, North Carolina",34.87414,-76.40281,Oil,Pipeline,Diesel fuel,,,,,,500,0,"On September 28, 2015, the USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC of an estimated 500 gallon diesel fuel spill from an underground pipeline at an assisted living facility into Nelson Bay, a waterbody in Pamlico Sound. A clean-up contractor is on scene deploying both hard boom and sorbent boom within the affected area. "
9178,2015-09-28,Tug Harken 10,"Straits of Georgia, Briitish Columbia, Canada",49.087,-123.460166667,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,,0,"On September 28, 2015, the NOAA Emergency Response Division was relayed a notification from the Canadian Coast Guard of a vessel sinking in Canadian waters of the Straits of Georgia. The 18 meter (60 foot) tug boat ""Harken 10"" sank in the middle of the Southern Straits of Georgia this morning in approximately 1000 feet of water west of Vancouver, BC. The crew were rescued. The vessel was reported to contain approximately 5100 gallons of diesel fuel, 160 gallons of lube and 160 gallons of hydraulic oil. Because of the proximity to the U.S. border, the US Coast Guard requested a trajectory analysis."
9177,2015-09-16,Tank Barge Argo,"Western Lake Erie, Ohio",41.6393166667,-82.4933166667,Oil,Derelict|Historic Wreck,"Crude Oil, Benzol",1,,1,,0,200000,3,"On October 20, 1937, the tank barge Argo foundered in a storm and sank in western Lake Erie. At the time of the sinking, the barge was reportedly loaded with 4,762 barrels of crude oil and benzol. The vessel was identified in the 2013 NOAA RULET (Remediation of Underwater Legacy Environmental Threats) report and database as potential pollution threat, but the exact location of the wreck was unknown. Recently the vessel was located, confirmed to be in U.S. waters of Lake Erie, and appears from side-scan sonar survey imagery to be intact and may be periodically leaking."
9174,2015-09-13,F/V Lady K,Bristol Bay AK,58.7581333333,-159.494033333,Oil,Adrift,,,,,,,,0,"On September 13, 2015, the USCG contacted NOAA ERD regarding a vessel adrift in the North side of Bristol Bay, Alaska. The vessel was unmanned and approximately 3 miles offshore. The USCG requested a vessel drift trajectory."
9175,2015-09-13,PRECIOUS TIME II,"Sandy Hook, NJ",40.4817833333,-74.0035833333,Oil,Grounding,Gasoline,,,,,,300,0,"On September 13, 2015, the USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC about a 29 foot recreational fishing vessel, THE PRECIOUS II, that grounded on the northern end of Sandy Hook. The location is part of Gateway National Park and managed by National Park Service. The vessel contained a max potential 300 gallons of gasoline. The area is considered an extremely environmentally sensitive area, due to the presence of piping plovers, American Tiger Beetle and Beach Amerynthe, endangered plant. "
9173,2015-09-13,THE-INDIA,"Sandy Hook, NJ",40.4666666667,-74.0,Oil,Derelict,Gasoline,,,,,,150,0,"On September 13, 2015, the USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC about a capsized vessel off of Sandy Hook, NJ. It is a 25 foot commercial tow vessel that capsized. Vessel has as much as 150 gallons of gasoline on board. USCG requested that NOAA prepare a trajectory."
9172,2015-09-12,Mystery Sheen,"Offshore Grand Isle, LA",29.0666666667,-89.734,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown suspected oil,,,,,,,0,"On September 12, 2015, the NOAA SSC was notified by the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Morgan City, Louisiana, of a mystery sheen offshore of Grand Isle, LA. USCG requested a trajectory and evaluation of potential shoreline impact on Grand Isle and/or potential oiling of the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP). "
9170,2015-09-04,FV Barnacle Bill,"Cold Bay, Alaska",55.3744,-162.973083333,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,100,0,"On September 3, 2015, the 34-foot fishing vessel Barnacle Bill sank between Amak and Glen Islands, offshore of Izembek Lagoon/NWR. The vessel has 100 gal diesel, 5 gal hydraulic fluid, 6 gal oil in the engine, and 3 8D batteries. There was no sheen observed at time of sinking. "
9171,2015-09-04,FV Sierra Allene,"Kelp Bay, Alaska",57.2759833333,-134.918083333,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1400,1,"On September 4, 2015, the 49-foot fishing vessel F/V SIERRA ALLENE sank in Kelp Bay, east side of Baranof Island, Alaska. The vessel has approximately 600 gallons of diesel fuel on board. USCG Sector Juneau has requested a fates analysis and trajectory."
9169,2015-09-03,APEX 3508 ,Lower Mississippi River MM 937,36.76449,-89.11895,Oil,Collision,Slurry Oil,0,,,,,250000,3,"On September 3, 2015, the USCG District 8 notified the NOAA SSC of a collision between two towing vessels on the Lower Mississippi River at MM 937 in the vicinity of Columbus, KY. One barge of slurry oil was severely damaged and discharged one tank's entire contents. USCG requests NOAA to provide product fate and effects. "
9168,2015-09-02,FV Pacific Venture,"Sitka, Alaska",57.0343333333,-135.312166667,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,600,1,"On Sept 2, 2015, the FV Pacific Venture, a wood-hulled 58’ limit seiner, grounded and subsequently rolled over in the vicinity of The Twins roughly 0.5 to 0.75 nm off the mouth of Indian River, in Sitka, Alaska. The vessel contains approximately 600 gallons of diesel and 50 gallons of other oils. The USCG MSD Sitka requests fates analysis and trajectory."
9166,2015-08-31,Dredge Vessel ILLINOIS,"Sea Isle, NJ",39.1594444444,-74.6325,Oil,,hydraulic fluid,,,,,,500,0,"On August 31, 2015, the USCG Sector Delaware Bay contacted the NOAA SSC to report a spill offshore of Sea Isle, New Jersey. A broken shaft on the dredging vessel M/V ILLINOIS released an estimated 500 gallons of hydraulic fluid into the ocean. Sector Delaware Bay requested a spill trajectory. "
9167,2015-08-31,F/V Richie Rich,"Offshore Point Au Fer Island, LA",29.25,-91.5333333333,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,4000,0,"On August 31, 2015, the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Morgan City, LA, notified the NOAA SSC about a sunken fishing vessel, F/V Richie Rich, 10 miles offshore of Point Au Fer Island, Louisiana. The vessel is reported to have approximately 4,000 gallons diesel on board. Initial reports were no pollution, but a sheen of unknown size was later reported at the same location. USCG requested a trajectory."
9165,2015-08-31,Piti Power Plant generator fire,"Piti, Guam",13.4642,144.68538,Oil,,#6 Fuel Oil,1,,,,,,0,"On August 31, 2015, the NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Sector Guam regarding an oil release into a storm drain from the Piti Power Plant in Piti, Guam, following a fire and explosion at a generator. The oil released is reported to be fuel #6. The amount of oil released is unknown at this time, but believed to be a relatively small volume. The storm drain empties into an outfall that ultimately flows into Apra Harbor. "
9164,2015-08-28,FV El Jeffe,"Sandy Hook, NJ",40.4825888889,-74.0136944444,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,200,0,"On August 28, 2015, NOAA was contacted by the USCG Sector NY Incident Management Division requesting a trajectory for a sunken fishing vessel just off Sandy Hook, NJ. The boat is not leaking at this time and the trajectory is in preparation for upcoming salvage activities. The amount of oil on board the vessel is unknown, but the suspected amount is approximately 200 gallons of diesel."
9163,2015-08-26,NESDIS Anomaly,"Blocks 207 GOM, LA",28.5294444444,-90.9794444444,Oil,,unknown,,,,,,,0,"On August 26, 2015, the USCG MSU Mogan City contacted the NOAA SSC requesting evaluation of and trajectory for a mystery sheen reported by NESDIS Marine Pollution Surveillance Report in Blocks 207. "
9162,2015-08-26,NESDIS Anomaly ,"Blocks 43, 47 GOM, LA",28.9938888889,-89.9669444444,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 26, USCG MSU Mogan City contacted the NOAA SSC requesting evaluation of and trajectory for a mystery sheen reported by NESDIS Marine Pollution Surveillance Report in Blocks 43 & 41. "
9161,2015-08-22,Mystery Substance ,Eugene Island Block 142,28.8811111111,-91.4502777778,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unlknown,,,,,,0,0,"On August 22, 2015, MSU Mogan City contacted NOAA SSC requesting evaluation of and trajectory for a mystery sheen reported by platform operators in Eugene Island Block 142. Upon review of photos, oceanographer and SSC determined substance was likely not oil. As a precaution, a trajectory analysis was requested."
9159,2015-08-17,Sitka Power Plant,"Sitka, Alaska",57.053055,-135.334722,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,30000,0,"On August 15, USCG received a report of a diesel release at the Sitka, Alaska, Power Plant. Approximately 30,000 gallons of diesel was released to secondary containment some diesel flowed from secondary containment into a local storm drain. Sheen and a strong odor of diesel was reported at a storm drain outfall at Eagle Beach. USCG requested a fates analysis for the diesel in secondary containment in order to estimate how much diesel was released through the storm drain."
9158,2015-08-13,FV Sheryl Ann,"Spruce Island, Alaska",57.8357333333,-152.3,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,1000,0,"On August 13, 2015, USCG received a report of the F/V Sheryl Ann hard aground near Spruce Island, near Kodiak, Alaska. The Sheryl Ann is a 47ft purse seine, 26GT, with 1000 gallon fuel capacity. Vessel master reports approximately 250 gallons of diesel on board at the time of the incident. "
9156,2015-08-11,FV Egegik Spirit,"Olsen Island, Alaska",60.8763833333,-147.570583333,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,5000,0,"On August 11, 2015, the 86-FT Fishing Tender Egegik Spirit grounded after dragging anchor near Olsen Island, Prince William Sound, AK. The total fuel capacity is reported to be 5,000 gallons. The vessel also has approximately 94,000 lbs of fish on board. USCG Valdez requests fate and trajectory and resources at risk analysis. "
9155,2015-08-10,MV Challenger/Barge,"Nushagak River, Alaska",59.2616666667,-157.652166667,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,300,0,"On August 10, 2015, the MV Challenger with a barge in side tow, sank on the Nushagak River approximately two miles downstream of Ekwok, Alaska. The M/V Challenger is reported to have a maximum capacity of 300 gallons of diesel, with 100 gallons of diesel being reported onboard at the time of the sinking. "
8972,2015-08-02,FV Icelander,"Latouche Island, Alaska",60.075,-147.856333333,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,15000,0,"On August 2, 2015, the 82 foot F/V ICELANDER ran aground on Latouche Island, Alaska. Vessel has approximately 12,000-15,000 gallons of diesel on board with 200 gallons of lube oil and 250 gallons of hydraulic oil on board."
8971,2015-08-02,IMTT Bayonne,"Bayonne, NJ",40.6483333333,-74.1116666667,Oil,Pipeline,#6 oil,1,0,,,,14700,0,"On August 2, 2015, the USCG Sector New York notified NOAA of an oil spill from a pipeline into the Kill Van Kull, near Bayonne, NJ. The source of the oil is a pipeline owned by IMTT. It was estimated that 350 barrels of #6 oil was released at 2200 on the night of 1 August. The company reported that most of the oil was contained in boom. The USCG requested a trajectory to help locate any uncontained oil at first light."
9157,2015-08-02,Typhoon Soudelor,"Saipan, CNMI",15.11,146.06,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On August 2, 2015, NOAA ERD opened a hotline to capture information and pollution incidents related to Typhoon Soudelor which made landfall at CNMI directly over Saipan and very near Tinian as a category 2 typhoon."
8970,2015-07-30,Anomaly: 30 July 2015,60 miles east of Cape Cod,41.505,-68.9530555556,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 30, 2015, the Canadian satellite service, through NOAA NESDIS, reported an anomaly 60 miles east of Chatham, MA (Cape Cod). NOAA recommended a search vector and USCG Sector Southeast New England will add one of their regularly scheduled enforcement flights to investigate. "
8969,2015-07-23,Mystery Sheen: Great South Channel,Massachusetts: ESE of Nantucket,40.6791666667,-68.9766666667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 22, 2015, a Marine Pollution Surveillance Report was generated by the Integrated Satellite Tracking of Pollution (ISTOP) program of Environment Canada for an anomaly (potential oil spill) detected approximately 50-60 nautical miles ESE of Nantucket Island. USCG requested trajectory support for the likely drift of the target to better focus the search area. NOAA Oceanographer\Modeler was consulted and a search area was provided to the USCG."
8968,2015-07-21,UTV CHARLIE BOY,"Mississippi River, St. Louis, MO",38.5343,-90.25788,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,9500,0,"On July 19, 2015, the tug 61 foot towing vessel CHARLIE BOY capsized and sank at MM 173 on the Upper Mississippi River. The vessel has an approximate 9,350 gallons of fuel and other oils on board. One crew member is missing."
8966,2015-07-20,Barge Collision,"Texas City, TX",29.367,-94.785,Oil,Collision,"Naptha,",,,,,,336000,0,"On July 20, 2015, USCG Sector Houston-Galveston contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a barge collision near the Texas City Y. One barge, containing naptha, was reported to have a punctured tank. Specific amount released unknown at time of report. Barge had been pushed to the bank, and was reported to be on fire. A second barge, containing toluene, was involved in the collision, but was reported to be secure. Chemical fate and properties information was requested and provided."
8967,2015-07-20,East Wax Lake Pipeline Leak,"Belle Isle, LA",29.5513888889,-91.39,Oil,Pipeline,"Crude Oil Condensate, produced water",,,,,1,2100,0,"On July 20, 2015, the USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC to request evaluation of a pipeline leak site in a marsh for a potential in-situ burn(ISB). Products discharged in the marsh include natural gas condensate, crude oil, and produced water. USCG also requested assistance in documenting resources at risk and coordination with federal and state agencies. "
8965,2015-07-17,FV Revelation,"Kvichak Bay, Alaska",58.7916666667,-157.408333333,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,100,0,"On July 16, 2015, the 29-foot fishing vessel ""Revelation"" capsized in Kvichak Bay, Alaska, due to an unusually high amount of catch in their nets, high winds, and the positioning of the boat on the incoming tide. The vessel had less than 100 gallons of diesl onboard. USCG Sector Anchorage requested information on Resources at Risk."
8964,2015-07-16,FV North Star,"Kvichak Bay, Alaska",58.6666666667,-157.45,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,75,0,"On July 16, 2015, the 32-foot fishing vessel ""North Star"" sank in Kvichak Bay, Alaska. The vessel grounded at low tide, and became swamped by the incoming tide. The North Star has approximately 75 gallons of diesel on board. USCG Sector Anchorage requested information on Resources at Risk."
8962,2015-07-14,FV Copper Star,"Hawkins Island, Alaska",60.5231666667,-146.207166667,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,2000,0,"On July 14, 2015, the FV Copper Star, a 76 foot steel hulled fishing tender, ran aground at Hawkins Island in Prince William Sound. The vessel is reported to have approximately 1,000 to 2,000 gallons of diesel on board. Fuel tanks are not reported to be leaking. The USCG has requested Resources at Risk information and assistance with coordination with USFWS and NMFS."
8963,2015-07-14,FV Elizabeth F,"False Pass, Alaska",54.7856666667,-163.368833333,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,5000,0,"On July 14, 2015, the FV Elizabeth F, an 81 foot fishing vessel grounded near False Pass, Alaska. The fishing vessel is listing on its starboard side with five thousand gallons of diesel fuel on board. Initially, a sheen was reported but has dissipated in the last hour. The master of the vessel reported that the sheen came from a discharge of 1 gallon of hydraulic oil. The Elizabeth F will attempt to refloat at the next high tide. The vessel does not have catch on board. USCG is requesting Resources at Risk for the area. "
8961,2015-07-12,Mystery Spill Long Island,20 Miles South of S. Hampton Long Island,40.335,-72.3636111111,Oil,Mystery Substance,diesel bilges,,,,,,,0,"On July 11, 2015, NOAA NESDIS submitted a ""Marine Pollution Surveillance Report"" to the National Response Center regarding a potential oil ""anomoly"" off shore of southern Long Island. The USCG D1 Command Center contacted the NOAA SSC for more information and to produce a trajectory so that air assets could better target the anomaly for investigation."
8957,2015-07-06,Private Recreation Vessel,"Patricia Cay, St Thomas, USVI",18.3034333333,-64.8728166667,Oil,Coral|Grounding,gasoline,,,,,,12,0,"On July 5, 2015, the USCG San Juan notified the SSC that a 22 foot recreational vessel grounded on a reef in St. Thomas, USVI. The vessel reportedly had 12 gallons of gasoline aboard and there may have been impact to the coral associated with the grounding."
8958,2015-07-06,Sacraficio II,"Mona Island, Puerto Rico",18.06,-67.8633333333,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,320,0,"On July 6, 2015, the USCG Sector San Juan notified the SSC that the 50 foot passenger vessel, Sacraficio II had grounded on Mona Island, Puerto Rico. The grounding occurred on July 5. The vessel has 320 gallons of diesel onboard. The vessel appears to be grounded on sand only on or near the shoreline which is Hawksbill seaturtle critical habitat. No indications of coral impacts have been reported. "
8959,2015-07-03,NE Gulf of Alaska Anomaly,"Sitka, Alaska",55.2983333333,-134.245277778,Oil,,unknown oil,,,,,,,0,"On July 3, 2015, NOAA NESDIS notified the Alaska SSC of a satellite ""anomaly"" over 130 miles south-southwest of Sitka, Alaska. The anomaly may be an oil slick. A trajectory analysis was requested."
8956,2015-07-02,"Barge Collision, LMR MM150","Vacherie, LA",30.0117833333,-90.7283361111,Chemical,Collision,Caustic soda (NAOH),,,,,,420000,0,"On July 2, 2015, USCG Sector New Orleans notified NOAA about a barge collision on the Lower Mississippi River, near mile marker 150. One barge sank, reportedly carrying a load of caustic soda (NaOH). USCG requested potential fate of the material."
8954,2015-06-30,M/V Sharon,"Dauphin Island, AL",30.2248333333,-88.3153333333,Oil,Grounding,marine diesel,,,,,,500,0,"On June 30, 2015, the USCG Sector Mobile contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 53 ft wooden hulled fishing vessel which has run aground off the west end of Dauphin Island, AL. The vessel is believed to have 500 gallons of marine diesel aboard and no discharge has been reported. USCG has requested a worst case discharge analysis. "
8955,2015-06-30,WWII Seaplane N85U,"Flora-Bama, Perdido Key, FL",30.279537,-87.518156,Oil,Grounding,aviation fuel avgas,,,,,,400,4,"On June 30, 2015, the USCG Sector Mobile contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a WWII era seaplane which has run aground on the sandbar about 50 feet from shore on Perdido Key, FL. The seaplane is believed to be carrying 400 gallons of aviation gas (avgas). No discharge has been reported. The seaplane was involved in a movie being filmed locally and experienced mechanical problems forcing it to land. Upon landing, the seaplane began to take on water and was intentionally run aground onto the sandbar. USCG is requesting a worst case discharge analysis."
8953,2015-06-28,Space X Dragon Rocket Incident,"150 miles offshore Jacksonville, FL",30.2174,-78.8237,Chemical,,Monomethylhydrazine and Dinitrogen Tetroxide,,,,,,240,0,"On June 28, 2015, a Space X Dragon rocket that was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, exploded several minutes after launch. The debris and payload of the rocket crashed offshore approximately 150 miles off Jacksonville, FL. The USCG contacted the NOAA SSC to assist with hazard assessment for rocket fuels that may have survived the explosion."
8952,2015-06-21,Bolivar Island Mystery Oil Seepage,"Bolivar Peninsula, TX",29.48315,-94.55991,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil,,,,,,4200,0,"On June 21, 2015, the USCG Marine Safety Unit at Texas City, Texas, notified the NOAA SSC of a suspected crude oil pipeline break on a Bolivar Peninsula beach. The suspected break was discovered by a harbor patrol responding to a separate incident on June 20. A responsible party has not been identified. Amount released and rate of release are unknown at this point. No oil has been observed reaching the water, but surveys of the dune area revealed sheen in water pools among the dunes. "
9176,2015-06-20,"Mississippi River Vessel, Ascension Parish","Baton Rouge, LA",30.12485,-90.94825,Chemical,,Silicon carbide with trace metal contaminants,,,,,,,0,"On June 20, 2015, the USCG MSU Baton Rouge requested the NOAA SSC assist with a cargo vessel with high levels of hydrogen gas in her hold and bilges. Trace amounts of metal (iron and aluminum) in a bulk cargo of silicon carbide loaded in China were reacting, producing hydrogen gas. USCG requested scientific support during salvage operations. "
8951,2015-06-16,Orange Peel Oil Spill,"Passaic River, NJ",40.8136833333,-74.3443722222,Oil,,Orange Peel Oil,,,,,,700,0,"On June 16, 2015, The NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Sector New York of a 700 gallon orange oil spill into a small stream that leads into the Passaic River, near East Hanover, NJ. The incident occurred on June 15. The USCG requested potential fate and effects information on the product."
8950,2015-06-15,F/V Robert C,"Martha's Vineyard, MA",41.3681666667,-70.798,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,250,0,"On June 15, 2015, the fishing vessel ""Robert C"" sank approximately 1.5 miles off the west side of Martha's Vineyard in about 60 feet of water. The vessel was reportedly carrying 180 gallons of diesel fuel. "
8949,2015-06-10,Adams Slip,"Greens Bayou, Houston Ship Channel, TX",29.741,-95.175,Oil,Collision,petroleum,,,,,,29400,0,"On June 10, 2015, the NOAA SSC received report from USCG Sector Houston regarding allision between two Kirby Inland Marine barges in the vicinity of Greens Bayou, Houston Ship Channel. The Kirby Barge 28018 hit the Kirby Barge 28020 while it was tied up. The Kirby Barge 28020 was reported to be leaking petroleum naphtha, a light petroleum product that readily evaporates. The USCG requested Aloha (Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres) analysis. "
8948,2015-06-10,FV Kupreanof,"Cape Spencer, Alaska",58.3256166667,-138.249833333,Oil,Derelict,diesel,,,,,,7200,0,"On June 10, 2015, the FV Kupreanof, an 80' fishing vessel, sank approximately 45 nautical miles NNW of Cape Spencer (west of Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve). The maximum fuel capacity is 7,200 gallons of diesel, with another 100 gallons other oils. USCG Sector Juneau has requested a fates analysis and trajectory for the 7200 gallons of diesel."
8947,2015-06-09,Loading Arm Discharge,"Port Neches, TX",29.9916861111,-93.93705,Oil,,Sweet Louisiana Crude,,,,,,10,0,"On June 9, 2015, MSU Port Arthur notified the NOAA SSC of a discharge of 10 gallons of sweet Louisiana crude oil from a loading arm at the Oil Tanking terminal on the Neches River. The USCG requested a trajectory analysis for the spilled oil."
8946,2015-06-07,Breton Sound 21 Well,"Breton Sound, LA",29.578611,-89.1175,Oil,,crude oil,0,,,,,37,0,"On June 7, 2015, NOAA was notified by USCG a discharge from Texas Petroleum Investment Company's (TPIC) Breton Sound 21 well that occurred on June 6, 2015. The source of the discharge was a leak that developed on the surface casing of a saltwater injection well. Initial sheen was estimated to 37 gallons based on sheen calculations from an overflight that was conducted on 6 June. USCG requested a trajectory and Resources at Risk analysis."
8945,2015-06-04,M/V Gorham,"Bromley, Kentucky",39.07956,-84.57061,Oil,,Bilge Slops / Number 6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,10000,0,"On June 4th, 2015, Sector Ohio Valley notified the NOAA SSC regarding a 40 foot x 2 mile rainbow sheen originating from the M/V Gorham's bilge discharge. The M/V Gorham is moored along the Kentucky side of the Ohio River near Bromley, Kentucky. USCG has requested fate, trajectory, and resources at risk for the potential release of 10,000 gallons of number 6 fuel oil. "
8944,2015-06-03,Barge DB 165-1,"Kuskokwim Bay, AK",59.915,-162.903333333,Oil,Grounding,mixed fuel,,,,,,,0,"On June 3, 2015, the USCG Sector Anchorage notified the SSC regarding a barge aground near Kongiganek, AK. The barge is not leaking at this time, but USCG requested resources at risk. The barge is reported to be loaded with 50,000 gallons of jet fuel, 17,000 gallons of diesel, 1,000 gallons on unleaded gasoline, and 100 gallons of lube oil."
8942,2015-06-03,Condensate Sheen,"Offshore Timbalier Islands, LA",28.9483333333,-90.5191666667,Oil,,Natural Gas Condensate,,,,,,,0,"On June 3, 2015, MSU Morgan City notified NOAA SSC of rainbow sheen emanating from an unmanned offshore Walter Oil and Gas natural gas production platform. Platform is located approximately 9-10 miles south of the Timbalier Islands. Sheen material is natural gas condensate. The well was shut-in at 0530 on June 3. Quantity released and time of initial release unknown at this point. Trajectory requested"
8943,2015-06-03,Con Edison Transformer Oil,"Harlem River, New York, NY",40.860575,-73.9171916667,Oil,Pipeline,,,,,,,400000,0,"On June 3, 2015, the USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC of a dielectric oil spill from a Con Edison power line. Con Edison is working to find the breach in the line and conduct oil recovery, line repair and soil remediation. "
8941,2015-05-30,"Sunken Tug, LMR Mile Marker 163","New Orleans, LA",30.0638888889,-90.8636111111,Oil,,"Diesel, small amount of lube oil",,,,,,8000,0,"On May 30th, 2015, the USCG Sector NOLA notified the NOAA SSC regarding a sunken tug at Mile Marker (MM) 163 on the Lower Mississippi River. Potential fuel on board included 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel, and 125 gallons of lube oil. Amount released is unknown at this time, but facility downriver at MM 161 reported smelling fuel. Trajectory support was requested."
8939,2015-05-28,Manhattan Beach Incident,"Los Angeles, CA",33.88503,-118.41327,Oil,Mystery Substance,Crude oil,,1,,,,,0,"On May 27, 2015, a National Response Center (NRC) report was generated regarding oil observations on Manhattan Beach, CA. Hindcast trajectory has been requested and analysis will begin to determine to if the incident is related to the Refugio Incident, Santa Barbara CA spill. "
8940,2015-05-27,Tarballs &Tarmat Strandings,"Corpus Christi, TX",27.4248583333,-97.2955472222,Oil,,Tarballs & Tarmats,,,,,,,0,"Beginning around May 27, 2015, the Texas Coastal Bend area has experienced tarball and tarmat stranding events near Corpus Christi, Texas. No source has been identified, and it is uncertain if oil is from an anthropogenic sources or natural seeps. Coast Guard has federalized the response, and is working in conjunction with Texas General Land Office to locate and clean up affected areas. "
8938,2015-05-26,MV Jian Quang vessel grounding,"Port Arthur, TX",29.6344444444,-93.8333333333,Other,Grounding,None,,,,,,,0,"On May 26, 2015, the USCG MSU Port Arthur notified the NOAA SSC that M/V Jian Quang, a 615-foot bulk carrier loaded with sulfur, was grounded outside the jetties of Sabine Pass. No pollution is anticipated. PORTS information from the station at Buoy 34 was requested and provided."
8936,2015-05-23,37 ft boat sinks in Columbia River,"West of Sand Island, WA",46.2705,-124.033333333,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,350,0,"On May 23,2015, a 37' wooden boat sank just inside the entrance to the Columbia river with 350 gallons of diesel fuel. No spill reported."
8937,2015-05-23,LC Thors Hammer,"Port Graham, Cook Inlet, Alaska",59.31857,-151.99898,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,5000,0,"On May 23, 2015, the USCG notified the Alaska SSC about a spill in Cook Inlet, AK. The landing craft ""Thors Hammer"" was transiting from Seward to Bristol Bay with a 9000 gallon triple axel tanker on board. The vessel encountered rough seas and the tanker truck broke loose from its lashings and punctured the truck's diesel cargo tanks releasing approximately 4500 gallons of diesel onto the deck and into the water. The USCG requested fate and trajectory analysis for the spilled product."
8935,2015-05-22,Breton Sound 21 Platform Fire,"Breton Sound, LA",29.5786111111,-89.1175,Oil,,Sweet Lousiana Crude (probable-actual unknown),0,,,,,168000,0,"On May 22, 2015, the USCG Sector NOLA notified the NOAA SSC of a a platform fire in Breton Sound, LA. Incident occurred at 0210 CDT. Platform has been evacuated, and minimal information is available at this point. USCG has requested worst-case trajectory for the 4,000 barrels."
8934,2015-05-19,Refugio Incident,"Santa Barbara, CA",34.4623472222,-120.086875,Oil,Pipeline,crude oil,1,1,,,,21000,10,"On May 19, 2015 the NOAA was notified of a 24-inch pipeline rupture that occurred earlier today near Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara County, CA. An estimated 500 barrels (21,000 gallons) of crude oil was released on the shoreside of Hwy 101 which then flowed into the Pacific Ocean. The source has since been secured. USCG personnel estimated the size of the sheen to be 3.5 NM along the beach and 50-100 yards into the water. Oil Spill Recovery Organizations are on-scene to conduct cleanup operations. California Department of Fish and Wildlife has ordered beach closures. The US Coast Guard has stood up Incident Management Team and is conducting overflights. NOAA has been requested to provide fate and effects of the crude oil and Resources at Risk information."
8932,2015-05-17,M/V ALGOMA SPIRIT,St. Lawrence River,44.99861,-74.72159,Oil,Grounding,HFO & Marine Diesel,,,,,,,0,"The M/V Algoma Spirit ran aground in the St. Lawrence River near the Seaway International Bridge, northeast of Massena, NY. The vessel is reported to be carrying 200 Metric Tons of HFO and 60 Metric tons of Diesel. No pollution reported at this time. USCG Sector Buffalo requested trajectory, fate, and resources at risk support as precaution. "
8933,2015-05-17,Vessel Collision,"17 m south of Long Island, NY",40.55,-72.4733333333,Oil,Collision,Diesel fuel,0,,,,,730,0,"On Sunday May 17, 2015, NOAA was notified of a collision between the fishing vessel Elizabeth J and the recreational vessel Nina Marie approximately 17 miles south of Patchogue, NY. All persons were rescued by the USCG. It was estimated that the combined total oil on both vessels added up to 730 gallons of diesel fuel. The fishing vessel sank and the recreational vessel was towed back to port. "
8930,2015-05-15,M/V Aubi,"Punta Tuna, Arecibo, Puerto Rico",18.4913888889,-67.9788888889,Oil,Coral|Grounding,diesel fuel,,,,,,800,0,"On May 14, 2015, the M/V Aubi, a powered catamaran, ran aground in the vicinity of Punta Tuna, Aercibo, Puerto Rico. The aluminum vessel is reported to contain 800 gallons of diesel fuel. A towing company has been hired for salvage operations. The vessel is hard aground and there are coral in the area. Coral damage has been reported due to the grounding."
8931,2015-05-15,Mystery Sheen,"Sasa Bay, Apra Harbor, Guam",13.4466666667,144.673611111,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1500,0,"On May 15, 2015, the USCG Sector Guam has notified the NOAA SSC of a mystery sheen observed in Sasa Bay, Apra Harbor, Guam in the aftermath of Typhoon Dolphin. The sheen is reported to be approximately 30 feet by 300 feet and is blowing into Sasa Bay. The sheen is suspected to be from a 50-foot trawler sunken about 60 feet offshore on the Navy side of Apra Harbor. The vessel reportedly contains 1500 gallons of diesel onboard. Currently the release appears to be small and continuous. The area of sheen is of concern because of proximity to the Sasa Bay Marine Preserve and a large stand of mangroves."
8929,2015-05-10,Indian Point Energy Center,"Buchanan, NY",41.2705111111,-73.9542555556,Oil,,Transformer oil,1,,,,,17000,0,"On May 10, 2015, NOAA was notified by the USCG Sector New York that after a fire and explosion at the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant in Buchanan, NY (along the eastern shore of the Hudson River) approximately 17,000 gallons of transformer oil had been released into a diked area. Initially no oil was reported in the Hudson River, but later a sheen was observed and the USCG requested trajectory support."
8928,2015-05-08,M/V Rio de Janiero Express,"Oakland, CA",37.815,-122.316666667,Oil,,Bunker C,,,,,,,0,"On May 8, 2015, the USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support for a possible oil spill along the Port of Oakland shoreline observed by a local news helicopter. The news helicopter reported (and photographed) a dark streak of material trailing from the container ship M/V RIO DE JANIERO EXPRESS."
8926,2015-05-06,Energy XXI platform West Delta Block 73/74 ,Gulf of Mexico,28.94733,-90.70592,Oil,,crude oil,,,,,,11,0,"On 6 May 2015, the USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a minor release (11 gallons) of crude oil from a platform located approximately 7 miles south of Isles Dernieres Barrier Islands Refuge. USCG is requesting information on fate and trajectory. "
8927,2015-05-06,Overturned Skiff,Off the Wash outer coast,47.9898333333,-124.7995,Other,Marine Debris|Tsunami,Invasive species,,,,,,,0,"On May 6, 2015, the USCG Sector Puget Sound notified NOAA of an overturned skiff near La Push, Wa. The vessel was heavily encrusted with marine growth and potentially from the Japan tsunami. The NOAA Marine Debris Program was notified."
8922,2015-05-05,M/V ADAM ASNYK ,Gulf of Mexico,28.75444,-89.48222,Chemical,,THIOUREA DIOXIDE,,,,,,,0,"On May 5, 2015, the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a container on fire aboard the vessel M/V ADAM ASNYK. The container was loaded with formamidine sulfinic acid. The vessel crew extinguished the fire and the USCG requested assistance in hazard assessment for the damaged container and residues before the vessel's next port of call."
8921,2015-05-03,F/V Sea Beast,"Off Olympic Coast, WA",47.775,-124.92,Oil,Derelict,diesel,0,0,0,0,0,500,0,"On May 3, 2015 the Coast Guard notified NOAA of the sinking of the F/V Sea Beast in the Olympic National Marine Sanctuary, with a potential of 500 gallons of diesel on board."
8920,2015-05-03,Mystery Long I. Sound sheen,Eastern Long Island Sound,40.9355,-73.6237,Oil,,Oil Sheen,,,,,,,0,"On May 3, 2015, a 1500 ft by 200 ft mystery sheen was reported to the CG. The sheen was in the middle of Eastern Long Island Sound and about 2 nm from the closest land. USCG requested a trajectory analysis."
8919,2015-04-28,Marine Debris floating boat hull,"off Neskowin Bay, Oregon",45.119733,-124.0598,Other,Marine Debris|Tsunami,,,,,,,,0,"On April 27, 2015, the USCG notified NOAA of an abandoned hull floating off the Oregon Coast. The vessel is approximately 18ft long and has heavy marine growth. It is suspected to be Japan tsunami marine debris."
8916,2015-04-22,M/V Mississagi,"St. Mary's River, MI",46.0546666667,-83.835,Oil,Grounding,Marine Diesel / Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,,0,"On April 22, 2015, the M/V MISSISSAGI ran aground in the lower St. Mary’s River. USCG Sector Sault Sainte Marie requested trajectory, fate, and effects for the potential release of the 55 metric tons of Marine Diesel and 185 metric tons of Heavy Fuel Oil onboard."
8914,2015-04-21,Cedar Bayou Mystery Spill,"Baytown, Texas",29.75268,-94.92564,Oil,Mystery Substance,suspected oil product possibly biodiesel,1,,,,,1680,0,"On April 21, 2015, the NOAA SSC was notified by the USCG Sector Houston regarding a mystery spill in Cedar Bayou east of Baytown, Texas. The incident occurred on or around evening of 18 April 2015. Initial estimates of the spill are 20-40 bbls. Product spilled is unknown. The USCG is seeking assistance in spilled product identification and locating possible source of release. "
8915,2015-04-21,F/V Northern Pride,"Swikshak Bay, Alaska",58.77585,-151.277416667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,4200,0,"On April 21, 2015, the 82-foot F/V Northern pride caught fire 6nm off Marmot Island, near Kodiak, Alaska. USCG helo rescued 3 personnel from a life raft near the vessel. USCG reports 4200 gallons diesel and several hundred gallons of lube and hydraulic fluid onboard. USCG requested spill trajectory and fate analysis. On April 23, the vessel could not be located and was thought to be lost and sunk. On April 28, the vessel was found upside-down and aground in Swikshak Bay. USCG again requested trajectory information and Resources at Risk. On May 7, the vessel hull broke free of the super-structure and floated 5 miles to the southwest and grounded on Kaguyak beach north of Chiniak Lagoon."
8913,2015-04-18,F/V COSAIR,"Off Grays Harbor, WA",47.0701666667,-124.8475,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,2000,0,"On April 18, 2015, the USCG Sector Columbia River notified the NOAA SSC that the F/V COSAIR sank today approximately 30 miles off of Grays Harbor, WA. The vessel was reported to have about 2000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. A USCG helicopter overflight reported a light sheen was observed and a trajectory analysis was requested."
8912,2015-04-17,Phillips 66 Pipeline Rupture,"Cahokia Canal, IL",38.8060215,-90.0994924,Oil,Pipeline,Diesel,,,,,,22000,0,"On April 17, 2015, the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC for consultation on a pipeline spill in Illinois. An underwater 8" pipeline carrying Low Sulphur Diesel across the Cahokia Canal ruptured with an estimated 1200-3000 gallons of product spilling before being secured. The Cahokia Canal leads to the Mississippi River."
8911,2015-04-15,Pipeline Leak (Condensate),"Galveston Bay, TX ",29.4829666667,-94.8944138889,Oil,Collision,Condensate ,,,,,,80000,0,"On April 14, 2015, the USCG MSU Texas City contacted the NOAA SSC requesting assessment of potential discharge of an oil condensate pipeline currently under repair. The pipeline currently has a pinhole leak and divers are working to locate and repair the leak. "
8910,2015-04-14,PC SEAWOLF,"Friday Harbor, Washington",48.5276944444,-122.998527778,Oil,Collision,,,,,,,,0,"On April 14, 2015, USCG Sector Puget Sound notified NOAA of a sunken pleasure craft that was completely submerged at its slip in Shipyard Cove Marina, Friday Harbor, Washington. The 36ft Grand Bank pleasure craft ""SEAWOLF"" is estimated to have approximately 400 gallons of diesel on board and is leaking. The vessel location has been boomed."
8909,2015-04-13,Targa Terminals Houston Ship Channel,"Houston, Texas",29.740308,-95.209632,Oil,,HFO 380,1,,,,,42,0,"On April 13, 2015, the USCG Sector Houston notified the NOAA SSC of an incident involving the release of 1 bbl of HFO (Heavy Fuel Oil) 380 into the Houston Ship Channel during barge transfer operations. Approximately 6 bbls of oil were released to the deck of the vessel and barge during the incident. "
8908,2015-04-11,Mystery Sheen,"East Cameron Block 373, GOM",27.9438888889,-92.8775,Oil,,Unknown at this time,,,,,,,0,"On April 11, 2015, the USCG MSU Port Arthur contacted the NOAA SSC requesting a trajectory to follow up on a sheen reported by NESDIS in an Oceanmap report from the evening of April 10. Sheen is reported in the vicinity of Flower Gardens Bank, source and type of oil unknown at this point. A trajectory is being developed and we are cross-referencing location with known oil & gas infrastructure. "
8907,2015-04-10,Sunken deck barge,ICW near Horn Island Gulf of Mexico,30.2548333333,-88.609,Oil,,diesel and gasoline,,,,,,300,0,"On April 10, 2015, the USCG Sector Mobile notified the NOAA SSC of an incident involving a dredge pontoon barge (deck barge) that sank in/near the Inter-coastal waterway (ICW) northeast of Horn Island (approximately 9 miles south of Pascagoula, MS). Report indicates approximately 13 pontoon barges carrying various equipment including 2 gasoline generators and one tender vessel (25ft) with total of approximately 300 gallons of fuel on board. USCG is requesting fate and trajectory information for worst case release. No release has been reported. "
8906,2015-04-09,Leaking Tank Battery,"Plaquemines, LA",29.0721666667,-89.159,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,126,0,"On April 9, 2015, the USCG Sector NOLA advised the NOAA SSC of a leaking tank battery near Johnson Pass in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The source is secured and an OSRO is on-site. Coast Guard is sending an overflight. Incident area is near Pass A Loutre WMA."
8918,2015-04-09,Marine Debris floating boat,Off Oregon Coast,44.5301666667,-124.127666667,Other,Tsunami,Invasive species,,,,,,,0,"On Apr 9, 2015, the USCG reported an abandoned boat drifting off the Oregon coast. The vessel is approximately 30 feet long and is suspected Japan tsunami debris. "
8905,2015-04-06,Allision at MM 160 LMR,"Lower Mississippi River, LA",30.0422333333,-90.8412472222,Oil,Collision,Heavy Crude Oil,,,,,,550158,1,"On April 6, 2015, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC of collision between two deep draft vessels (M/V Privocean and M/V Bravo) in the Lower Mississippi River at River Mile Marker 160. M/V Bravo was transferring a heavy crude oil, and the transfer arms were damaged, spilling an unknown amount of oil into the river."
8904,2015-04-06,"Mystery Sheen, Atchafalya River","Amelia, LA",29.6640777778,-91.1002388889,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,60,0,"On April 6, 2015, the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Morgan City, LA, contacted the NOAA SSC about a mystery sheen reported in the Atchafalya River. The USCG requested an analysis of the potential source and possible connection to an earlier spill. "
8903,2015-04-03,Good Friday Oil Spill - Forest City Yacht Club,"Cleveland, Ohio",41.5276833333,-81.6579666667,Oil,,Lube Oil 80% Mineral Oil,1,1,,,,3000,0,"On April 3, 2015, MSU Cleveland notified the NOAA SSC of an unidentified black oil spill at the Forest City Yacht Club in Cleveland, Ohio. First responders reported approximately 1000 gallons of black oil in the water and fouled on ice and along the shoreline. The source has been identified as an outfall located in the marina. USCG requested trajectory, fate, and resources at risk."
8902,2015-04-01,Pemex Oil Platform,"Bay of Campeche, Mexico",19.305,-92.1736111111,Oil,,crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On April 1, 2015, a PEMEX oil platform caught fire in southern Gulf of Mexico. The incident is in the Bay of Campeche in Mexican waters. Firefighting is on-going. Media reports a number of fatalities and a large evacuation of workers. The fire occurred at a Pemex dehydration and pumping platform known as Abkatun Permanente."
8899,2015-03-31,Liana Ransom,"Boston, MA",42.6333333333,-69.8833333333,Oil,Collision,Diesel Gasoline,,,,,,500,0,"On March 30th 2015, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a distress call from the Canadian flagged ""Liana Ransom,"" a 65 foot sailing ship (so-called ""Tall Ship""). The ship reported her engines were out and the sails were fouled around the mast. The USCG rescued all 9 crew by boat and helicopter. The vessel is carrying approximated 400 gallons of diesel and 20 gallons of gasoline. She remains adrift east of the eastern boundary of the Stellwagan Bank National Marine Sanctuary. She is drifting east on predominantly westerly winds. She is not taking on water. "
8901,2015-03-31,RADARSAT 2 Anomaly,"300 miles off Galveston, Tx",25.4333333333,-90.8833333333,Oil,,Possible oil from vessel,,,,,,,0,"On March 31, 2015, MSU Port Arthur asked for a trajectory for a NESDIS reported anomaly from a Mar 29 RADARSAT-2 data."
8900,2015-03-31,Towboat Rebecca Lynn,Lake Michigan,45.8716666667,-85.1766666667,Oil,Collision,Marine Diesel,,,,,,1500,0,"On March 31, 2015, the Towboat Rebecca Lynn reported a hull breach west of the Straits of Mackinac in Lake Michigan. USCG Sector Sault Sainte Marie requested trajectory, fate, and effects for the potential release of the 1500 gallons of diesel onboard. "
8898,2015-03-30,Refinery Fire/Release,"Beaumont, TX",30.0620027778,-94.2273083333,Chemical,,"butadiene, nitrous oxide, benzene, xylene",,,,,,,0,"On March 30, 2015, a fire occurred at the Exxon Mobil refinery, resulting in a unit flaring to the atmosphere. Cause of fire is unknown. Chemicals potentially released include nitrous (or nitrogen) oxide, butadiene, benzene and xylene. Plant was evacuated and they are fighting the fire. No injuries reported."
8897,2015-03-26,F/V NELLIE M.,"La Push, WA",47.9065,-124.637333333,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,400,0,"On march 26, 2015, the F/V NELLIE M. sank in Quileute Marina, La Push, Washington. The vessel has approximately 500-600 gallons of diesel fuel on board and sheen is observed. The vessel is currently boomed and a diving/salvage company is en route to the scene. "
8896,2015-03-22,Mystery Slick,"30 mi ENE of Miami, FL",26.0122222222,-79.6177777778,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"USCG Sector Miami contacted the NOAA for trajectory support information based on two separate dark anomalies reported by NESDIS Marine Pollution Surveillance Report on Mar. 21. The anomalies were identified trailing moving vessels in a satellite image from March 20th off the southeast coast of FL. Both anomalies are narrow, elongated, and suspected to be oil based on satellite characteristics including varying widths within relatively strong 20 kt surface wind environment. The dimensions of the northern anomaly is 7.4 miles long by 0.2 miles at its widest. The southern anomaly is 4.6 miles long by 0.1 miles at its widest."
8895,2015-03-19,Towboat David Dunnigan,Ohio River MM 897.5,37.4180555556,-88.425,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,3000,0,"On March 19, 2015, the Towboat David Dunnigan sank along the Right Descending Bank of the Ohio River at MM 897.5 with approximately 3,000 gallons of #2 Diesel onboard. USCG Sector Ohio Valley requested trajectory, fate, and effects."
8894,2015-03-18,Bayou Sorrel,"Atchafalaya Basin, LA",30.1645333333,-91.3909666667,Oil,,crude oil,1,,,,,,0,"On 18 March 2015, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG MSU Baton Rouge regarding a minor but ongoing release of crude oil into the Bayou Sorrell Frog Lake area. The release is believed to be associated with residual oil from abandoned flowlines in the area. As water levels have risen in the last few weeks, the abandoned lines have become submerged and residual oil is suspected to have been mobilized. USCG has initiated containment and recovery operations and has requested assistance with determining the source of the oil."
8893,2015-03-17,Dredge Barge Jack Adams,"Lake Ferguson, MS",33.4232333333,-91.0584,Oil,,No. 2 fuel oil (red dye diesel),1,,,,,2700,0,"On 17 March 2015, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG District 8 who requested support for a sunken dredge barge (Jack Adams) located near Greenville, MS. On 05 March 2015, the barge sank and salvage and recovery operations were initiated. On 16 March, the dredge folded in half during salvage operations and No. 2 red dye diesel oil was discharged from vessel and was contained/removed by the oil spill response organization (OSRO) on scene. The remaining potential amount of fuel and petroleum product onboard the sunken vessel is believed to be 2,700 gallons of diesel fuel oil in the starboard tank and lubricating oil in two electric motors and one 55 gallon drum. USCG has requested NOAA SSC support for emergency consultation notifications."
8892,2015-03-17,M/V Grey Shark,NY Harbor,40.02,-72.05,Oil,,Fuel Oil,,,,,,55000,0,"On March 17, 2015, the USCG Sector New York notified NOAA concerning a fire aboard the M/V Grey Shark, a Ro/Ro (roll on/roll off) carrying cars. Crew are attempting to control the fire. The vessel is currently under tow about 100 miles east of Pt. Pleasant, NJ heading back to NY. It has been reported the ship has a total of 55,000 gallons of several different oils onboard. The USCG has requested trajectory implications for each of two potential anchorages, to decide where best to send the ship when it arrives around 2200 this evening in case of any potential spill. The ship is not currently losing any oil."
8891,2015-03-16,F/V Tonto III aground,"Wadleigh Island, AK",55.5707833333,-133.131016667,Oil,Grounding,Diesel fuel,,,,,,200,0,"On March 16, 2015, the USCG MSD Ketchikan, AK, contacted NOAA ERD to request a trajectory for a potential diesel fuel spill from the grounded F/V Tonto III. The subject F/V broke free of it's mooring during the weekend, grounded on the shore of Wadleigh Island (along the western shore of Prince of Wales Island) and became flooded on an incoming tide. USCG MSD requested trajectory support in the event of a release."
8890,2015-03-15,Tug Sea Bear,"Fire Island, NY",40.65445,-73.0575333333,Oil,,Diesel fuel and lube oil,,,,,,1800,0,"On March 14, 2015, the tug SEA BEAR sank approximately 1nm offshore of Fire Island, New York. The Tug had 1800 gallons of diesel and approximately 200 gallons of lube oil on-board. USCG requested trajectory and weather support."
8889,2015-03-13,Trucking Accident,"Beaverton, OR",45.653,-122.859,Oil,Collision,,,,,,,,0,"On March 13, 2015, the USEPA notified ERD of a waste vegetable oil spill on the banks of McCarthy Creek in Beaverton, Oregon. Approximately 2000 gallons of oil was spilled. Unknown if oil has entered the creek. USEPA requested information on anadromous species."
8888,2015-03-11,MV Wild Cosmos,"Port of Wilmington, DE",39.71988,-75.523818,Oil,,Bunker C fuel oil - #6,1,,,,,100,0,"On March 9, 2015, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a spill in the Delaware River resulting from a fueling operation. Fuel oil (Bunker C) was being transferred from the Barge DS306 to the MV WILD COSMOS. Operators overfilled the two port side tanks resulting in an estimated 400-500 gallons spilling out onto the deck and an estimated 100 gallons of product spilling into the Delaware River, Port of Wilmington, DE. Sector Delaware Bay contacted NOAA SSC requesting a spill trajectory."
8886,2015-03-09,Morgan's Point Collision,"Houston Ship Channel, TX",29.6817,-94.985,Chemical,Collision,methyl-tert-butyl-ether (MTBE),,,,,,1512000,11,"On March 9, 2015, the M/V Carla Maersk and M/V Conti Peridot collided in Galveston Bay, TX. The M/V Carla Maersk was carrying methyl-tert-butyl-ether (MTBE). It was reported that three cargo tanks were breeched and an unknown amount of MTBE has spilled. USCG has requested NOAA scientific support including chemicals fate in the water and air, ecological and human health hazards, chemical trajectory, and environmental resources at risk information."
8885,2015-03-05,BNSF Crude Oil Train Derailment,"Galena, IL ",42.37435,-90.44368,Oil,Railcar,Crude Oil,,,,,,,0,"On March 5, 2015, the USCG requested NOAA SSC assistance for the BNSF Train Derailment along the banks of the Mississippi River south of Galena, IL. The accident occurred in the vicinity of the confluence of the Galena River and the Mississippi River near Mississippi River Mile Marker 565.3. According to a statement from BSNF, the train has 105 cars, 103 of which were carrying crude oil. "
8884,2015-02-28,Witt Penn Bridge,"Kearny, NJ",40.7410055556,-74.0823972222,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,200,0,"On 28 February 2015 the USCG Sector NY contacted NOAA to report that the Kearny Fire Dept. reported a vehicle accident on Route 7 at the Witt Penn Bridge in Hudson County, NJ. There was a discharge of approximately 200 gallons of diesel fuel from a United States postal service truck’s saddle tank. The oil made its way into the storm sewer and then to the Hackensack Rived. ."
8883,2015-02-23,Auke Bay Harbor Used Oil Release,"Juneau, Alaska",58.382526,-134.650197,Oil,Mystery Substance,Waste oil,,,,,,50,0,"On February 22, 2015, the USCG received a report of a large oil sheen in the Auke Bay Harbor, AK, approximately 10 miles north of Juneau, AK. The source was unknown. The material was tentatively identified as used motor oil."
8881,2015-02-18,CSX Train Derailment,"Mount Carbon, West Virginia",38.148956,-81.292277,Oil,Railcar,Bakken Crude Oil,1,1,,,,,0,"On February 16, 2015, a CSX train derailed near the Kanawha River in West Virginia. The train was hauling Bakken crude oil. An unknown amount of crude oil was released into Armstrong Creek which feeds into the Kanawha River. Initially, the derailed train cars caused a huge fire, but the fire has been extinguished at this time. The towns of Adena Village and Boomer Bottom have both been evacuated (evacuation of 1 mile radius from derailment). The area has heavy snow and extremely cold temperatures. USCG Sector Ohio Valley has requested on-scene NOAA SSC support. "
8882,2015-02-18,Pleasure Craft,"New London, CT",41.3341333333,-72.0973833333,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,200,0,"On February 18, 2015, the USCG reported a sunken 31 ft vessel at Thamesport marina in New London, CT. with about 100 gallons of diesel onboard, batteries, and unknown drum onboard the vessel with significant sheening coming from the vessel. "
8880,2015-02-16,FV Savannah Ray Grounding,"Kodiak, Alaska",57.7574444444,-152.283661111,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"On February 16, 2015, the 81-foot fishing vessel Savannah Ray went hard aground on the southeast coast of Long Island, in Chiniak Bay, near Kodiak, Alaska. Six crew members airlifted off by USCG helo. USCG requested NOAA SSC to provide resources at risk analysis."
8879,2015-02-10,Shell refinery,"Martinez, CA",38.0325,-122.130166667,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil,1,0,,,,3528,0,"On February 10, 2015, the Shell refinery in Martinez, CA reported a spill of crude oil from a line undergoing hydrostatic testing. The release occurred near the seaward end of the Shell pier, where fixed containment boom is maintained. Response contractors were on-scene before sunset and applied additional containment boom and deployed skimmers. USCG Sector San Francisco requested trajectory support."
8878,2015-02-06,CPR Train Derailment,"Balltown, Iowa",42.66178,-90.84856,Chemical,Railcar,Denatured ethanol,1,1,,,,100000,0,"On February 6, 2015, the EPA requested denatured ethanol fate and trajectory associated with the CPR Train Derailment. The CPR Train Derailment occurred on February 4, 2015, along the banks of the Mississippi River approximately 10 miles north of Dubuque, Iowa, near the city of Balltown. "
8877,2015-02-04,F/V AC3 ,"~4 miles SW of Indian Pass, FL",29.6344,-85.300083,Oil,,marine diesel,,,,,,250,0,"On February 4, 2015, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG MSU Panama City regarding a 46 ft sunken fishing vessel, the AC3, located approximately 4 miles south-south-west of Indian Pass, FL. An estimated 250 gallons of marine diesel is onboard. Salvage operations are planned and USCG has requested trajectory for a worst case discharge (WCD) and fate information."
8876,2015-02-02,High Island mystery sheen,"~20 miles east of Sabine Pass, TX",29.61555,-94.21497,Oil,Pipeline,crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On February 2, 2015, the USCG Port Arthur notified the NOAA SSC of an intermittent appearance of a sheen in the vicinity of an abandoned pipeline in the High Island block, near Sabine Pass, Texas. USCG requested a review of available data to determine if there have been recurring reports of sheen in the vicinity that may be attributed to an unknown source. "
8875,2015-01-28,Hydrogen Peroxide release,"Olympia, WA",47.0496666667,-122.8985,Chemical,,Hydrogen peroxide,,,,,,10000,0,"On January 28, 2015, the USCG Sector Puget Sound contacted NOAA ERD to report a release of 5-10,000 gallons of 50% hydrogen peroxide from a storage tank at an upland facility. The release was getting into storm drains that discharge into Puget Sound. Sector Puget Sound requested aquatic toxicity information on the substance."
8874,2015-01-28,Vapor cloud,"Off Oceanside, CA",33.14355,-117.754333333,Other,,Unknown vapor,,,,,,,0,"On January 28, 2015, USCG Sector San Diego contacted their NOAA SSC to report an unidentified vapor cloud 14 miles offshore of Oceanside, CA. USCG aircrew noticed a pungent or chemical-like odor in the area. USCG requested NOAA assistance in determining what the substance might be and its potential trajectory."
8872,2015-01-23,Bridger Pipeline Release,"Yellowstone River, Montana",47.032019,-104.77036,Oil,Pipeline,Bakken crude oil,1,1,,,,1200,0,"On January 23, 2015, the EPA contacted ERD requesting oil fate and trajectory for the Bridger Pipeline Release. The Bridge Pipeline Release occurred on January 17, 2015, in the Yellowstone River approximately seven river miles upstream of the city of Glendive in Dawson County."
8871,2015-01-22,TUG NALANI,"Off Barbers Point, HI",21.3083333333,-158.156666667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,75000,0,"On January 22, 2015, the Tug NALANI sank in 378 fathoms of water off Barbers Point, Oahu. The tug was loaded with 75,000 gallons of diesel. Sheen has been reported in the area. USCG requested trajectory analysis and scientific support. "
8873,2015-01-20,Eyak Fishing Vessel Grounding,"Sitka, Alaska",56.8504666667,-135.39115,Oil,Grounding,diesel and gasoline,,,,,,800,0,"On January 20, 2015, USCG was notified that the 71-foot F/V Eyak grounded off ofCalligan Island, on its way back to Sitka, Alaska. The vessel was carrying approximately 800 gallons of diesel and 200 gallons of gasoline. No discharge has been reported yet, but there has been bad weather and the vessel rolled after the vents were plugged. USCG requested weather, oil fate and trajectory analysis."
8869,2015-01-16,Possible mystery spill,"East San Francisco Bay, CA",37.7506666667,-122.279166667,Other,,Non-petroleum substance,,,,,,,0,"On January 16, 2015, the USCG Sector San Francisco notified the NOAA SSC of a bird stranding event along the Eastern shore of San Francisco Bay (between San Mateo Bridge and Alameda’s Robert Crown Regional Park). Initial reports suggested that affected birds may be oiled, but later reports and feather analyses determined that the substance was a non-petroleum substance. "
8868,2015-01-14,Leaking Pipeline,"Port Sulphur, LA",29.3026666667,-89.6083333333,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,,,,,,21,0,"On January 14, 2015 Hillcorp Energy experienced a crude oil leak from a 4"" pipeline located in Bastain Bay, Port Sulphur, LA. Reported amount released was 0.5 barrels, and source has been secured. Sector NOLA has a team enroute, and has requested a trajectory. "
8867,2015-01-07,Recreational Vessel,"Norwalk, CT",41.1175,-73.411,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,,0,"At 1600 on 7 January 2015 NOAA was notified by USCG Sector LIS of a sunken recreational boat at the Norwalk Boat Club with an an unknown quantity of gasoline onboard, as well as lubricating oil and batteries onboard. The USCG has requested NOAA prepare a resources at risk analysis for the area."
8866,2015-01-06,Adiponitrile Barge,"MM 173 Tombigbee River east of Pennington, AL",32.2269444444,-88.0091666667,Chemical,Collision,adiponitrile,,,,,,,0,"At 1130 on January 6, 2015, USCG Sector Mobile notified NOAA SSC that a barge carrying 1,400 tons of Adiponitrile struck the Nehoela Bridge on the Tombigbee River and sustained minor damage. The barge has been pushed into the bank is being lightered and no chemical has been released. USCG requested trajectory for worst case discharge (WCD). "
8865,2014-12-30,M/V Bella,"Lake Pontchartrain, LA",30.1523055556,-89.7732777778,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,2000,0,"On December 20, 2014, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC about M/V Bella, a 48 foot towing vessel, which ran aground and subsequently took on water sank in Lake Pontchartrain, LA. USCG requested a trajectory for a potential discharge of 2,000gal of diesel in support of salvage planning."
8864,2014-12-28,MV GB Corrado,"Matagorda Shipping Channel, TX",28.3818166667,-96.30965,Oil,Grounding,#6 fuel oil/diesel,,,,,,175788,0,"On December 26, 2014, the Bulk Carrier MV GB Corrado grounded south and west of the Matagorda Shipping Channel. She is carrying a load of bauxite (49,389 MT), and fuel (32,130 gallons diesel and 175,788 gallons # 6 ). Cargo and fuel currently secure, with no releases. Salvage planning and operations underway. Sector Corpus contacted NOAA SSC with request for trajectory should release occur during salvage. "
8863,2014-12-15,Milky White Film,"Marinette, WI",45.091991,-87.59809,Oil,,"Diesel, organic product",,,,,,,0,"On 14 December 2014, USCG Sector Lake Michigan was notified by the NRC of a 30ft diameter rainbow sheen smelling like diesel fuel on the south branch of the Menominee River under the Ogden Street bridge in Marinette, WI. The source was identified as a storm drain and shortly thereafter boomed. USCG requested consultation on potential chemical make-up of the a secondary material captured in the oil boom that appeared milky white in color."
8861,2014-12-12,Dune Garden Island Bay 414 Pipeline Leak,"Plaquemines, LA",29.0825277778,-89.1607222222,Oil,Pipeline,crude oil (Sweet Louisiana Crude),1,1,,,,1680,0,"On December 12, 2014, the USCG Sector NOLA notified the NOAA SSC of a crude oil pipeline leak in Garden Island Bay, Louisiana (NRC#1103268) and requested a trajectory and resources at risk analysis. 20-40 barrels of Sweet Louisiana Crude was released from a 4-in pipeline. Pipeline has been shut in, and response assets are on-scene. "
8860,2014-12-11,Mystery Sheen,"Sandy Hook, NJ",40.4533333333,-74.0383333333,Oil,Mystery Substance,Diesel fuel,1,0,,,,,0,"On December 11, 2014, the USCG was notified through the NRC of a sheen in the proximity of Naval Weapons Station Earle, Leonardo, NJ. The USCG Sector NY dispatched a patrol boat to the scene and Pollution Response team to investigate. Investigation is underway to determine the source. NOAA has been asked to provide hindcast and trajectory model for the slick. "
8862,2014-12-10,Sundarbans Oil Spill,Bangladesh,22.35398,89.67152,Oil,Collision,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,100000,7,"On December 9, 2014, the oil tanker ""Southern Star 7"" sank in a river in Bangladesh after being struck by the freighter M/V Total. Heavy fuel oil from the tanker has contaminated the Sundarbans region of southwestern Bangladesh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes many wildlife refuges and protected areas. NOAA is part of a United Nations Development Program (UNDP) assessment team providing assistance."
8859,2014-12-08,Bessie Heights Marsh Spill,"Orange, TX",30.0450722222,-93.9200888889,Oil,,Crude oil/produced water,,1,,,,,0,"On December 8, 2014, the State of Texas contacted the NOAA SSC to discuss application of an organic sorbent (bagasse or peat moss) to a small freshwater spill that occurred on Nov 9, near Orange, TX. "
8858,2014-12-08,Hilcorp Facility,"West Bay, Louisiana",29.1333333333,-89.3916666667,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,420,0,"On December 8, 2014, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC about a release of 10 barrels of crude oil from an oil/water separator. The facility is located in West Bay, to the northwest of Southwest Pass, Mississippi River. USCG is requesting trajectory of oil in the water to direct activities. "
8856,2014-12-04,Eastport Breakwater Collapse,"Eastport, Maine",44.906242,-66.98324,Oil,,Diesel Gasoline,,,,,,1000,0,"On December 4, 2014, part of the Eastport, Maine breakwater collapsed, cause yet unknown, resulting in the sinking or damage of several vessels. No injuries are reported. The vessels were not large and no pollution has been reported."
8855,2014-12-03,Floating drums,"San Francisco Bay, CA",37.8305555556,-122.352777778,Chemical,,"Empty drum, debris, possible hazmat",,1,,,,,0,"On December 2, 1014, the USCG Sector San Francisco responded to a report of a floating drum in the waters just East of Treasure Island. Nearly 24-hours later, Sector San Francisco responded to yet another report of a floating drum in the waters just East of Yerba Buena Island, less than 1.5 NM to the south of the first drum. Given the similar location of both empty black polyethylene drums and given the recent heavy weather moving through the San Francisco Bay area, Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support in identifying a potential source area(s) for the two (and possibly future) drums."
8854,2014-12-01,501 Oryong,"Bering Sea, Russia",61.9283333333,-177.481666667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,359100,0,"On December 1, 2014, USCG Anchorage contacted ERD requesting oil fate and trajectory for a sinking South Korean fishing vessel in the Bering Sea. The 326-foot vessel has an estimated 8400 bbls of diesel and 150 bbls of lube oil. Media reports that more than 50 crew are missing. USCG assets are en route. "
8852,2014-11-27,Mystery Sheen,North of Dominican Republic,20.09,-68.32,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown,0,0,0,0,0,,0,"On the morning of Nov. 27, the U.S. Coast Guard was notified of a sighting by commercial aircraft. Three planes, flying between 24-37,000 feet, reported seeing a 6 mile by 1 mile red-brown patch on the water, approximately 76 miles north of the Dominican Republic, moving east. At this time, no Coast Guard assets are being deployed to investigate."
8851,2014-11-26,S/V Aurora,"St Johns, USVI",18.312526,-64.699173,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,300,0,"On November 26, 2014, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a 50 foot sailing vessel grounded on the east side of St Johns Island near Drunk Bay on Monday 24 November. The vessel has 300 gallons of diesel onboard. No pollution has been reported as of 0830 26 November 2014 but salvage actions are not safe at this time due to sea conditions on site. USCG requested information on oil fate and effects due to sensitivity of resources in the area and association with the National Park. "
8850,2014-11-18,T/B EMS 5001,"Tampa Bay, FL",27.5916666667,-82.8166666667,Oil,,Jet fuel,,,,,,2562000,0,"On November 18, 2014, NOAA was notified by the USCG Sector St. Pete concerning the tank barge EMS 5001. The tow line from the tug parted and the barge deployed its emergency anchor near Tampa Bay, FL. The barge holds 61,000 barrels of jet fuel. The USCG requested a trajectory for a potential release."
8849,2014-11-15,Methyl Mercaptan,"Dow, La Porte, TX",29.698603,-95.033117,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On November 15, 2014, the USCG Sector Houston contacted the NOAA SSC about a release of 300 pounds of Methyl Mercaptan from the Dow facility in La Porte, TX USCG requested fate and effects of this chemical and and potential response actions. "
8848,2014-11-14,Zinc Bromide,90 mi Offshore LA,28.2286111111,-92.5302777778,Chemical,,Zinc Bromide,,,,,,2772,0,"On November 14, 2014, the USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC in regards to a surface release of 66 barrels of zinc bromide from a platform in Vermilion Block 342 (90 miles offshore of Louisiana). USCG is requesting information about the potential environmental impacts, fates and effects of this product. "
8844,2014-10-27,Hilcorp Bay St. Elaine Pipeline,"Cocodrie, LA",29.196309,-90.692656,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,,,,,,4200,0,"On October 27, 2014, the USCG MSU Houma contacted the NOAA SSC about a 100 barrel crude oil spill which occurred on 25OCT2014. The oil spill was caused by a pipeline rupture in a marsh habitat north of Grand Isle, LA. The source is secure and removal actions are underway. USCG called to consult NOAA about potential use of in-situ burning as a response strategy. "
8843,2014-10-24,Barge National II,"Beaufort Sea, AK",70.2155,-142.145666667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,951,0,"On October 22, 2014, the USCG Sector Anchorage was notified of a 134-FT Self propelled barge carrying approximately 951 gallons of diesel fuel was adrift in the Beaufort Sea. The USCG requested SSC support including potential oil fates and persistence should a discharge occur. "
8842,2014-10-24,Pleasure Craft Marimar,"Salinas Bay, Puerto Rico",17.958929,-66.29454,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,250,0,"On October 22, 2014, the USCG Sector San Juan Incident Management Division received a report of a sunken 33.8' pleasure craft ""MARIMAR II"" at the Marina De Salinas, in Salinas Bay, Puerto Rico. The vessel is submerged and aground on its starboard side. The USCG opened a Federal Project to hire a certified BOA contractor (Clean Harbors Environmental Services) to deploy 100' of hard boom and 120' sorbents around vessel, containing any possible potential discharge. "
8841,2014-10-23,T/B Karen Jean,"Narragansett Bay, RI",41.375,-71.44,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,10000,0,"On October 22, 2014 the tug boat Karen Jean sank about 2 miles east of Scarborough Beach, RI. The vessel sank in about 70 feet of water while towing a work barge. The barge is still attached to the tug and still afloat and has not pollution threat aboard. The tug has a maximum capacity of 10, 000 gallons of diesel fuel, but the owner reports only about 3,000 gallons on board, plus an additional 100 gallons of assorted other petroleum products. "
8839,2014-10-20,F/V Sambuca,"Gloucester, MA",42.7057666667,-70.3368166667,Oil,,,,,,,,200,0,"On 20 October 2014, the NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Sector Boston that the fishing vessel Sambuca sunk at 2020 on the 19th approximately 12 miles east of Gloucester, MA with an estimated 200 gallons of diesel fuel aboard. "
8840,2014-10-20,Mystery Sheen ,"Gulf of Mexico south of Timbalier Island, LA",29.0133333333,-90.5077777778,Oil,Mystery Substance,"Unknown, possible oil",,,,,,,0,"On October 20, 2014, the USCG Morgan City contacted the NOAA Hazmat Duty Officer regarding a reported mystery sheen located approximately 7 NM south of Timbalier Island, Louisiana. (Gulf of Mexico). The sheen was reported by passing helicopter as an ""unknown"" source and was described as 3 miles long with a 100 x 200 ft patch of ""black oil"" near the center. USCG has requested fate and trajectory information. "
8838,2014-10-19,"Mystery Spill, Naselle River","Naselle River, WA",,,Oil,Mystery Substance,"Unkown, but reported to smell like diesel",,,,,,,0,"On October 19, 2014, the USCG Sector Columbia River called the NOAA SSC to report that a mystery spill with a strong diesel smell had been reported on the Naselle River, WA. USCG Sector Columbia River asked for a river forecast and potential downstream movement of the material. "
8837,2014-10-17,SIMUSHIR,"Moresby Island, QCI, Canada",52.7562833333,-132.10905,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,169000,0,"On October 20, 2014, the USCG D17 notified the NOAA SSC that the 441-ft M/V SIMUSHIR (a Russian freighter) had lost propulsion, and was disabled and adrift near the Queen Charlotte Island in Northern British Columbia, Canada. The potential for pollution is 500 tonnes of bunker and 60 tonnes of diesel fuel. The main cargo is containerized box cargo. FOSC Sector Juneau has requested a trajectory to determine if potential spill could impact U.S. waters, shorelines, or resources."
8836,2014-10-17,"Sunken ""LADY A""","Off Dungeness Spit, WA",48.2023166667,-123.080233333,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,700,0,"On October 17, 2014, the USCG Sector Puget Sound notified the NOAA SSC that a 67-foot recreational vessel, the ""LADY A"", sank approximately 1.5 miles off of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. The wood hull vessel is reported to have about 700 gallons of diesel aboard. A small sheen was observed when the vessel sank but no other release has been reported at this time. The USCG requested trajectory support in the event of a release, at the request of National Wildlife Refuge staff. "
8835,2014-10-14,Capsized Tug,"Mobile Bay, AL",30.5846666667,-88.0291666667,Oil,Derelict,Marine Diesel,,,,,,2000,0,"On October 13, 2014, a tug carrying ~2,000 gallons of marine diesel capsized in Mobile Bay, AL. Sector Mobile contacted the NOAA SSC and requested a trajectory. "
8832,2014-10-02,Baker Platform Fire,"Cook Inlet, Nikiski, AK",60.83,-151.483333333,Oil,,diesel and lube oil,,,,,,15000,0,"On October 2, 2014, the ""Baker"" platform located in Cook Inlet Southwest of Anchorage, caught fire and was evacuated. The platform produces natural gas. Only a small amount of fuel is located on the platform for local power generation--10,000 gallons of diesel and 5,000 gallons of lube oil. The USCG has requested a fate model run and a trajectory for a potential release of the diesel and lube oil."
8831,2014-10-01,Salmon Tending Barge,"Black Island, Maine",44.18649,-68.3505,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,450,0,"On Oct. 1, 2014, at about 1300 EDT a 65 foot salmon pen tending barge (number or name unknown) sank in approximately 70 feet of water 50-100 off the northwest corner of Black Island (due south of Mt. Desert Island) in Maine. The barge was carrying approximately 400 gallons of diesel. The fuel vents on the barge were secured before sinking and subsequent US Coast Guard reports indicated no sheening or oil on the water. "
8830,2014-09-29,English Station Power Plant,"New haven, CT",41.3069166667,-72.907,Oil,,Various oils,,,,,,6000,0,"On September 29, 2014, the SCG Sector Long Island Sound contacted NOAA regarding a potential release of oil and hazardous substances (oil possibly commingled with PCBs)at the English Station Power Plant on Ball Island in the Mill River, just north of New Haven, CT harbor. Sect LIS has requested NOAA assistance in identifying resources at risk."
8829,2014-09-25,IMTT,"Bayonne, NJ",40.6502777778,-74.0916666667,Oil,,#6 fuel oil,1,,,,,2100,0,"On September 25, 2014, the NOAA SSC was notified by the USCG Sector NY of an oil spill at IMTT in Bayonne, NJ. Due to overfilling of a barge at the facility approximately 2,100 gallons of #6 oil overflowed from the barge into the Kill Van Kull waterway. NJ regulations require pre-booming of all transfers, so the spilled oil was contained within the boom. "
8825,2014-09-23,42ft. Vessel collision/sinking,"9 mi ENE of Vieques, PR",18.1833333333,-65.1166666667,Oil,Collision,Diesel fuel,,,,,,250,0,"On September 21, 2014, a 42' pleasure craft sank 9 miles ENE of Vieques Island, Puerto Rico. The pleasure craft sank with a maximum capcity of 250 gallons of diesel fuel and 2 gallons of lube oil in approximately 129 ft of water. The USCG Sector San Juan contacted NOAA ERD at 1120ET to request fate and trajectory analysis."
8827,2014-09-23,Sunken Shrimp Vessel,"Southwest Pass, LA",28.8253333333,-89.4036666667,Oil,,Diesel/lube oil,,,,,,3500,0,"On September 23, 2014, USCG Sector NOLA notified NOAA about a 76 ft shrimp vessel which sank about 5 miles south of SouthWest Pass in greater than 200 ft of water, and requested a trajectory. Vessel sank at approximately 13:40 local, carrying 3,500 gallons of diesel and 15 gallons of lube oil. "
8818,2014-09-18,Sulfuric acid release,"Calumet River, Chicago, IL",41.917,-87.664,Chemical,,98% sulfuric acid,,,,,,1500,0,"On Septemerb 17, 2014, USCG Sector Lake Michigan notified the SSC of a release of 1,500 gallons of 98% sulfuric acid in the Calumet River near mile marker 328.6. USCG requested information concerning effects and dilution."
8816,2014-09-14,Vessel AVALON,"Hood Canal, WA",,,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,500,0,"On September 14, 2014, the 65-foot yacht ""Avalon"" grounded and sank in Hood Canal, WA. The vessel had an estimated 300 to 500 gallons of diesel fuel on board."
8814,2014-09-12,Rowayton Trading Co.,"Bridgeport, CT",41.1883333333,-73.1686666667,Chemical,,Multiple,,,,,,11000000,0,"On September 11, 2014, a fire at a chemical manufacturing facility in Bridgeport, CT, resulted in contaminated firefighting waters flowing into the Pequonnock River and into Long Island Sound. The SSC was notified by the USCG Sector Long Island Sound and requested to provide modeling for the air plume and water."
8813,2014-09-11,Lake Salvador crude oil spill,"Lake Salvador, LA",29.7,-90.2613888889,Oil,Collision,crude oil,,,,,,1260,0,"On September 11, 2014, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the Gulf SSC regarding a 30 bbl spill of crude oil from a production facility in Lake Salvador, LA. The release has been secured but not contained. Spill response personnel are in route and an overflight is being scheduled. USCG has requested initial trajectory. "
8812,2014-09-10,NOAA R/V Rainier,"Womens Bay, Kodiak, AK",57.7,-152.57,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,400,0,"On September 8, 2014, the NOAA vessel RAINIER was tied up at the USCG base in Kodiak, AK, when an oil sheen was noticed in the harbor area at the USCG facility. On September 9 the spill was attributed to the RAINIER. The discharge is still being investigated but a breach internal to the vessel allowed diesel fuel to contaminate a grey water holding tank. "
8815,2014-09-10,St Lawrence Oiled Wildlife,"St Lawrence Island, Alaska",63.71,-171.64,Oil,Mystery Substance,oil,,,,,,,0,"On September 9, 2014, the NOAA SSC was notified of two oiled seals that were harvested on St Lawrence Island near Gambell, Alaska. ADEC has requested NOAA assistance in analyzing the oil samples through the LSU Chemistry Lab."
8811,2014-09-08,M/V PAUL RUSS,"Tanapag Harbor, Saipan",15.2266666667,145.706666667,Oil,Coral|Grounding,IFO 380,,,,,,320000,0,"On September 8, 2014, the USCG Sector Guam notified the NOAA SSC for Oceania that a 500 foot container ship, the M/V Paul Russ, ran aground in Tanapag Harbor in Saipan. The vessel has approximately 320,000 gallons of IFO 380 on board but there has been no release at this time. The vessel is reported to be hard aground but stable."
8810,2014-09-05,Chlorine Gas Release,"Plaquemine/Morrisonville, LA",30.309631,-91.222861,Chemical,,Chlorine Gas,,,,,,,0,"On September 5, 2014 at 0935 CDT, Sector NOLA notified the NOAA SSC of a chlorine gas release in the vicinity of Lower Mississippi River Mile Marker #210. NOAA provided Sector NOLA with information from CAMEO, advice about safety distances, weather forecasts and modeling support. "
8809,2014-09-02,Mystery sheen,"Ballard, WA",,,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,1000,0,"On September 2, 2014, USCG Sector Puget Sound notified NOAA ERD of an estimated 1000 gallon sheen of mixed diesel/hydraulic/motor oil in Salmon Bay of Ballard (Seattle), WA. An OSRO is on-scene and has the sheen partially boomed. "
8808,2014-08-29,M/V Simple,"Watch Hill, CT",41.2896333333,-71.8598833333,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,200,0,"On August 29, 2014, a 29 foot recreational boat caught fire and sank in 100 feet of water approximately 3/4 of a mile south of the Watch Hill Lighthouse, Connecticut. 5 persons on board were rescued by a passing vessel. The vessel was carrying a maximum of 200 gallons of gasoline, much of which was suspected to have been consumed by the fire. "
8807,2014-08-27,Ruptured Flow Line,"Garden Island Bay, LA",29.0752777778,-89.1605555556,Oil,Collision,,,,,,,,0,"On August 27, 2014, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC about an oil spill in Garden Island Bay, in the southeast end of the Mississippi River Delta. The oil spill was caused by a rupture in a 3 inch flowline directly below the associated wellhead’s shut off valves. The well was abandoned but the flowline contained residual oils. The USCG requested a Resources at Risk Report from NOAA. "
8805,2014-08-24,F/V Captain LE,"9 nm Offshore, Petit Bois Island, AL",30.0483333333,-88.5183333333,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,10000,0,"On August 24, 2014, Sector Mobile notified NOAA that a shrimp vessel containing a potential of 10,000 gallons of #2 Diesel and 200 gal of lube oil was sinking and requested a trajectory. "
8806,2014-08-22,M/V Pine Galaxy,"Off Cape Mendocino, CA",38.2016666667,-124.89,Other,,Propylene tetramer,,,,,,,0,"On 13-August-2014, the 480' chemical tanker M/V PINE GALAXY carrying propylene tetramer reported an engine room fire while approximately 700NM WNW of Cape Mendocino, CA. The fire disabled the vessel but no oils or chemicals were released. The M/V PINE GALAXY was taken under tow for inspection and repairs in San Francisco Bay. The USCG requested weather forecast info in support of the towing operations and for the at-sea boarding planned by USCG personnel prior to entering the Golden Gate. "
8804,2014-08-19,#2 Oil Release,"Ohio River near Blairsville, OH",38.9911027778,-84.2977722222,Oil,,#2 oil,,,,,,20000,1,"On August 19, 2014, the NOAA SSC was notified of a release of #2 fuel oil into the Ohio River that had occurred at approximately midnight the prior evening. USCG Sector Ohio Valley requested oil transport and fate analysis. Corresponds to NRC Notification #1092727"
8803,2014-08-18,Natural gas release,"Canton, IL",40.5571,-90.0233,Chemical,Pipeline,Natural gas,,,,,,,0,"On August 18, 2014 NOAA ERD was contacted by the Fulton County Emergency Services Disaster Agency for support for a natural gas release in Canton, IL. ESDA requested air plume models for a ruptured underground 10 inch pipeline. The volume, rate of flow and pipeline pressure were unknown at the time of notification. The SSC is providing support to the Director of ESDA as needed."
9342,2014-08-16,F/V LADY GERTRUDE Sinking,New Jersey,40.06977778,-73.28061111,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,4500,0,"During the early morning hours of August 15, 2016, the 78 foot F/V LADY GERTRUDE sank 35 to 40 miles southeast of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, while towing for scallops. The vessel had an estimated 4,500 gallons of diesel fuel on board when the vessel sank. USCG Sector New York contacted the NOAA SSC on August 16 requesting trajectory modeling support and resources at risk."
8802,2014-08-14,Mystery spill report,"Offshore Savannah, Ga",31.1666666667,-80.0,Oil,Mystery Substance,unknown,,,,,,,0,"On August 14, 2014, the NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Savannah, Georgia, that a passing vessel had observed a mystery sheen of unknown origin or type about 100 miles offshore. The USCG requested any available remote sensing imagery and photo interpretation. The material was later identified as an algal bloom and not oil. "
8801,2014-08-13,Kinder Morgan Sodium Hydroxide Release,"Norfolk, VA",,,Chemical,,Sodium Hydroxide,,,,,,900000,0,"On August 13, 2014 at 10:30 AM, the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Hampton Road notified the NOAA Office of Response and Restoration about an above ground storage tank failure at the Kinder Morgan Energy Terminal in Norfolk, Virginia. A tank containing approximately 900,000 gallons of 50% solution sodium hydroxide had partially ruptured resulting in the release of approximately 200,000 gallons into a bermed, contained area. USCG has requested information on reactivity if the tank collapses and product comes in direct contact with adjacent storage tanks and pipelines or if it reaches the nearby waterway. "
8800,2014-08-13,MV Flag Gangos,"Gretna, LA",,,Oil,Collision,"Petroleum Slurry, #6 Fuel Oil, ",1,,,,,14070,0,"On August 12, 2014, at 10:25 PM, the MV Flag Gangos collided with MV Pamisos at the dock of the International Matex Terminal, breaking some hoses on the dock and a barge. The Facility is near Mississippi River Mile Marker 97.2. On August 13, at 1:10, Coast Guard notified the NOAA SSC that the collision had resulted in a discharge of approximately 20 barrels of #6 fuel oil into the River. (NRC#1092114). The USCG requested an oil trajectory to support response operations"
8799,2014-08-07,Barge Grounding,"near Ono Island, Florida",30.31,-87.4583333333,Chemical,Grounding,Adiponitrile,,,,,,,0,"On August 7, 2014, Sector Mobile notified NOAA SSC that a barge carrying 1,500 tons of Adiponitrile was grounded and requested a trajectory. No chemical has been released, and plans are to lighter the barge and refloat it. Weather, tides, trajectory and toxicity information was provided. "
8798,2014-08-06,Hurricane Iselle,Hawaii,20.0,-155.0,Oil,Collision|Hurricane,,,,,,,,0,"On August 6, 2014, NOAA ERD opened a hotline report to capture general information regarding any pollution incidents and response activities in the Hawaii from the passage of Hurricane Iselle and Hurricane Julio through the Hawaiian Islands. "
8797,2014-08-05,Dolly Parton Bridge Diesel Spill,"Mobile, AL",,,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,200,0,"On August 5, 2014, at 10:30 pm, Sector Mobile notified the NOAA SSC of potential 200 gallon diesel spill into the Mobile River due to an accident on the Dolly Parton Bridge (I-65). NRC report#1091408. CG requested assistance determining potential location of sheen to guide morning overflight. SSC provided fate data and estimate of transit time in river."
8796,2014-08-03,Boat Fire,"NW Neah Bay, WA",48.415,-124.546666667,Oil,,diesel or gas,,,,,,,0,"On August 3, 2014, the NOAA ERD Duty Officer was notified by the USCG Sector Seattle of a boat fire approximately 4nm NW of Neah Bay, WA. One person was rescued from the burning vessel which then exploded and burned to the waterline. The vessel broke apart and sank at last known location, no sited debris field. Vessel was a 34 foot cabin cruiser. USCG expects all fuels were consumed in the fire. "
8795,2014-08-01,Hydraulic Fluid Spill,"Ballard, WA",47.6652777778,-122.388888889,Oil,,Hydraulic fluid,,,,,,50,0,"At approximately 1430 PT on August 1, 2014, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector Seattle about a 50 gallon hydraulic oil spill off a vessel in Ballard (Seattle), WA. It is undetermined how much oil was released to the water, however one oiled seagull has been captured. USCG and WA Dept of Ecology are responding. "
8794,2014-07-31,Block 278 B East Cameron,82 miles SSE Cameron Pass Gulf of Mexico,28.5963888889,-92.9897222222,Oil,,condensate,,,,,,1680,0,"On July 31, 2014, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Port Arthur, TX regarding a 40 BBL discharge of condensate from a production platform located approximately 82 miles SSE of Cameron Pass, LA (NRC 1090764). Discharge reported to have occurred from a line break during a transfer operation at 03:48 on 31 July. Secondary NRC reports were received by USCG at 15:09 and 15:16 indicating a several miles long rainbow sheen observed in the vicinity of the initial report. USCG is requesting trajectory on initial report to determine if subsequent reports are the same incident or from another source. "
8793,2014-07-31,I-10 Causeway Mobile Bay Rollover,"Mobile, AL",30.678067,-87.989033,Oil,Collision,diesel and gasoline,1,,,,,7700,0,"On 31 July, 2014, the NOAA SSC was notified by USEPA On Scene Coordinator (FOSC) of a tanker rollover and fire on the I-10 entrance ramp along the Causeway in Mobile, AL. The tanker was carrying 2,000 gallons of diesel and 5,700 gallons of gasoline. The majority of the fuel was consumed during the fire, but runoff from the accident did enter Mobile Bay (COTP Zone) through a storm drain. The NOAA SSC has provided fate and effect information on spill to the FOSC "
8792,2014-07-30,F/V TAKE MARU grounded,"Cocos Island, Guam",13.0,144.16,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,7800,1,"On July 30, 2014, the USCG Sector Guam notified the Oceania SSC that a 45-foot Japanese fishing vessel grounded on coral reef off Cocos Island, Guam at 0800 local time on July 30. The quantity of diesel aboard is unclear, however no sheens were observed in the area at the time of the report. The exact location of the grounding remains uncertain. Access to the area has been limited by severe weather conditions."
8791,2014-07-28,Mystery Sheen NW Gulf of Mexico,130 miles SE of Galveston Texas,28.3366666667,-93.0530555556,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On July 28, 2014, the USCG Port Arthur Texas contacted NOAA ERD regarding a suspected oil observation reported in a NESDIS Satellite Marine Pollution Surveillance Report issued at 18:36. The NESDIS report indicated a potential oil sheen 11 by 1 miles in size located 130 miles SE of Galveston (28 20 12 N, 093 03 11 W). USCG requested trajectory prediction to locate where to send air reconnaissance in the morning. "
8790,2014-07-24,HCL Release,"Freeport, TX",28.9436111111,-95.3194444444,Chemical,,Hydrochloric Acid 27% concentration,,,,,,,0,"On July 24, 2014, the USCG MSU Texas City contacted the NOAA SSC about a hydrochloric acid release at the DOW Chemical facility in Freeport, Texas. A tank barge loaded with 1500 metric tons of a 27% HCL solution was leaking from a crack near the top of the tank. The USCG requested fate and effects support to ensure safety of public and responders."
8787,2014-07-17,Tug Walter D. Johnson,"Gulf of Mexico, 17 nmi west of Hernando Bch. ",28.4169444444,-83.0166666667,Oil,,Marine diesel,,,,,,1500,0,"On July 17, 2014, the USCG Sector St. Petersburg, FL, contacted the NOAA Emergency Response Division to report the sunken tug Walter D. Johnson off the west coast of Florida. USCG has requested a fate and trajectory for a potential 1500 gal of marine diesel."
8786,2014-07-15,Bering Sea SATMON Anomaly Report ,"Bering Sea, Alaska",56.36238,-168.31766,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On July 15, 2014, the NOAA SSC was notified of 5 possible oil anomalies detected via satellite. The anomalies were located approximately 40NM Southwest of St George Island, AK in the Bering Sea. USCG requested SSC assistance to provide a trajectory analysis to estimate current location of the anomalies. "
8788,2014-07-15,W.W. Hutton,"Cape Lookout, NC",34.1438888889,-76.6525,Oil,Mystery Substance,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On 15 July 2014 a private individual (fisherman) filed an National Response Center report after observing an oil approximately 48 miles offshore of Cape Lookout, NC. On July 17, 2014, a USCG C-130 aircraft flew over the site and confirmed the presence of a sheen in the same vicinity as that reported by the private individual. Based on the location and the temporal and geographical persistence of the sheens, the oil is likely from a sunken wreck. The USCG contacted the NOAA SSC to review historical information in NOAA databases on the many WWII era wrecks in the area."
8785,2014-07-14,Small boat off Oregon Tsunami Debris,"20 nm NW of Brookings, Or",42.1511111111,-124.704166667,Other,Tsunami,Invasive Species,,,,,,,0,"On July 12th, 2014, a partially submerged 15 ft boat was reported off the Southern Oregon Coast about 20 nm NW of Brookings, Oregon. It is believed to be from the Japan tsunami. "
8783,2014-07-12,Helicopter crash,"Kingston, WA",47.8216666667,-122.491666667,Oil,,Aviation fuel,,,,,,30,0,"On July 12, 2014, the USCG Sector Puget Sound alerted the NOAA SSC of a helicopter crash into Puget Sound just north of Kingston, WA. The helicopter had 30 gallons of aviation fuel on board, however, it is not known if there was any released. "
8784,2014-07-10,Boston Ship Repair,"Boston, MA",42.3454027778,-71.0289194444,Oil,,Diesel,1,,,,,11500,0,"On July 9, 2014, approximately 11,300 gallons of diesel was spilled from the USNS FISHER, dry docked at the Boston Ship Repair facility. The spill was contained within the dry dock and no product has or is anticipated to reach the waterway. "
8781,2014-07-07,Yacht sinking,"Anacortes, WA",48.5022083333,-122.605683333,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,700,0,"On July 7, 2014, the USCG Sector Puget Sound notified the Northwest SSC that a 60-foot yacht was on fire and sinking at the Anacortes Marina. The vessel is reported to have approximately 700 gallons of diesel aboard. Responders are on-scene and booming the vessel. "
8778,2014-07-03,Floating skiff off Oregon,"8 miles off Newport, Oregon",44.6190333333,-124.257783333,Other,Tsunami,,,,,,,,0,"On the afternoon of July 2nd, 2014,an abandoned skiff was reported about 8 miles off Newport, Oregon. It is assumed that this is another Japan tsunami debris item. "
8777,2014-07-02,Recreational boat aground,"Tulalip, WA",48.03,-122.23,Oil,Grounding,Gasoline,,,,,,25,0,"On July 2, 2014, the USCG Sector Puget Sound contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a recreational boat aground on a rocky beach near Tulalip, WA. The vessel had a potential of 25 gal. of gasoline on board, and, after the initial alert to the SSC, it was determined this all leaked out when it initially hit the shore. USCG requested information on environmentally sensitive areas. "
8776,2014-06-30,Mystery sheens,Northern Lake Huron,45.532,-83.4826666667,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On June 30, 2014, the USCG Sector Sault Ste Marie requested trajectories for two mystery sheens located in northern Lake Huron. The product type and volume are unknown."
8775,2014-06-28,NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette,"Maug Island, CNMI",20.0166666667,-145.216666667,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,10,0,"On June 28, 2014, the USCG Sector Guam notified the NOAA SSC for the Pacific Islands that the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette reported release of 10 gallons of gasoline near Maug Island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. "
8774,2014-06-27,F/V Terry Lee,"Jones Beach SP, NY",40.5791666667,-73.5611111111,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,250,0,"At approximately 1515 on 27June2014, NOAA was notified that the 40ft fishing trawler ""Terry Lee"" ran aground at the west end of Jones Beach State Park, NY while returning from a fishing trip. It has broken apart and spilled diesel fuel onto the beach and into the water. The USCG and NY DEC are responding."
8773,2014-06-19,M/T Palanca Singapore,"Everett, MA",42.3881944444,-71.0581583333,Oil,,Asphalt,1,,,,,10000,0,"On June 19, 2014, a transfer pipe parted between the motor tanker Palanca Singapore and the Exxon/Mobil terminal in Everett, MA, resulting in the discharge of an estimated 2500-10,000 gallons of heated asphalt into a boomed area between the pier and the ship. The asphalt was heated to a temperature of near 350 degree F and discharged into water of around 60 degrees F resulting in rapid cooling and solidification. The NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector Boston and deployed to the scene. In addition, NOAA ERD oceanographers provided trajectory and fate modeling if any product were to have escaped containment."
8772,2014-06-18,Assumed Tsunami Debris Boat,20 nm off Oregon ,44.3166666667,-124.535,Other,Tsunami,Invasive Species,,,,,,,0,"On Sunday, June 15, an estimated 40 - 50 ft boat was seen adrift off the Cape Perpetua, on the Oregon coast. The mostly submerged hull is encrusted with heavy marine growth and it is assumed that this debris from the Japan tsunami. USCG issued a notice to mariners and requested a drift trajectory from NOAA."
8770,2014-06-10,Mystery Sheen,"South Marsh Island, LA",,,Oil,,Unknown,,,,,,,0,"On June 10, 2014 at 1400 (CST), MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC regarding NRC#1085130. The caller reported ""large black patches"". Morgan City IMD personnel inquired as to whether there were any harmful algal bloom (HAB)occurring at the time. Search of NOAA, Texas, and Florida HAB sites showed no occurrence. MSU Morgan City was advised of the negative finding via telecon. The SSC also provided advice on how to identify oil and distinguish oil from false positives during aerial observation. No further products were requested."
8769,2014-06-10,Petroleum Resource Management,"Port Sulphur, LA",29.4802777778,-89.7002777778,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil,1,1,,,,63,0,"On June 7, 2014, the NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Sector NOLA of a 20 barrel spill in a marsh near Port Sulphur, LA. NOAA provided resources at risk analysis and marsh cleanup endpoints."
8771,2014-06-08,Sunken barge NASH,"Off Point Conception, CA",34.46,-120.533333333,Oil,,"Magnesium chloride, diesel, lube oils",,,,,,115,1,"On June 8, 2014, the USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Santa Barbara notified the NOAA SSC of the sunken barge NASH. The barge, loaded with 3,900 MT of liquid magnesium chloride, partially sank while under tow approximately 3 NM West of Point Conception, CA. The barge also contained oils and fuels associated with the barge’s machinery. "
8768,2014-06-03,Cook Inlet gas pipeline leak,"Nikiski, Alaska",60.785,-151.457666667,Chemical,Pipeline,methane,,,,,,1796369,0,"On June 3, 2014, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a leaking underwater natural gas supply line near Nikiski, AK. The USCG requested scientific support to help establish a safety zone while the leak is repaired."
8767,2014-05-31,Octave Header Bulkline (TPIC),"Delta NWR, LA",29.226067,-89.193733,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,,,,,1,4200,0,"On May 28, 2014, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC about an unknown amount of crude oil discharged from a pipeline in the Delta National Wildlife Refuge, approximately 9 miles southeast of Venice, LA. "
8766,2014-05-27,Marine Debris reported,"8 mi west of Queets River, Wa",,,Other,Tsunami,,,,,,,,0,"On May 27, 2014, the NOAA Marine Debris Program requested a trajectory analysis for an upside-down 18 ft boat reported floating 8 miles off the Queets River in Washington State. The boat is likely debris from the 2011 Japan tsunami."
8765,2014-05-23,Whale carcass,"Pillar Point Harbor, CA",37.4931666667,-122.494,Other,Marine Mammal,Whale carcass,,1,,,,,0,"On May 23, 2014, the NMFS Stranding Coordinator contacted ERD to request a drift estimate for a 22 foot Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) carcass that had washed up at the entrance to Pillar Point Harbor, CA."
8764,2014-05-22,Semi collision Interstate 65 Mobile/Tensaw Delta,Middle River/ General W. K. Wilson Bridge I65 Mobile/Tensaw River Delta AL,30.933333,-87.918333,Oil,Collision,"motor oil, cooking oil and grease and unknown",,,,,,,0,"On May 22, 2014, the USCG Sector Mobile notified the NOAA SSC of a collision involving two semi-trailer trucks near Mobile, AL, that resulted in a fire and possible release of motor oil, cooking oil and grease packaged in crates, drums and barrels, and other truck cargo unknown. USCG has requested spill trajectory and oil fate and behavior information. "
8763,2014-05-21,Beached Whale Carcass,"San Diego, Ca.",32.67,-117.246388889,Other,Marine Mammal,Whale carcass,,,,,,,0,"On May 21, 2014, the National Marine Fisheries Service contacted the Emergency Response Division with request for trajectory support for a stranded whale carcass"
8762,2014-05-18,90 foot pleasure craft sunk,"Anacortes, WA",48.51308,-122.60629,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,120,0,"On May 18, 2014, a 90 foot pleasure craft sank at the Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes, WA. It has a reported 120 gallons of diesel on board. It discharged a small amount when it first sank, but now has no reported discharge and has been boomed. "
8761,2014-05-16,Carpenter Bayou Spill,"Channelview, TX",29.76,-95.115,Oil,,Number 6 Fuel Oil ,,,,,,420,0,"On May 14, 2014, NOAA received notification of a No. 6 Fuel Oil spill into Carpenter Bayou at the Houston Fuel Oil Facility near Channelview, TX. The spill was reported to the NRC on 15 May 2014 (NRC Report 1082828). TGLO and USCG estimated the release to be between 5 to 10 barrels in the water. Initial actions have contained the spilled oil within Carpenters Bayou preventing migration into the Houston Ship Channel. Cause of the release was not reported, but the released oil migrated to the bayou due to an open outfall combined with a rain event. The majority (Estimated 85-90%) of the spilled oil is contained against the shoreline immediately adjacent to the dock where spill originated. "
8759,2014-05-14,F/V Devon,"Dillingham, AK",59.0306666667,-158.1945,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,2000,0,"At 0430 on May 14, the F/V Devon struck a rock while traveling up the Nushagak River, Alaska, puncturing a fuel tank. 2,000 gallon diesel fuel spilled into the Nushagak River, approximately 12 miles upriver from Dillingham. The remainder of the fuel was transferred to a void space on the vessel the vessel has returned to Dillingham. "
8758,2014-05-12,PDC Energy,"Beverly, OH",39.6159194444,-81.6670611111,Oil,,Drilling mud (75% synthetic oil blend),,,,,,15372,0,"On Sunday May 4, 2014, PDC Energy reported a 100 barrel spill of drilling mud (75% synthetic oil blend) into an unnamed creek near Beverly, OH which feeds into the Muskingum River, a navigable waterway. In addition to the drilling mud, an unknown amount of wet gas was also released. USEPA FOSC contacted the SSC to engage NWS forecasters as well as the River Forecast Center. No other NOAA support has been requested. "
8757,2014-05-07,Mystery Sheen,"Mississippi Canyon Block 21, LA",28.9185,-88.923,Oil,Mystery Substance,OIl,,,,,,1764,0,"On May 7, 2014, at At approximately 1:00 pm (CST) Sector NOLA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding an unknown sheen in Mississippi Cannyon Block 61. Coast Guard overflight at 1330 (CST) identified an overall impacted area approximately 20-30 miles long and 8 miles wide from Mississippi Canyon, Block 21 to Main Pass, Block 41 in the Gulf of Mexico. US Coast Guard requested a trajectory, and, if possible, some indication as to source, based on information from the overflght."
8755,2014-05-02,CT Wastewater Spill,"Stamford, CT",41.0440666667,-73.5301833333,Other,,Sewage,,,,,,25000000,0,"On May 1, 2014, the NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Sector Long Island Sound (SEC LIS) of a sewage spill from the wastewater treatment plant in Stamford, CT. The reports note that the spill began approximately 2230 Wednesday evening when water flow due to heavy rains exceeded the max capacity of the plant. The max potential sewage spill contaminated water is upwards of 25 million gallons (partially-treated sewage). Stamford City officials have cancelled marine events and posted notifications along the shore to prevent people from swimming, fishing and shell fishing. "
8756,2014-05-02,NOAA SHIP HI'IALAKAI,"Maug Islands, CNMI",20.0205555556,145.221111111,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,1,0,"On May 2, 2014, the USCG Sector Guam notified the NOAA SSC for Oceania that the NOAA Ship Hi'ialakai had a small gasoline release in the Maug Islands at 0754 local time. The release was reported to be from a storage tank on board the vessel. No sheen was observed. This was a notification and no NOAA ERD science support was requested."
8753,2014-04-30,CSX Train Derailment,"Lynchburg, Virginia",37.41556,-79.1385,Oil,Railcar,Bakken Crude Oil,,,,,,25000,0,"On the afternoon of 30 April 2014, an estimated 18 cars of a CSX train, carrying Bakken crude oil, derailed in the City of Lynchburg, which caused an intense fire. The fire have been extinguished. Three of the cars fell into the James River and are laying on the bank of the river. There is an estimated 10,000 to 23,000 gallons of oil in the river, depending on how much oil was consumed in the fire. "
8751,2014-04-25,Mystery Sheen,"17 mi Off Cameron, LA",29.5172222222,-93.2222222222,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On April 25th, 2014, the USCG Marine safety Unit in Lake Charles, LA, contacted NOAA SSC in regards to a mystery sheen which was reported by Calcasieu Ship Pilots at 1400 local time. The sheen was described as being within a 5 mi radius, with the majority being patchy and silvery - dark oil being in the middle covering a 1/4 mi by 100 ft area. NOAA provided a trajectory to guide aerial survey efforts. "
8750,2014-04-16,Tug Neptune - Dann Ocean Towing,"Government Cut, Port of Miami",25.7561111111111,-80.1144444444444,Oil,Collision,Diesel,,,,,,4000,0,"On April 16, 2014, the USCG District 7 notified the NOAA SSC of a pollution incident 0.6NMi east of Government Cut near the port of Miami. The evening of April 15, the Tug Neptune reported that an on-board diesel tank had been punctured and up to 2000 gal of diesel had been discharged into the water."
8749,2014-04-15,ENSCO Modu 8506 in GOM,"112 SE of Texas City, TX",27.1566666667,-94.4966666667,Oil,Wellhead,Crude and Diesel,,,,,,701400,0,"On April 15, 2014, the USCG MSU Texas City contacted NOAA ERD to report a mobile floating drilling unit was hit by a large wave and was listing to one side. The Blowout Preventer (BOP) is shutting in the well. The MODU is 112 miles SE of Galveston Bay in the Gulf of Mexico in 4000' of water. NOAA ERD has provided on-scene weather forecast and a trajectory in the event of a discharge."
8748,2014-04-15,Grounded Barges,"Grand Tower, Illinois",37.67968,-89.51279,Oil,Grounding,LAPIO,,,,,,,0,"On April 15, 2014, the MSU Paducah (USCG) contacted NOAA ERD regarding 2 oil barges aground on the upper Mississippi River (Mile Marker 83.5) near Grand Tower, Illinois. The barges grounded on April 9, and the barges are not currently leaking, but dropping water levels have increased the stress on the barges, and the USCG is requesting support for this potential incident. Each barge is laden with 15,000 bbls of low API (non-floating) oil. "
8747,2014-04-04,Barataria Bay Waterway,"7 miles south of Lafitte, LA",29.567778,-90.044444,Oil,Pipeline,crude oil,,,,,,252,0,"On April 4, 2014, the USCG New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a release of 6 barrels (bbls) of crude oil from a 4 inch transfer line into a marsh approximately 1/4 mile east of the Barataria Bay Waterway. The responsible party has reportedly secured and flushed the line and deployed boom around the spill. Oil spill contractors are deploying to the incident to conduct cleanup operations. USCG has requested trajectory from NOAA ERD."
8746,2014-04-03,Southwest Pass Block 24,"Southwest Pass, Miss. River Delta, LA",29.140278,-89.334167,Oil,,crude oil,,,,,,420,0,"On April 3, 2014, the USCG New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a reported crude oil spill that occurred near Southwest Pass on the Mississippi River Delta. Volume of release estimated to have been 7 to 10 barrels (bbls) with a maximum potential of 37 bbls. Source of the release is unknown. USCG conducted an overflight and observed a 3 nautical mile (NM) by 1 NM sheen, with moderate marsh impact. Sheen described as 50% coverage, 40% silver, 30% dark, 30% dull brown. USCG has requested trajectory. "
8743,2014-03-25,BP Whiting Refinery,"Whiting, IN",41.6727361111,-87.4422638889,Oil,,No. 12 crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On March 25, 2014, the USCG District 9 Command Center notified the SSC of a release of oil near the BP Whiting refinery's cooling water outfall in Whiting, IN. The USCG has requested that the SSC identify resources at risk and be on standby as additional information becomes available."
8742,2014-03-24,Honeywell International,"Hopewell, Virginia",,,Chemical,Pipeline,Methyl Ethyl Ketone,,,,,,,0,"On 24 March, 2014, the USCG Sector Hampton Roads notified the NOAA SSC about a Methyl Ethyl Ketone chemical spill from Honeywell International, Hopewell, Virginia. The release took place on 22 March and the NRC was notified on 24 March. An estimated 7900 pounds of methyl ethyl ketone spilled into the Gravelly Run Creek through a waste water outfall. Cause was reported to be a faulty control discharge valve. USCG requesting Resources at Risk and information on the chemical. "
8741,2014-03-22,"Texas City ""Y"" Incident, (ICW)","Port Bolivar, TX",29.363425,-94.797565,Oil,Collision,IFO 380 or RGM 380,1,1,,0,,168000,47,"On March 22, 2014, the USCG Sector Houston-Galveston (MSU Texas City) notified the NOAA SSC that the 585 foot bulk carrier 'M/V Summer Wind' collided with an oil tank-barge, containing 924,000 gallons of fuel oil. The tank barge was towed by the 'M/V Miss Susan' and owned by Kirby Inland Marine. The collision occurred in Galveston Bay near the Texas City dike on Saturday March 22 at approximately 12:30 p.m. The cargo of the barge, an intermediate fuel oil (RMG-380), has been spilled. The USCG has requested on-scene support from NOAA to provide trajectories, shoreline assessment, common operational picture, overflight, weather, and natural resource information services. The Texas General Land Office and other agencies are responding."
8740,2014-03-20,Arcelor Mittal Steel Mill,"Sampit River, Georgetown, SC",33.3591666667,-79.2883333333,Oil,,lube oil,,,,,,225,0,"On March 14, 2014, the USCG was notified of a release of approximately 225 gallons of lube oil from the Arcelor Mittal Steel Mill facility on the Sampit River off Winyah Bay, Georgetown, SC. The NOAA SSC was notified on March 20, 2014 and requested to assist with consultation issues and cleanup options evaluation."
8739,2014-03-19,"Southwest Pass, Abandoned Tank and Leaking Pipeline","Southwest Pass, LA",,,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On March 19, 2014, Sector NOLA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a leaking pipeline near Southwest Pass, LA., (NRC#1076793), and requested a resources at risk for the area. Currently, there is no product in the water, and what has been released is contained in a bermed area. Specific source has not yet been identified. Initially source was thought to be an abandoned tank, but now appears to be a leaking pipeline. A resources at risk analysis was prepared and provided to Coast Guard. "
8738,2014-03-17,Hydrofluoric acid (HF) release,"Mississippi River, MM 88",29.9242444444,-89.9611777778,Chemical,,Hydrofluoric acid,,,,,,,0,"On March 17, 2014, the USCG Sector NOLA contacted the NOAA SSC with request for information on effects of an ongoing hydrofluoric acid (HF) release from a chemical facility into the Mississippi River. The facility had advised Coast Guard they were monitoring levels of 569 ppb HF in a 40-inch pipe which releases cooling water into the river."
8737,2014-03-12,USS JASON DUNHAM,"Cape Hatteras, NC",34.8833333333,-75.3333333333,Oil,,#2 Diesel Fuel ,,,,,,35000,0,"On March 12, 2014, the USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC that the US Navy vessel USS JASON DUNHAM accidentally discharged approximately 35,000 gallons of #2 diesel fuel. Discharge took place on 11 March at 1800 hours. The discharge occurred approximately 22 miles offshore of Cape Hatteras. USCG Sector North Carolina has requested fate and trajectory from NOAA. "
8736,2014-03-09,West Delta Block 83 W8 flowline,"Southwest Pass Venice, Louisiana",28.956685,-89.400854,Oil,Pipeline,crude oil,1,1,,,,1260,0,"On March 9, 2014, the USCG New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC about a leaking flowline on an unmanned facility located in West Delta Block 83, between the Lower Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico about 4 miles northeast of the entrance to Southwest Pass, south of Venice, Louisiana. An estimated 15-30 barrels (bbls) of crude oil was discharged. The source was secured at 0645 on 9 MAR by shutting in the flowline. Cleanup operations are ongoing."
8734,2014-03-03,Sunken Pleasure Craft,"Off Sanibel Island, FL",26.3773666667,-82.0869,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,700,0,"On March 3, 2014, the USCG St Petersburg, FL reported that 60 foot pleasure craft (name unknown) had caught fire and sunk off Sanibel Island, FL. The vessel is in 26 feet of water and had 500-700 gallons of diesel onboard. A light sheen around the vessel has been reported. The vessel is about 3 miles south of the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. USCG requested trajectory and fates of a potential diesel spill."
8733,2014-03-01,Phenol Release,"Freeport, TX",28.935914,-95.296482,Chemical,Pipeline,,,,,,,,0,"On March 21, 2014, the USCG Marine Safety Unit Texas City contacted the NOAA SSC about a release of approximately 70,000 lbs of phenol into a retention pond. The release occurred because of a failed pipeline. The facility uses this retention pond as an intermediary holding place prior to releasing waste water into the Brazos River. USCG requested toxicity information about phenol, fate and effects, and resources at risk."
8732,2014-02-28,NaOH release,"Green Bay, WI",44.5169333333,-88.0322777778,Chemical,,Sodium hydroxide,,,,,,,0,"On February 28, 2014, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector Lake Michigan for support for a chemical release. 1,000 pounds of sodium hydroxide was reportedly released to a storm drain due to the failure of a transfer line. USCG requested information on potential cleanup strategies and chemical hazards. "
8730,2014-02-23,M/V Sealion,"Boca Raton, FL",26.33735,-79.9989333333,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,650,0,"On February 23, 2014, the M/V Sealion, a 46 foot recreational vessel, sank three miles off Boca Raton, FL in 600 feet of water. The vessel had 650 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. No observed pollution was reported. The SSC was contacted to provide information relative to trajectory, risks to shoreline and resources as well as oil fate."
8729,2014-02-22,Barge E2MS 303,"Mile Marker 154, Lower Mississippi River",30.0125,-90.7883333333,Oil,Collision,Bakken crude oil,1,1,,,,1050000,8,"On February 22, 2014, USCG Sector New Orleans (NOLA) contacted the NOAA SSC regarding an oil spill on the Lower Mississippi River. At approximately 15:30 Central Time, the Tank Barge E2MS 303 collided with the towboat Lindsay Ann Erickson, which was pushing grain barges and was moving out of the shipping lane and into a fleeting area. The Tank Barge was being pushed by the Towboat Hannah C. Settoon. The collision occurred at mile marker 153.7 on the Lower Mississippi River. The collision resulted in a gash in one tank, which released crude oil into the river. The tank is reported to contain Bakken crude oil. Reports of actual amount of oil discharged are not yet available. USCG requested for trajectories for both the breached tank and the full potential (25,000 barrels) of all tanks. "
8727,2014-02-21,Leaking 1 inch Pipeline,"High Isl Block 98L, TX",29.3806666667,-94.4896666667,Oil,Pipeline,,,,,,,,0,"On On February 21, 2014, the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Texas City, TX, contacted the NOAA SSC about a leaking pipeline on an abandoned platform in High Island Block 98L, about 8 miles off Bolivar Point, TX. During routine operations, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) noticed a sheen and investigated. BSEE personnel landed their helicopter on the abandoned platform to discover 50 psi pressure on the abandoned well. A 1 inch pipeline on the platform is leaking and currently causing a 3-4 mile sheen. USCG contact NOAA to request a trajectory for this incident. "
8728,2014-02-21,Vessel Fires,"La Connor, Washington",,,Oil,,Diesel or gas,,,,,,3600,0,"At approximately 10 PM on February 21, 2014 the NOAA SSC received notification from USCG Sector Puget Sound about a vessel fire that occurred in the Shelter Bay Marina in La Connor, Washington, on the Swinomish Channel that began around 5 PMT. Six pleasure craft, ranging from 45 to 62 feet, burned to the waterline. No one was hurt. There was a potential of 600 gallons of diesel or gas on each vessel. Fuel oil was observed leaking but booms were placed out quickly after the fire began and on-scene personnel believe that the fuel discharge is contained. "
8726,2014-02-20,Black Bay Mystery Sheen,"St. Bernard Parish, LA",29.5875,-89.5366666667,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On February 20 2014, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified NOAA SSC about a Mystery Sheen in Black Bay, in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The sheen is 3.5 miles by 300 yrds with 70 % cover of mostly rainbow sheen. Upon further investigation, a suspected source was identified, but no Responsible Party is taking ownership of the sheen. USCG has requested a hindcast (reverse trajectory) to help determine the source. "
8725,2014-02-18,S/V Chelsea adrift,"South of Point Sur, CA",36.1500166667,-121.870883333,Other,,Marine debris,,,,,,,1,"On February 18, 2014, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary staff contacted their SSC to request a drift estimate of an unmanned, 32 foot sailboat drifting 7 NM offshore and 9.5 NM South of Point Sur, CA. The occupants were safety rescued by the USCG. Plannining is on-going to locate and recover the vessel."
8724,2014-02-15,F/V Lauren Dorothy II,"Oregon Inlet, NC",36.25,-74.44,Oil,Derelict,Diesel,,,,,,1600,1,"USCG Sector North Carolina contacted SSC this evening at 2145 hours. Sector North Carolina is currently working a search and rescue case for a fishing vessel, the F/V Lauren Dorothy II, taking on water approximately 46 miles offshore of Wrightsville Beach, NC. The vessel is expected to sink in the vicinity of 36-25N 074-44W with approx 1600 gallons of diesel on board. "
8722,2014-02-13,F/V DAIKI MARU 7 grounding,"Apra Harbor, Guam",13.45,144.616666667,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,5100,2,"On February 13, 2014, the USCG Sector Guam notified the NOAA SSC that a Japanese long-liner, the DAIKI MARU 7, had grounded at 1725 local time at the entrance to Apra Harbor in Guam. The vessel has an estimated 5100 gallons of diesel aboard, as well as small amounts of lube oil and hydraulic fuel. Oil has reportedly been discharged, however the exact time and amount of release are unknown at this time. USCG Sector Guam, in support of DOD, requested information on the likely oil movement and trajectory. The grounding has potential to significantly impact corals. There are sea turtles in the area and the grounding location is adjacent to a sea turtle nesting beach at the base of Spanish Steps."
8723,2014-02-12,Tarball event,"Montara, CA",37.5543333333,-122.513666667,Oil,,CA crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On February 10, 2014, the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary notified the NOAA SSC of an unusual tarball event on Montara State Beach and in Half Moon Bay but it is unknown whether the event affected a larger stretch of coastline. No oiled wildlife were seen. Hotline was created to capture and share event information."
8721,2014-02-11,Navy Bangor Spill,"Hood Canal, WA",47.7296666667,-122.742708333,Oil,Mystery Substance,Oily water,,,,,,150,0,"On February 11, 2014, the NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Sector Puget Sound of a slick in the Hood Canal, near the Hood Canal bridge. The slick was eventually connected to Naval Base Kitsap, which had a spill incident on 10 Feb. The spill was initially reported as 100-150 gallons, later revised to 2000 gallons, of oily water from a failure in the transfer system on the pier on the afternoon of Feb. 10. The USCG requested weather, tides and currents. "
8720,2014-02-04,USCGC Mackinaw,"Detroit River, near Detroit , MI",42.3,-83.0861111111,Oil,,marine diesel,1,,,,,1000,0,"On February 4th, 2014, USCG Sector Detroit notified the SSC of a spill that occurred on the Detroit River near Detroit, MI. At approximately, 1215 local time, the USCGC MACKINAW released approximately 400 to 1,000 gallons of marine diesel into the Detroit River while fueling. The river had approximately 6/10 ice coverage at the time of release. Sector Detroit requested a trajectory for worst case discharge (1,000 gallons) as well as information on the possible fate of the product."
8718,2014-02-01,M/V Commander,Gallows Bay St Croix USVI,17.7666666667,-64.6966666667,Oil,Coral|Grounding,diesel,,,,,,5000,0,"About midnight on January 31, 2014, the M/V Commander, a 221 foot RO/RO (roll-on, roll-off) vessel ran aground on a reef outside the channel in Gallows Bay near Christiansted, St Croix, USVI. The vessel has 5000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. No spill has been reported. USCG is working with salvers on a plan to refloat the vessel. NOAA SSC is helping to coordinate consultation issues with DOI, USFWS, SHPO, and NMFS. NOAA is also providing initial trajectory, oil fate, and weather information."
8719,2014-02-01,Summit Dredge,"Moriches Inlet East Moriches, NY",40.7730555556,-72.7530555556,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,800,0,"On February 1st, 2014, the NOAA SSC was notified by the Hazmat Duty Officer of an incident in East Moriches, NY. A dredge and small fuel barge sank near the inlet. There is believed to be about 500 gallons of diesel fuel aboard the unnamed dredge and 200 gallons on the fuel barge. USCG Sector LIS personnel were on scene and a contractor was being hired. "
8717,2014-01-30,"Main Pass 25, Bison Energy","16 miles north of Venice, LA",29.4888222222,-89.3884972222,Oil,,Presumably South LA Crude,,,,,,42000,0,"On January 30th, 2014, the USCG Sector New Orleans contact the NOAA SSC about a oil spill reported in Main Pass 25 (NRC 1072522). The spill is originating from a 1,000 bbl tank on a facility. There is no known rate of discharge and the facility is attempting to secure the source. At this time, the sheen is reported to be 3 mi by 10 feet with black oil covering 0.5 mi by 5 ft (report from facility). An overflight is underway to verify these reports. Efforts are being made to deploy 1,000 ft or hard boom and 800 ft sorbant material. USCG is requesting a trajectory at this time to assist with current and future overflight operations. "
8716,2014-01-21,JO MARIE,"Brookings, OR",42.0450833333,-124.270444444,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"On January 21, 2014, the USCG Sector Columbia River contacted the SSC regarding a potential diesel release. The F/V JO MARIE hit the south jetty of Brookings, OR on 20 Jan at around 9:30pm - all on board were rescued. The vessel is now sunk in ~30 feet of water, and is partially blocking the Brookings channel. There is a potential of 3000 gallons of diesel aboard, and there are small amounts of oil seen at the surface. USCG has requested a hypothetical worst case discharge, weather and tides."
8714,2014-01-15,Tug Sea Lion,"Atlantic Beach, NY",40.59,-73.57,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,9000,0,"On January 15, 2014, USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC requesting a trajectory for oil leaking from the 38 foot tug ""Sea Lion."" The vessel sank in about 50 feet of water approximately 3 to 4 miles south of Atlantic Beach, NY (near East Rockaway Inlet). The crew estimated the tug had between 6,000 to 9,000 gallons of diesel on board at the time of sinking."
8713,2014-01-11,Freedom Industries MCHM release,"Elk River, Kanawha County, WV",,,Chemical,,4-methylcyclohexane methanol,,,,,,40000,0,"On January 11, 2014, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC with questions regarding water quality subsequent to a 4-methylcyclohexane methanol (MCHM) release into the Elk River near Kanawha County, WV. Because the Elk River meets with the Ohio River, USCG is concerned about water quality for large metropolitan areas downriver. "
8712,2014-01-09,Sunoco Dock 1,"Nederland, Texas",30.0085722222,-93.9850305556,Oil,,Bunker oil and/or crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On January 9, 2014, the USCG contacted NOAA SSC about an oil spill in Nederland, Texas which occurred on January 6, 2014. The USCG has requested a hindcast (reverse-trajectory) to help determine if a relationship exists between oil discovered at the Sunoco Oil Dock 1 and a report of shoreline oiling on January 8, 2014 at a marina on Pleasure Island. "
8707,2014-01-07,LIS Cable Oil Spill,Long Island Sound,40.86825,-73.6795555556,Oil,,Low viscosity cable oil,1,0,,,,8000,0,"On January, 7 2014 the SSC was notified by USCG Sector NY of an oil spill in Long Island Sound originating from a leak in a four inch thick underwater power transmission line. The cable runs from Hempstead Harbor to New Rochelle, NY. The leak rate of the low viscosity cable oil is estimated at one to five gallons per hour. The USCG, NYS DEC, and NY Power Authority are monitoring the situation. Most recent reports indicate no shoreline contamination."
8706,2013-12-27,Pipeline Spill (minor - contained),"Barataria Bay, LA",29.5825,-90.2316666667,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil,,1,,,,84,0,"On December 27, 2013, the Coast Guard notified the NOAA SSC of a small crude oil spill in Barataria Bay, Louisiana. A faulty valve on a pipeline resulted in the release of approximately 2 barrels of crude oil into a marshy containment area surrounding a pigging station. Some of the product had been drawn into the adjacent waterway by tidal action, staining the wrack line and filling the rip-rap. Clean-up activities are underway and expected to continue through Dec 28. "
8705,2013-12-23,"UTV Alex D, Barge Collision","ICW, mile maker 341, TX",,,Oil,Collision,Calcium chloride (CaCl2) 25 % solution,,,,,,,0,"On December 23, 2013, USCG notified the NOAA Emergency Response Division of a barge accident near Texas City, TX. The Tug LAKES CHARLES, pushing two barges, collided with the Tug ALEX D, pushing 3 barges. The incident occurred approximately 22 miles west of the High Island bridge on the Intracoastal Waterway. Two barges were damaged. A barge containing Calcium Chloride solution was successfully lightered on Dec 24th, with no release of product. A double-hulled barge carrying crude oil was also damaged but mo crude oil was released. "
8704,2013-12-20,SV Tiffany,"Cape May, NJ",38.9391666667,-74.8633333333,Oil,Grounding,Diesel fuel,0,0,,,,250,0,"On December 20, 2014, the NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Sector Delaware Bay that the sailing vessel Tiffany (a 47 foot sailboat) had run aground on the Atlantic Ocean jetty near the entrance to the Cape May Canal. The owner reported that the sailboat has 250 gallons of diesel fuel aboard. The location of the grounding is adjacent to the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge. "
8703,2013-12-19,Empty Life Raft Adrift,"Off Central Coast, CA",36.3416666667,-122.018333333,Other,,Marine debris,,,,,,,0,"On December 16, 2013, the M/V TRIUMPHANT reported the inadvertent loss of a 100-person life raft overboard. The raft automatically inflated and deployed a drogue anchor at the initial release location, approximately 6NM WNW of Point Sur, CA. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary requested a drift estimate of the raft to assist in recovering the life raft before it sinks or causes shoreline or other impacts."
8702,2013-12-16,M/V PING DA 7 Grounding,"Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia",,,Oil,Coral|Grounding,"IFO 180, MGO, Lube oil",,,,,,,0,"On December 19, 2013, the USCG District 14 contacted the NOAA SSC for Oceania to request a trajectory analysis for potential release of oil from a refrigerated fish carrier, the PING DA 7, which grounded the prior week on a fringing reef on the north side of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). USCG D14 has been monitoring the status of the Pohnpei State/FSM government response to the Chinese-owned, Kiribati-flagged vessel, although to date there has been no request for USCG assistance. The vessel is reportedly carrying 75 metric tonnes of IFO 180, 75 metric tonnes of Marine Gas Oil, and 8 metric tonnes of lube oil. "
8701,2013-12-15,F/V Nat,"Newport, OR",44.612047,-124.070536,Oil,Collision,Diesel,,,,,,600,0,"On 15 December 2013, the NW SSC was alerted by Sector Columbia River of the F/V Nat that sunk south of the South Jetty for the entrance to Newport, OR at approximately 1900 14 December 2013. There is currently no discharge, but there is a potential of 600 gallons of diesel. Salvage crews will be removing the fuel on 12/15, and vessel salvage operations will begin at some point in the near future. The USCG has asked the SSC for a worst case discharge trajectory, fate of potential release, and for notifications to the state and federal natural resource trustees "
8699,2013-12-12,Gambell Oiled Birds,"Gambell, Alaska",63.68481,-170.526351,Other,,unknown oil,,,,,,,0,"On December 10, 2013, the Alaska SSC was notified of two oiled gulls (Glaucous Gulls) found by a hunter 12 miles east of Gambell, AK. One carcass was recovered and has been shipped to the USGS National Wildlife Health Center for necropsy and further analysis. Preliminary examination of the carcass indicates the presence of oil on the belly portion of the bird. Sector Anchorage has been working Air Station and MSD Kodiak to conduct over flight to look for spill source. At request of USCG, SSC provided current ice image for the St Lawrence Island vicinity."
8698,2013-12-11,Mystery Sheen offshore Calcasieu Pass ,"25 miles south of Calcasieu Pass, LA",29.323625,-93.294167,Oil,,oil,,,,,,,0,"On December 11, 2013, USCG (MSU Port Arthur) contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator about a 1.5 mile by 0.75 mile mystery oil slick located approximately 25 miles south of Calcasieu Pass, LA. No known source of the release was reported. The release was reported at 1500 on 11 Dec 2013 by an overflight from a supply aircraft in the vicinity (NRC Report 1068237). Spill trajectory information was requested and has been provided by NOAA Emergency Response Division. An overflight is scheduled for the morning of 12 DEC 2013. "
8696,2013-12-10,M/V Sun Right,"40 nm NW of Akutan Island, AK",54.637287,-167.209167,Oil,,Various petroleum products,,,,,,,0,"On December 10, 2013, the Alaska SSC was notified that the M/V SUN RIGHT, a 960-ft container vessel under Philippine Flag, was disabled and adrift with a closest point of land of 40NM NW of Akutan Island. The engine casualty is a damaged cylinder liner and the crew is currently conducting repairs. CG has put the SUN RIGHT on a two-hour comm sked and has requested a copy of the crew manifest, cargo manifest and total amount of petroleum product onboard.The vessel was later able to conduct repairs."
8695,2013-12-06,Florida Power and Light Chlorine release,Cocoa Beach FL,,,Chemical,,Sodium hypochlorite and chlorine,,,,,,9000,0,"On December 6, 2013, the NOAA SSC was notified of a multiday release of 9000 gallons of 12 percent sodium hypochlorite and 88 percent chlorine from a tank at the Florida Power and Light power facility at Cocoa Beach, FL. The release was over an 11 day period into an adjacent lagoon which is part of the Indian River (Intercoastal). USCG reported the release to NOAA after the source was secured on 5 December 2013. No fish kills or other impacts were observed or reported in the vicinity."
8694,2013-12-05,Potential ConRail Chemical Incident,"Carteret, NJ",40.5970166667,-74.231725,Chemical,,Vinyl Acetate,,,,,,,0,"On December 5, 2013 the USCG Sector New York was notified of a damaged railcar in Carteret, NJ (near the NJ Turnpike). A response team was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival they were informed that the railcar contained about 25,000 pounds of Vinyl Acetate, it had external structural damage, but the inner wall was not compromised. At 0530 the USCG notified the NOAA SSC and requested information on the product and potential isolation distances. "
8693,2013-11-26,UTV STEPHEN L COLBY,"Mississippi River, MM 497",41.5814,-90.3620416667,Oil,,Diesel oil and lube oil,,,,,,99000,0,"On November 26, 2013, the USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River contacted the SSC for a Worst Case Discharge trajectory for the UTV STEPHEN L COLBY, a 144ft tug. On November 25, 2013, the vessel struck a submerged object and sank near Le Claire, IA. All vents have been plugged though the ship is actively sheening. It contains 89,000 gallons of diesel and 11,000 gallons of lube oil. USCG has requested a NOAA trajectory and ADIOS model. "
8692,2013-11-22,Saratoga Resources Main Pass 25 ,"Breton Sound, Louisiana",29.5298,-89.4068333333,Oil,,crude oil,,,,,,630,0,"On November 22, 2013, the NOAA SSC received a call from USCG Sector New Orleans Incident Management Division reporting release of approximately 15 barrels (632 gallons) of crude oil from an onshore platform in Breton Sound approximately 14 miles west-northwest of Breton Island, Louisiana. The release has been secured. A sheen approximately 5 miles long and 1/8th of a mile wide was reportedly observed from the platform. USCG is requesting a trajectory from NOAA at this time to determine potential shoreline and resource impacts."
8691,2013-11-18,M/V CSL Niagara,"Lk Erie, approach to Sandusky Bay, OH",41.5043333333,-82.6683333333,Oil,Grounding,IFO 60 and diesel fuel,,,,,,,0,"On November 18, 2013, the M/V CSL Niagara grounded while approaching Sandusky Bay, OH. Severe storms caused a seiche in Lake Erie. The National Weather Service Detroit predicted a 7.5 ft drop in water levels for western Lake Erie. No discharge was reported but USCG requested a precautionary worst case discharge trajectory for instantaneous release of 145.46 metric tons of IFO 60 and 47.69 metric tons of diesel fuel The MSU also requested a prediction when water level will return to normal to refloat the vessel."
8690,2013-11-14,M/V Windmere,"Pt, Judith, RI",41.3555,-71.4848333333,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,5000,0,"On November 14, 2013, the USCG notified the New England SSC that the yacht ""Windmere"" had reported an engine room fire and was anchored approximately 1/2 to 1 mile south of the Point Judith, RI harbor entrance. Fuel capacity is reported as 5,000 gallons with 2,200 gallons on board. No release was reported, but USCG requested oil fate projections as a precaution. "
8687,2013-11-12,Mystery Sheen,"Quarantine Bay, LA",29.46685,-89.51515,Oil,Mystery Substance,Crude Oil,,,,,,200,0,"On November 12, 2013, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC about a mystery sheen reported in Quarantine Bay, 8 miles north of Buras, LA. The sheen appears to be from a pipeline near a decommissioned platform. The overflight estimated that 200 gallons of crude oil is on the surface, creating a sheen of 3 miles by 3/4 miles. USCG is requesting a trajectory from NOAA at this time to determine potential shoreline and resource impacts. "
8686,2013-11-11,Train derailment,"Aliceville, Alabama",,,Oil,Railcar,crude oil,,,,,,,0,"Early on Friday November 8, 2013, a 90 car unit train carrying crude oil enroute from Amory, Mississippi to Walnut Hill, Florida derailed near Aliceville, Al. Twenty six (26) tanker cars filled with crude oil derailed into a wetland slough at the head waters of on a tributary of Lubbub Creek. Lubbub Creek discharges into the Tombigbee River. Shortly after the derailment the rail cars began discharging oil and then caught fire. "
8688,2013-11-09,F/V Alaska Mist,"IVO Amak Isl Aleutian Isls, AK",55.39,-163.14,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,50000,0,"On November 9, 2013, The NOAA Alaska SSC was notified by USCG Sector Anchorage that the 110-ft F/V Alaska Mist, 25 NM NW of Amak Island in the Aleutians, with 22 POB, that it had shut down its engine to trouble shoot a leak on its reduction gear. Shortly afterward, it reported losing control of engine pitch and unable to maneuver. The USCG requested Spot Weather Forecasts every 6 hours for this vessel. The vessel was later successfully towed to Dutch Harbor, AK."
8685,2013-11-04,F/V Cheyenne,"32 miles WSW of Naples, FL",25.955,-82.29,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,800,0,"On November 4, 2013, the USCG Sector St. Petersburg notified the NOAA SSC that a 68-foot commercial shrimper, the F/V Cheyenne sunk offshore 32 miles west-southwest of Naples, FL. The vessel is reported to have 800 gallons of diesel fuel on board. The crew was rescued by the USCG but the vessel could not be located. "
8684,2013-11-02,F/V Arctic Hunter,"Unalaska Bay, Dutch Harbor, Alaska",53.9338333333,-166.4405,Oil,Grounding,"diesel, hydraulic fluid, lube oil",0,0,,,0,15000,0,"On November 1, 2013 the USCG MSD Dutch Harbor notified the NOAA Alaska SSC the F/V Arctic Hunter grounded in Unalaska Bay, approximately 6 nautical miles from Dutch Harbor. The vessel is taking on water and an estimated 15,000 gallons diesel fuel is onboard. The crew safely abandoned the vessel and were rescued by the crews of F/V Bristol and F/V Saga."
8683,2013-10-31,Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC) Wellhead Leak,"Mississippi Delta, LA",29.2886111111,-89.2305555556,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,1,1,,,,210,0,"On October 31, 2013 the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator regarding a discharge of crude oil from the Romere Pass 59 well. An estimated 3-5 barrels was released within the Delta National Wildlife Refuge. The leaked was contained by shutting down the wellhead at the surface."
8680,2013-10-26,F/V Terra Nova,"Rockport, MA",42.6883333333,-70.5166666667,Oil,Collision,Diesel,,,,,,2000,0,"On October 26, 2013, the USCG Sector Boston notified the NOAA SSC of a fishing boat sinking approximately 4 miles east of Rockport, MA. All hands on board were recovered, though hospitalized. Initial reports, 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board."
8679,2013-10-24,High Island Block 536 Platform C,"80 miles SE of Freeport, TX (offshore)",28.0515,-94.4501666667,Oil,,crude oil,,,,,,680,0,"On October 24, 2013, USCG contacted NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator about a discharge from an offshore oil platform located approximately 80 miles SE of Freeport, Texas. The incident was reported as a release of approximately 680 gallons of crude oil from a failure on a sump pump. Description of sheen was 5 miles by 600 feet. Spill trajectory information has been provided by NOAA Emergency Response Division. "
8826,2013-10-23,Algal Bloom Pago Pago harbor,American Samoa ,-14.2733333333,-170.684166667,Other,,Hazardous algal bloom,,,,,,,0,"On Oct 23, 2013, the NOAA SSC was notified of a bloom in the harbor in American Samoa resulting in dead turtles and fish being reported. The cause of the bloom could not be identified."
8677,2013-10-22,Grand Bay Tank Battery #1,"Approximate 5 miles NE of Venice, LA",29.3180555556,-89.2925,Oil,,crude oil,1,,,,,210,0,"On October 22, 2013, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans regarding a pin hole leak and resulting crude oil release from the dump line associated with the Grand Bay Tank Battery #1 (approximately 5 miles NE of Venice, LA). Reportedly 1 barrel of crude oil was released creating a 45 yard by 15 foot dark black sheen. The associated production well has been shut in and the release reportedly secured."
8678,2013-10-22,Polymer-Based Drilling Fluid Spill,"Tacoma, WA",,,Other,,high molecular weight copolymer (acrylate/acrylamide),,,,,,21000,0,"USCG Sector Puget Sound notified the NOAA SSC of a spill of polymer-based drilling fluid into the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma, Washington on October 21, 2013. The discharge reportedly resulted from an open valve on a barge that grounded at midnight on Monday. "
8675,2013-10-22,R/V After Hours,"24 NM offshore Tampa, FL",25.6166666667,-82.045,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,400,0,"On October 22, 2013, the USCG Sector Tampa notified the NOAA SSC that the 39 foot recreational boat, After Hours, sank overnight 24 NM offshore Tampa, FL in 54 feet of water with 400 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. No release has been observed or reported. Sector Tampa consulted with the NOAA SSC regarding oil fates, trajectory, and resource concerns. "
8676,2013-10-22,T/V Christine Alexis,"Mississippi River MM98 (New Orleans, LA)",29.9168333333,-90.0858333333,Oil,,"diesel, petroleum lubricants",1,,,,,20000,0,"On October 22, 2013, the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans regarding a 61 ft towing vessel, ""Christine Alexis,"" reported to be overturned and resting on bottom near Mississippi River MM 98 (adjacent LA Ave. Wharf, New Orleans, LA). Reported 20,000 gallons of total petroleum liquids including 15,000 gal of diesel onboard. Approximate 10 ft by 5 ft reddish sheen reported in vicinity of vessel, 3 ft by 50 yard rainbow sheen and 1.5 mile by 50 yard light silver sheen downstream. NOAA Emergency Response Division providing oil trajectory and effects analysis. "
8673,2013-10-16,Mystery sheen,"10 miles SE of San Clemente Island, CA",32.77285,-118.184666667,Oil,Mystery Substance,Oil,,,,,,,0,"At 1800 PDT on 16 Oct 2013, USCG contacted NOAA Emergency Response Division about a mystery sheen reported at 1630 PDT. The description was 1 mile by 100 yards with patches of black and brown oil. "
8672,2013-10-11,Mystery Sheen,"Breton Sound, LA",29.5677777778,-89.0683333333,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On October 11, 2013 the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator about a mystery sheen in Breton Sound. A good samaritan who was flying over Breton Sound reported the sheen to the USCG at 11:30 CT. The sheen is described as 1 mile by 5 mile of which 10% is black oil. "
8670,2013-10-10,46 Foot Fishing Boat,"Muskeget Channel, MA",41.381317,-70.431633,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,135,0,"At 1000ET on 10 Oct 2013, USCG contacted NOAA Emergency Response Division about a 46ft wooden fishing boat aground on Wasque Shoal in Muskeget Channel, MA near Martha's Vineyard. The vessel's anchor failed overnight and grounded this morning. The vessel is listing in 3 feet of water and fuel vents have been plugged."
8671,2013-10-10,Calumet River release,"Calumet River, Il",41.81,-87.33,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1000,0,"On October 10, 2013 the USCG Marine Safety Unit Chicago notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a diesel spill. Approximately 750-1000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled into the Calumet River during a fuel transfer to a tugboat. "
8668,2013-10-02,Sunk Tug Chickamauga,"Eagle Harbor, WA",47.6211166667,-122.5212,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1000,0,"USCG Sector Puget Sound contacted the NOAA SSC at approximately 1315 PDT on 2 Oct. 2013 regarding the sunken historic wood tug Chickamauga. The tug sunk at the Eagle Harbor Marina on Bainbridge Island, WA. The local fire department contained all observable sheen."
8664,2013-09-19,"Sulfuric Acid, Mile Marker 169","Ascension, LA",30.12382,-90.92029,Chemical,,Sulfuric Acid,,,,,,,0,"On 18SEP, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC about a release of Sulfuric Acid near Mississippi River mile marker 169, about 73 river miles upstream of New Orleans. The release was 1200 pounds which leaked out over a 1 hour period. The source is now secure and personnel are investigating the matter. USCG is requesting fate and effect report from NOAA. "
8663,2013-09-16,T/B Casablanca,Staten Island NY,40.6419444444,-74.165,Oil,,#6 oil,1,1,,,,6000,0,"On Friday 13 September 2013 at about 0900, USCG Sector NY received a notification from NRC of a spill of an unknown amount of No. 6 oil from a tank on the barge CASABLANCA at the Kirby Facility in Staten Island due to a possible valve failure. Initial cause of the spill was attributed to a clogged stem while transferring product between tanks. During transfer, the stem clogged allowing the product to spill from the tank into the water for approximately 15 minutes. "
8662,2013-09-13,F/V IL SIN HO,"Tinian Island, CNMI",14.96469,145.62436,Oil,Coral|Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,,0,"On September 13, 2013, USCG District 14 notified the SSC for the Pacific Islands that two 60-foot fishing vessels had grounded on Tinian Island. Both vessels grounded along the south shore of Kammer Reef, just south of Tinian’s Harbor. USCG Sector Guam, CNMI Department of Public Safety, and CNMI DEQ are responding. One vessel has already been safely refloated. The vessel remaining aground, the IL SIN HO, is reported to have an unspecified quantity of fuel and oily bilge water onboard. The responsible party has taken responsibility and is putting together a fuel removal and salvage plan for submission to USCG Sector Guam for review and approval. NOAA NMFS coral and restoration experts are engaged with the response and providing guidance to minimize damage to coral during salvage operations."
8659,2013-09-10,Molasses Spill,"Honolulu Harbor, HI",21.311597,-157.877484,Other,,molasses,,,,,,,0,"On September 10, 2013, the HI Department of Health contacted the NOAA SSC to request trajectory and fate support for a molasses spill in Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii. The Matson Shipping Company reported losing approximately 1400 tons, or an estimated 224,000 gallons, of molasses at about 1800 local time on Sunday, September 8. "
8658,2013-09-06,F/V ANDRIANNA aground,"Outside Grays Harbor, WA",46.9013888889,-124.134444444,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,1200,0,"At approximately 0915 on 6 September 2013 USCG Sector Columbia River contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the 55 ft. F/V ANDRIANNA aground 1/3 mile south of the southern breakwater at the entrance to Grays Harbor, WA. Potential release of 1200 gallons of diesel, however, no release has yet been reported. All crew are safe. USCG requested trajectory and fate support. "
8657,2013-09-05,F/V SEA BREAKER sunk,"Pt. Roberts, WA",48.9421666667,-122.993,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1000,0,"At approximately 1630 PDT on 5 September 2013 USCG Sector Puget Sound contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the sunken 50 foot fishing vessel SEA BREAKER, ~2 NM SE of Pt. Roberts, WA. There is a potential of 1000 gallons of diesel on board the vessel. There is no sheen at this time. USCG is requesting a worst case discharge trajectory scenario, along with the weather, tides and current information."
8656,2013-09-04,S/V Perd Pas Le Nord,"Peard Bay, North Slope, Alaska",70.8568333333,-158.690666667,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,200,0,"On September 4, 2013, USCG Sector Anchorage notified the NOAA SSC that the Sailing Vessel S/V Perd Pas Le Nord was soft aground on a shoal in Peard Bay, Alaska, approximately 30 miles NE of Wainwright or 40 miles SW of Barrow, Alaska. The vessel has 200 gallons of diesel on board. The owner is currently working to facilitate removing the steel-hulled vessel from the shoal. "
8653,2013-08-28,Mystery Tar Balls,"Cape Canaveral, FL",28.289781,-80.607366,Oil,Mystery Substance,Tar Balls,,,,,,,0,"On August 27, 2013, USCG reported that tarballs from an unknown source began showing up on shore near Cape Canaveral, FL along 12-15 miles of the National Seashore early on 27 August, 2013. NOAA was asked to evaluate possible source locations. USCG is investigating and responding to the incident."
8654,2013-08-28,PBF Energy,"Delaware City, DE",39.5777777778,-75.5888888889,Oil,,#2 fuel oil,1,0,,,,10,0,"On August 28, 2013 the PBF Energy facility in Delaware City, DE, had a #2 fuel oil release from a storage tank. Approximately 1 barrel of oil escaped secondary containment and reached the Delaware River. The RP had deployed boom and requested skimmers from the Delaware Bay and River Coop to help protect local shorelines and recover the product. The cause of the release is still under investigation."
8651,2013-08-22,Mystery Spill-W Cameron Blk 110,"Gulf of Mexico south of Port Arthur, TX",29.5071666667,-93.3665,Oil,Mystery Substance,Oil or Biological material (algal bloom),,,,,,420,0,"On August 22,2013 the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Port Arthur, TX contacted the NOAA SSC to request a trajectory for a reported oil slick 15 miles south-southeast of the Calcasieu River Pass. It is not clear at this time if the material of the reported slick is actual oil or biological substance."
8650,2013-08-21,"21 foot bayliner, grounded","Sekiu River mouth, WA",48.2879916667,-124.395580556,Oil,Grounding,Gasoline,,,,,,,0,"On August 21, 2013 the USCG Sector Puget Sound notified the NOAA SSC of a grounded 21 foot bayliner vessel at the mouth of Sekiu River, WA. The vessel grounded in fog at approximately 7:00pm/PDT on August 20, 2013. The USCG requested information on environmental sensitivities in the area. There is no fuel leaking from the vessel at this time. "
8645,2013-08-14,Tug Doris Moran / Barge Alexandra,"Buzzards Bay, MA",41.6091472222,-70.7926138889,Other,Collision,Cement (dry),,,,,,,0,"At approximately 1130 PM EDT on Aug. 13, 2013, the tug ""Doris Moran"" lost power and it's tow, the barge ""Alexandra,"" colliding with it in Buzzards Bay Massachusetts. The barge was carrying 6,000 tons of cement powder. There were no reports significant damage or pollution from the tug, but the barge was taking on water. USCG is on-scene and salvage efforts are underway. The NOAA scientific support coordinator is consulting with the USCG."
8643,2013-08-08,Cessna 150 Plane Crash,"near Isla Morada, FL",25.3,-80.3,Oil,Search + Rescue,Aviation gas ,,,,,,26,0,"On 8 August 2013, USCG Sector Key West contacted NOAA ERD regarding a small plane crash approximately 1.4 miles off Isla Morada, FL (25-18N 80-18W). The plane crashed at approximately 1630 local time and had an estimated fuel capacity of 26 gallons of 80/87 Octane fuel. The USCG requested fate and trajectory of the fuel."
8639,2013-07-29,Feeling Free,"Woods Hole, MA",41.5147222222,-70.6733333333,Oil,Grounding,Diesel fuel,,,,,,5500,0,"On 29 July, 2013, the luxury yacht ""Feeling Free"" (112 foot, 203 gross tons) grounded in Woods Hole passage, MA. She has a fuel capacity of 5500 gallons of diesel and reports 3123 gallons on board. No pollution is reported. USCG crews are en-route. Salvage options are being considered. NOAA is examining resources at risk in the area and providing telephone support to the Coast Guard."
8641,2013-07-28,Hilcorp Energy at Texaco Canal 28Jul13,"South of Lafitte, LA",29.5833333333,-90.0666666667,Oil,Pipeline,LA Crude Oil,,,,,,2100,0,"On 28 July 2013, USCG was notified of a minor oil spill in the Mississippi R. delta just south of Lafitte, LA. A pinhole leak at a small production facility allowed a section of 2 1/2"" flow line to discharge an unknown amount of crude oil, but a maximum potential for the spill was 40 to 50 BBL. The source is secured and cleanup had been started as of the afternoon of 28 July. "
8638,2013-07-23,Jack Up Rig Hercules 265,"40 NM south of Timbalier Bay, LA",28.3841666667,-90.5288888889,Oil,Wellhead,Natural Gas Condensate,,,,,,7056,0,"On July 23, 2013, NOAA ERD was notified of a well blowout & evacuation of personnel from the rig Hercules 265. This jackup rig is located 40NM south of Timbalier Bay, LA in South Timbalier Block 220. The well is predominantly natural gas, no report of sheen currently from USCG overflight, worst case discharge is 118 bbls of liquid/day (gas+oil+condensate). "
8637,2013-07-19,"Apollo Energy,Johnson Bayou LA-19Jul13","Johnson Bayou, LA between Port Arthur and Calcasieu R.",29.8252777778,-93.625,Oil,,LA crude,,,,,,420,0,"On 19 July, 2013, the USCG notified the District 8 NOAA SSC of a 10BBL LA crude discharge from a production platform in the marshes near Johnson Bayou, LA. Discharge has been secured and booming and cleanup has been started. USCG requested support for where the oil may go and any weather that might affect its movement."
8635,2013-07-16,Mystery Sheen,"Merrimack River, MA",42.8133333333,-70.8666666667,Oil,,Most likely diesel,,,,,,,0,"At approximately 0820 on 16 July 2013 USCG Sector Boston alerted the NOAA Emergency Response Division of a mystery sheen starting near Newburyport on the Merrimack River and extending toward Plum Island, the size about 1 by 1.5 miles. USCG requested information on sensitive resources in the area."
8636,2013-07-16,"South Pass, LA 16Jul13","South Pass of the Mississippi R delta, LA",29.0569444444,-89.3061111111,Oil,Pipeline,S. LA crude,,,,,,30,0,"USCG Sector New Orleans called the NOAA SSC just for notification to NOAA of an ongoing underground pipeline leak in the marshes near South Pass. This is the NRC notification #1054036, and the volume was reported as 22 gal of crude. "
8634,2013-07-14,"Taylor Energy Platform ""Saratoga""",Gulf of Mexico off Mississippi River Delta,28.936,-88.9688333333,Oil,,South LA Sweet Crude,,,,,,,0,"On 14 July 2013, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC requesting trajectory support for a reported crude oil discharge from the Platform ""Saratoga"" that was destroyed during Hurricane Ivan in 2004. A sheen 2mi x 200' of varying colors was reported in lease block Mississippi Canyon 20A. The NRC report number is 1053820."
8629,2013-07-10,Running Free,"Marthas Vineyard, MA",41.3303333333,-70.4833333333,Other,Grounding,,,,,,,,0,"On 10 July, 2013, USCG Sector SE New England contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the 36' sailing boat ""Running Free"" that grounded on Marthas Vineyard, MA after being abandoned at sea in early May off Bermuda. While the vessel was not a pollution hazard, it grounded near an active colony of nesting roseate terns (state & federally endangered species). "
8627,2013-07-09,Wellhead Release,"Ship Shoal Block 225, GOM, Louisiana",28.4666666667,-91.3166666667,Oil,Wellhead,Crude Oil,,,,,,,0,"On 9 July 2013, the USCG Morgan City Marine Safety Unit contacted the NOAA SSC requesting trajectory support for an uncontrolled release from a wellhead located in Louisiana’s Ship Shoal Block 225, approximately 45 miles offshore. Natural gas and crude oil was reported as being released from the wellhead. Rainbow sheen is reported as 5 miles by ¼ miles. NOAA is currently providing scientific and weather support to the USCG."
8625,2013-07-06,FV Naknek Spirit,"Poe Bay, Passage Canal, PWS, AK",60.8297,-148.516816667,Oil,Grounding,"diesel, gasoline, lube oil, hydraulic fluid",,,,,,11775,0,"On July 6, 2013 the USCG Sector Anchorage notified the NOAA SSC of the FV Naknek Spirit grounding in Poe Bay, Prince William Sound. The 104 foot long fishing processor spilled an estimated 500 gallons of diesel and sheening has been reported. There was 10,000 gallons of diesel, 1200 gallons of gasoline, 75 gallons lube oil, and 100 gallons of hydraulic fluid on board. The Responsible Party has assumed full control and responsibility for the incident. All remaining fuel has been pumped into other tanks on the vessel. USCG estimates the vessel may float free at next high tide. USCG on scene and resource agencies have been notified. In fact, the vessel did float free on the next high tide, and motored via its own power back to Whittier. Case closed"
8621,2013-07-01,Sunken Vessel,"Entrance to St Mary's River, MI",46.4737888889,-84.579525,Oil,,diesel and small amount of lube oil,,,,,,200,0,"At 0550 (local) on 01JULY2013, the SSC was notified by USCG Sector Sault Ste. Marie of an incident on the St. Mary's River in Michigan. A vessel towing three barges and an unmanned, unlit tugboat was transiting from Gros Cap, Ontario headed down river. At approximately 0326, the vessel pulled into Waiska Bay, MI to shorten its tow when it discovered the tug was missing. The towing vessel turned around to look for the tug and found a life ring from the tug and odor of diesel near the ""35"" ATON. The presumably sunken vessel was carrying approximately 200 gallons of diesel and 15 gallons of lube oil. USCG requested that NOAA provide information regarding the threat posed by the products aboard as well as a trajectory and information on the fate of the products."
8617,2013-06-25,Antilles Gas Propane leak,"Christianstead, St Croix, USVI",17.7471998333,-64.7052998333,Chemical,,propane,,,,,,2100,0,"USCG in St Croix reported that a propane truck parked at the Hotel Holger Dansk in downtown Christianstead, St Croix has been leaking propane since 0700 yesterday (24 Jun). EPA is enrourte for air monitoring. USCG has set a 1/2 mile safety zone perimeter. NOAA has passed ERG safety guidance and is conducting further assessment with air modeling."
8616,2013-06-23,"aircraft crash Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico","near shoreline at Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico",18.4736666667,-66.2501666667,Oil,Search + Rescue,100 octane avgas,,,,,,30,0,"small single engine aircraft crashed near shoreline early afternoon 23 June 2013 at Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico. Reported fuel onboard was 30 gallons of 100 octane avgas. PRDNER reports plane is on a reef and pilot was taken to hospital. USCG investigators are enroute to scene. NMFS, PRDNER and USFWS have been notified."
8614,2013-06-18,Mystery Spill,"Michigan City, IN",41.6844805556,-87.00485,Oil,,unknown,,,,,,,0,"On 17 June 2013 at approximately 2220 EDT the NOAA SSC was contacted by the USCG Sector Lake Michigan for an incident near Michigan City, IN. Citizens had reported what appeared to be a sheen or dark slick in the near shore waters of Lake Michigan. As a precaution, local officials closed beaches to swimming. USCG requested NOAA to analyze photos from the incident to try to visually determine if it might be oil. Investigations are ongoing to try to determine the nature of the material."
8613,2013-06-13,Williams Olefin Chemical Plant,"Geismar, LA",30.2339472222,-91.0534722222,Chemical,,ethylene (and possibly other HAZMAT),,,,,,,0,"On 13 June 2013 at approximately 1030 CDT the NOAA SSC was contacted by the USCG regarding the Williams Companies Inc. plant fire and explosion in the Ascension Parish town of Geismar, LA. The fire and explosion happened on Thursday morning at the plant, which has been reported as producing ethylene and polymer grade propylene. Currently the USCG is requesting weather and plume modeling from NOAA."
8609,2013-06-11,BBC Arizona,"Valdez, AK",61.1166666666667,-146.266666666667,Oil,,transformer oil,,,,,,,0,"USCG Sector Anchorage has notified NOAA ERD that the cargo vessel BBC Arizona at the container terminal in Valdez, AK has up to 7 cargo containers leaking due to damage from transit in rough seas. The containers may contain up to 6000 gallons of transformer oil. Currently, all leaks are contained on the vessel. No SSC support has been requested at this time. NOAA National Weather Service has been providing weather forecasts for the response."
8661,2013-06-11,M/V Fernstream wreck project,"San Francisco Bay, CA",37.8199888889,-122.459044444,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,798000,0,"On the morning of December 11, 1952, the diesel-powered general cargo ship M/V FERNSTREAM sank approximately 1 NM East of the Gold Gate Bridge after being involved in a collision with the SS HAWAIIAN RANCHER. At the time, she was headed to Manila, Philippines and loaded with 3,000 tons of soybeans, general cargo and an estimated 12,500-19,000 bbls of diesel fuel. The FERNSTREAM is one of four potentially polluting shipwrecks described in NOAA’s RULET (Remediation of Underwater Legacy Environmental Threats) risk assessments for the waters off California (USCG District 11). Because it is not yet clear whether substantial amounts of the ship’s bunkers may remain aboard the FERNSTREAM, a USCG Sector San Francisco-led Taskforce is considering the potential pollution risks of the ship based on initially available data and subsequent investigative efforts. This Hotline has been created primarily as an archive for NOAA’s support of the Taskforce activities."
8607,2013-06-04,F/V Neahkanie,"Whidbey Island, WA",48.085,-122.61,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,7000,0,"USCG Sector Puget Sound notified the NOAA NWRRT representative and NOAA SSC that the F/V Neahkanie ran aground early this morning, 4 June 2013, north of Lagoon Point on Whidbey Island in Washington. No fuel has been released from the 97-foot long vessel and USCG indicated the risk of release is low. The potential aboard the vessel is 5000-7000 gallons of diesel. USCG has requested a trajectory for a worst-case scenario discharge of 7000 gallons of diesel and the weather forecast."
8608,2013-06-04,Pacific Coast Seafood Company,"Warrenton, Oregon",46.1677333333333,-123.922158333333,Chemical,,anhydrous ammonia,,,,,,,0,"On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, the NOAA Emergency Response Division was notified of a large fire at the Pacific Coast Seafood Company facility in Warrenton, OR. The facility contains multiple tanks of anhydrous ammonia, some which may be exposed to the fire. The NOAA SSC has been requested to model potential ammonia releases. "
8606,2013-06-02,M/V Matthew I,"83 NM South of Vieques Island, Puerto Rico",16.7166666667,-65.3833333333,Oil,,"diesel, other oil and containers",,,,,,9250,0,"USCG reported that on 02 June 2013 that a 187 foot cargo freighter, the Matthew I burned, capsized and sank 83 nm south of Vieques, Puerto Rico at position 16-43N 065-23 W. There was reportedly 35,000 liters of diesel and 40 liters of other oil on board as well as containers. No information was available for the contents of the containers. USCG reported no pollution was reported or observed at the site. NOAA was asked to provide a trajectory for any release that might occur. Case is closed now and CG is not responding."
8605,2013-05-31,F/V Georgia Girl,SE of Tybee Island Georgia,31.895,-80.8566666667,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,300,0,Fishing Vessel sank 4 miles off south end of Tybee Island with 300 gallons of diesel im 30 feet of water. Coast Guard called to notify NOAA and inquire if there were any sensitive resources in the vicinity that would cause concern.
8601,2013-05-20,"ARCTIC STORM fire, potential spill","32 mile west of Grays Harbor, WA",46.8546722222,-124.922888889,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,188000,0,"On 20 May 2013 at 1700 PDT the NOAA SSC received a call from Sector Columbia River regarding the 324 foot fish processing vessel ARCTIC STORM on fire 32 miles west of Grays Harbor, WA. Since the initial call the vessel fire was suppressed with Halon, and the vessel's crew is checking and monitoring the space where the fire was and Halon was released. NOAA ERD was requested to provide a trajectory of a potential worst case discharge of 188,000 gallons of diesel and to provide the weather forecast. There is no reported discharge at this time. There are no reported injuries and USCG Sector Columbia River responded on-scene."
8600,2013-05-20,M/T Sichem Edinburgh,"20 mi Off Galveston, TX",29.12,-94.57,Oil,,#6 Oil,,,,,,300,0,"On 20MAy13, USCG MSU Texas City contacted NOAA SSC about a spill 20 miles offshore of Galveston, TX. A spill reported as 10-15 gallons, but considered by authorities to be 200-300 gallons, of #6 oil occurred at 29.12 N 094.57 W at 0730 Sunday 19 May 2012. The next morning, shoreline impacts are reported on Bermuda Beach Drive, consisting of surface residue balls of undetermined size and distribution intermixed with sea weed. USCG is requesting a hindcast to determine if the spill and shoreline impacts could be connected."
8596,2013-05-06,TUG KALEEN MCALLISTER,"Baltimore, MD",39.268843,-76.580683,Oil,Collision,diesel fuel and lube oil,1,,,,,22000,0,"This afternoon USCG Sector Baltimore notified the NOAA SSC that the Tug Boat KALEEN MCALLISTER struck an unidentified object in Baltimore Harbor and sank. Vessel has onboard between 18,000-22,000 gallons of diesel fuel. A surface sheen has been observed. USCG requested NOAA to provide trajectory in aniticipation of a worst case release in anticipation of raising the vessel. See hotline for further information. "
8588,2013-04-25,Mystery slick off Puerto Rico,6 miles off SW corner of Puerto Rico,17.9116666667,-67.3033333333,Oil,Mystery Substance,"May or may not be oil, brown with no sheen",,,,,,,0,"At about 1600 ADT on April 25th, an overflight reported a 12 mile slick oriented N to S and about 5-6 miles off the SW tip of Puerto Rico. Reported coordinates are 17d 54.7'N by 67d 18.2'W for the northern tip, and 17d 43.6'N by 67d 18.2' W.Photos show a brown substance in the water with no sheen. Winds were 5 - knots. "
8585,2013-04-13,Tug Delta Captain,"Offshore of Point Sur, CA",36.27,-122.155,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,22000,0,"At approximately 1700 hours (local) on 13-APR-2013, the tug Delta Captain was reportedly sinking approximately 13NM off Point Sur, CA. At the time, she was towing a deck barge with a crane on board and a total of 22,000 gallons of diesel (18,000 on the tug, 4,000 on the barge). By the time a USCG helicopter was on-scene to conduct search & rescue operations, the barge, a life boat and debris was visible but no signs of pollution and no tug boat. Four survivors were rescued and taken to shore and the tug is believed sunk and possibly suspended below the barge by a 1,400 foot tow cable. Water depths in the area are approximately 400 fathoms (2,400 feet), seas are reportedly 14-16 feet and gale force winds. A second tug boat is due on-scene in the next 14 hours. USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to request a precautionary "what if" trajectory in the event there is a catastrophic release of product before tomorrow’s first light overflight."
8584,2013-04-03,Hydrogen Sulfide release,"Chalmette, LA",29.9375,-89.9683333333,Chemical,,Hydrogen Sulfide and Benzene,,,,,,,0,"On 03APR, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC in regards to citizen reports of "funny chemical smells" throughout the greater New Orleans metro area. USCG and LDEQ personnel began interviewing citizens early this AM and searched for a source of chemical release. Active air monitoring led personnel to investigate of a facility in Chalmette (6 miles ESE of French Quarter, New Orleans, LA). The facility reported a leaking flare drum with hydrogen sulfide and benzene being released. USCG is request air plume modeling to determine if the two cases are linked. "
8583,2013-04-03,Zinc Bromide,"120 mi Offshore, LA",27.265,-90.8083333333,Chemical,Wellhead,Zinc Bromide,,,,,,71400,0,"On 03APR, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC about a release of zinc bromide by an offshore drilling vessel (NRC #1042785). The vessel was conducting operations when high winds forces an emergency disconnect and the solution was released at depth of 4,700 ft below surface. The incident occurred 120 miles offshore, in Green Canyon Block 727. Reports claim quantities between 550 and 1652 bbls of solution was released. USCG is requesting information about potential environmental impacts and potential area of impact due to this release."
8582,2013-03-27,Mystery Sheen,"Oahu, HI",21.2376666667,-157.808333333,Oil,,Sheen,,,,,,,0,"USCG Sector Honolulu contacted the NOAA SSC to request a hindcast trajectory for a mystery sheen reported at 1010 on March 27 approximately a mile an a quarter south of Diamond Head in Oahu, HI. The sheen was reported to be approximately a third of a mile in length."
8576,2013-03-12,"Mystery Sheen, Timbalier Block 30","5mi Offshore, LA",28.9669444444,-90.3425,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On 12MAR, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC in regards to a report of a mystery sheen, 5mi by 100 yrd, with 50% cover of rainbow and silver sheen. The sheen was reported by a platform in Timbalier Block 30 after witnessing a vessel transit the area. The sheen appears to be traveling west. The product chemistry and quantity is not known. USCG is requesting a trajectory from NOAA."
8577,2013-03-12,SMI 572 Collision,"Bayou Perot, Lafitte, LA",29.6338888889,-90.1772222222,Oil,Collision,"Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Diesel",,,,,,93030,4,"On 12MAR, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC in regards to a tug/barge collision with a natural gas pipeline which has resulted in a 100 ft tall fire and four injuries, one severe. The incident occurred in Bayou Perot outside Lafitte, LA. The barge contained 2215 bbl crude oil and the tug contained 1000 gl diesel. The tug and barge are currently on fire. USCG is requesting a trajectory to support pollution response operations as oil has already been sighted on the water."
8574,2013-03-09,Mystery Sheen ,"West Delta 80, LA",28.9955555556,-89.7469444444,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On 09MAR13, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC in regards to a mystery sheen reported in West Delta Block 80, 21 miles southeast of Grande Isle. The sheen is reported as 5 miles by 5 miles with 70% dark blue/brown and 30% light rainbow. USCG has requested a trajectory from NOAA."
8575,2013-03-09,UTV JUSTICE Sunk,"MM 161.5, Mississippi River, LA",30.05,-90.84,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On 07MAR13 at 0200 hrs, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC about a potential release of diesel fuel and lube oil from a sunken tug at mile marker 161.5, about 200 feet off the right descending bank. At this point, no sheen is observed and USCG is requesting a trajectory from NOAA as a preventative measure."
8573,2013-03-07,Mystery grease balls,"Vashon Island, WA",47.3824833333,-122.393586111,Oil,Mystery Substance,Grease/Lube Oil,,,,,,,0,"On March 7, 2013 USCG Sector Puget Sound reported to the SSC that there are scattered, what appear to be lube oil balls on the South side of Robinson Park on Vashon Island, WA. "
8572,2013-02-28,M/V Champion Express adrift,"Off Half Moon Bay, CA",37.52,-122.686666667,Other,Adrift,Liquid fertilizer and fuel oil,,,,,,0,0,"In the evening of 28-Feb-2013, the 628 foot M/V CHAMPION EXPRESS was reported adrift approximately 8NM West of Half Moon Bay, CA. The loaded bulk cargo ship carrying liquid fertilizer had reported an engine leak that forced an engine shutdown. At the time USCG contacted their NOAA SSC, she had been drifting for approximately 5 hours. A tug was en route at the time of the call and expected to be on-scene in an hour or so. USCG Sector SF requested a precautionary drift estimate of the ship in the event there is difficulty getting her under tow. No pollution has been reported or is anticipated at this time."
8571,2013-02-28,M/V Helena Star sunk,"Tacoma, WA",47.2767,-122.389413889,Oil,Derelict,Unknown oil type,,,,,,200,0,"On January 25, 2013 the 167 ft M/V HELENA STAR sank in the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma, WA. The NOAA SSC has been requested to look at proposed salvage/clean-up actions in regards to possible affects to the surrounding environment. "
8570,2013-02-28,Tug Miss Melinda,"Near Empire Locks, LA",29.2441666667,-89.6028333333,Oil,,diesel oil,,,,,,4000,0,"On February 28, 2013, 0815 PST the USCG Sector New Orleans reported a sunken tug, Miss Melinda, located 1 NM off of Empire Locks in Louisiana. Sector New Orleans requested NOAA's Emergency Response Division provide a trajectory with a worse case scenario for a potential release of 4000 gallons of diesel fuel."
8567,2013-02-26,Offshore Collision,"Vermillion Block 94, LA",29.1911111111,-92.2819444444,Oil,Collision,"Diesel, Lube Oil and Hydraulic Fluid",,,,,,7227,0,"On 26FEB13, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC about a potential release from a drilling rig due to a collision with a salvage work boat. A drilling rig has been lifted and resting on the seabed for approximately two months waiting to be salvaged. A salvage company was recently hired and is starting to work on the vessel. The salvage work boat and the drilling rig are about to collide. The crew has been safely removed and USCG is concerned about a release of the remaining product on the drilling rig. USCG is requesting a trajectory for a diesel, lube oil and hydraulic fluid release. "
8569,2013-02-26,Swift Energy Wellhead Allision,"Lake Washington, LA",29.3641666667,-89.7688888889,Oil,Collision,"Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Production Water",1,,,,,,0,"On 26FEB13, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC in regards to an allision that occurred at 8:00 pm between a 42 ft. aluminum hull crew boat and an inactive wellhead in the Lake Washington Field in Lake Grande Ecaille (~11 miles due west of Empire, LA). Initial reports from personnel on scene estimate either crude oil, produced water, or natural gas is discharging from the well. The well has been shut in since December 2007 and no flow lines are attached. USCG is requesting a trajectory to support the morning operations. "
8566,2013-02-24,Oily Water Discharge,"Vermillion Bay, LA",29.6730555556,-91.9180555556,Oil,,Salt Water and Crude Oil Mix,,,,,,420,0,"On 24FEB at 1120 CST, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC about a release of 10 bbls of saltwater and crude oil mixture (equivalent of 5 bbls crude oil) into central Vermillion Bay, LA. The release occurred at 10:15 central time and the resulting sheen is traveling south east. USCG is seeking support and a trajectory of sheen movement."
8565,2013-02-15,"Apache Rig, Main Pass 295",20 mi Offshore LA,29.26873232,-88.6344579,Oil,Wellhead,Crude Oil and Condensate,,,,,,1341480,0,"On 15FEB13, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC in regards to a potential release of crude oil and condensate from an exploratory well being drilled about 50 mi east of Venice, LA. There is concern about an underground flow of natural gas at the site and non-essential personnel have evacuated from the shallow-water platform. The well's blow-out preventer was successfully closed. There is currently no pollution release and operations are underway to fully secure the well. USCG requests a trajectory of the worse-case discharge as a precaution."
8564,2013-02-12,Barge YON268,"Apra Harbor, Guam",13.4421388889,144.664055556,Oil,Derelict,Heavy (waste) oil,,,,,,112000,0,"USCG Sector Guam contacted the SSC for the Pacific Islands to request oil spill trajectories in the event of a release of 112,000 gallons of heavy oil aboard a derelict barge in Apra Harbor, Guam. The barge is currently stable, but USCG is concerned that there might be a release during storm conditions. USCG currently has boom deployed around the barge. "
8562,2013-01-27,Barge MOC-12 Allision with Miss. R. Bridge,"Miss R. at Vicksburg, MS",32.31498,-90.90706,Oil,Collision,Sweet Crude,1,,,,,173040,3,"The NOAA Hazmat Duty Officer was contacted late morning on 27 Jan 13 for assistance with a barge discharging a light crude oil into the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Vickburg, MS after an allision with the Vicksburg, MS RR bridge at Mile Marker 437. The RR bridge is about 100 yards up river from the I-20 bridge, and is currently open after an initial inspection. The NOAA SSC was contacted at 11:45 am to support USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River (LMR). Sector LMR requested a trajectory to see how far the oil may have flowed down stream. "
8557,2013-01-17,"UTV Saint Paul, MM 135","North of New Orleans, LA",30.05,-90.51,Oil,Collision,Diesel and Lube oil,,,,,,4000,0,"On 17JAN13, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC in regards to a towing vessel which sank 200 ft off the right descending bank of the Mississippi River at mile marker 135, about 40 river miles west of New Orleans. The towing vessel is not currently releasing any oil or diesel, but concern is high. USCG is requesting a trajectory for a worse case discharge."
8556,2013-01-15,"ORB Exploration, Bayou Sorrel","Outside Baton Rouge, LA",30.1945,-91.4546111111,Oil,Pipeline,,1,1,,,1,4200,1,"On January 15, 2013, USCG MSU Baton Rouge contacted the NOAA SSC in regards of a spill in Bayou Sorrel. The USCG was notified and responded on January 15th, even though the spill occurred on Janary 3, 2013. The spill is from a 4 inch pipeline (now secure) which released an estimated 100 bbl of crude oil. Due to the unusually arduous site conditions, authorization for in-situ burn has been requested. USCG has requested advice from NOAA. "
8553,2013-01-13,M/T Elia,"Baytown, TX",29.7,-95.0,Oil,,Oily Waste,0,,,,,100,0,"On 13JAN, USCG contacted NOAA SSC about a release of ship-board oily waste from M/T Elias into the Houston Ship Channel due to malfunctioning oily-water separator. The vessel is berthed in Baytown, TX. The vessel was already boomed due to dockside operations and the small amount released was contained immediately. The source is secure and efforts are underway to clean the bathtub ring from the 817 ft vessel. USCG seeks consultation from SSC about 204 work assignment to use surface washing agents prior to routing for RRT approval. "
8549,2012-12-29,Shell Drill Rig Kulluk adrift,NW Gulf of Alaska,56.65317,-153.48167,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,144000,0,"The Royal Dutch Shell drilling rig Kulluk went aground on Sitkalidak Island, Alaska on January 1, 2013. Sitkalidak is an uninhabitated island just south of Kodiak Island. The Kulluk was being towed from Dutch Harbor to Seattle by the towing vessel Aiviq when it lost engine power, which caused the loss of the Kulluk. Although power was restored to the Aiviq, subsequent attempts at reattaching the tow were not successful, in part due to heavy weather. The Kulluk has on board approximately 144,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 16,000 gallons of lube oils and hydraulic fluid. Currently the Kulluk is sitting upright and there are no observable fuel leaks. The weather continues to remain rough, which is hampering attempts at salvage efforts and site visits. By Jan. 6 the weather was calmer and salvage crews had stabilized the drilling rig. As a result the Aiviq, connected by tow, was able to successfully refloat the Kulluk and began towing it to Kliuda Bay, 30 n.m. away. During the early morning hours of Jan. 7 the Kulluk safely arrived in Kilida Bay and was anchored to its safe harbor assessment position where a thorough evaluation of its condition will be evaluated prior to continuing on to Seattle."
8548,2012-12-26,TX Petroleum Investment. Co,"Breton Sound, LA Gulf of Mexico",29.5786111111,-89.1175,Oil,,S. LA crude,,,,,,42,0,"On December 26, 2012, 1130am/CST, the USCG requested a NOAA trajectory for a 1BBL (42 gallons)crude oil discharge into Breton Sound on the east side of the Mississippi River Delta. The discharge was due to a power failure and trouble with a compressor during restart."
8546,2012-12-20,M/T STENA PRIMORSK,"Albany, NY",42.3930555555556,-73.7669444444444,Oil,Grounding,Oil,,,,,,11718000,0,"The SSC was notified by Sector NY of the grounding of the 800 foot M/T Stena Primorsk south of Albany, NY. At this time there is no oil being released. The ballast tank has been breached. No request for any additional actions from NOAA at this time."
8545,2012-12-17,MODU in Distress,"14nm Offshore, LA",29.32145,-92.4688166667,Oil,Adrift|Search + Rescue,Diesel,,,,,,1000,0,"On 17DEC12, MSU Morgan City contact NOAA for scientific support relating to a potential release of 1,000 gl of marine diesel from a MODU in distress. The vessel is located 14nm offshore, west of Marsh Island, in Vermillion Block 65. USCG is working salvage issues as well as marine pollution. USCG is seeking a trajectory and fate analysis if all diesel were released."
8528,2012-11-11,Chloride Solution,"Jackson, AL",31.5,-87.9,Chemical,,Chloride Solution 0.10%,,,,,,,0,"At 0830 Central Time, 11NOV12, a 0.10% Chloride solution began leaking from a valve in piping coming off a 110,000 gallon tank which was about 80% full (88,000 gallons of solution). As of 1300, the tank had leaked about 4,000 gallons. The area around the tank has been evacuated and responders are spraying the area with fires hoses to knock down fumes. All solution is contained within containment berm and is being further diluted by the addition of water from fire hoses. The location is at a paper factory in Jackson, Alabama. USCG is seeking information about air hazards and recommendations for evacuations."
8524,2012-11-07,Barge HMS 2000,"Port Angeles, WA",48.1417277777778,-123.446452777778,Oil,,IFO 308,1,,,,,840,1,"USCG Sector Puget Sound notified the NOAA SSC that at 0320 this morning the Barge HMS 2000 spilled 840 gallons of IFO 380 heavy fuel oil at the Harley Marine Service Facility in Ediz Hook in Port Angeles, Washington. The spill was reported to be the result of an overfill. The barge was pre-boomed and the oil was reportedly contained. Responders are currently on-scene recovering oil. USCG requested trajectory support. NOAA personnel at the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary have been notified and have provided assistance to NOAA ERD with observations from their offices in Port Angeles. "
8525,2012-11-07,Oiled Wildlife," St Lawrence Island, Alaska",61.8166666667,-176.916666667,Oil,,Unknown,,,,,,,3,"The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator in Alaska was notified by Coast Guard Sector Anchorage on the morning of 7 November 2012 that subsistence hunters in Savoonga and Gamble on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, found oiled birds and an oiled seal. The initial NOAA report suggested that the source of the oil was a sunken Russian vessel located in Russian waters. This now appears highly speculative, and no oil sheens have been reported and no source has been identified. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service have both been notified. "
8521,2012-10-31,Hurricane Sandy - Spills in the Arthur Kill,"Arthur Kill, NJ",40.5416666667,-74.255,Oil,Hurricane,"Diesel, bio-diesel, slop oil",1,1,,0,,348600,37,"USCG Sector New York requested scientific support from NOAA Emergency Response Division on 31Oct2012 for Hurricane Sandy related pollution incidents. The USCG is currently responding to oil spills in Arthur Kill, NJ/NY. NOAA personnel are on-scene at the USCG command post."
8514,2012-09-28,F/V MAVERICK,"30 miles W. of La Push, WA",47.925,-125.326666667,Oil,Collision,Diesel and other product,,,,,,530,1,"At about 0830 Pacific time Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound contacted NOAA SSC about a vessel collision. Between approximately 0530 and 0600 a vessel collision occurred in position 47 55.5 N, 125 19.6 W between the F/V MAVERICK and F/V VIKING STORM. The 40 foot F/V MAVERICK subsequently sunk. The F/V VIKING STORM is sound and is not a pollution threat. Visibility is limited due to fog. This location is 1.5 miles inside the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The sanctuary has been informed of the situation. Although the fuel potential is not confirmed, given the distance offshore that the collision occured, the current wind conditions, the forecasted wind conditions, and the reported size of the vessel it is not expected that any fuel would impact shore. NOAA is providing a weather forecast. "
8511,2012-09-24,"F/V GEMINI, F/V WESTERN FLYER","Swinomish Channel, WA",48.4548,-122.514944444,Oil,Derelict,Diesel and hydraulic oil,,,,,,850,0,"At approximately 1200 Pacfic time September 24, 2012 NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Sector Puget Sound of the sunk fishing vessel GEMINI (officially registered as WESTERN FLYER) under the Twin Bridges in the Swinomish channel in Washington. It is unknown why the vessel sunk. The vessel was leaking diesel, although it is unknown how much diesel leaked. The vast majority was recovered by dive operations. The maximum capacity of the vessel is 750 gallons of diesel and 100 gallons of hydraulic fuel. NOAA ERD provided trajectory, tides, currents, resources at risk, and weather information for the situation."
8507,2012-09-04,Mystery Sheen,"Cheboygan, MI",45.6469444444444,-84.4744444444444,Other,,Naturally produced algal sheen,,,,,,1,0,"On 04 SEPT 2012, USCG received a report of a sheen from an unknown source on the sand and in Lake Huron in Cheboygan, MI. A retired USCG Chief was on scene and reported that the sheen did not reform after breaking it up with a stick nor was there any odor. Sector Sault Ste. Marie contact the SSC for NOAA's opinion on wheter this was likely oil or a natural sheen from algae. Samples were sent off for analysis, though USCG/NOAA/Mi DEQ are fairly confident that the sheen was due to algae. This Hotline was created as a reference for future events. The exact location in Cheboygan is unknown.NRC Notification #1023234 "
8508,2012-09-01,Hurricane Isaac - Sector Mobile Responses,"Sector Mobile, AOR-MS, AL, FL Panhandle",30.65,-88.06,Other,Hurricane,Various,,,,,,,0,This is a sub-incident hotline started 7Sep12 of the General Hurr Isaac General support that is for activities within the Sector Mobile AOR.
8504,2012-08-31,Anhydrous ammonia leak,"Fisherman's terminal, Seattle",47.6464361111,-122.350052778,Chemical,,Anhydrous Ammonia,,,,,,,0,"On August 31 at approximately 1445 NOAA SSC was notified of a anhydrous ammonia leak aboard the fish processing vessel PACIFIC PRODUCER located at Fishermen's terminal in Seattle. The leak started on August 30 when an ammonia line was punctured that was thought to have been not charged. It was originally reported that approximately 500 lbs of the anhydrous ammonia leaked out August 30, however, on September 1 it was discovered that 6000 lbs (this was the full amount on board) of anhydrous ammonia was discharged from the tanks. Approximately 50 lbs of this entered the space it was released in, while the rest drained into the bilge and slowly off gassed. Readings of ammonia in the air were high within the vessel, but were at safe levels outside of the vessel. On scene contractors are following safety precautions. Origninally Sector Puget Sound had requested NOAA's assistance in evaluating response options in terms of atmospheric conditions and plume modeling. The bilge water (now pH12- pH13) will be pumped off the vessel in safe manner and disposed of."
8502,2012-08-28,Southern Recycling Drifting Dry Dock,Gulf of Mexico off LA,27.5,-90.2166666667,Other,Marine Debris,Hazard to navigation,,,,,,,0,"On 28Aug12, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC for a trajectory for a drifting floating dry dock, 650'long x 137'wide. Dry dock is owned by Southern Recycling, who was towing it to a ""breaking yard"" when the tow cable parted. Draft of the dry dock is reported as 7', and height of the wing walls is estimated as 35' (based on discussion with a Tampa dry dock company).Below are the last known positions and drift speed and direction from 27 AUG. 1430 pos'n: 27-57.478 089-43.403W, Course 220T, 3kts (radar) 1630 pos'n: 27-41N 089-56W, Course 220T, 4kts (radar) 2030 pos'n: 27-34N 090-08W, Course 220T, 4kts (DR) 2230 pos'n: 27-30N 090-13W, Wind NNE 35-40kts (DR) "
8500,2012-08-27,Hansa Berlin,"Mariel, Cuba",23.0333333333,-82.7833333333,Oil,Grounding,RNH 380 and diesel-possible container cargo,,,,,,200000,0,"A 474 foot container ship is aground on the coast of Cuba off Mariel. The vessel has RNH 380 (174,426 gal) and diesel (27,500 gal) aboard. Weather and seas caused by tropical storm Issac has prevented response so far. USCG is expecting the ship to lose the fuel and has requested a trajectory from NOAA."
8501,2012-08-27,Westshore Pipeline,"Palos Heights, IL",41.6820166667,-87.8309861111,Oil,Pipeline,JP-5,,,,,,42000,0,"On August 27, 2012 at 0910 (eastern), USCG contacted the SSC to report the release of 1000 barrels of JP-5 jet fuel from a leaking or broken pipeline that had occurred earlier that morning at 0631 (eastern). At the time of SSC contact, an accurate lat/long was not available but was reported to be near the intersection of Illinois Highway 83 and South 86th Ave in Palos Heights, IL. JP-5 has reportedly reached a nearby creek and threatens the Cal-Sag Channel. Although USEPA is the lead agency, the USCG FOSCr has requested information on fate and toxicity. SSC contacted the OOD and has provided phone support. USCG and/or USEPA may request additional support as this spill progresses.NRC Incident Report #'s 1022270 and 1022271"
8499,2012-08-24,Energy 21 Pipeline Leak W Delta31,"Gulf of Mexico 30mi SE of Grand Isle, LA",29.1438888889,-89.6755555556,Oil,Pipeline,South La Crude API 30 (20%) and 80% produced water,,,,,,28014,0,"At 2215EDT USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City, LA contacted the NOAA SSC requesting a trajectory for a crude oil pipeline leak. Maximum potential volume in the 10"" by 1.3mi pipeline is 667BBL. However, the product in the pipeline is 80% produced water and 20% crude oil (API=30), so the estimated total potential oil spill is approx. 133BBL (5600gal).Leak location is approximately 16mi ESE of Grand Isle, LA, and 9mi SW of Pelican Isl, in Lease Block West Delta 31. The leak was creating a sheen of 1.75mi x 1.75mi when observed during an overflight at 1830CDT, with a coverage of 70% of variously: Metallic, Transitional, and Silver color."
8498,2012-08-24,F/V Sea Biscuit,"Near Bodega Bay, CA",38.3067361111,-123.019272222,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,150,0,"At 1045hrs (local time), CA’s Office of Spill Prevention & Response (OSPR) contacted their NOAA SSC to request a trajectory estimate for the F/V SEA BISCUIT, which beached late last night in the surf near Bodega Bay, CA. The vessel has 150 gallons of diesel on board and a rainbow sheen was observed nearby sometime this morning. The State is considering a temporary closure of some local fisheries in the vicinity as a result of the spill and have requested a trajectory estimate on which to base their closure boundary."
8497,2012-08-24,Platform IRENE potential spill,"Off Point Arguello, CA",34.6072222222,-120.727777778,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil,,,,,,31000,0,"At 1000hrs (local time), USCG District 11 Command Center contacted their NOAA SSC about a potential release from Platform IRENE off Point Arguello, just to the North & West of Santa Barbara Channel. A pressure drop was detected on one of Platform IRENE’s production lines with a reported maximum potential volume of 31,000 gallons crude. No product has been observed on the surface by platform workers on-scene. An Oil Spill Response Vessel (OSRV) is on-scene and transiting the pipeline corridor connecting Platform IRENE to shore to look for product on the surface. In addition, a helicopter overflight is being scheduled with the local Sheriff’s office and a USCG C-130 overflight may occur later in the day. A precautionary "what-if" trajectory has been requested."
8496,2012-08-23,Mystery sheen,"San Pedro Channel, Off Los Angeles, CA",33.5015,-118.118,Oil,Mystery Substance,Diesel,,,,,,,0,"In the early afternoon of 23-August-2012, USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC to request support for a mystery sheen reported earlier in the day. A sheen from an unknown source was observed and reported to the USCG at approximately 0700 hours (local) at 33º 30.09’N, 118º 07.08’W. A subsequent USCG overflight at approximately 1030 hours (local) observed a heavy sheen covering approximately 1 square mile. A trajectory estimate was requested."
8495,2012-08-22,Walter Oil & Gas - W Delta 107,Gulf of Mex just off MISS R. SW Pass,28.83025,-89.5269,Oil,Pipeline,"South LA Crude, API=36.2",,,,,,500,0,"At 1030EDT 22Aug12, the NOAA SSC (NOLA) was contacted by USCG MSU Morgan City for trajectory support for a small (10gal/hr) submerged well/pipeline leak of S. LA Crude (API=36.2). Location of the leak is just off the SW Pass of the Mississippi R. delta. Leak is creating a ""bright"" (25%) to silvery (75%) sheen 1mi x 3/4mi in size. Source is at or just below the mudline in 250' of water at a production well leading to a pipeline. The responsible party, Walter Oil and Gas Co.,is in the process of securing the leak. Environmental conditions reported on site are current 0.5kt constant to the west, air temp=80F, winds 5-7kt from NW."
8493,2012-08-17,Sun Drilling Divinylbenzene tank fire,"Belle Chasse, LA, Miss R. MM-67",29.858,-89.983,Chemical,,divinylbenzene,,,,,,,0,"USCG Sector New Orleans contact the NOLA NOAA SSC at approximately 1600EDT, 17Aug12 for assistance with safety and environmental hazards associated with a burning tank containing divinylbenzene (DVB) at the Sun Drilling Chemical Plant in Belle Chasse, LA, that had been struck by lightning. The facility is adjacent to the Mississippi River at mile marker 67, on the right decending bank, and just up river 600 m from the Belle Chasse ferry landing.Initial safety distances were provided and fate of chemical in the event any entered the reiver were provided. DVB is a highly volatile and ignitable liquid that polymerizes (becomes a plastic like solid) unless stabilized with chemicals to keep it a liquid. It is insoluble, floats, and will generally evaporate, but may polymerize if it persists.No DVB had entered the river and was not expected to as of Friday evening, 17Aug. NOAA was contacted in the event it did and for safety issues related to the smoke or vapor plume."
8492,2012-08-16,"F/V ""Up The Ladder""","Cuttyhunk, MA",41.4163333333,-70.9457833333,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,400,0,"A 43 foot recreational fishing vessel grounded on the 'Sow and Pigs Reef"" just south of Cuttyhunk Island in Buzzards Bay, MA. She is carrying 400 gallons of diesel fuel and was towed to an intentional grounding area on a sand/gravel beach on the north side of Westend Pond (which does not communicate with the sea). Actions:1. She currently sits 200 yds off the beach, vents have been closed and she is no longer sheening.2. Salvage resources are due to arrive by 2000 tonight3. NOAA SSC has informed and briefed the DOI Trustee, particularly with regard to Penikese Island (2.5 miles to the north) where roseate terns (endangered) have been known to roost. Potential for impacts is very low.4. NOAA produced fate models indicating very low likelihood of oil threatening Penikese Island."
8490,2012-08-03,M/V Ocean Crescent ,"GOMEX south of Pensacola, FL",29.1233333333,-87.1533333333,Oil,,IFO 380,,,,,,1928,0,"At 2353 PDT USCG Sector Mobile, AL contacted the NOAA ERD duty officer to request a trajectory for an oil spill. The master of the M/V Ocean Crescent reported to the CG (at 2300PDT) spilling 7.3 cubic meters of IFO-380 as a result of a fuel transfer error. Spill location given as N29deg 07' 24"" and W87deg 09' 12"", which is in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 70 mi south of Pensacola, FL.A trajectory is being prepared."
8491,2012-08-02,TCI Fire,"Ghent, NY",42.3273472222,-73.7098166667,Chemical,Collision,,,,,,,,0,"On August 2, 2012, a fire at transformer recycling company in Columbia County, NY, resulted in a release of an unknown amount of chemicals, including PCB-laden oil and combustion by-products. A 15 mile radius shelter in place warning was issued by the county. NOAA ERD was contacted regarding air plume modeling and chemical sampling priorities. "
8485,2012-07-29,FV View Point,"Prince of Wales Bay, SE Alaska",54.8316666667,-131.928333333,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,400,1,"Early on the morning of July 29, NOAA received a report from Coast Guard MSD Ketchikan that the FV View Point had grounded and taken on water and sank in 200 fathoms of water in Gardner Bay, part of South Prince of Wales Bay, with 400 gallons of diesel on board. One POB had evacuated the vessel and was saved by a Good Sam. Due to the dramatic similarities to the FV Mary Kay sinking just two days ago, the trajectory and fate analysis were essentially identical. CG and ADFG will be overflying the site later today to evaluate the size and scope of the problem due to a commercial fishing opening on Monday."
8489,2012-07-29,Sunken NPS work boat,"Adelup, Guam",13.4811111111,144.722222222,Other,Coral|Derelict,,,,,,,25,0,"USCG Sector Guam notified the NOAA SSC on July 29 that an 18-foot US National Park Service work boat had capsized and was aground on reef at Asa Beach in Adelup, Guam. The vessel was carrying 25 gallons of fuel at the time but no discharge was observed. At the time of notification, plans were being made to remove the vessel. This was a NOAA notification. No ERD support was requested."
8486,2012-07-28,Mystery Sheen Vermillian 51,"GOMEX, 13mi south of LA Coast",29.3836111111,-92.1652777778,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown oil,,,,,,,0,"On Saturday, 28Jul12, USCG Morgan City contacted the SSC to request fate of a silvery sheen 2mix1mi in Lease Block Vermillion 51, approximately 13mi south of the LA coastline. Sheen was sighted from an oil platform adn reported as tending toward the SE. Source of the sheen was unknown, nor was the type of oil. The SSC indicated that the sheen would not impact the coastline unless the source of the sheen increased significantly. SSC suggested that CG contact the SSC again if the situation changed and more information became available."
8484,2012-07-27,FV Mary Kay,"Cape Chacon, SE Alaska",54.6335833333,-132.072233333,Oil,,Deisel,,,,,,2450,1,"ERD was notified by CG MSD Ketchikan around noon on July 27, 2012,that the 78' FV Mary Kay sank in 85 fathoms of water immediately south of Cape Chacon at the southern end of SE Alaska with 2450 gallons of diesel on board. The cause of the sinking was apparently attributed to an excessive internal transfer of sea water to the bow of the vessel causing the vessel to tilt nose-down and sink. All POB were rescued by a Good Sam. Weather at the time of the sinking was 15 kts SW wind, 3 ft seas. The CG has asked for a trajectory and possible fate of the diesel. After the sinking, folks on the Good Sam vessel detected a definite odor of diesel. Initial fly overs by ADFG regarding commercial fisheries openings showed some ribbons of sheen. However by Monday, July 30, no sheen was detectable by the ADFG and CG observers. It is currently uncertain whether all the diesel escaped. Case closed out on August 1, 2012 "
8483,2012-07-27,Pipeline Leak-Eugene Isl 305,"GOM 60mi SE of Timbalier Bay, LA",28.2930555556,-91.5663888889,Oil,Pipeline,LA Crude,,,,,,,0,"MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the fate and trajectory for a leak in a 14"" crude oil pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico 64 mi SE of Timbalier Bay. The leak is currently minor and only creating a 4mi x 150'wide rainbow slick trending to the NE. At the current rate of leak the slick should not grow larger or longer and is no threat to land. Once additional information is received from the RP regarding if the leak has been stopped, if the pipeline has been shut in, the maximum volume potential (within the shut in section), and exact nature of the product, NOAA will run a trajectory model in the event of a catastrophic release."
8482,2012-07-23,F/V Two Mikes sunk,"Yaquina Bay bar entrance, OR",44.6118555556,-124.082991667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,4300,4,At 0300 PDT 23 July USCG contacted NOAA SSC and reported the 48-foot F/V 'Two Mikes' sunk off the North jetty of the Yaquina Bay bar entrance in Oregon. The vessel was reported to have sunk at 2243 PDT. There is a potential release of roughly 2000 gallons of diesel. USCG has requested hypothetical worst case discharge trajectory.
8480,2012-07-19,Tug MADISON,"South Lake Huron, near the entrance to St Clair River, MI",43.1016666667,-82.4508333333,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,8300,0,"On 19 JULY 2012 (time unknown), Sector Detroit received report of a 110' Dredge and 38' Tug sank in Lake Huron. Tug DRUMMOND ISLANDER II (Flag: US) and Tug MADISON (Flag: US) were pushing a 110' dredge downbound in Lake Huron en route to Pointe Mouillee, when the 110' dredge sank also causing the Tug MADISON to flip over approximately 5 nm NNW of the entrance to the St Clair River. All personnel were safely transferred to the Tug DRUMMOND ISLANDER II. The DREDGE BARGE Arthur J sank and the Tug MADISON capsized. Sector Detroit reported that the dredge had 12 sections of 1000' pipe onboard that has broken loose.SSC was contacted at 1037 (eastern) by Sector Detroit requesting a weather update, as well as a trajectory. As of 1037, sheening has been observed but catastrophic release has not been observed. Air Station Detroit will conduct an overflight as soon as weather conditions permit.NRC Notification #1018236"
8479,2012-07-18,F/V Joe,"Terrebonne, LA",29.1746666667,-91.0198333333,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,400,0,"On 18JUL12 USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC in regards to a fishing vessel which sank in coastal Terrebonne Parish, LA. The location is about 1/4 miles offshore and in 8ft of water. The vessel is 30 ft by 12 ft with a 400 gallon diesel tank aboard. The vessel sank last night and was not producing a sheen this morning, but USCG directed owner to place sorbant boom around the vessel. A Good Samaritan helicopter reported a 1/2 mi by 30 ft silver sheen moving southwest. USCG is currently gathering resources to conduct an overflight and on-scene evaluation. USCG has requested a trajectory to determine shoreline impacts."
8478,2012-07-12,Mystery Sheen,"11 nm Offshore, LA",29.1211111111,-88.8463888889,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On 12JUL12, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC for support of a mystery sheen reported by a Good Samaritan helicopter at 1410 CDT. The sheen was reported as 15 miles by 0.5 miles and rainbow in color. The reported position is 11 nautical miles east of Redfish Bay and Northeast Pass, east of the Mississippi Delta. It is not known where the reported position is in relation to the entire sheen. The report also claims the sheen to be traveling southwest. An overflight scheduled to investigate the sheen this afternoon was diverted for SAR. USCG is requesting a trajectory for directing an overflight scheduled for tomorrow morning. "
8477,2012-07-11,FV Sherry Ann,"Martha's Vineyard, MA",41.19308,-70.8008333333,Oil,Grounding,diesel,0,,,,,800,0,"45 foot aluminium hull vessel grounded on Squibnocket Beach (SE facing side) overnight. The vessel is carrying 800 gallons of diesel fuel (no release). The owner attempted to haul the vessel off the beach prior to high tide, resulting in a breach of the hull. Coast Guard is on scene along with a professional salvage company with hopes of refloating the vessel on the high tide. If that is not possible, a more complex salvage plan will be required.Access is difficult and the area is important to two endangered species, the piping plover (currently with chicks) and the northeastern beach tiger beetle. This is critical habitat for the beetle in particular.USFWS and MA Div. of Fisheries and Wildlife experts have been engaged."
8476,2012-07-09,Chassell Mercury Spill,"Portage Lake, Chassell, MI",47.06359,-88.5184,Chemical,,mercury,1,1,,,,0,0,"Adapted from EPA OSC report:""On Monday, July 2, 2012, Michigan DEQ requested EPA assistance at a waterfront property on Portage Canal of Lake Superior in Chassell, Michigan. Two metal flasks suspected to contain mercury were found by swimmers in the Lake approximately 30 feet offshore. The swimmers carried the flasks to the dock at their private residence. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) confirmed the presence of mercury in the containers. One container was sealed, but the seal was broken on the second container, resulting in mercury being spilled onto the sandy lakebed as the container was carried to the dock. The resident attempted to recover spilled material visible in the shallow water. The Health Department determined the mercury contamination was limited to the dock area.OSC and of MDEQ arrived at the Site late afternoon on July 2, 2012. Due to the prediction of potential thunderstorms in the area overnight, the containers on the dock were overpacked in a plastic sealable tote. The overpack was not relocated in order to minimize potential cross contamination.EPA and its START and ERRS contractors returned to the Site on July 3, 2012 to conduct an emergency removal action. The contaminated dock area was cleaned to prevent further contamination of the residential property, the gross mercury contamination was removed from the lakebed, the area where the flasks were found was poled to determine if additional containers remain buried in the area, and the mercury waste was removed from the Site. Sediment samples were collected to assess the impact of the spill on the lakebed and determine the need and extent of additional removal activities. USCG and the WUPHD representatives were on-scene during the July 3, 2012 removal activities. MDEQ returned to the Site after EPA, USCG, and WUPHD had demobilized to collect surface water samples.EPA is planning to remobilize to the Site the week of July 9, 2012 to establish an exclusionary zone around the impacted area and conduct a comprehensive site assessment of the spill area. MDEQ, USCG, and WUPHD are expected to also be on site the week of July 9, 2012.EPA is acting as the lead agency for this response.""EPA OSC contact the NOAA SSC on July 9, 2012 seeking information on the expected trajectory/migration of mercury on the lakebed.NRC notification #: 1016492"
8475,2012-07-08,Oily Waste Discharge,"Ship Shoal 22A, LA",28.4558333333,-91.0813888889,Oil,,Oily Waste,,,,,,691,0,"On 08JUL12, MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC about a platform that discharged 691 gallons of oily waste and the source is now secure. The platform was discharging from their oily water separator when it was discovered that there was a system malfunction and untreated oily water with contamination above permissible ppm was being discharged. This occurred at Ship Shoal 22A, about 35 miles south of Louisiana coast. The sheen is reported as 5.67 miles by 0.5 miles in a combination of 40% silvery sheen, 50% rainbow sheen, and 10% dark sheen. The sheen is considered non-recoverable and is breaking up. This incident occurred at 0600 hrs today. USCG is requesting a trajectory."
8474,2012-07-06,F/V Excellence ammonia release,"Dutch Harbor, AK",53.9,-166.541666667,Chemical,,Ammonia,,,,,,,0,"Late evening on 07-JULY-2012, Sector Anchorage contacted NOAA ERD to request assistance with an anhydrous ammonia leak from the F/V EXCELLENCE a catcher/processor vessel docked in Dutch Harbor, AK. The vessel had been leaking ammonia from a one-inch pipe on the low pressure side of the refrigeration system since approximately 1230hrs (Aleutian Time)this afternoon and the system was estimated to contain 3-5,000 pounds. The high pressure side of the refrigeration system was estimated to contain an additional 15-17,000 pounds of ammonia. USCG responders in Dutch Harbor requested operational assistance regarding the exclusion zone size and operation of ship-board generators during response operations."
8473,2012-07-05,MSRC Dispersant Exercise Issue-13Jun2012,"Chandeleur Sound, LA",29.8333333333,-89.0666666667,Other,,Dispersant use is alleged.,,,,,,3600,0,"On July 5, 2012 USCG District 8, Sector NOLA and MSU Morgan City called a conference call to discuss an alleged use of actual dispersant during a planned MSRC drill on June 12 & 13, 2012. MSRC aerial dispersant contactor was scheduled to do a test spray using tap water only in a target area 50mi SE of Stennis airport (thier base of operations). Instead, the test sprays were conducted over Chandeleur Sound jsut east of the Miss R. delta, in an area being worked by a fleet of ""pogie boats"" (small fish netting) with a spotter aircraft directing the pogie boats.During the incident, the spotter aircraft is reported to have taken a set of pictures of the area showing teh water covered by a large area of foam. No exact coordinates or other record of the image time/date/ and location were provided to the USCG.In a news article published 4July2012 on the Times-Picayune web site (NOLA.com), it was alledged that Placquemines Parish was not informed of the drill. Additionally, it is alledged by Parish President Billy Nungesser that real dispersant was being sprayed since fishermen in the area who had observed the spray aircraft said the water was foamy and their skin itched.During the USCG call, which included the NOLA SSC, assistent SSC, and Charlie Henry, the source of the foam in the photos was discussed. The NOAA team's initial estimate of the source of the foam is that it is the result of natural process, including the high winds obvious in the images, and possibly the presence of an algal bloom.The NOAA team is investigating the potential foaming source with scientists familiar with the local and algal blooms.This hotline is being established to capture information for future use."
8472,2012-07-03,F/V Sound Leader sunk,"Offshore Newport, OR",44.6666666667,-124.1,Oil,,"Diesel, 75 gallons of some other oil (likely lube oil)",,,,,,1000,0,"At approximately 1200 PDT on 3 July, USCG Sector Columbia River contacted NOAA SSC regarding the F/V Sound Leader sunk offshore Newport, OR. The vessel sank around 0700 3 July. There was sheen observed at the site of sinking at 0730. There was a potential of 1000 gallons of diesel reported on board. USCG requested trajectory for worst case discharge. Although winds are forecasted to blow toward shore, given the moderately high winds and waves and that the sheen would likely be pushed to the SW and not directly W, no significant visible impact is expected on shore if a worst case discharge were to occur."
8470,2012-06-29,F/V Quest Sunk,"Offshore Westport, WA",46.9666666667,-124.466666667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,250,0,"On June 29 at approximately 1300 PDT NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Sector Columbia River of a Fishing Vessel that had sunk approximately 17 miles NW of Westport, WA at 2330 June 28. The potential is for 250 gallons of diesel. It is unknown if any fuel has been spilled. USCG requested a trajectory, and under the given conditions no shoreline impacts are expected from a 250 gallon diesel spill."
8467,2012-06-23,500 lbs Propane Tanks,"Duluth, MN",46.6551166667,-92.2685333333,Chemical,,propane,,,,,,,0,"On June 23, 2012 at 1142(eastern), USCG MSU Duluth contacted the SSC. Recent flooding has caused at least three residential propane tanks containing up to 500 pounds or propane to break free from their connections and were spotted floating during overflights. Although the tanks should have emptied as soon as they broke free, MSU Duluth requested worst case scenario ALOHA air plume models to gauge the threat posed by the propane if it were still in the tanks. Local winds were reportedly SE at ~7 knots."
8465,2012-06-21,MV Jireh,"Mona Island, PR",18.0678333333,-67.925,Oil,Coral|Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,,5,"On June 21, 2012, NOAA was notified of the grounding of the M/V Jireh on the west shore of Mona Island, Puerto Rico. The 200-foot vessel was reported aground this morning at 0700 local time. The vessel is hard aground on coral, rock and sand bottom. Position is reported as Lat/Lon: 18 04.07N, 067 55.5W. The USCG has requested SSC support in the response/salvage/removal effort and NRDA teams are preparing to address coral injury. "
8461,2012-06-10,Pleasure Craft Revenge,"Carrington Point, Santa Rosa Island, CA",34.0316666667,-120.04,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,250,0,"On the afternoon of 10-JUNE-2012, USCG Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara contacted their NOAA SSC about the vessel REVENGE that had sunk just off Carrington Point on Santa Rosa Island, CA. The REVENGE is a 40' pleasure craft with 250 gallons of diesel on board. She is not leaking at present and salvage/removal operations will commence on the morning of 11-JUNE-2012. USCG requested a precautionary ""what if"" trajectory estimate from NOAA ERD in the event the vessel leaks overnight or before salvage operations are completed."
8460,2012-06-09,M/V Monterrey,"Chiniak Bay, Kodiak, AK",57.755,-152.446666667,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,8000,7,"At 0600 ADT on June 9, Sector Anchorage notified the Alaskan SSC that the 175', 495 gross tons, M/V Monterrey landing craft had grounded adjacent to Puffin Island located in Chiniak Bay, Kodiak, Alaska, at 0100, June 9. After striking an object, the vessel intentionally grounded rupturing the forward, starboard fuel tank which contained 1000 to 8000 gallons of diesel. The vessel was immediately boomed off with harbor boom and Alaska CHADEX was hired to deal with the spill. The vessel is on lease to the Army Corp of Engineers from the Navy. Coast Guard personnel from MSD Kodiak are on scene. A trajectory and weather forecast were requested from NOAA."
8458,2012-06-07,Pipeline Leak,"Off Atchafalaya Bay, LA",29.3586111111,-91.5033333333,Oil,Pipeline,Condensate and Natural Gas,,,,,,,0,"On 07JUN12, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC about a 8 inch natural gas pipeline that has been breached and is leaking condensate and gas. The reported position is about 6 miles offshore and in shallow waters. A 2 1/2 mile section of pipeline has been shut in and the pressure in the line is dropping. USCG is requesting a trajectory from NOAA to determine potential shoreline impacts."
8457,2012-06-06,Army Corps vessel,"NW of Eureka, CA",41.1383333333,-124.386333333,Oil,,Hydraulic Fluid,,,,,,110,0,"On the afternoon of 06-JUNE-2012, the USCG District 11 Command Center notified the NOAA SSC of an Army Corps of Engineers vessel that had reported a loss of 90-110 gallons of hydraulic fluid from one of their propellers. The release reportedly occured at 2115hrs (Local) on 05-JUNE-2012 approximately 10NM West of Patricks Point, just north of Eureka, CA. USCG D-11 intends to perform an overflight of the area and requested NOAA Trajectory support to inform their search activities."
8459,2012-06-06,Fish Market Barge Sinking,"Potomac River, Washington, DC",,,Oil,,diesel fuel,1,,,,,500,0,"BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, 05 JUN, at approx 12:45pm, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore was notified of a barge splitting in half in the fish market area of Southwest DC (Washington Channel) with oil in the water. At that time, Sector Baltimore filed an NRC report and dispatched a pollution response team. DC Fire Dept was already o/s and successfully contained the spill with approx 600ft of harbor boom. The ""barge"" is actually a permanently moored floating structure/storefront used to sell fish. The rear section of the structure collapsed, sending two fuel storage tanks into the water, each containing approx 150-200 gals of diesel fuel. Moderate media interest occurred with local DC radio and the Associated Press contacting the Coast Guard for more information. CG D5 PADET issued a press release Tuesday afternoon. No wildlife was reported to be affected. HEPACO was hired by the responsible party (a private citizen) to clean up the spill. The spill response continued through Tuesday night, though hampered by darkness and a large amount of oiled debris (wood planks, etc.) in the water from the structure collapse. DC Dept of the Environment was notified and sent inspectors to the scene. Clean-up efforts continued through the day on Wednesday however, late morning on Wednesday, HEPACO expressed concerns about the r/p's ability to pay. At that point, the USCG assumed federal responsibility for the clean-up efforts and accessed the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for $50,000. HEPACO was hired was issued an ATP of $30,000.June 6, 2012 UPDATE: Spill response continued through the night last night and continues this morning. Both fuel tanks have been removed along with 95% of the oiled debris and recoverable product. USCG anticipates reaching an endpoint sometime later today or tomorrow. USCG Sector Baltimore's Mobile Command Post trailer is on scene and will remain on scene with Sector Baltimore personnel until the response is complete. There have been no reports of injury to wildlife and no claims of oiled vessels made to the Coast Guard at this time. "
8456,2012-05-31,CF Industries Ammonia Release,"Donaldsonville, LA",30.0977777778,-90.9555555556,Chemical,,Anhydrous Ammonia,,,,,,,0,"At 1545CDT CG MSU Baton Rouge contacted the NOAA SSC to request air plume modeling and other scientific support for a 2400lb./hr anhydrous ammonia release at the CF Industies facility in Donaldsonville, LA (on the Miss R. between New Orleans and Baton Rouge). A tornado was reported to have caused an unknown amount of damage to the facility and extinguished 3 flares (which burn off escaping vapors), each releasing 800lb/hr for a total release rate of 2400lb/hr. Releases started at 1417CDT. One flare was re-ignited at 1526CDT, but the other 2 remain releasing vapor for a total of 1600lb/hr.The immediate isolation distance is 60metres and responders should consider evacuating the general population out to 0.6km (650yds)."
8452,2012-05-29,FV ARIES sunk,"Offshore of Umpqua Bar, OR",43.6709722222222,-124.248333333333,Oil,Derelict,diesel,,,,,,400,3,"At 0330 PST The NOAA SSC was contacted about a potential spill off of the Oregon Coast, 1.5 miles offshore of Umqua River Bar entrance. The 32' wooden hull FV ARIES went down, but did not release any pollutants. The vessel has a reported 400 gallons of diesel on-board. All aboard were safety evacuated. Weather and hypothetical release trajectory were requested."
"8454,2012-05-29,Platform Fire SP 93 B,Gulf of Mexico south of Miss R. (LA),28.6616666667,-89.4083333333,Oil,,S. LA crude condensate,,,,,,2100,0,""At 1430CDT the NOAA SSC for District 8 was called by MSU Morgan City to request a trajectory forecast for a potential spill if a burning tank on a platform in the Gulf should release its contents into the Gulf. Contents of the tank are approximately 50BBL (2100gal) of south LA crude oil condensate. Tank is a possible slop tank (which would contain an mixture of various waste oils, rather than the crude condensate.)Additional information below is from the USCG message to the SSC:• Reported at 1254 by Energy XXI• 7 persons on board (all evacuated) 1 minor injury reported at this time (1345 29MAY12) of 1st to 2nd degree burns on the employees forearms. Employee is in transit to Terrebone General for treatment.• Facility is shut in and fire is contained to the open top tank for the time being. Location of facility is N 28° 39.7 W 089° 24.5 • Tank dimensions are 8 x 10 foot, capacity of the tank is 50 bbls and has approximately 20 bbls of crude condensate on board. Tank is sitting on top of grating leading to the Gulf of Mexico. • 6 vessels are actively spraying the facility with water to keep in cool. Foam will not reach the facility. • Wild well control and Oil mop are on stand by.• Crew was evacuated to SP 93 A• Facility is 82 feet off of the water and is 17 miles offshore (446 ft water depth).• Weather: Clear 85° F / 9 mile winds"""
8451,2012-05-23,Mystery Sheen,"South Marsh Island Block 112, Offshore LA",28.4133333333,-91.9227777778,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On 23MAY2012, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC about a mystery sheen discovered by BSEE during an unrelated flight. The sheen is approximately 65 miles offshore, due south of Marsh Island. There is no known source and product chemistry is unknown. Platforms in the area were contacted and none report any release. USCG is requesting a trajectory, fate of sheen and hindcast."
8450,2012-05-22,Mystery Sheen,"Off San Diego, CA",32.72,-117.596666667,Oil,,Rainbow sheen,,,,,,,0,"On the evening of 22-MAY-2012, the USCG District-11 Command Center contacted their NOAA SSC to report a mystery sheen observed by a USCG helicopter offshore of San Diego, CA at 1814hrs (local time). The observation was described as a 3NM x 3NM rainbow sheen approximately 16.5NM west of Point Loma and approximately 5NM North of the US/Mexican border as depicted by the offshore EEZ boundary. A trajectory estimate was requested to establish whether the sheen might threaten Mexican waters."
8449,2012-05-18,Mystery Sheen West Delta 117,"28nmi SE of west side ofMiss R. Delta, LA",28.80585,-89.79,Oil,Mystery Substance,Assumed to be S LA crude at this time,,,,,,,0,"At 1530CDT USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the New Orleans SSC to request NOAA support in locating the likely source of a light sheen observed from a platform in lease block West Delta 117. Sheen was described as barely visible and 15% coverage, about 2 miles wide by at least 7 miles long (from the platform) but a helo pilot from the rig indicated it extended all the way to the shoreline near Venice, LA. NOAA ERD is providing oceanographer-modeling support to the CG."
8446,2012-05-14,Deep Sea Fire and Spill,"Whidbey Island, Penn Cove, WA",48.2277777778,-122.706388889,Oil,,Diesel,1,0,,,,3600,11,"May 12 through May 16, 2012 Washington State Department of Ecology, U.S. Coast Guard, Camano Island Fire & Rescue, and North Whidbey Fire and Rescue responded to a boat fire on the anchored 128-foot fishing vessel Deep Sea, located in Penn Cove off Whidbey Island, Saturday May 12.The Coast Guard established a 500-yard safety zone and federal, state and local authorities allowed the vessel to burn due to concerns of the vessel sinking if firefighting activities continued.On Sunday, May 14, the Deep Sea unexpectedly sank with an unknown amount of diesel fuel on board.Oil skimming vessels placed oil containment boom around the area of the sunken vessel. The Coast Guard hired Ballard Diving & Salvage Co. to plug vents and seal the vessel’s fuel tanks.However, a cracked vent allowed fuel to leak from the sunken vessel at an estimated rate of 2 gallons per minute. On May 14, some commercial shellfish operations in Penn Cove voluntarily stopped harvesting on before fuel reached nearby mussel rafts.The volume of diesel spilled from the boat grew through Monday, leaving a very thin coating of oil over the commercial operation, leading the Washington Department of Health to close the area. Recreational shellfish harvesting in Penn Cove was also temporarily closed.The oil sheen was too thin to remove from the water.Ecology has been monitoring shoreline areas for potential environmental effects from the spill. Some sheen had reached the shore in places. Ecology is analyzing water samples collected help evaluate environmental impacts from the spill.There have been no injured or killed mammals or fish observed or reported.The Washington Department of Natural Resources is developing options for salvaging the vessel.The Coast Guard has opened the federal Oil Spill Liability Fund to pay for response efforts. NOAA ERD has been requested to create trajectories for potential releases during salvage operations and to assist the WA State Department of Health in connecting to NOAA's Seafood Inspection Program for sensory testing."
8444,2012-05-11,F/V Lucky Diamond,Nearshore LA,29.4347222222,-92.2691666667,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,500,0,"At 1225 CST on 11May12, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC about a fishing vessel that was burning (now extinguished) and adrift near the coast of central Louisiana. There is a potential release of diesel fuel and USCG is seeking a trajectory for a WCD discharge. "
8445,2012-05-11,MSC Idil,59 nm north of Puerto Rico,19.4516666667,-66.1066666667,Oil,,IFO 380 & Diesel,,,,,,,0,"NOAA's Emergency Response Division office in Seattle was contacted by USCG Sector San Juan at approximately 1705 PT requesting trajectory analysis for a potential release of fuel oil from a drifting vessel. The MSC Idil, a container ship, experienced an explosion on board and is now adrift at 19deg 27.1min North / 66deg 06.4min West. The vessel is reported to have 244 metric tons of IFO 380 and 207 metric tons of diesel fuel on board. Vessel is approximately 59 nm north of San Juan Puerto Rico."
8443,2012-05-11,T/S Yare,"88 NM South of Andros Island, Bahamas",22.1885,-77.2773333333,Oil,Grounding,crude oil,,,,,,10290000,0,"A 750 foot Venezuelan tanker, the Yare, grounded 88 nm south of Andros Island, Bahamas on 10 May 2012 at approximately 1500 EST. The vessel is reported to be carrying a cargo of 245,000 barrels of crude oil plus an unknown quantity of ship's diesel fuel. The vessel is reported to be aground the entire length of the hull. No spill has been reported. USCG is monitoring and conducting an overflight of the area this morning (5/11/12). NOAA SSC has been asked to provide a trajectory, weather FT and oil fate info."
8440,2012-05-09,Makah F/V aground,"Neah Bay, WA",48.3946166667,-124.653466667,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,100,0,"NOAA SSC was contacted 1230 PST May 9 by Olympic National Sanctuary about a Makah Fishing Vessel aground just west of Neah Bay in the sanctuary. No pollutants have been released, and all persons that were on board have been evacuated safely. Requested was tides, currents, and localized weather forecast for salvage planning purposes. USCG D13 also contacted SSC requesting possible pollution impacts if any diesel were released. Potential for 50-100 gallon diesel release."
8441,2012-05-09,Mystery Sheen,"Willamette River, OR",45.3565555556,-122.612027778,Oil,Collision,,,,,,,,0,"SSC was notified by USCG Sector Columbia River of a mystery sheen in the Willamette River, extending from Oregon City Falls north to Milwaukie in Oregon (just south of Portland). There is not a known source, amount, or type of oil. Sheen is being reported as ""grey and weathered"". Sector Columbia River is looking for a trajectory of where the oil may go and guidance on what should be protected."
8442,2012-05-09,Platform Elly sheen,"Off Huntingon Beach, CA",33.5822222222,-118.1275,Oil,Pipeline,Huntington Beach crude & produced water,,,,,,882,0,"On the evening of 09-May-2012, USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a cracked overflow pipe on Platform Elly (approx. 7.5NM off Huntingon Beach, CA) that was discharging a small amount of visible sheen. Release rate is reported as approximately 2-3 gallons per day and patching of the pipe is scheduled to commence early tomorrow morning. In the meantime, a precautionary ("what if") trajectory estimate has been requested in the event the patching operations encounter difficulties."
8439,2012-05-07,Pipeline Release,"Near Mississippi River Delta, LA",29.1105277778,-89.3755555556,Oil,Pipeline,LA Sweet Crude Oil,1,,,,,546,0,"At 2000 CST on 07MAY12, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC about a pipeline release of LA sweet crude oil that occurred at 0800 the same day. The situation has stabilized and the pipeline is secure. USCG has been on scene and an OSRO has been hired by the RP. Overflight occurred at 1430 CST today and spotted a 10mi sheen moving NW along the coast. USCG has request a trajectory for sheen position at daylight tomorrow."
8438,2012-05-04,"M/V Anna Mersk, Leaking Container","Seattle, WA",47.5811111111,-122.353055556,Chemical,,Dodecylaniline,,,,,,,0,"NOAA SSC contacted 1400 PST May 4 about leaking container at Terminal 18 on Harbor Island in Seattle WA. There is a container aboard M/V Anna Mersk with a slow, small leak. It is confirmed that there are 80 barrels of DODECYLANILINE inside the container. Container has been leaking since afternoon of May 3. At this time no chemical has entered the water, but is contained within the vessel holding areas. WA State Ecology, USCG, and clean-up contractors are on scene. PPE level B has been presribed. USCG has requested phone support regarding any human health issues or potential issues if substance were released into the water."
8448,2012-05-03,M/V Skyroyal,"Near Honolulu, HI",20.8855555555556,-138.451666666667,Other,,Potential reaction of bulk cargo of Direct Reduced Iron,,,,,,,0,"USCG D14 notified the NOAA SSC that the morning of May 3, the M/V SKYROYAL contacted the Coast Guard regarding increasing temperatures in two of its cargo holds. The vessel was carrying bulk Direct Reduced Iron, used in steel manufacturing. This product can react exothermically, generating heat and potentially igniting if it gets hot enough. The vessel was 1100 nm from Honolulu en route to China from Panama and was not intending to come to Hawaii, but notified the USCG in case it needed to make an emergency call. NOAA ERD was asked for information about Direct Reduced Iron.Based on subsequent information and technical analysis provided to the USCG from the shipper, the situation stabilized. The temperatures, which had been approximately 15 degrees centigrade above normal at the time of initial notification, ceased increasing and began decreasing slowly. The shipper reported that it considered this temperature fluctuation normal behavior for this cargo. The vessel did not come into Hawaii."
8437,2012-05-02,RowanXL-1 rig/TV FR8 Pride,"Port Aransas, TX channel",27.8183333333,-97.0083333333,Oil,Collision,hydraulic fluid and crude (potential),,,,,,,0,"At around 1000CDT the NOAA SSC was contacted regarding a collision in the Port Aransas TX shipping channel between a 750' tanker vessel (TV FR8 Pride) and a jack-up rig Rowan XL-1 at 0700CDT on 2May2012. The only discharge at this time is an unknown but small amount of hydraulic fluid creating a small sheen. USCG has indicated that they do not expect a larger release, and no discharge is reported from the tanker.NOAA SSC is coordinating with Sector Corpus Christi, but no direct science support from NOAA has been requested at this time."
8436,2012-04-29,Mystery Sheen,"South Timbalier Block 23, LA",29.0041666667,-90.1077777778,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"The USCG Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC this evening about a sheen in Timbalier Block 23. The sheen was reported to be a 2 mi X 100 ft silvery sheen heading NW. The location was about 6 miles from shore, to the southwest of Timbalier Bay. A trajectory analysis was requested."
8433,2012-04-24,M/V Pacific Sea adrift,"Off Point Arena, CA",38.755,-124.015,Oil,Adrift,,,,,,,,0,"At 2047 hours (Pacific) USCG Sector San Francisco contacted the NOAA SSC to request a drift estimate for the inbound M/V Pacific Sea, a 623 foot bulk cargo carrier that had lost propulsion and adrift approximately 17nm Southwest of Point Arena, CA. Attempts are presently underway to get her under tow. She is accompanied by a tow vessel and the USCG Cutter Sockeye. Sector San Francisco requested a drift estimate."
8432,2012-04-18,Mystery Sheen,"Timbalier Bay, LA",29.1723333333,-90.4488333333,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On 18APR12, USCG Houma contacted NOAA SSC about a mystery sheen in Timbalier Bay reported by a good Samaritan helicopter. The sheen is reported to be 5mi by 3mi rainbow sheen with a 50yrd by 100yrd black area on the leading edge. The quantity, product and source are unknown. USCG is seeking a trajectory."
8431,2012-04-14,F/V Lady Myrtle,US/Canada Border (Maine/New Brunswick),44.7916666667,-66.875,Oil,,Diesel,0,,,,,250,0,"First and Final Report: April 12, 2012: The Canadian Coast Guard reported to the US Coast Guard (protocol under the CANUSLANT agreement) a fishing vessel on fire and adrift just north of the US border and drifting south. All crew members were rescued and are unharmed. The vessel was carrying about 250 gallons of fuel. The US Coast Guard requested that NOAA estimate the drift and predict the location of the landfall. This was done (see separate entry) and it was estimated that the vessel would make landfall in Canada on the northeast corner of Grand Manan Island, southern Bay of Fundy. By mid-afternoon, the Canadian Coast Guard had secured the vessel and was towing the burned wreck to shore. Case Closed"
8429,2012-04-09,M/V Overseas Beryl,"Near New Orleans, LA",29.923256,-89.939554,Oil,,#6 Fuel Oil,1,1,,,,147000,5,"At 0110CST on 10APR12, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC about a vessel releasing #6 fuel oil into the Mississippi River at mile marker 86.7. The incident began at about 2030CST on 09APR12. The vessel is moored and source is not secure. A ballast water overboard discharge pipe, that runs through a fuel tank, developed a hole and is pulling oil into the pipe and overboard by Venturi effect. Worse case possible discharge is the tank capacity of 3,500 bbls. USCG is requesting a trajectory."
8421,2012-03-19,"TUG INVADER, Vigor Marine Shipyard","Everett, WA",47.9814444444,-122.218055556,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,60000,0,"NOAA SSC contacted 1200 PST by USCG to provide trajectory support to situation at Vigor Marine Shipyard in Everett, WA. Tug Invader is partially submerged after the dry dock began sinking on Saturday evening, 17 March, and stopped at approximately 0000 Sunday, 18 March, when it made contact with the sea floor. The Invader is not leaking at this time. USCG has requested a trajectory with a 60,000 gallon diesel potential release."
8420,2012-03-17,"BOA Pipeline Strike, Barataria Pass","Near Grand Isle, LA",29.2789366667,-89.953875,Oil,Pipeline,Crude,1,1,,,,,0,"At 1224 CST on 17MAR, USCG Sector New Orleans contact NOAA SSC about a thick black sheen (1 mi by 1 mi) discovered by USCG personnel working in the vicinity. A jack-up rig dropped their spuds onto a pipeline earlier this morning causing an uncontrolled release of crude oil. The release has been for at least 3 hours and continues unsecured. Trajectory analysis has been requested."
8419,2012-03-16,Burning Platform,"Off Empire, LA",29.4575,-89.3930555556,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,5000,0,"At 1700 CST, on 16MAR, USCG contact NOAA SSC about a platform on fire. A small platform fire broke out on Baptiste Collette Bayou due to welding near a storage tank of crude oil. Three people vacated the platform and no one is believed to still be on it. A Port Authority boat from the Coast Guard is on the scene. There has been no oil released at this point, but USCG has requested a trajectory for the full release of the storage tank."
8416,2012-03-14,Pipeline Release,"Near Grand Isle, LA",29.3197222222,-89.9691666667,Oil,Pipeline,Unknown,,,,,,,0,"At 1340 CST on 14MAR, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC about support for a sheen resulting from an break in a pipeline. USCG did not know what product was released, size/orientation of the sheen or amount released. An overflight is scheduled for later this afternoon. USCG is seeking a trajectory to guide the overflight."
8415,2012-03-10,F/V CHEVELLE grounding with diesel leaking,"Yaquina Bay, OR",44.6116666667,-124.08,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,4000,0,"NOAA SSC notified 2100 PST of a Fishing Vessel aground on northern tip of jetty for entrance to Yaquina Bay, Oregon. Vessel is leaking diesel, at most 3000-4000 gallons. USCG requested trajectory support from NOAA ERD."
8414,2012-03-09,Leaking container,"Harbor Island, Seattle,WA",47.5716027778,-122.349469444,Chemical,,Mining Intermediate S-7909,,,,,,4000,0,"At 1630 PST USCG Sector Puget Sound contacted NOAA SSC regarding a leaking container on a ship on Harbor Island, WA. The container had been on the pier, and was moved into the hold of the ship before it was noticed that it was leaking. The substance is being referred to as, ""S-7079 Mining Intermediate"", CAS 64742-47-8. The leak is assumed to be secure, however, there is a potential for 4000gallons. The substance leaked into nearby waters, and has contaminated the ship. NOAA has been asked to advise on toxicity levels as it pertains to response crew safety. Clean-up contractors have been called."
8410,2012-02-29,Garden Island Bay Barge hits old well,"Garden Island Bay, Miss R Delta, LA",29.0909,-89.1636,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil condensate,,,,,,700,0,"At 1030am CST on 29Feb2012, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the D-8 SSC to request science support (trajectory forecast, satellite imagery) for a crude oil (condensate) release in Garden Island Bay, Plaquemins Parish, LA starting at 1900CST, 27Feb2012. The discharge is estimated as 700gallons and has been secured and isolation booming is complete. NOAA support is requested in support of shoreline assessment (SCAT)."
8409,2012-02-27,Mystery Sheen,"South Marsh Island Block 223, LA",29.4083333333333,-91.9922222222222,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"On 27FEB at 1530 CST, MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC for trajectory support for a mystery sheen. At 1430 CST, USCG received a report of a mystery sheen with dimensions of 5mi by 1/4mi located at 29-24-30N 091-59-32W, South Marsh Island Block 223. The orientation of the sheen and location of lat/long relative to the sheen was not given."
8405,2012-02-21,F/V PLAN B,Southern Maine,43.2863333333,-70.2745,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"At approximately 1100 EST today (2/21/12) the Fishing Vessel ""Plan B"" sank off the coast of southern Maine, about 8 miles to sea. USCG reported a sheen of approximately 200 yards square and request more information on the fate of the oil. "
8404,2012-02-19,Calcium Chloride ,120nm off TX,27.3958333333333,-94.4522222222222,Chemical,Pipeline,Calcium Chloride,,,,,,85050,0,"On 19FEB12 USCG Texas City contact NOAA SSC about a calcium chloride release of 2,025 bbl at ~3600 ft below the sea surface. The chemical is not a regulated substance and is of little environmental impact. The concern from USCG was related to the proximity to National Marine Sanctuary Flower Gardens (~50nm away). After consulting previous Responselink Hotlines and a chemist, NOAA SSC confirmed USCG suspicions that this release would not likely impact the Flower Gardens and that there is little environmental impact anticipated. Calcium Chloride is an inorganic salt that will slowly distribute along the seabed and slowly dissolve into seawater with no long term toxicity. The NRC reported is posted and this hotline will be closed out."
8403,2012-02-17,Barge SMI 30020,"New Orleans, LA",30.0483333333,-90.5902777778,Oil,Collision,Crude Oil,1,1,,,,11340,2,On 17FEB12 at 0330 CST USCG Sector New Orleans IMD contacted NOAA SSC in regards to a release associated with tug and barge colliding with another tug and barge. This incident occurred at approx 0130 CST at Mississippi River mile marker 140 in St John the Baptist Parish (New Orleans is 27 miles away as the crow flies and at river mile marker 105). There is estimated to be 270 bbl of crude oil (chemistry unknown) in the water and trajectory is requested.
8402,2012-02-15,Condensate Sheen,"South Marsh Block 236, LA",29.3333333333,-92.0,Oil,Pipeline,Condensate,,,,,,,0,"On 15FEB12 USCG Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC in regards to a mystery sheen reported at 0745 CST. The sheen is reported as 9mi long and 100 ft wide. It is unknown where in the sheen is in relation to the provided lat/long. There was no initial information related to sheen orientation, product released, source or follow-up information beyond NRC report. During subsequent conversations, the source was determined to be a natural gas pipeline and sheen is produced from condensate. USCG is seeking trajectory to determine shoreline impacts."
8401,2012-02-02,Leaking Pipeline,"Timbalier, LA",28.9397222222,-90.3558333333,Oil,Pipeline,Natural Gas and Condensate,,,,,,,0,"On 02FEB12, USCG contacted NOAA SSC about a ruptured natural gas pipeline 7nm south of Timbalier Island in South Timbalier Block 37 (28-56-23N 090-21-21W, NRC#1001902). An associated sheen was reported as 4mi by 15 ft (NRC report stated 1 mile). The flowrate is unknown. The depth is about 50 feet. USCG is requesting trajectory and shoreline impact analysis. "
8400,2012-02-02,Tank Overflow,"Galveston, TX",29.1455555556,-94.8305555556,Oil,,,,,,,,1386,0,"On 02FEB12, USCG contacted NOAA SSC about a storage tank on a platform overflowed in off Galveston Island, TX. The initial reports came from good Samaritan aviators in the area at 0400 CST. The RP contacted USCG about 0700 and reported that the source point was secure. USCG is seeking a trajectory for 50 barrels and a Resources at Risk report. "
8399,2012-01-28,FV Kimberly grounding,"Shelikof Strait, Alaska",57.55,-155.0,Oil,Grounding,"diesel, hydraulic fluid, lube oil, antifreeze",,,,,,2400,1,"This is only a potential spill. In the middle of the night of Jan. 25, 2012, the FV Kimberly was forced aground by weather with winds gusting to over 100 knots on the West side of Shelikof Strait in Jute Bay. The vessel owner reports that there are approximately 1900 gal. of diesel, 400 gal. of hydraulic oil, 70 gal. of lubricating oil, and 25 gallons of antifreeze on board. The owner of the vessel reports that it was not taking on water when they abandoned the vessel even though the vessel had been blown a considerable distance up the primarily sandy beach. The USCG rescued the 4 crew members from the grounding. The RP is working with Magone Marine Services to develop a plan for removal of the fluids and any other hazardous substances from the vessel once weather permits. The RP will then evaluate options and develop a plan for removal of the vessel from State tidelands"
8398,2012-01-27,Floating Barrel,"Port Aransas, TX",27.7333333333,-96.7166666667,Oil,Marine Debris,Barrel,,,,,,55,0,"On 27JAN12 at 17:30, USCG Sector Corpus Christi contacted NOAA SSC about a report that came in at 16:00 of a 55 gl barrel floating in the Gulf of Mexico. The barrel has approx 1 inch exposed above the water's surface. The barrel has no markings and unknown contents. USCG is requesting a trajectory model."
8397,2012-01-24,Mystery Sheen,"Point A La Hache, Plaquemines Parish, LA",29.6166666666667,-89.8,Oil,Mystery Substance,Oil,,,,,,,0,"On 24JAN12 at 0730, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC for support with a mystery sheen. It was reported to Sector New Orleans Command Center by an anonymous caller that a several mile long sheen was observed near Point A La Hache, Plaquemines Parish at 1555 on 23JAN12. IMD was also notified via NRC report 1001087. The sheen was described as several miles long of an unknown color from an unknown source. IMD requested satellite imagery from NOAA of the area reported during the time of the incident."
8396,2012-01-20,Mystery Sheen,"Grand Isle, LA",29.0430555556,-90.1194444444,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown,,,,,,,0,"On Friday, 20 Jan, at 13:30 USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC in regards to a mystery sheen reported south of Grand Isle, LA. Sheen is reported being 4.5 miles offshore in Grand Isle Block 37 and approximately 6 mi by 1 mi in size, traveling in a north-east direction along the shore. Chemistry of sheen is not known and source of sheen is not known. USCG request trajectory report to determine shoreline impact."
8392,2012-01-08,Sodium Hydroxide Barge,"Mississippi River, LA",30.0333333333,-90.8333333333,Chemical,,Sodium Hydroxide,,,,,,240,0,"USCG Sector NOLA contacted the NOAA SSC on 01/08 at 21:55 in relation to a release of sodium hydroxide (solution 50%). A small quantity was released during cargo transfer operation at Mississippi River Mile Marker 161 - near Chatman Town, LA - approximately half way between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. A review of the fate and effects were requested."
8391,2012-01-06,Mystery Sheen,"South Marsh Island Block 239, LA",29.3191666667,-91.9156666667,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,,,,,,1,0,"USCG MSU Morgan City, LA contacted the NOAA SSC about a sheen from a well located at 29 deg 19.15 min N 091 deg 54.94 min W that produced a silvery sheen of 4 miles by 20 feet in the South Marsh Island Block 239. The wellhead is secure and not releasing any more oil. The sheen is presumed to be moving with the wind in a northerly direction. Quantity not known. USCG is looking for a trajectory to determine if shoreline impacts can be expected."
8390,2011-12-30,Mystery spill,"Orofino, ID",46.4803277777778,-116.257355555556,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"EPA made a courtesy notification to NOAA ERD on Friday, Dec 30 at 1440 to report a mystery spill on the Clearwater River in Orofino, ID. At this time, there is just a drip from the sand. The source, amount spilled, and type of fuel/oil is unknown. The spill is contained with boom, and EPA is working with the state to identify the source. No action is required of NOAA ERD."
8389,2011-12-21,Russian icebreaker Tanker Renda,"Winter fuel delivery to Nome, Alaska",64.4906777778,-165.446005556,Oil,,#1 diesel and gasoline ,,,,,,1500000,31,"No spill just an extremely engaging, but potentially risky marine event. Ever since last Wed. Dec. 21, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator has been meeting daily with U.S. Coast Guard District (Juneau, AK) and Sector Anchorage personnel and from the NOAA NWS Alaska office to plan for and to monitor the Russian icebreaker tanker, as it gradually makes it way to Nome, Alaska, through 300 miles of the Bering Sea ice pack to make a crucial delivery of winter fuel. More details in first entry to this Hotline. "
8385,2011-12-18,Tug Nathan Stewart & Tanker Barge Adrift,NE Gulf of Alaska,58.46,-138.365,Oil,,#1 diesel and Aviation gas,,,,,,2500000,0,"Sector Juneau notified the AK SSC at 1600 on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, that the tug, Nathan E. Stewart operated by KC Transportation, and associated double-hulled fuel barge,DVL-55, were adrift off of Cape Fairweather in the NE Gulf of Alaska. The tug lost its starboard engine and its port engine was performing erratically and could only be used for emergencies. The barge has 2.5M gallons of #1 diesel and 1000 gallons of aviation gas. As of 1320 LT, the T&B position was 58° 27.6'N, 138° 21.9'W and gale force gusts were pushing the T&B parallel to the shore towards the NW. A Spot weather forecast was initiated with the Juneau NWS forecast office. Fortuitously, the tub barge TB Le Chevel Rouse was available from Hawk Inlet in northern SE Alaska to rush to the scene. It successfully towed the Nathan Stewart with its tanker barge to Skagway, Alaska, where repairs and other needed services were rendered. "
8379,2011-12-07,M/V Morning Cedar,"Aleutian Islands, Alaska",52.3466666667,-178.61,Oil,,diesel and bunker C,,,,,,287000,0,"The crew of the M/V Morning Cedar reported the loss of steering to the USCG on Dec. 5, 2011 and was adrift 10 miles north of Tanaga Island in the Aleutian, more than 1200 miles SW of Anchorage. The vessel crew has reported to the CG that there is some type of steering casualty and that the crew was not able to make repairs while they were underway. Shortly, thereafter, CG Sector Anchorage requested the SSC to initiate a SPOT weather forecast from the NWS. No spill has occurred. The vessel is a 656 ft long Singapore registered vessel with 23 crew members aboard. The USCG reports that the vessel's cargo is packaged lumber and that there are 227,000 gallons of bunker C oil and 60,000 gallons of diesel on board. As of Dec. 6, the vessel was drifting in a northwest direction away from land and is projected to continue to drift to the north for the next day. After flying in some Norwegian engineers - to Anchorage, Adak, and then via CG helo to the MV Morning Cedar - temporary repairs were accomplished on the rudder. This allowed the vessel a modicum of steerage, by using the bow thruster in conjunction with main engine and fixed rudder, to control the vessel and motor at a higher speed. Hence, the CG ordered the vessel to motor to Dutch Harbor, where it arrived on Sun. morning, Dec. 11, 2011, to make permanent vessel steerage repairs. The tug Guardsmen as well as the CGC Sherman will stand by until the CG has fully inspected and approved these repairs.Case ClosedJohn Whitney, NOAA Alaska SSC"
8374,2011-11-12,Truck Roll-Over,"Clearwater River, ID",46.6392138888889,-121.387719444444,Oil,,diesel and gasoline,,,,,,3700,0,"EPA Region 10 has notified the NOAA SSC for the Northwest that a truck has rolled over off of Highway 12 at Milepost 152, adjacent to the Clearwater River. The truck's fuel tanks are punctured and leaking, though no product has reached the river yet. The potential release is estimated to be 1700 gallons of gasoline and 2000 gallons of diesel. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service has been notified. "
8373,2011-11-08,Sinking Barge,"Offshore, Miami, FL",25.65,-79.75,Other,,,,,,,,,5,"On Tuesday, November 8, 2011, the U.S Coast Guard contacted NOAA ERD regarding a sinking deck barge off Miami Beach that has been disabled since Monday afternoon. The barge, loaded with 33 containers on deck, is taking on water and is partially submerged. The containers are reported to be empty. The tug towing the barge is also disabled and adrift. Response vessels are attempting to dewater the barge. "
8372,2011-11-02,Oak Creek Power Station,"Western Lake Michigan, south of Milwaukee, WI",42.8444444444,-87.8286111111,Other,,Fly Ash,,,,,,,0,"On Oct 31, 2011 a landslide of about 25,000 cubic yards of fly ash along the western shore of Lake Michigan resulted an unknown quality of fly ash entering Lake Michigan. "
8371,2011-10-30,Sunken barge carrying caustic soda,"Mississippi River, mile marker 81",37.6501583333,-89.5152666667,Chemical,,50% solution of Sodium Hydroxide,,,,,,,0,"At ~0200 on 10/30/2011, a barge carrying a 50% solution of caustic soda (NAOH) grounded and sank near mile marker 81 on the Mississippi River near the Grand Tower boat ramp south of Chester IL. At the time of notification, the exact amount aboard was unknown, but was described as ""fully loaded"". It is not thought to be leaking. USCG MSU Paducah contacted the SSC for information regarding the chemical nature and safety considerations of NAOH."
8368,2011-10-14,M/V Justin,"Alki Point, Washington",47.5205194444,-122.401419444,Oil,,Diesel and lude oils,1,1,,0,0,300,5,"At 1005 on October 14, 2011, USCG contacted the NOAA HDO and requested trajectory support for a sunken vessel off Alki Point, Seattle, WA. The 73 foot landing craft has 50 gallons of lube oil and 300 gallons of diesel on board. Salvage team is en route"
8367,2011-10-11,C/V Edfu,"near mouth of Columbia River, OR",46.1856111111,-124.276555556,Oil,,Fuel oil and diesel,,,,,,98000,0,"USCG Sector Portland contacted NOAAs Emergency Response Division at 1530 local time on Oct. 11, 2011 to report that the C/V Edfu is disabled and currently anchored off the coast of Oregon undergoing engine repairs. Its location was given as: 46°11'08.2""N--124°16'35.6""W, which is about 10 miles from land off the mouth of the Columbia River. It is reported to be carrying about 98,000 gallons of fuel oil, and 2,800 gallons of diesel fuel. We were asked for a trajectory analysis for a potential release of oil at about 1700 today."
9318,2011-10-05,M/V Rena,"Tauranga, New Zealand",-37.56,176.39,Oil,Grounding,"Mixed fuel oil, hazmat, and marine debris",,,,,,,0,"On October 5, 2011, the Container Ship M/V Rena ran aground on Astrolabe Reef off the coast of Tauranga in New Zealand. The ship was carrying 1,368 containers, eight of which contained hazardous materials, as well as 1,700 tonnes of heavy fuel oil and 200 tonnes of marine diesel oil. This hotline was opened to capture documents related to the incident."
8364,2011-09-27,F/V Phyllis aground,"South shore of Santa Cruz Island, CA",33.9871333333,-119.648166667,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,300,0,"On the morning of 27SEP2011, the F/V Phyllis ran aground on the south shore of Santa Cruz Island, CA, within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and the Channel Islands National Park boundaries. The vessel is believed to be carrying approximately 300 gallons of diesel fuel on board though no release has been observed at this time. USCG Sector LA/LB contacted their NOAA SSC and requested trajectory support."
8361,2011-09-21,Crowley Barge Adrift,"Diomede Islands, AK",65.7852777778,-168.978333333,Oil,Adrift,aviation fuel,,,,,,140000,0,"An unmanned US-flagged barge carrying 140,000 gallons of aviation fuel broke free from the US-flagged Towing Vessel SINUK in the Bering Straits near the Diomede Islands. The tug has been unable to reacquire the barge due to weather conditions (46 mph winds, 10-15 foot seas). The Towing Vessel SINUK is shadowing the barge and providing hourly updates on position, weather, and intentions. The US-flagged Towing Vessel SIKU is enroute to nearby Wales, AK to provide additional support if needed. NOAA ERD is standing by to provide scientific support include vessel drift information. The freely drifting barge was successfully guided south through the Bering Straits where the SIKU was able to corral the barge and successfully tow it to Port Clarence for repairs and services. Case closed. "
8360,2011-09-15,Mystery slick,"North end of Barataria Bay, La.",29.3877777778,-89.8661111111,Oil,Mystery Substance,oil,,,,,,100,1,"At 1030 CDT, Sept 15, 2011 there was a report of a 1 mile by 1/2 mile slick at the north end of Barataria Bay. The CG asked if we could help locate the source."
8357,2011-09-13,Drifting Telephone Poles,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",28.4408333333,-90.685,Other,,telephone poles,,,,,,0,1,"Around mid-day 13Sep11 USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC to request a trajectory for a bundle of telephone poles drifting in the Gulf of Mexico 40 miles south of Timbalier Bay, LA. Coast Guard considers the poles a hazard to navigation and potentially to any oil platforms or other structures they may impact. An approximate drift forecast was provided, although uncertainty is high due to minimal information available about the configuration and size of the bundle."
8358,2011-09-11,Cedyco Manila Village Spill,"Bayou Dupont, LA",29.51055,-89.98611,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil,,,,,,10500,0,"The Coast Guard is responding to a report of crude oil discharge in Bayou Dupont and north Barataria Bay. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report at 2:05 pm on Sept. 11, 2011 from a Plaquemine's Parish operator, that a pipeline from a platform was leaking crude oil into Bayou Dupont and north Barataria Bay. A second leak was located in a 2 inch flow line attached to a wellhead associated with this platform. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans is coordinating response efforts with Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO), Louisiana State Police, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LADEQ), Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LAWLF), and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR). Two responders from the Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team are also on scene providing technical assistance. The USCG has requested assistance from NOAA to provide oil trajectory support and on-scene environmental assessment."
8351,2011-09-01,Storage Tank Rupture,"Mobile River, AL",30.7172222222,-88.0386111111,Oil,,Heavy fuel oil,,,,,,42000,0,"At approximately 0800ET on September 1, 2011 the NOAA SSC was contacted by Sector Mobile regarding a spill of an estimated 1000 bbls of heavy fuel oil. Source is a ruptured storage tank at an asphalt company in Mobile, AL. The tank was reported to have 3000 bbls of product released with 1000 bbls going into the Mobile River. Time of occurrence was 0030 Sept. 1 local time. The USCG has closed the waterway to vessel traffic from Cochrane Bridge(MM 5) HWY 90 to McDuffie Coal Terminal (MM 0). The USCG has requested a spill trajectory, tides and currents, and resources at risk summary."
8353,2011-08-31,Capital Terminal,"East Providence, RI",41.8284416666667,-71.3744305555555,Oil,Pipeline,diesel,1,0,,,,160000,0,"On the morning of Aug 31st, a construction vehicle struck a high pressure oil transfer line at the Capital Terminal in East Providence, RI while a barge was off-loading and created a geyser of oil that first sprayed approximately a 1 acre area and then, once the valves were closed (5-6 minutes), leaked onto the ground. The estimated aerial release was approximately 40-50 thousand gallons of diesel fuel and the remaining flow is yet to be determined, but could bring the total to over 100K. Virtually the entire release is confined to the land, either in the spray area or in a quickly constructed dike area. Only minor sheens have been reported in the Seekonk River. Gross oil recovery is nearly complete and gauging is in progress to determine the amount released. Assessments are in progress o determine the amount of oil remaining in the soil on top of the water table. NOAA is assisting in estimating the evaporation amounts and ultimately the mass balance so that the amount remaining in the nearby soil can be approximated."
8350,2011-08-31,F/V Midnight Hour,"Approx 1nm off the West End of Santa Catalina Island, CA",33.4666666667,-118.625,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"At approximately 2145hours (local) on 30AUG2011, the 61’ F/V Midnight Hour sank approximately 1nm off of Eagle Rock near the west End of Santa Catalina Island, CA. The vessel owner/operator reported that approximately 500 gallons of diesel were on-board, but the vessel had the capacity for up to 3,000 gallons. The vessel sank too quickly to provide an exact position and it is not known whether the vessel is leaking fuel at this time. However, USCG Sector LA/LB contacted their local NOAA SSC at 0213hrs on 31AUG2011 for trajectory support, to estimate the potential for shoreline impacts and to assist during their morning overflight of the area."
8348,2011-08-24,Hurricane Irene,"East Coast, US",37.5885,-76.1811111111,Oil,Hurricane,,,,,,,,0,This hotline is being opened to capture information related to Hurricane Irene. The Storm is currently a category 2 but is expecting to intensify
8346,2011-08-23,Mystery slick,"17 miles offshore Port Arthur, TX",29.467,-92.8026666667,Oil,Mystery Substance,unknown,,,,,,,0,"A 15 mile by 1 mile slick of oil was reported from a platform approximately 17 miles offshore from Port Arthur, TX at 0900 (local) Aug 23 2011. USCG is conducting an overflight to investigate and will obtain a sample. "
8345,2011-08-20,Mystery Sheen in Block MC-252-19Aug11,Gulf of Mexico Lease Block Mississippi Canyon 252,28.7,-88.4,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown but suspect natural seep,,,,,,,0,"The NOAA SSC for CG District 8 was contacted at 1300EDT on 20Aug11 to request assistance in identifying potential sources for a sheen of unknown description 1 mi. long by 50ft wide that has persisted in lease block Mississippi Canyon 252 since Friday, 19Aug11 in the same approximate location.The NOAA SSC spoke BOEMRE regarding potential sources for such a sheen (of unknown color/description) at that location. BOEMRE indicated that there is a known natural seep within 6 mi of the Macondo well. The seep is a prime suspect for such a small sheen, but of course it could also be a small leak from the Macondo well also, or any other structure in that area. Further, any leak from a sea floor source in that depth could surface miles away depending on any currents within the entire water column."
8344,2011-08-19,Texas City #6 fuel spill,"Texas City, Galveston Bay",29.3702222222,-94.8905305556,Oil,,#6 fuel Oil,,,,,,2100,0,"At 2335 hour on Friday, August 19, NOAA HDO, Bushy, received a call from USCG Galveston concerning a 50 bbl fuel transfer spill that occurred at 1753 CDT on Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at a Texas City dock. "
8341,2011-08-15,Anacostia River,"Washington, DC",38.8807277777778,-76.9717638888889,Oil,,Unknown oil,,,,,,1000,2,"At 2330 hour on Monday, August 15, SSC received notification from USCG Sector Baltimore about an 8-9 mile long oil sheen being reported in the Anacostia River. Preliminary information reports heaviest concentration between 11th Street Bridge and New York Avenue Bridge. Washington Fire Dept on-scene. Product type, source, and amount unknown at this time. USCG Pollution Investigation Team on-scene. NPF opened. Aerial overflight scheduled at first light. SSC waiting for additional information from USCG. Incident is being followed by local media according to USCG."
8339,2011-08-06,T/V Sea Falcon,"Delaware Bay, Delaware",38.94,-75.12,Oil,Grounding,Basra light crude oil,,,,,,22008000,3,"The NOAA SSC was notified this morning at 0500 by the HDO of an incident in Delaware Bay. On the morning of August 6, 2011, the T/V Sea Falcon, an 824 foot long doubble hull vessel carrying 524,000 bbls of crude oil ran aground in Big Stone Anchorage in Delaware Bay, offshore of Cape May, NJ. No pollution has been reported. Cause Unknown. SSC has been coordinating with USCG Sector Delaware Bay. USCG requested trajectory, weather, and RAR. "
8331,2011-07-07,F/V Copacetic sinking,"Puget Pt, NW Gulf of Alaska",59.9166666667,-148.45,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,2200,0,"USCG reported that the F/V Copacetic sank at about 4pm yesterday, apparently due to a rogue wave. The crew have been reported as rescued and safe. The vessel is a 56 foot wooden fishing vessel. It is said to be carrying 2200 gal. diesel fuel.The vessel sank approximately 43 Miles east of Seward just off Cape Puget in 160 feet of water, at the location 59°55'N--148°27'W. That location is about 1.8 miles south of Cape Puget, in about 180 feet of water. Coast Guard has requested NOAA to provide possible scenarios and trajectory for possible fuel release from the vessel. No significant RAR were identified in the vicinity that might be oiled a sudden or slow release of the fuel. Hence it was decided to not pursue any further actions or remediation, and the case was closed.The seas were reported to be about 2' wind waves, plus swell, at the time of the incident.It is not known if any sheen was observed either yesterday or today."
8330,2011-06-29,Sheen report,"Off San Diego, CA",32.6116666667,-117.4305,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown substance,,,,,,,0,"During mid-morning of 29 June 2011, USCG Sector San Diego contacted the NOAA Hazmat Duty Officer about a 27mile sheen report offshore. Follow-up information indicated that the report had originated from a Customs & Border Patrol overflight at 0830hrs (Pacific) describing a 27mile by 1,000 foot feature that was "blue-gray" in color starting at 32deg 36.400N, 117deg 57.850W and continuing to 32deg 36.700N, 117deg 25.830W. A separate vessel report of a fuel smell in the vicinity was provided during the early afternoon. Sector San Diego requested NOAA trajectory support to direct an overflight at 1700hrs and to get a sense of approximate time and location of landfall, in the event the reported feature persists. NESDIS also obtained imagery from two satellite passes during the day that appeared consistent with an anomaly in the area. "
8329,2011-06-26,Tug Aries,"95 miles east of St. Paul, Alaska",56.8,-167.383333333333,Oil,,"Diesel Fuel, Lube Oil, Hydraulic Oil",,,,,,29000,0,"On June 26, 2011, the NOAA Duty Officer was notified of the sinking of the 68-foot tugboat Aries in the Bering Sea approximately 95 miles east of St. Paul Island. St Paul is one of the Pribilof Islands, and is about 750 miles west of Anchorage. All 4 crew members were rescued. The Tug is sunken in about 300 feet of water, and there is a potential of 29,000 gallons of diesel. A sheen was reported on the surface. On Monday, June 27, USCG requested a trajectory for the fuel oil believed to be leaking from the vessel. Rate is unknown at this time. The tug was towing a barge carrying a mobile home and construction equipment. The barge was anchored to keep it from drifting. Another tug is en route and expected to arrive this afternoon. At the sunken tug location of approximately 100 nm ESE of St. Paul and about 100 meters water depth, considerable concern was expressed by NMFS regarding the possible oiling of some of the thousands of foraging fur seals which habitat this area, from escaping diesel, even though a very large diesel release as the tug was actually documented by the crewmen from the tug after escaping onto the barge. On several occasions the RP very diligently attempted various modes, both by vessel and by air, to monitoring the occurrence of sheen on the surface nothing was ever noted. The combination of heavy weather and human safety concerns, led to a halt of these efforts and to the assumption that it was likely that the entire diesel contents of the tug had been relesased. . "
8326,2011-06-08,"Mystery Slick, Breton Sound (NRC 978985)","Breton Sound, GOM",29.4347222222,-89.2736111111,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown,,,,,,,0,"At 1014 hours local time on 8 June 2011, USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a reported mystery slick WSW of Breton Island. The size of slick is reported as "several miles" in length. The initial information is sketchy, and the USCG has launched a helicopter and small boat to investigate as well as coordinating with the USFWS Breton Wildlife Refuge Manager. No responsible party is yet known. NOAA was requested to provide an Initial Trajectory Analysis and Resources at Risk analysis. In 2005, this same refuge was impacted by a small spill resulting in the death of more than 600 pelican. USFWS reports that there are nearly 7000 pelican on North Breton Island currently and this is nesting season."
8325,2011-06-05,F/V Relentless Pursuit,"Sandy Hook, NJ",40.4783333333333,-74.0177777777778,Oil,Grounding,Gasoline,,,,,,100,0,"During the evening of June 5, a privately-owned pleasure craft grounded at the tip of the Gateway National Park, Sandy Hook, NJ. The vessel is 50ft in length and is carrying 100 gallons of gasoline. USCG Sector New York contacted NOAA Duty Officer to report incident. Vessel had grounded on NPS lands in an area currently closed to the public due to on-going piping plover, oyster catcher, and tern nesting activities. Owner of vessel is in the process of making arrangements with Sea Tow to remove on-board gasoline this afternoon during low-tide. An attempt to tow the vessel off the beach will be made after the fuel has been removed. If effort to remove vessel is unsucessful, vessel will have to remain grounded until September which is the end of bird nexting season. "
8322,2011-05-31,CFS PAMPLONA,"Barceloneta, PR",18.55,-66.5616666667,Oil,Collision,,,,,,,,0,"Sector San Juan on 31May11 reports CFS PAMPLONA, 475' container ship drifting 2 miles north of Barceloneta, PR. Vsl carrying 75 metric tonnes of diesel swells 3-4', winds from NE, calm seas. Spill trajectory requested."
8321,2011-05-25,"F/V Nor'Quest grdg-Bristol Bay, Alaska",NW side of Hagemeister Island,58.745,-160.881666667,Oil,Grounding,"diesel Fuel, Lube Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Gasoline & waste oil",,,,,,19000,1,"This is a potential spill. The F/V Nor’Quest lost anchor on the evening of May 24, 2011 and started to drift ashore towards the Hagemeister Island. The vessel captain notified the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) at 3:15 AM on May 25, 2011. Located within Hagemeister Strait within Bristol Bay and approximately 15 miles S/W of Togiak, Alaska. Lat/Long: 58º44.700N, 160º52.900W. The vessel captain estimates that 16,800 – 18,800 gallons of diesel fuel, 200 gallons of gasoline, 200 gallons of lube oil, 300 gallons of hydraulic oil, and 110 gallons of waste oil are on board the vessel. USCG has conducted an overflight with a C-130 and reported no visible sheen in the area. In addition the USCG contacted the USCG Pacific Strike Team for possible lightering support. The F/V Nor’Quest was unable to remove itself from the grounding location on this morning’s high tide. A second vessel owned by SRW Marine Services attempted to attach a tow line to the vessel but was unable to safely approach close enough. USCG has requested that the vessel operator develop a fuel removal plan and a vessel salvage plan.. Alaska Chadux Corporation, a spill response contractor, has also been notified and has been asked to stand by to assist with any sensitive area protection and spill cleanup if necessary. Vessel crew is attempting to cap the vessel fuel vents.On 29May at 2330 lightering ops commenced, and a total of 9,000 gallons of diesel was lightered off for a total of 12,000 gallons. 15 barrels of misc oils and 200 gallons of gasoline were removed from deck. Vessel was successfully refloated on 30May at 0430. Magone's divers have departed the scene. Intentions are to tow the vessel 3 miles off of Togiak Island to Nunavochak to anchor. A tow plan is to be submitted and upon plan approval and adequate weather conditions, the Nor'quest will be towed to Dutch Harbor. USCG personnel that was O/S is to arrive in Dillingham at 1700 30May, and both USCG members to return to Anchorage at 1530 on 01Jun"
8320,2011-05-19,Re-fueling plane crash,"Point Mugu NAS, CA",34.1083333333,-119.133333333,Oil,Search + Rescue,JP-8 jet fuel,,,,,,25000,0,"At approximately 1700hrs on 18MAY2011 a Boeing 707 military refueling airplane crashed at the end of the runway at Naval Air Station Point Mugu. All crewmembers survived and the aircraft burned for a number of hours. Initial reports indicated that none of the approx 25,000 gallons of JP-8 jet fuel on-board had reached the Ocean. The next morning it became apparent that some of the JP-8 had entered the marsh area adjacent to the crash site and at 0830hrs on 19MAY2011 product was observed in the tidal channel under L Avenue (approx 1/3 mile from crash site). Navy Region Southwest and USCG MSD Santa Barbara contacted the NOAA SSC to request information on oil persistence in the marsh complex and trajectory support. "
8319,2011-05-11,F/V Atlantic Traveler,"Manasquan Inlet, NJ",40.0983333333,-74.03,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3150,0,"On May 11, 2011 at 0451 EDT the 64' fishing vessel Atlantic Traveler sank outside of Manasquan Inlet, N.J. The vessel has 3,150 gallons of diesel onboard. This is about 600' from shore. Light sheen has been reported emanating from the vessel. All three people on board were removed safely."
8318,2011-05-09,RRT6 Activated: 2011 Mississippi River Flood,Lower Mississippi River States,40.6997222222,-74.0230555556,Other,,Unkown,,,,,,,0,"RRT6 Activation Issue: Mississippi Flooding and Opening of Morganza Waterway Could impact Facilities in the Atchafalaya River and Basin.USACE expects to be forced into opening the Morganza Floodway to help mitigate the threat of floodwaters on the Mississippi River on or about 13 May 2011 (possibly even sooner). This will represent the first opening of the Morganza Floodgates since the 1973 Flood and will move flood waters into flood prone areas west of the river. Rainfall and spring flooding in the Ohio River Valley has the Mississippi River running very high and this situation is expected to persist for at least two weeks. Flood gates on the Bonnet Carre Spillway structure in St. Charles Parish Louisiana will be opened starting today (Monday) to release water from the Mississippi River into the Lake Pontchartrain area to reduce the amount of water reaching New Orleans. The USACE will be (or likely has by now) asking the Mississippi River Commission for permission to open the Morganza Spillway structure. Opening the Morganza floodgates will release water into the Atchafalaya River and Atchafalaya Basin or spillway, which includes parts of St. Landry, St. Martin, Iberia and St. Mary parishes in the Acadiana area. Some communities, homes and businesses inside the spillway levees should start preparing now to evacuate if the Morganza is opened is the message being released. The threat is real, and with this threat there is the threat of possible pollution events. RRT6 has been activated and is coordinating with the State of Louisiana and the RRT6 Federal Partners as to what threat this may have on facilities that include oil refineries located on the Atchafalaya River and oil production facilities in the basin. NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) as part of the Regional Response Team and as part of other regional coordination activities is monitoring the situation.Charlie HenryActing Director NOAA’s GOM Disaster Response Center "
8306,2011-03-30,F/V Kathy Ann,"Avila Beach, CA",35.162,-120.751,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,50,0,"On the morning of 30MAR2011, USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Santa Barbara contacted their local NOAA SSC for trajectory support on a small potential diesel spill from a fishing vessel sunk near Avila Beach, CA. The F/V Kathy Ann is a 32foot steel-hulled vessel sunk in nearshore waters approximately 20-30feet deep at 35º 09.722’N, 120º 45.060’W. No pollution has yet been observed, but due to its location nearshore, the USCG requested a precautionary trajectory in the event of a minor release prior to or during salvage operations. "
8301,2011-03-17,MV Bethesda-Barge MMI-612,"Helena, AR at Helena Bridge on Miss R.",34.5292277777778,-90.5902777777778,Oil,Collision,,,,,,,123900,0,"NOAA ERD Duty Officer received a call that during the early morning of 17Mar2011 that the Towboat-Barge combination struck the Hwy 46 Mississippi R. Bridge at Helena, AR resulting in a 50 ft. long gash in the starboard side of the barge, and puncturing the #3 starboard cargo tank. This tank contained approximately 2950BBL of aviation alkyates. The towboat/barge combination continued down river 3 miles and has been secured to the right descending bank of the river. An unknown amount of the material has been released into the river but as of this morning, all but 1116BBL have been lightered from the damaged cargo tank.NOAA ERD is providing scientific support to the USCG Sector Lower Mississippi for safety and environmental issues. Major concern is safety, not environmental. Flash point of alkylate is 20F according to Flat Hills Research MSDS. "
8298,2011-03-13,Mystery Sheen,"Ship Shoal Block 65, LA",28.9972,-90.8617,Oil,,unknown,,,,,,,0,"At approximately 1000 central time on 13Mar2011, the SSC was notified by USCG MSU Morgan City of a sighting of a 1mi x 5mi sheen approximately 5 miles offshore. The sheen (75% rainbow, 25% silver) was reported by a PHI helo early this morning. Source is unknown. Location L 28deg 59'50'/ Lo 090deg 51'42"". Trajectory analysis was requested."
8296,2011-03-09,Javon Canyon spill hindcast request,"San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura, CA",34.2733,-119.288,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil,,1,,,,210,0,"Late morning on 09MAR, USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Santa Barbara contacted the Regional SSC requesting hindcast trajectory support for oil reported on San Buenaventura State Beach near Ventura, CA. The USCG and the State of California’s Office of Spill Prevention & Response (OSPR) had already been responding to a small pipeline release from the previous day that had been secured and undergoing shoreline cleanup near Javon Canyon, approximately 6miles upcoast. No recoverable oil had been observed by shoreworkers or from USCG overflight during yesterday’s reconnaissance and cleanup operations. The hindcast was requested to determine if the oil on San Buenaventura State Beach might be related to the Javon Canyon spill or from some other source (natural or otherwise). "
8295,2011-03-06,F/V Capt Andrew,"King Cove, Alaska Peninsula",55.0252,-162.224,Oil,Grounding,"Diesel Fuel, Lube Oil, Hydraulic Oil",,,,,,2000,0,"Sunday morning, March 6, the NOAA Alaska SSC was notified that the 58' F/V Capt Andrew, due to human error, had grounded on a rocky shoreline west of King Cove, Alaska, with 5 POB. The vessel had 2000 gallons of diesel onboard as well as a cargo of 110K to 120K cod. No release of the fuel nor the cargo had occurred as of Sunday night A good Sam vessel was able to rescue to 5 POB the grounded vessel, and reliable Dan Magone from Dutch Harbor was hired to remove the fuel and conduct salvage on the vessel unground it. His ETA on scene is estimated to be Monday evening, March 7. The Coast Guard requested that NOAA keep them abreast of the weather throughout this incident. At the time of the grounding, the weather was small craft advisories with NE winds, 30 kt, seas 10 feet. A Coast Guard overflight is slated for Monday afternoon, March 7. On Thursday, March 10, 2011, salvors completed removal of all recoverable petroleum products from the vessel. They estimate that they removed approximately 1,200 gallons of fuel and oils from the vessel. A more precise volume will be determined when the fluids are offloaded in Dutch Harbor. No impacts to wildlife have been reported.No impacts to historic or cultural resources have been identified at this time.Commercial fisheries operating in the area should not be affected and no closures have been initiated."
8293,2011-02-24,Pipeline Gasoline Spill,Galveston Bay,29.3018333333,-94.7999444444,Oil,Pipeline,gasoline,,,,,,252000,0,"A gasoline release of estimated 6000 Bbls was released from a ruptured pipeline in Texas City, TX. Reports are the gasoline is entering a creek that feeds to Galveston Bay. Responders are on scene. NOAA SSC is standing by to assist if requested."
8291,2011-02-11,F/V Midnite Son,"Afognak Island, Alaska",58.2727,-153.094,Oil,Grounding,diesel Fuel and other mixed oils,,,,,,6000,0,"Coast Guard Sector Anchorage notified NOAA ERD that the F/V Midnite Son had grounded on the western coast of Afognak Island (58-16.36N, 153-05.62W) due to heavy winds from the NW with 5 POB. The vessel is taking on water and is breaking up on the beach. Air Station Kodiak rescued all 5 POB. The vessel has a capacity of 6000 gallons diesel. The CG asked NOAA for a verbal and written statement regarding the possible fate and transport of any release oil. "
"8290,2011-02-09,F/V Terrigail,""Unalaska Isl., Aleutian Isl., Alaska"",53.4333,-167.383,Oil,Grounding,DIESEL Fuell,,0,,,,800,0,""ON 0530 08FEB2011 THE F/V TERRIGAIL LOST PROPULSIONON THE NORTH SIDE OF UNALASKA ISLAND. 0948 08FEB2011 F/V TERRIGAILDRAGGED ANCHOR IN AN ATTEMPT TO SLOW VESSEL. THE ANCHOR CHAIN FAILED.1051 08FEB2011 USCGC MORGENTHOU ATTEMPTED TOWING OPERATIONS, HOWEVER,DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, TOW LINE FOULED AROUND PORT SIDE SHAFT.TOWING OPERATION WERE CEASED AT 1107. 1450 08FEB2011 F/V TERRIGAILRAN AGROUND ON THE ROCKY SUBSTRATE ON THE WEST SHORE OF ALIMUDA BAY,UNALASKA ISLAND. VSL IS REPORTED TO HOLD APPROXIMATELY 800 GALLONS OFDIESEL. NOAA WAS CONTACTED WED. FEB.9 AND ASKED FOR TRAJECTORY SUPPORT. AS OF 25FEB11 THE OWNERS OF THE F/V TERRIGAIL HAD NOT PROVIDE AN APPROVEDLIGHTERING / SALVAGE PLAN. A NOTICE OF FEDERAL ASSUMPTION ISSUED.SECTOR ANCHORAGE SUBMITED AN AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED TO MAGONEMARINE TO CONDUCT A PRELIMINARY SITE ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOP A lightering and salvage plan. A. OVERVIEW: MAGONE MARINE (MM) CONDUCTED DIVE OPERATIONS ON 06MAY AND DETERMINED BOTH PORT AND STARBOARD SIDE FUEL TANKS OF F/V TERRIGALE WERE BOTH COMPROMISED. APPROX 10 GALS OIL/WATER MIXTURE WERE RECOVERED FROM STARBOARD TANKS. AS A RESULT, IT IS DEDUCED THAT PRACTIALLY ALL THE 800 GALLONS OF DIESEL ENTERED THE ENVIROMENT. CASE CLOSED. O/S WX: TODAY NW WIND 30 KT DIMINISHING TO 20 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS TO 45 KT IN THE MORNING. SEAS 13 FT SUBSIDING TO 9 FT. RAIN SHOWERS. VISIBILITY 7 NM OCCASIONALLY REDUCED TO 4 NM IN RAIN SHOWERS. HIGH NEAR 35. TONIGHT NW WIND 15 KT. SEAS 7 FT. WEATHER FORECAST: LOW NEAR 31. THURSDAY NW WIND 30 KT DIMINISHING TO 20 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 8 FT. HIGH NEAR 35. FRIDAY NW WIND 30 KT. SEAS 10 FT. SATURDAY W WIND 25 KT. SEAS 14 FT.RAR: RESOURCES AT RISK: THREATENED NORTHERN SEA OTTER AND STELLER'S EIDER ARE BOTH PRESENT IN THIS AREA. CONCENTRATIONS OF WINTERING WATERFOWL INCLUDING EMPEROR GEESE AND HARLEQUIN DUCK. OTHER WATER BIRDS INCLUDE: SCOOTERS, LONG-TAILED DUCK, CORMORANTS. HABITAT IS ROCKY INTERTIDAL AND GRAVEL BEACHES. H. ECONOMIC IMPACT: N/A I. KEY STAKEHOLDER ISSUES: QAWALANGIN TRIBAL REQUESTS UPDATES, AND ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENACTED THE ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSULTATION WITH USCG AS PER ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT. NOAA TRAJECTORY AND FATE FORECAST: As a result of predicted heavy weather conditions, 800 gallons of diesel is expected to rapidly evaporate and disperse, and will persist for only 3-6 hours under these weather conditions C. FACILITY DATA: N/A D. OWNER/OPERATOR/AGENT: DUANE FREEMAN E. SAR STATUS: CASE CLOSED F. CG RESOURCES SUMMARY: NONE G. """
8287,2011-01-31,Algal Bloom Incident,"Gulf of Mexico off Panama City, FL-St. Andrews Bay",30.1667,-85.7,Other,Mystery Substance,Noctiluca scintillans,,,,,,0,0,"On Monday January 31, 2011, The NOAA SSC covering District 8 was notified of recent reports of unknown bright orange-pink substances in and around Panama City, FL. On January 27th USCG unit Panama City, FL investigated the report of an orange-pink substance floating in St. Andrews Marina, near Panama City, FL. The substance had no oily smell and in addition to floating, some of the material was present below the surface. It was also noted to be phosphorescent. A sample was taken but not sent off to be analysed for oil. On Sunday, January 30th, USCG received reports and photos of a similar material offshore of Panama City 6, 10 and 12 miles. Based on the description, the NOAA SSC suspected an algal bloom, which has since been confirmed as Noctiluca scintillans, a non-photosynthetic, bioluminescent, and generally non-toxic algae that commonly blooms at this time of year, as well as other seasons. This hotline report is being opened to capture the information for reference and in the event responders to the DWH Gulf Oil Spill receive inquiries on if the event is related to it.On February 18, additional reports of algal blooms have been coming into USCG and Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) all across the FL Panhandle. FWC's Harmfull Algal Bloom team is monitoring the situation."
8283,2011-01-25,F/V Ruffian,"Latouche Isl, PWS, Alaska",60.0793,-147.862,Oil,,Diesel Fuell,,,,,,200,1,"USCG MSU Valdez reported a fishing vessel grounded at about 0200 this morning at location 60°04.76'N--147°51.7'W. That location is northeast of the northern tip of Latouche Island, near Pt. Grace. The vessel is reported to be carrying 200 gal diesel fuel. On scene weather was reported to be winds from the southeast at 25 knots, and 2-3 ft seas. There is no known release reported at this time. The Coast Guard requested weather, trajectory, and fate should a release occur. A CG helo has been deployed to evaluate the situation and possibly rescue the three POB. "
8284,2011-01-25,Potomac River Mineral Oil Spill,"Alexandria, VA",38.8041666666667,-77.0438333333333,Oil,,Mineral OIl,,,,,,2000,0,"BALTIMORE – The Coast Guard, along with local agencies, are responding to a mineral oil spill in the Potomac River near Alexandria, Va. on Monday, January 24.Pepco employees notified the Coast Guard Sunday at 12:40 p.m., reporting approximately 5,000 gallons of mineral oil was believed to have leaked from a transformer at the Pepco substation in Alexandria. It was also reported, that an additional 500 gallons had leaked into the Potomac River.Coast Guard Sector Baltimore’s Incident Management Division personnel arrived on scene at approximately 2 p.m. Sunday and conducted a shoreline assessment of the area.Triumvirate Environmental and Clean Harbors have been hired by Pepco to contain and dispose of the oil. The oil that reached the waterway has been contained by boom.The cause of the spill is under investigation.USCG Sector Baltimore contacted NOAA SSC early evening on Tuesday, Jan. 25. USCG reported that mineral oil was not dispersing and requested information from NOAA about toxicity concerns if any, and rate of dispersion. Chris Barker, Robert Jones, and Gary Shigenaka provided support."
8279,2011-01-06,Mystery spill-GOMEX off Barataria Bay,Gulf of Mexico 25 miles south of Barataria Bay,28.9078,-89.8231,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown,,,,,,,0,"On January 6th NESDIS provided NOAA Emergency Response Division with a satelitte analysis showing an anomaly consistent with an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico located at 28deg 54' 28""N, 89deg 49' 23""W, or about 25 miles SSE of Barataria Bay, LA. A report from BOEMRE confirms that an oil slick has been reported at that location, so confidence is high. USCG Sector NOLA/Morgan City have been provided this information, weather, and an initial trajectory analysis. The initial trajectory indicates that winds and currents should keep the oil offshore so that it is not expected to be a threat to land at least throught the coming weekend. For additional information, contact Jim Jeasonne at jim.jeansonne@noaa.gov or 206-276-5308."
8278,2010-12-29,Cape Canaveral #6 spill,Cape Canaveral Port,28.4128,-80.6128,Oil,,,,,,,,500,0,"USCG called for a trajectory for a 10bbl (500 gal) spill of #6 fuel oil at 28° 24' 46""N by 080° 36' 46""W. This is at a dock just north of the city of Cape Canaveral."
8277,2010-12-10,Black Oil Patch,"Manasquan Inlet, NJ",40.0873,-73.9815,Oil,,Oil,,,,,,,1,"On December 10, 2010, at 1310 EST USCG Sector Delaware Bay reported a patch of black oil sighted approximately 2.5 miles off of Manasaquan Inlet, NJ, at 40 05.24N, 073 58.89W. USCG overflight reported lat, long of cornerpoints and requested trajectory."
8276,2010-12-06,M/V City of Redwood,Mile 626 Ohio River,38.2511111111111,-85.7844444444444,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"On December 6, 2010, USCG Sector Ohio Valley notified NOAA ERD of a potential acid discharge from a sinking barge in the Ohio river near Louisville, KY. The double-hulled barge is loaded with 1521 tons of hydrochloric acid and appears to be taking on water in the void spaces in the hull. The barge is rafted in string of other barges and is currently pushed up against the shore (a common practice in the rivers) and is stable. At this time there is no evidence of a release. USCG requested assistance on potential response alternatives."
8275,2010-12-03,M/V Golden Seas,"70nm North of Adak Island, AK",52.7403,-176.138,Oil,,"IFO, diesel, lube oil",,,,,,471780,0,"Sector Anchorage contacted NOAA ERD on the morning of 03DEC2010 about a 738' Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, the M/V Golden Seas, adrift 70nm North of Adak Island. She is carrying approximately 60,000MT of canola oil (Update: canola grain) on board, has lost one (and only) engine and is presently drifting to the SE at approximately 2knots. Seas are reported as 29ft with 35knot winds. Fuels onboard included 450,000 gallons of IFO, 11,780 gallons of diesel, and 10,000 gallons of lube oil. Ultimately, the Shell ocean-going tug, M/V Tor Viking, which had been temporarily stationed in Dutch Harbor and was waiting to tow the Shell drill vessel to the Beaufort Sea for summer 2011 work, was hired to attempt a rescue of the drifting M/V Golden Seas. On Saturday night, Dec. 4, it intercepted the Golden Seas and was able to attach an emergency towing harness to it, and three days later was able to tow it to anchor in Captains Bay at Dutch Harbor, Unalaska Island. "
8274,2010-12-02,M/V Nelson,"130 miles south of St Croix, USVI",15.3667,-64.6167,Oil,,diesel and lube oils,,,,,,3300,0,"M/V Nelson, a 108 foot fishing vessel sank 130 miles south of St Croix, USVI in 11,550 feet of water between noon and 1400 local on 30 November. Fuel onboard was 3000 gallons of diesel and 300 gallons of lube oil. SSC consulted with USCG Sector San Juan regarding oil fate and effects."
8272,2010-11-16,Pipeline Failure (NRC Report 960033),"Near Vinton, Louisiana",30.0606,-93.5511,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,,,,,,63000,0,"On the evening of 16 November 2010, NOAA was contacted by MSU Port Arthur relative to a reported pipeline failure near Vinton, LA. The reported position is on the N side of the ICW. The adjacent area is brackish marsh and an active area for migratory waterfowl. The pipeline was being shut in, but given that it was dusk when reported, no clear assessment can be made until daylight. The RP has initiated a response and responders are expected on-scene tonight. Worse case potential release is reported as 1,500 bbls."
8266,2010-11-04,Dead Birds Washed up,Lake Michigan,42.0997222222222,-88.975,Other,,birds,,,,,,,0,"ERD was contacted by Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL) to assist in a an analysis of the possible source of some dead birds that were washed up on the shore of Lake Michigan. The birds were found around non on Sept. 17th, and contained botulism. The request came from Lisa Fogarty, Water-Quality Specialist USGS, MI Water Science Center. We will work with GLERL to do a hindcast of the floating birds."
8265,2010-11-03,MODU Power Failure,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",28.0337,-89.1007,Oil,,crude oil,,,,,,0,0,"On the evening of November 3, 2010 at approximately 2000 to 2100h local central time, a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) approximately 56 nm SSE of SW Pass, LA, lost power to all systems. With a loss of dynamic positioning and fear of a separated riser pipe, notifications were made to USCG District 8 in New Orleans. NOAA's Emergency Response Division was contacted by USCG Sector Morgan City about 90 minutes after the initial notification. USCG requested trajectory and WX support. At approximately 2310, NOAA was notified that all systems were restored, no injuries, no oil release, and response has stood down. "
8264,2010-10-29,Barge transfer accident,"Goleta Point, CA",34.4075,-119.892,Oil,,light crude,,,,,,42,0,"The USCG requested an analysis of a small release near Goleta Point, CA. A Barge released an estimated 1 bbl of light crude (API 21) during a pumping operation. The origin of the spill was at location 34°24.45N 119°53.5W and the spill occurred at 0905. A slick or ""pad"" was observed at location 34°25.1192N--119°54.862W at 11:34. That location is about 1.3 nm up the coast to the west of the release location. We we asked if the observed ""pad"" could have come from that known release location, and where likely landfall from the release might be."
8260,2010-10-22,Mystery Anomaly,"SW Pass, Louisiana",28.9441666666667,-89.1738888888889,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On October 22, 2010, ERD was notified by USCG of a potential spill off SW Pass, Louisiana. The incident is described as a 10 square mile area of ""red oil""at latitude: 29° 02' 26"" N, longitude: 089° 26' 55"" W. There are two separate NRC reports. The USCG is investigating and contacted ERD about availability of remote sensing imagery and algae bloom information."
8259,2010-10-22,Platform Gail,"East end of Santa B. Channel, Ca.",34.1258,-119.4,Oil,,crude oil,,,,,,84,0,At 1245 PDT a 1.5 (One and a half) bbl spill of an API 16 oil was reported.
8258,2010-10-20,Texas mystery anomaly,Offshore of Galveston. To the south,28.0133,-94.5783,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Oct. 20th, 2010NOAA vessel PICES reported a mystery slick of some unknown substance off Texas."
8256,2010-10-12,M/V CSL METIS,"Guayama, Puerto Rico",17.9198,-66.1573,Oil,Grounding,#6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,270000,0,"We received a report that the M/V CSL METIS (7926162) went aground while approaching the AES Facility in Guayama. The approximate location was 17-55.19N 066-09.44W. The vessel was pulled off via tug boats prior to receiving the report. It is a dry bulk vessel carrying coal, but it has approximately 270K gallons of #6 Fuel Oil on board. No indication of pollution at this point."
8255,2010-10-07,Mystic,"Cay Sal Bank, Bahamas",23.881,-79.7765,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,8000,0,"The ERD emergency spill line was contacted with a request for a trajectory analysis for a potential release from a vessel grounded on Cay Sal Bank, Bahamas. The vessel Mystic has an estimated 8000 gallons of diesel onboard."
8254,2010-10-06,Grounded Diesel Barge,St Kitts,17.2896,-62.7113,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,18000,0,"The ERD emergency spill line was contacted with a request for a trajectory analysis for a potential release from a barge grounded on St. Kitts Island. The barge is carrying 18,000 gal of diesel fuel. The location was given as 17°17'22.5""N--062°42'40.5""W. That location is in Basseterre Harbor, on the southern side of St. Kitts."
8251,2010-09-29,EB-164 Incident,"Gulf of Mexico, W of Flower Gardens NMS",27.8128,-94.3522,Oil,Wellhead,Crude Oil or Gas Condensate,,,,,,,0,"On Thursday night, 29 September 2010, the NOAA SSC was notified by MSU Galveston of a well leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The location is far offshore (more than 100 miles SSE of Galveston, Texas) and roughly 25 miles W of the West Bank of the Flower Garden National Marine Sanctuary. The RP stated the well, when producing, was primarily a gas well there was an observation of some oil or condensate coming from the well that created a 10 mile light sheen yesterday."
8250,2010-09-23,Sunken vessel,Off Dominican Republic,17.16,-69.8167,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,3500,0,"At about 1830, 9/23/10 HDO got called about a vessel that was missing and may have sunk off the Dominican Republic. It had an estimated 3500 gallons of diesel onboard. "
8248,2010-09-15,Stryker Barge Grounding,"North Slope, Alaska",70.5219,-150.096,Oil,,Diesel Fuell,,,,,,1200,0,"The Sector Anchorage Coast Guard reported to NOAA SSC that at approximately 11:30 am on Sept. 14, the barge, Stryker, owned by Bowhead Transportation that the barge and wheelhouse partially separated causing the stern of the barge to partially sink and ground the stern in nine feet of water off the Colville Delta. A small quantity of diesel was released from the day tank causing a small sheen. The vessel contained approximately 1200 gallons of diesel fuel. The barge was under contract to Pioneer Natural Resources Co. who immediately called in Alaska Clean Seas, their OSRO for the North Slope. ACS responded and close all the tank valves. On the morning overflight on Sept. 15 no sheen was observed. The vessel was judged to be in stable condition and awaited salvors to refloat and reattach the barge. and tug. No assistance from NOAA was requested. Weather was mild with 15-20 knot winds from east. Prior to reattaching the tug to the barge, as much diesel as possible was lightered from the tug. The remaining fuel had to await leveling and reattachment. The combo was then towed to the Oliktok Point deck for final inspection. "
8247,2010-09-14,Ship Shoal Platform,31 nm south of Isle Dernieres,28.5227,-90.9022,Oil,,crude oil,,,,,,,0,"Equipment failure on platform resulted in a 3 mi by 2 mi crude oil slick with 30% black oil and 60% silver sheen. NRC report #953925 describes incident as ""a leak from the heater treater fire tube discovered this morning."" Leak secured."
8246,2010-09-02,Mariner Energy Well,"80 miles offshore Vermilion, LA",28.0596,-92.2712,Oil,,diesel and crude oil,,,,,,,0,"On September 2, 2010, at 0900 PDT, NOAA ERD was notified of a fire aboard a Mariner Energy Well in Western Louisiana. The initial reports include a Search and Rescue for 13 persons in water. The USCG reports no visible oil in water but has requested a trajectory analysis for 100 bbls of crude and diesel (contents of platform), and 1400 bbls (daily production rate. "
8244,2010-08-24,M/V JIA QIANG,"New Orleans, LA",29.936,-89.9986666666667,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,40000,0,"On August 24, 2010, at about 0230 CDT, the vessel JIAQIANJ (as reported by NRC, but the actual name is believed to be the JIA QIANG) spilled an estimated 6000 gallons of diesel fuel in the Lower Mississippi River near New Orleans ( 29° 56.16'N by 89° 59.92'W). There is a potential for 40,000 gallons of diesel to spill. The freighter reported had a 6 inch hole due to unknown causes. USCG requested a trajectory and oil fate analysis. "
8243,2010-07-29,F/V Miss Kaitln,"Rockledge Dr, Indian River Florida",28.3047,-80.7007,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1600,0,"USCG at Port Canaveral, FL reported the Miss Kaitln, a 64 foot wood shrimp boat was on fire at the dock. The vessel has an estimated 1600 gallons of diesel on board. Several other nearby boats are a risk from the fire. USCG is on scene and will provide updates as appropriate."
8242,2010-07-27,Barges Kirby 28083 & Kirby 30001,"Lauderdale County, TN",35.54,-89.9,Chemical,Collision,Acrylonitrile,,,,,,2100000,0,"At approximately 2115 CDT on July 26, 2010, the two barges Kirby 28083 and Kirby 30001 collided at Mississippi River Marker 774. Each barge carried an estimated 25,000 barrels of Acrylonitrile (ACN). It remains unknown the total quantity of product released into this remote section of the Mississippi River about 40 miles north of Memphis, TN. Three employees were hospitalized due to injuries caused by product exposure. No fatalities reported. Coast Guard Sector Lower Mississippi River requested support from NOAA SSC. "
8241,2010-07-27,T/V Pere Ana C,"Mud Lake, LA",29.4793,-90.0086,Oil,Collision,"Natural Gas, Light Crude Oil",,,,,,7000,0,"At approximately 0050 CDT on July 27, 2010, the dredge barge Captain Buford pushed by T/V Pere Ana C collided with the abandoned Cedyco Corporation natural gas wellhead - SL 8357 Number 1 well (SN 170436). The collision occurred while the tug and barge combination exited Mud Lake into the Barataria Waterway halfway between Lafitte and Grand Isle, Louisiana. As a result of the impact, the well is discharging natural gas mixed with light crude oil 50-100 feet into the air at an unknown rate. It may take 1-2 days to cap the leak. The NOAA Gulf Region SSC is on scene at Sector New Orleans to provide support for this incident. "
8240,2010-07-26,"Enbridge Pipeline Failure, Kalamazoo River","Marshall, MI",42.2433,-84.9664,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil,1,1,,,,819000,0,"On the morning of July 26, 2010, a failure occurred in a 30-inch diameter pipeline releasing approximately 19,500 barrels of crude oil into a tributary creek of the Kalamazoo River in Marshall, MI. EPA requested weather forecast information to assist with air monitoring. NOAA provided trajectory support to Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan to determine if/when oil may reach the COTP zone on the Kalamazoo River."
8239,2010-07-26,F/V Cape Cross,"Main Bay, AK",60.5298,-148.062,Oil,Grounding,"Diesel Fuel, Lube Oil, Hydraulic Oil",,,,,,3400,0,"At approximately 1400L on the afternoon of July 26, 2010, the 98-foot wooden F/V Cape Cross ran aground on an uncharted pinnacle in Prince William Sound’s Main Bay, Alaska. MSU Valdez notified the NOAA Alaska SSC. Early in the morning of July 27, 2010, the vessel rolled and partially sank but remained grounded. Product on board includes 3000 gallons diesel, 300 gallons lube oil, and 100 gallons hydraulic oil. The fuel tanks appear to be undamaged. With the only reported damage to the engine room, bilge slops were the most likely source of the sheen observed initially. No additional release reported at this time. Salvage crew already on scene. Since Main Bay is the site of one of the major Prince William Sound fish hatcheries, the hatchery will be boomed using prepositioned boom anchors. No immediate assistance was requested from NOAA."
8238,2010-07-26,M/V Nordmeer,"Thunder Bay NMS, MI",45.136,-83.1598,Oil,,Fuel oil,,,,,,,1,"On June 24, 2010, oil sheen was observed to be coming from the wreck M/V Nordmeer (470 ft., 8,683 gross tons) within Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (NMS). The USCG and NMS staff are investigating. The NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL) is sending an ROV to support dive operations and source identification. The Nordmeer grounded on a shoal during a storm and sank in November 1966."
8237,2010-07-18,Pleasure Craft Fire & Spill,"Port Canaveral, FL",28.4097,-80.6294,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,300,0,"At approximately 2340hrs local time on 18 July 2010, a pleasure craft caught fire, drifted and beached on the north side channel of Port Canaveral Harbor, FL. 300 gal of gasoline are estimated to have been released. Location is 28deg 24'35""N / 080deg 37'46""W. Vessel is currently a hazard to navigation. USCG has requested trajectory and fate estimates."
8235,2010-07-14,Tanker Isabelle K.,Houston Ship Channel,29.3637,-94.7915,Chemical,Grounding,Cyclohexane,,,,,,,0,"Grounded in Houston Ship summary with 15,158 metric tons of cyclohexane. No leak. The hope is to refloat the vessel without incident."
8234,2010-07-08,USCG Helo Crash,"La Push, WA",45.909,-124.644,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"USCG requested weather support for salvage of a Coast Guard helicopter off James Island near La Push, Wash. The crash occurred on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. La Push is about 100 miles west of Seattle on the Olympic Peninsula. The Jayhawk was flying from Astoria, OR to Sitka, AK."
8233,2010-07-05,Algobay ,"Clayton, NY",44.4659,-75.7996,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The Algobay ran hard aground on July 4, 2010 near Clayton, NY, at 0900 EDT at location 44°27.953N--75°47.976W. Fuel is reported to be 48 metric tons of diesel, and 645 metric tons of bunker C heavy fuel oil. The vessel is also carrying approx. 12,000 liters lube oil. The tanks are near the center-line of the ship and appear to be at minimal risk of rupture. The USCG requested a trajectory for a possible discharge."
8231,2010-06-16,Mystery sheen,"14nm off San Diego, CA",32.5833,-117.5,Oil,,"Petroleum, possibly diesel",,,,,,,0,A USCG helicopter reported a 2x2 mile sheen approximately 14 miles off Point Loma (32-35N 117-30W) at 0800-0830hrs on 16JUN2010. The reported location is near the US-Mexico border and the source is unknown. USCG Sector San Diego requested NOAA trajectory support.
8227,2010-05-20,Barge Nestucca,8 miles off Columbia River Bar,46.2475,-124.284,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"At 2145 on May 19, 2010, NOAA ERD in Seattle was notified of a lost tow from the Tug Mikihana off Ledbetter Point, WA, near the mouth of the Columbia River. The barge Nestucca was carrying 400 gal #2 diesel and 7000 tons construction material. USCG requested ADIOS and trajectory. Shortly before midnight the tug managed to recover the barge and regain the tow. No spill reported. Note that the barge Nestucca was involved in a large oil spill in December 1988 when the tow cable parted between the tug Ocean Service and barge Nestucca, spilling 231,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil off the Washington coast."
8228,2010-05-20,F/V Nightwatch,"Off Eugene Island, La",29.3243,-91.5065,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,14000,0,"Vessel aground with 14,000 gallons of diesel fuel. No spill, but a potential"
8225,2010-05-16,M/V Miss Maridith,"Biscayne Bay, Florida",25.4207,-80.1247,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"USCG notified SSC that the converted stern trawler Miss Maridith sank last night 4 miles from land n Biscayne Bay. The vessel was carrying 3000 gallons of diesel and 30 gallons of lube oil. Visible sheen was reported extending 1.5 miles to the NE. USCG and State DEP is responding. The NPS is also involved. NOAA is providing oil fate, trajectory and weather information at this time."
8226,2010-05-15,F/V Charlie Girl,"Offshore, Cape Canaveral, FL",28.3884722222,-80.6038888889,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,,0,"Late on May 15, 2010, the shrimping vessel F/V Charlie Girl sank in 60 feet of water offshore of Cape Canaveral, FL. Crew rescued by another fishing vessel. USCG requested trajectory analysis of spilled diesel fuel."
8223,2010-04-24,T/B Kirby 11323,"Sunshine, LA",30.2944,-91.1483,Chemical,,benzene,,,,,,11970,0,"At 3:05 PM on April 24, 2010 an overpressure condition developed in the #1 tank on the T/B Kirby 11323 while attached to the LBC facility in Sunshine, LA. The overpressure caused an explosion that resulted in a 10' x 25' opening in the top of the tank. The tank contained 285 barrels of benzene."
8222,2010-04-22,HH65 Sarnia,"Sarnia, Ontario",43.1097,-82.3503,Oil,,JP-8,,,,,,140,0,"A USCG HH65 helicopter crashed approximately 9 miles north of Sarnia, Ontario, just across the border into Canada. The crew has been recovered safely. The helicopter contains approximately 140 gallons of JP-8 fuel. "
8220,2010-04-21,Deepwater Horizon,Gulf of Mexico,28.7367,-88.3872,Oil,,"Diesel, crude oil",1,1,1,1,1,205000000,182,"A fire and explosion occurred at approximately 11:00 PM CDT, April 20, 2010 on the Deepwater Horizon, a semisubmersible drilling platform, with more than 120 crew aboard. The Deepwater Horizon is located some 50 miles SE of the Mississippi Delta and contained an estimated 700,000 gallons of #2 Fuel Oil or Marine Diesel Fuel. (Related incidents: ""Deepwater Horizon -- Florida Commands"")Editor's Note: Initial notification reports are not necessarily post-edited and updated. However, in the Clean Water Act Trial, Judge Barbier ruled in the FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW PHASE TWO TRIAL on January 15, 2015, that 4 million barrels of crude oil were released from the reservoir, of which 3.19 million barrels or approximately 168 million gallons were released into the Gulf of Mexico."
8221,2010-04-21,F/V Big Cobb,"Darien, Georgia",31.3661,-81.4335,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,70,0,"The shrimping vessel, F/V Bigg Cobb was pushed into the water next to a dock last night during a fire with 70 gallons of diesel onboard. USCG reports no release at this time of report but state that a release could occur during planned salvage operations. The location is about 50 miles south of Savannah near I-95 at position 31-21.965N 081-26.013W. The NOAA SSC provided oil fate information for the worst case release and discussed response strategies to minimize impacts and maximize recovery potential."
8229,2010-04-20,Deepwater Horizon -- Florida Commands,Gulf of Mexico,27.5152777777778,-81.5033333333333,Oil,Wellhead,Crude oil,,,,,,,36,"Florida commands, Deepwater Horizon response. See ""Deepwater Horizon"" incident for summary and stats.The Florida Peninsula Incident Command Post (FPIC) was officially established on02 June 2010. USCG Sectors St Petersberg,Key West, Miami, and Jacksonville areassigned as branches to the FPIC. The ICP relocated from the USCG SeventhDistrict to a leased office space in downtown Miami at 1001 Biscayne Bay Drive (AON building) on 5 June. "
8219,2010-04-20,F/V Pacific Bully,"Santa Ana jetty, CA",33.6298,-117.961,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,700,0,"At approximately 0430hrs (local) on 20APR2010, the 58foot F/V Pacific Bully ran aground near the Santa Ana Jetty, south of Huntington Beach, CA with 600-700gallons of diesel and 40tons of sardines on board. No signs of pollution have been reported from overflights or by personnel on-scene and her tanks are being sounded regularly to monitor fuel levels. The NOAA SSC had been notified initially by USCG's D-11 Command Center. Subsequent discussions with USCG Sector LA/LB personnel resulted in a request for a oil fate & trajectory estimates as a precaution in the event the vessel cannot be removed during the afternoon's high tide."
8217,2010-04-13,MS SUSANNE Diesel Spill,Gulf of Mexico off LA Coast,29.3608,-92.3397,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,2500,0,"At approximately 1:30 AM on 13 April 2010, USCG MSU Morgan City requested a trajectory analysis for a spill of 2500 gallons of diesel fuel during an offshore refueling operation. The time of the event was reported as 2245 hrs on 12 April."
8216,2010-04-07,Rainbow Sheen,"West Delta, LA (Gulf of Mexico)",29.0664,-89.6678,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The morning of 07 APR 2010, the NOAA/OR&R/Emergency Response Division was contacted by the USCG-MSU Morgan City regarding a 7 mile rainbow sheen in the West Delta region of the Gulf of Mexico (off of LA). The USCG requested ERD evaluate trajectory implications regarding this incident. "
8215,2010-04-06,Pipeline Incident (NRC 936217),"Delta Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana",29.2563,-89.1864,Oil,,unk,,,,,,,5,"At 3:34 AM on 6 April 2010, USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a pipeline incident in the Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana. The reported location is 29° 14’ 52" N. Lat. 089° 11’ 58" W Long. This position places the reported pipeline release near the center of the refuge in an unnamed canal between Sabot Pond and Coon Outside Pond. It is believed that a pipeline was struck causing a release of oil. "
8214,2010-04-03,Mystery Sheen (NRC (36029),Gulf of Mexico off LA Coast,29.0717,-90.1736,Oil,,Unknown Oil Slick,,,,,,,0,"At 1149 hrs on 3 April 2010, the NRC received a report of a small sheen (0.25 miles long and 0.028 gallons) of unknown origin less than 2 miles off the Louisiana Coast south of Bay Champagne (SW of Bay Marchand). The sheen is near a platform, but the cause is unknown. USCG has requested a trajectory analysis."
8213,2010-04-02,F/V Betty K,"7 miles west of Half Moon Bay, CA",37.5,-122.633,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,300,0,"USCG Coast Guard Sector San Francisco notified the NOAA SSC of the F/V Betty K that sank approximately 7nm west of Pillar Point (near Half Moon Bay, CA). She sank at 1425hrs (local time) with up to 300 gallons diesel fuel on board. A USCG vessel on-scene reported a 1000' sheen trailing to the south at 1445hrs (local time). Trajectory support was requested."
8206,2010-03-18,Mystery tarballs,"Guam, Ritidian Pt",13.6583,144.863,Oil,Mystery Substance,Tarballs,,1,,,,,0,"On 18 March 2010, NOAA Emergency Response Division was notified by USCG Sector Guam, via email, of tarballs coming ashore at Ritidian Point-on the island's northern end. (13° 39.5'N by 144° 51.8'W). NOAA Scientific Support Team was requested to provide a hindcast trajectory to help better evaluate possible sources. "
8200,2010-03-01,Susan Ann,"Norfolk, VA",36.7691666666667,-76.2933333333333,Oil,,Diesel fuel,1,,,,,1000,3,"At 0900 on the morning of March 1, 2010, VADEQ notified the NOAA SSC that a 75-foot long tugboat, the Susan Ann, with approximately 800-1,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board sank in the Elizabeth River across from the Lions Shipyard adjacent to the Campastells Bridge, Norfolk, VA. USCG reports that an estimated 1000 gallons of deisel fuel were spilled into the river. Theowner has a contractor on-scene and in process of raising vessel. Booms and sorbant pads have been deployed. No reports of shoreline oiling. USCG and VADEQ to monitor incident."
8199,2010-02-22,SS Princess Kathleen,"Juneau, Alaska",58.3917,-134.767,Oil,Grounding,Bunker C Fuel,,,,,,155000,0,"The SS Princess kathleen is a well-known wreck in the Juneau area, which sunk on Sept. 7, 1952. The Princess Kathleen ran aground on Pt Lena just outside Juneau and then sank just off the point with an unknown quantity of Fuel oil in her tanks. From a time shortly after her sinking to today, she has been leaking fuel oil into the surrounding waters. Recent increases in the sightings of small oil blobs in the area of Lena Pt. resulted in Sector Juneau's decision to seriously evaluate the wreck for possible removal of the remaining fuel, which is very roughly estimated at 155,000 gallons of bunker C. On Feb. 16, 2010, Global Offshore Divers of Anchorage mobilized a three-man remote operated vehicle crew to Juneau in response to a request by the USCG, Sector Juneau's Incident management, to survey the wreck of this vessel. The survey lasted a total of three days from Feb. 17-19 with two ROV's, and the first entry in this Hotline is the Global Diving report from those surveys. After mobilization of equipment from Seattle, Global Diving tentatively hopes to start pumping oil on or about March 5. NOAA has been asked to provide weather and trajectory support for this incident. All operations progressed methodically, and hence most of the fuel was successfully removed."
8196,2010-02-16,F/V Perseverance,"60 miles S of Shinnecock, NY",39.8333,-72.1667,Oil,,#2 diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"On Monday, February 15th USCG Sector LIS received notification from F/V Conor and Michael that the Commercial F/V Perseverance was on fire and the 2 persons on board were transferred to the F/V Conor and Michael. All persons accounted for and no injuries. The vessel is currently 60 miles S of Shinnecock, NY at approximately 39-50N 072-10W fully engulfed in flames and adrift. The vessel has 3000 gals of fuel on board."
8187,2010-01-26,Lost containers,"Off Key West, FL",24.1133,-81.6633,Other,,unknown,,,,,,,0,"Containers with unknown contents were lost overboard a vessel, the M/V Intrepid, south of Key West FL 25 Jan 2010. USCG has observed several of the containers and has been tracking their movement. NOAA conducted a trajectory analysis to determine if reefs or shorelines were at risk."
8184,2010-01-23,T/V Eagle Otome-Barge Collision,"Port Arthur, TX",29.87,-93.93,Oil,Collision,"Crude Oil, H2S",,,,,,504000,19,"At 0915 on 23JAN2010, NOAA Emergency Response Division was notified by the NWS Weather Forecast Office (WFO)in Lake Charles, LA of a collision between a crude oil tanker (T/V Eagle Otome) and a barge in Port Arthur, TX. The contents of the barge are not currently known. USCG informed the NOAA SSC that they suspected H2S had been released. The tanker was reported to contain crude oil with a capacity of several hundred thousand barrels. According to local news reports, the collision occurred shortly before 10:00 AM local time. Local law enforcement informed the WFO that noxious fumes were coming from both vessels and that they have initiated evacuations of residents and workers in and around the Port of Port Arthur. The WFO has produced a dilution contour plume footprint using HYSPLIT. The Sabine-Neches Ship Channel and Intracoastal Waterway have been closed. Local Emergency Management will be conducting a helicopter overflight to get photographs and video. Two NOAA SSC’s are en route. "
8182,2010-01-19,RDA Fore River,"Quincy, MA",42.2397,-70.9706,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,200,0,"On January 18, 2010, during work on a sunken tug in the wet basin of the former Quincy Shipyard, there was a release of 50 to 200 gallons of diesel fuel. USCG personnel responded on scene. The owner (RDA) has taken responsibility and is responding to the release. NOAA has provided verbal support and stands by if more support is necessary. Neither the neighboring wetlands nor any water fowl have been reported as impacted. "
8175,2010-01-11,Adak Petroleum tank release,"Adak Island, Aleutian Isls, Alaska",51.8631,-176.639,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,4746000,14,"NOAA Alaska SSC was notified at 1930 on January 11 that 3200 barrels of diesel was released from an underground tank operated by Adak Petroleum from an underground tank on the west side of Sweeper Cove, upslope from the small boat harbor. Fuel was being transferred from a tanker at the adjacent loading dock, when overflow of the tank occurred discharging the diesel into an adjacent oil/water separator. This unit was also overwhelmed and the fuel entered Helmet Creek which flows into the small boat harbor portion of Sweeper Cove. Initially, two areas of hard boom with sorbent boom were placed along the creek and a vac truck was deployed at the oil/water separator. As of the morning of Jan. 12, it is believed that the vast majority of the diesel was confined to or collected in the stream, and only an estimated 1000 gallons had entered the small boat harbor. Apparently conditions are fairly calm in Sweeper Cove. The Coast Guard is planning on chartering a flight out to Adak to ascertain the situation. Current weather at Adak Island is NW winds at 30 kts, seas 9 feet however, Sweeper Cove is in the wind shadow on the eastern side of the island. The SOSC requeste that the NOAA SSC join with Bob Petit from ADEC to conduct a SCAT survey of the entire length of Helmet Creek along which most of the oil traveled enroute Sweeper Cove and the small boat harbor. That SCAT survey report is appended. Due to the variety of fauna associated with Sweeper Cove and Helmet Crk, all the trustees decided to conduct a NRDA survey. Their initial report is also appended. "
8174,2010-01-10,TV Sichem Defiance,"Gravesend Bay, NY",40.5983,-74.0142,Chemical,,Ethanol,,,,,,1722000,0,"NEW YORK (AP) - A tanker with 41,000 barrels of ethanol on board has a ruptured tank off of Brooklyn's Gravesend Bay and officials are evacuating all vessels from the area.The New York Fire Department and the Coast Guard say there have been no reports of injuries and no ethanol spilled off the 443-foot ship. Firefighters have sprayed the vessel with foam as a precaution.The Coast Guard says the Sichem Defiance was offloading 55,000 barrels of ethanol when the rupture happened. The tanker master told officials that the main deck of the vessel collapsed and caused the incident.The Coast Guard says the evacuation of the area is a precaution."
8172,2010-01-08,West Cote Blanche Bay,"St. Mary Parish, LA",29.6878,-91.8006,Oil,,crude oil,,,,,,336,0,"On January 8, 2010, the USCG contacted NOAA's Emergency Response Division with a request for assistance on a facility spill in West Cote Blanche Bay, LA. An estimated 8 barrels of crude oil was released from a leaking valve. The incident was reportedly caused by freezing temperatures and was discovered at 0820 local time. The valve has been secured but a 500 foot sheen was observed. USCG has requested trajectory support for the spilled oil."
8169,2010-01-03,Watson Bayou Heavy Fuel Oil Spill,"Panama City, FL",30.1451,-85.623,Oil,,#6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,,0,"On 3 January 2010, a #6 fuel oil spill was reported near Watson Bayou in Panama City, Florida. Little information is known at present, but the cause of the release was a gauge failure in a transfer line. Most of the oil is contained on-site, but some oil escaped as an aerosol into Watson Bayou. The regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator is following up with the local USCG pollution investigators."
8167,2010-01-02,F/V Sheila Rene,"Oregon Inlet, NC",35.77,-75.531,Oil,Grounding,"Diesel Fuel 4,000 gallons",,,,,,4000,1,"On the evening of Friday, 1/1/10, the F/V Sheila Renee ran aground outside of Oregon Inlet, NC. She is a 77 foot long, 179,000 gt vessel, carrying 4000 gal of diesel fuel plus over a hundred gallons of engine oil, and hydraulic fluid. Vessel located about 150 yards from Bonner Bridge. Vessel slowly drifting towards bridge. Incident has been federalized by NPFC. RP does not have funds to cover costs of getting salvage vessel on-scene. USCG is in the process of contracting with salvage company to get salvage vessel on-scene."
8166,2009-12-23,Crowley Tug Pathfinder,"Bligh Reef, Prince William Sound, Alaska",60.8383,-146.882,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,43108,30,"On the evening of December 23, 2009, the tanker escort tug Pathfinder ran aground on Bligh Reef, Prince William Sound, Alaska. The vessel has 127,000 gallons of diesel on board. The center bottom tank, containing 22,000 gallons, is ruptured and an unknown amount has spilled. Bligh Reef was the site of the 1989 grounding and spill of the tanker Exxon Valdez. USCG has requested scientific support including trajectory of the spilled fuel oil. "
8165,2009-12-20,Leaking Propane Tank,"Vashon Island, WA",47.4375,-122.467777777778,,,Propane,,,,,,200,2,"On December 20, 2009, a concerned citizen in Vashon Island, Washington contacted NOAA to report observing a 200 gallon propane tank leaking into the water near Ellis Port Road on Vashon Island. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator passed the information on to the USCG Sector Seattle Incident Command Center and notified the Assessment and Restoration Division of NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration."
8164,2009-12-15,LNG Carrier Matthew - Coral Grounding,"Guayanilla, PR",17.9608,-66.7581,Other,Coral|Grounding,,,,,,,,36,"This morning at 0605 EST DARRP was notified by USCG Sector San Juan that the 920' LNG Carrier Matthew grounded on a reef while in bound to Guayanilla, PR at approximately 0500EST. The vessel's starboard bow was reported as aground. While CG was establishing an IC and activated salvage teams the the vessel was able to free herself by transferring ballast and bunker fuel aft. Three tugs were also on hand to assist. CG reported the vessel was free 0812EST. We have a NOAA contractor enroute to catch up with the CG investigators as well as to do an initial reef survey."
8163,2009-12-14,T/V Suhail Star,"Offshore Galveston, TX",27.605,-94.0383,Oil,,Arabic Crude,,,,,,,2,"AT 1500 local time on 14 December, 2009, the USCG MSU Galveston notified the NOAA SSC of the T/V Suhail Star sheening in an offshore lightering area. The vessel still contains 500,000 bbls of Arabian Crude. The USCG has requested a worst case trajectory."
8162,2009-12-10,S/V RULING ANGEL-Coral Grounding,"St. Croix, USVI",16.756,-64.6965,Other,Coral|Grounding,DIesel,,,,,,800,4,"On 09DEC2009 at 1713 AST NOAA DARRP was notified by USCG of the grounding of the S/V RULING ANGEL via the email notification system. The vessel, a 80' Custom Sailboat became disorientated as a squall hit and it subsequently grounding on Round Reef just to the north of Christiansted Harbor in St. Croix, USVI. The vessel has 800 gallon of Diesel in its tanks, which are secure. After 6 hours of salvage efforts by local tow boats the vessel was subsequently freed and towed to Christiansted Marina. USCG is conducting a hull survey on 10DEC2009 and USVI DPNR is planning to survey reef damage on 11DEC2009."
8161,2009-12-06,"CAPT MIKE, Sunken Vessel","Gulf of Mexico, off LA Coast",29.3997,-88.9701,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,3500,5,"On December 6, 2009, Sector New Orleans reported a sunken vessel approximately 10 miles ESE of Breton Island in the Gulf of Mexico. The initial NRC report on 5 December stated that the vessel was moored to a rig and taking on water before the line parted and the vessel drifted free, unmanned and with no power or lights. The vessel came to rest against a second platform and is now reported sunk at 29° 23.983’ N Lat. 088° 58.204’ W Long. The vessel is reported to be producing only a small sheen (5-10 feet) at present as fuel slowly escapes. The volume of diesel believed onboard at the time of the incident is 3,500 gallons. The USCG requested a trajectory analysis. "
8160,2009-12-05,"Sulfur Dioxide Release, Conoco Phillips","Plaquemine Parish, LA",30.2889722222222,-91.2345555555556,Chemical,,sulfur dioxide,,,,,,,3,"Early on the morning of 5 December 2009, USCG Sector New Orleans notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a Sulfur Dioxide release at a refinery located S of New Orleans, LA. The cause of the release was a sulfur recovery unit failure. The specifics leading to the cause have yet to be determined. The facility was able to immediately secure the discharge. "
8159,2009-11-26,P/C Fire Fly,"1.7nm off Morro Bay, CA",35.3467,-120.898,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,200,1,"At 2340hrs on 25NOV2009, the 30’ P/C Fire Fly sank 1.7nautical miles off Morro Bay, CA in 150’ of water. USCG Sector LA/LB contacted the NOAA SSC and requested oil fate and trajectory support."
8158,2009-11-22,Making Time,"Ilwaco Harbor, WA",46.3044,-124.052,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,180,2,"On November 22, 2009, ERD received a call from the US Coast Guard MSO Portland, reporting that the 30 ft. pleasure craft Making Time was reported to have released about 180 gal. Diesel Fuel in Ilwaco Harbor, WA, near the mouth of the Colombia River. A trajectory analysis was requested."
8157,2009-11-21,FV Patricia Jean,"Point Judith, RI",41.3583,-71.5117,Oil,Grounding,,,,,,,1500,3,"On November 21, 2009, the wooden fishing vessel, Patricia Jean, ran aground on the south jetty of Harbor of Refuge, Point Judith, RI. She is carrying 1500 gallons of diesel fuel. No release has been reported. USCG has requested NOAA ERD support."
8156,2009-11-20,CSL Assiniboine,"St. Lawrence River, Canada/NY",44.7749,-75.3974,Oil,Grounding,"Heavy Oil, Diesel, Soybeans",,,,,,,2,"At approximately 0900 PST on 20 NOV 2009, USCG MSD Massena, NY contacted ERD requesting trajectory support for a vessel grounded in the St. Lawrence River. The USCG reported that at approximately 0815 local time on 16 NOV 2009 the 739ft self-unloading bulk carrier CSL Assiniboine grounded in the St. Lawrence River between Lake Ontario and Montreal. The vessel is aground in Canadian waters (approx 300 yds from US waters). The ship currently has 307 Metric Tons of Heavy Oil and 74 Metric Tons of Diesel on board. The ship is also carrying a cargo of 400,000 tons of soybeans. There is minor damage reported to the #2 hold that is under control. There has been no reported release of any product. The USCG requested trajectory support for a worst-case scenario. Currently, the USCG reports that the ship is planning on lightering off enough soybeans to refloat the vessel and then transit to dry-dock for further vessel inspection. "
8155,2009-11-19,F/V Sea Wind,"Toke Point, Willapa Bay, WA",46.7083,-123.968,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,180,3,"On 19 NOV 2009, ERD was contacted by USCG Sector Portland regarding a 34-36 foot fishing vessel Sea Wind. The vessel was reported grounded in Willapa Bay, WA, just north of Toke Point. It has an estimated 180 gallons of diesel fuel on-board. There is currently no report of a spill."
8153,2009-11-16,Mystery Slick Observed (NRC 923762),"Gulf of Mexico, Cameron Parish, LA",29.6069,-93.2158,Oil,,Unk Oil (Sheen),,,,,,,3,"On Monday afternoon of November 16, 2009 (1611 hrs local time), the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified by Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur of a mystery slick observed roughly 10 nautical miles S of Cameron Parish Louisiana. The location was reported as West Cameron Block 73. The source of the release was unknown, but was reported as a silver sheen 300 yds wide by 6 miles long."
8152,2009-11-16,Sheen,"Ship Shoal Area, LA",28.8222,-90.9222,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"On 16 November, 2009, the NOAA SSC was notified of a light brown sheen 0.75nm by 0.25nm moving to the west. A platform reported seeing the sheen at 28°49'20""N, 090°55'20""W. Source is unknown at this time. USCG MSU Morgan City, LA has requested a trajectory and weather."
8150,2009-11-13,La Princesa Barge Grounding,"Sandbridge, VA (Virginia Beach)",36.71,-75.9233,Chemical,Grounding,"chlorine gas, alcohol, and other hazmats",,,,,,,12,"A barge carrying hazardous materials broke free from a tug on November 12, 2009 and grounded off Sandbridge, Virgina on November 13, 2009.Captain Mark Ogle with the U.S. Coast Guard says the La Princesa was near Cobbs Island off the Eastern Shore when two cables broke around 11:00 p.m. November 12.By 6:30 a.m. Friday, the vessel grounded about a quarter mile from the Little Island Park Pier.The 570-foot barge carries various chemicals that the Coast Guard considers hazardous material.84 HAZMAT loads, containing products such as syrup for soft drinks, alcohol, empty cylinders formerly containing water purification chemicals, and chlorine, etc. are on board, according to ship's owner Crowley Puerto Rico Service, Inc.As of November 13, Titan Salvage has been engaged and a salvage master is on site. A naval architect and assistant salvage master are en route and removal plans are being developed.Officials expect improving weather conditions to enhance salvage and removal efforts.The barge left San Juan, Puerto Rico on November 6 and was headed to Pennsauken, New Jersey (in the Philadelphia area).USCG Sector Hampton Roads has requested information on potential human health and environmental impacts if there is a release."
8146,2009-11-06,F/V Absolutely,Off Murrels Inlet South Carolina,33.403,-78.5582,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1700,3,"On November 6, 2009, USCG Sector Charleston reported the 63 foot fishing vessel Absolutely sank approximately 20 miles off Murrels Inlet South Carolina with 1700 gallons of diesel fuel on board."
8144,2009-11-05,F/V Lisa Marie,"Unimak Isl., E. Aleutians, Alaska",55.2833,-164.133,Oil,,diesel ,,,,,,0,4,"On Nov. 5, 2009, Coast Guard Sector Anchorage notified the NOAA Alaska SSC that the 75' FV Lisa Marie was in trouble roughly 15 nm N. of Unimak Island at 55° 17'Nm 164° 08'W. The winds were from the NW at 40 Knts, seas were 25 feet, and the vessel was running on only 3 cylinders and able to make only 3 knts headway. The vessel is hoping to make it to Unimak Pass and seek shelter on the S-SW side of the island. Although the amount of diesel on the vessel was unknown, the capacity of the vessel is 10K gallons. The CG requested that NOAA keep track of the weather. As of Friday evening, November 6, 2009, the FV Lisa Marie safely arrived at Dutch Harbor. No oil was released during this tense couple of days with an under performing vessel in very harsh weather."
8143,2009-11-05,LOOP Buoy #3,Offshore Louisiana,28.8853,-90.025,Oil,,Crude ,,,,,,4200,0,"On November 5, 2009, USCG contacted the NOAA Emergency Response Division for support on a potential spill from the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP). A mechanical issue at Buoy #3 has the potential to result in a 100 bbl (4200 gallon) crude oil. USCG requested trajectory and weather support"
8145,2009-11-05,USS Abraham Lincoln,"Bremerton, WA",47.5531,-122.654,Oil,,JP-5,,,,,,2500,4,"At approximately 1600hrs PST, NOAA ERD was notified of a jet fuel spill at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA. Preliminary reports are that 2,500 gallons of JP-5 was released into containment around the ship USS Abraham Lincoln while at the dock."
8142,2009-11-04,T/V Titan Express,"Miami River, Florida",25.7976,-80.2469,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,600,5,During a fuel transfer some diesel fuel was spilled into the Miami River about one mile inland. The USCG estimated that 500-600 gallons was spilled.
8141,2009-10-30,F/V Carley Renee,"Unalaska Isl., Aleutians, Alaska",53.9,-166.1,Oil,Derelict,diesel and hydraulic fluid,,,,,,2040,10,"Coast Guard MSD Unalaska contacted the NOAA Alaska SSC at 2100 on Oct. 30 to report a capsized vessel, the 59 ft F/V Carley Renee on the east side of Unalaska Island at 53°-54'N, 166°-06'W, Beaver Inlet. The four POB were rescued by a CG cutter on-scene which is taking them to Unalaska/Dutch Harbor for interrogation. The vessel has 2000 gal diesel and 20-40 gal of hydralic fluid on board. No leak had occurred as of the reporting time however, the CG cutter also reported that the winds and currents were pushing the vessel towards the rocks. A trajectory and weather information were requested. On Saturday, Oct. 31, a CG helo overflight found the vessel grounded on Egg Island, on the west side of Unalaska Island, but still capsized and with a small sheen move westerly from the vessel. Dan Magone was hired as a salvor to attempt to tow the vessel to a place of refuge for stabilization and fuel removal and ultimately to Dutch Harbor for salvage and repairs. On Sunday at 1500 while towing the Carley Renee only a few miles west of Egg Island, the vessel suddenly sank supposedly in 125 fathoms of water with no sheen on the water surface. Presumably all the diesel and hyd.fluid were released. Case closedJohn WhitneyNOAA SSC for Alaska"
8140,2009-10-30,F/V Lady Anna,"Kapolei, HI",21.3352777777778,-158.057777777778,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,2000,2,USCG Sector Honolulu notified the SSC that at 1140 a.m. Hawaii time the 40 foot F/V Lady Anna instantaneously released 2000 gallons of diesel into the water and 1000 gallons of diesel onto land through a crack that formed when welds broke as the vessel was being pulled to dry dock in the Kalaeloa deep draft harbor (near Barbers Point). A sheen has been observed creeping along the shoreline toward the southern-most lagoon at Ko Olina Resort.
8137,2009-10-30,M/V PAC ALKAID Oil Spill,"SW Pass, Mississippi Delta, GOM, LA",28.8717,-89.34,Oil,,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,105000,11,"At 0214 hrs on 30 October 2009, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified by USCG Sector New Orleans of a reported oil release from an outbound cargo ship off SW Pass, Louisiana. The vessel PAC ALKAID, a 500-foot bulk cargo ship, reported losing heavy fuel oil at 0030 hrs. The cause and amount of release is presently unknown. The suspected damaged tank contains 2,500 bbls of oil. While the release rate is unknown, it is believed to be relatively small at present. NOAA is providing direct support to the USCG related to weather and trajectory analyses."
8139,2009-10-30,T/V Dubai Star,"San Francisco, CA",37.7658,-122.341,Oil,,Bunker Fuel,1,1,,,,800,22,"On October 30, 2009, NOAA ERD was notified of a bunkering (fueling) accident in San Francisco Bay from the DUBAI STAR, a Panamanian flagged tank ship. The incident occurred at 7:00 AM local time at San Francisco Bay Anchorage #9. An unknown amount of heavy fuel oil was released and a 1-mile long rainbow sheen was reported in the water. NOAA ERD has been requested to provide scientific support including spill trajectory modeling."
8138,2009-10-29,Humble Canal Oil Spill,"Paradis, Louisiana",29.8569,-90.4585,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,,2,"On Thursday, 29 October 2009, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified by USCG Sector New Orleans of a small oil spill from an unknown source near the Humble Canal in SE Louisiana. This location is near Paradis, Louisiana. The USCG has responded on-scene to investigate. Heaviest impact initially observed is in a vegetated freshwater marsh, but the source had still not been identified. NOAA provided consultation as to response strategies and will continue to coordinate with the USCG."
8134,2009-10-27,Port Stewart,"Yabacoa, Puerto Rico",18.045,-65.8048,,,HFO,,,,,,0,12,"On October 27, 2009 an oil tank ship went aground near buoy number two inbound to the Shell facility in Port Stewart, Puerto Rico. The vessel only remained aground for an hour or less. Fuel was transferred and vessel refloated and continued inbound to the pier."
8133,2009-10-23,Caribbean Petroleum Corporation (CAPECO),"San Juan, Puerto Rico",18.4164,-66.1327,Oil,,gasoline and diesel,,,,,,,33,"USCG in San Juan, Puerto Rico reported that the oil storage facility associated with a pipeline Gulf Cupeco had 5 of about 16 tanks on fire. The tanks contain gasoline and diesel fuel. The cause of the fire was unknown at time of the report. NOAA was asked to help assess hazards associated with the fires and smoke. (This incident was originally named ""Gulf Cupeco Facility"".)"
8130,2009-10-20,Mystery spill,"Charleston Harbor, SC",32.75,-79.8833,Oil,,Bunker C,,,,,,100,11,"A mystery spill of an estimated 100 gallons of Bunker C fuel oil has been reported in Charleston Harbor, SC. Location is 32deg 45min N, 079deg 53min W. At approximately 1700EST on 20 Oct, 2009, USCG Sector Charleston contacted NOAA-ERD to request oil fate and trajectory information. Source is unknown and under investigation."
8131,2009-10-20,T/V KRYMSK Oil Spill,"Gulf of Mexico, Galveston Lightering Zone",28.6167,-94.5333,Oil,,Bunker Fuel,,,,1,,120000,20,"On the evening of 20 October 2009, NOAA was notified by USCG Marine Safety Unit Galveston of an oil spill in the Galveston Lightering Zone. The Tanker Vessel KRYMSK was reported leaking bunker fuel from a collision with a support vessel. Details and initial information are sketchy, but it was reported that oil was leaking to the sea from one of the tanker’s fuel tanks. The USCG has responded. It was reported that on board operations to transfer fuel from the leaking tank to another tank to secure the spill source are in progress (and may have already been completed at the time of this entry). NOAA is providing a support role to the Federal On-Scene Coordinator."
8129,2009-10-16,COIMBRA (RULET),"30 miles south of Eastern Long island, NY",40.3867,-72.3567,Oil,Historic Wreck,"lube oil, Heavy fuel oil",,,,,,1300000,11,"On October 15, the East Hampton Star reported that a recreational diver came to the surface covered with oil after diving on the British tanker SS Coimbra, which was torpedoed during WWII (located approximately 20 miles south of Shinnecock Inlet, Long Island, NY in about 150 feet of water). Divers have reported sheens coming from the Coimbra for decades, but the article suggests that the leakage may be getting worse. Last Thursday, the USCG contacted Ed Levine, NOAA SSC for the region, to discuss the situation. It is expected that an interagency conference call will be held this week to determine whether an investigation to evaluate response options, is warranted. At the national level, ERD is developing an interagency agreement with the USCG under which the agencies will work together to address threats from vessels sunken off US shores that contain significant volumes of oil. The recent news article is available at this link: http://www.easthamptonstar.com/dnn/Home/News/TorpedoedTankerStillLeakingOil/tabid/10288/Default.aspx."
8128,2009-10-15,"Navy Jet Collision off Charleston, SC",10mi east of Bull's Bay SC,32.8297,-79.3368,Oil,,Navy Jet Fuel - JP-6,,,,,,,1,"At approximately 2210h Eastern, the Hazmat Duty Officer was notified of the air collision of two Navy jets in the Atlantic off Charleston, SC. A fuel/oil sheen was observed at the site at 2029L, EDT, approximatly 10-12 mi. east of Bull's Bay. Aircraft had approximately 20,000 lb of JP-6 fuel on board at the time of the incident, shortly after takeoff. Collision is reported to have occured at 1500 ft altitude. A verbal fate and trajectory of the JP-6 was requested and provided to Sector Charleston, to determine if sensitive shoreline habitats might be exposed."
8127,2009-10-14,F/V Sea Dancer,"Sand Point, Alaska",55.365,-160.521,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,150,0,"Sector Anchorage notified the Alaskan NOAA SSC that the 42' FV Sea Dancer had grounded at 0400 on Oct. 14, and was taking on water near Sand Point, Alaska, on the south side of the Alaskan peninsula. The skipper was requesting assistance from Sand Point and related that 150 gal of diesel was on board. The Coast Guard requested weather information from NOAA. Later that day, assistance arrived from Sand Point, and the Sea Dancer is now safe and on the blocks for repairs at Sand Point. No oil was released into the water. Case closed. "
8126,2009-10-09,Captain Nathan shrimping vessel,"near Lake Pelto, LA",29.0333,-90.7333,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,"At 0950 local time, the SSC was contacted by USCG MSU Morgan City regarding a shrimping vessel that is hard aground in the Lake Pelto area. The 46ft Captain Nathan is carrying 700 gallons of marine diesel. There is currently no pollution at this time, but they have requested the weather and a trajectory in case of a release."
8125,2009-10-06,F/V Lady Frances,"Santa Cruz Island, CA",34.0267,-119.54,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,200,3,"On the evening of 06OCT2009, Sector LA/LB notified NOAA ERD of a 32foot squid boat grounded near Smugglers Cove (Santa Cruz Island, CA) that is due for refloating and towing to Ventura Harbor. The F/V Lady Frances is carrying approximately 200 gallons of diesel fuel on board and shows no sign of pollution. Sector LA/LB requested information on oil fate and trajectory in the event that a spill occurs during the estimated 12-14hr transit. "
8120,2009-10-02,Capsized Barge,"Great Egg Harbor Inlet, NJ",39.3076,-74.5548,Oil,,,,,,,,600,3,"On October 2, 2009 a construction barge capsized due to unknown reasons inside of Great Egg Harbor Inlet, NJ. The USCG reports that the incident occurred at 4 pm local time. The barge has 600 gallons of diesel on board. USCG has requested a trajectory analysis for the oil."
8118,2009-10-01,Mystery Spill Ship Shoal Block 118 ,Gulf of Mexico,28.8139,-90.8719,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unk Oil,,,,,,,4,"At 0710 hrs (local time) on 1 October 2009, a mystery slick was observed 18 miles S of the Isles Dernieres. The slick was reported as a 1 x 3 miles "dark oil" orientated from the SE to the NW and moving NW. USCG MSU Morgan City has requested a trajectory analysis."
8112,2009-09-29,Tsunami,American Samoa,-14.2667,-170.717,Other,Tsunami,Marine Debris,,,,,,,17,"The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA/NWS) issued a Tsunami Watch and Warning message at 0659 Samoa time on September 29, 2009. The Watch and Warning message was generated because of a Magnitude 8.0 earthquake that occurred in the Samoa Islands Region, 138 miles southwest of Pago Pago, American Samoa at a depth of 20.5 miles (U.S. Geological Survey).The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported American Samoa (population 65,000) was struck by a tsunami, causing flooding, damage, and an unknown number of casualties. A Presidential Major Disaster was declared on September 29, 2009 for individual assistance, public assistance, and hazard mitigation. An Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) has departed from Honolulu, Hawaii on a US Coast Guard C-130 to deliver emergency supplies and to return the Governor of American Samoa, who was in Honolulu at the time of the Tsunami. USCG Sector Honolulu has requested assistance from the NOAA SSC to help facilitate obtaining satellite imagery of American Samoa. The NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and National Weather Service also continue to provide incident support. Updates on conditions and requests for assistance from USCG and others will be posted as they become available. "
8106,2009-09-28,M/T Eagle Tuscon grounding,MM3 Miss. R,29.1932,-89.2675,Oil,Grounding,Crude Oil,,,,,,16000000,6,Grounded tanker. No leak. 16 million gallons of Venezuelan crude onboard.
8105,2009-09-28,T/S Stolt Vision,"Off coast of Savannah, Ga",32.0167,-80.6444,Oil,,HFO #6,,,,,,78000,3,Vessel reported crack in hull and loss of small amount of #6 fuel oil between 1700 and 2030 EST approximately 11 miles off Savannah Ga. USCG reported observed sheen two miles long and suspects that release may have been more substantial than reported
8104,2009-09-27,"NORCO Chemical Release, Equipment Failure",Norco LA,29.9992777778,-90.4122222222,Chemical,,,,,,,,,1,"On 27 September at approximately 0310 hrs this Sunday Morning (Saturday night if you were asleep like most of the country), the NOAA HAZMAT Duty Officer was notified of a chemical incident by the answering service. The regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a request for support by Sector New Orleans. An equipment failure at the Shell NORCO Refinery resulted in a release of BENZENE, 1,3 BUTADIENE, ETHYLENE, and PROPANE from an oil "fin" unit due to unknown causes (NRC Notification #918992)."
8102,2009-09-26,CHEMICAL SUPPLIER Oil Spill,"Houston Ship Channel, Houston TX",29.7265,-95.2615,Oil,Collision,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,25000,11,"At five minutes after midnight, the morning of 26 September 2009, USCG Sector Houston notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a collision between a ship and a barge on the Houston Ship Channel between the USCG Sector Office and Interstate 610 (NRC Notification #918913). According to the NRC report, the incident happened at about 2100 hrs local time on 25 September 2009."
8103,2009-09-26,"Reported Sheen, S Timbalier Block 52","Gulf of Mexico, Off Louisiana Coast",28.9319,-90.4975,Oil,,Unk,,,,,,,2,A 7 mile by 100 yd rainbow sheen was reported approximately 8 miles S of Timbalier Island in the Gulf of Mexico. The initial reported stated that the sheen was moving to the SE. The source is unknown (NRC Notification #918928).
8111,2009-09-25,Leaking vessel,"Off Cape Flattery, Washington",48.349,-124.967,Oil,,Hydraulic Fuel,,,,,,1,1,"USCG Sector Seattle notified the SSC on Friday night, September 25 of a one gallon hydraulic fuel spill from a vessel approximately 12 nautical miles due west of Cape Flattery, Washington within the boundaries of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Sanctuary staff were notified."
8100,2009-09-22,Mystery Sheen,"Grande Isle Block 37, LA",29.0378,-90.11,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"At approximately 0830 local time on 22 Sep 09, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the SSC regarding a 1 mile by 2 mile barely visible sheen approximately 6nm offshore between Belle Pass and Grande Isle, LA. The USCG asked for a trajectory to be sure this would not impact land."
8101,2009-09-22,Sailboat sinking,"Little Egg Inlet, NJ",39.4883,-74.2853,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,35,0,"On September 21, 2009 at approximately 2200 hrs, a 40 ft. sailboat missed the entrance to Little Egg Inlet, NJ, hitting the shoal and capsizing. The vessel went down in 10-14 ft. of water with approximately 35 gallons of diesel fuel on board. Passengers were rescued by the USCG. On Sept. 22 at 1510 local time, the USCG requested fate and trajectory information from NOAA, due to concerns of a nearby wildlife refuge."
8099,2009-09-20,Refinery Fuel Gas Pipeline Leak,"Bayou Bienvenue, LA",30.0011,-89.9122,Chemical,Pipeline,Refinery Fuel Gas,,,,,,,2,"On Sunday evening, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator relative to a reported "gas" leak to the atmosphere near the intersection of Bayou Bienvenue and the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet. The reported location was 30° 00' 04"" N Lat. 089° 54' 44"" W Long. This position is 6-8 miles E of New Orleans LA. The initial reported stated that "bubbles" of hydrogen gas were observed from a suspected pipeline leak by a company "doing work in the area." It turned out that the pipeline was carrying a product defined as refinery fuel gas."
8098,2009-09-19,F/V ALWAYS LATE,"48 miles east of Cape May, NJ",38.3943,-73.9463,Oil,,,,,,,,200,0,"The F/V ALWAYS LATE, a 48 foot sport fishing vessel sank at a location approximately 48 miles offshore of Cape May, NJ. Vessel has 200 gallons of diesel fuel on board. USCG requested trajectory for potential spill. Forecast as of 11:00 am EDT on September 19, 2009Hudson Canyon To Baltimore Canyon Including The Waters W Of 39.3n 71.9w...Sw To 37.7n 72.9w This AfternoonN to NE winds 15 to 20 kt diminishing to 10 kt or less late. Seas 3 to 6 ft becoming 2 to 5 ft late...highest se. TonightWinds becoming variable 10 kt or less. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Sun Through MonE to se winds 10 kt or less. Seas 2 to 4 ft. TueSe to S winds 10 kt or less. Seas 2 to 4 ft. WedS to SW winds increasing to 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Surface water temperatures mid-70'sAir temperatures high 60'sOcean currents toward the northeast at less than 1 knot.If all 200 gallons are discharged in a single release, diesel fuel will create a sheen that will extend upwards from on-half mile to one mile long before dissipating. Sheen will not impact neashore areas due to inflenece of prevailing currents, wind speed and direction and water and air temperatures. No impacts on natural resources expected. "
8097,2009-09-17,Crowley Barge 160-1,"Quinhagak, Alaska",59.75,-161.917,Oil,Grounding,Gasoline and Jet fuel,,,,,,144000,9,"Crowley Barge 160-1 ran aground near Quinhagak, AK, just south of the mouth of the Kuskokwim River on Sept. 16, 2009, as the result of navigation error during a normal fuel delivery to the village of Quinhagak. The barge has 72,000 gallons of gasoline and 72,000 gallons of Jet fuel. The barge is a 1968 single skin barge. The grounded barge had gone through two tidal cycles, during which the tug could not pull it off the bottom, prior to notifying CG Sector Anchorage on Sept. 17. No fuel has been released into the the environment. The CG requested that the NOAA SSC provide weather and tidal information. Shortly after the grounding a second barge, the OB-5, was summoned from Bethel 80 miles to the north. Barge OB-5 was able to liter 60,000 gallons of Jet fuel from barge 160-1 and delivered 55,000 gallons to tanks at Quinhagak. Upon returning to 160-1, barge OB-5 itself grounded just west of the location of the 160-1. When OB-5 refloated on a subsequent high tide, it was directed to stand by offshore as it had too much draft to conduct further work in the mouth of the Kanektok River. Crowley summoned another barge from Nome to complete the litering of the still grounded 160-1. The combination of a spring tide and a strong westerly wind produced enough water under the barge to refloat it spontaneously very early on Sept. 22. The barge was towed to the Quinhagak tank farm where it transferred all its remaining cargo with the exception of 5000 gallons of jet fuel. It subsequently was directed to Bethel where it will be inspected by the Coast Guard. Thus bringing an end to the incident. "
8096,2009-09-12,Anhydrous Ammonia Release,"St. Helens, OR",45.91,-122.823,Chemical,,Anhydrous Ammonia,,,,,,,1,"On the early morning of 12SEP2009, the local NOAA Asst. SSC received a call from the USCG-Sector Portland regarding an anhydrous ammonia release at a chemical facility in St. Helens, OR. It was reported that 2000lbs of anhydrous ammonia was released over a 15 min. period from a chemical facility. The source of the release is unknown, but thought to be a tank. Tank size unknown. Source reported secured. The release occurred at ~0200 today. USCG has requested plume trajectories for the release. "
8095,2009-09-12,SOUTHERN DANCER Incident and Diesel Spill,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.0158,-90.2772,Oil,Collision,Marine Diesel,,,,,,1800,3,"At 2:55 AM (local time) on 12 September (early Saturday morning), the U.S. Coast Guard notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator that an Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) struck a rig while being untied. The vessel spun around and allied with the rig spilling an estimated 1,800 gallons of marine diesel fuel into the Gulf of Mexico. The location was roughly 4 nautical miles SW of Belle Pass Louisiana and just off the barrier islands and Timbalier Bay. The source is reported secured. NOAA was requested to provide a trajectory analysis."
8094,2009-09-11,Fishing Vessel SUGAR BABE,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.2012,-91.4811,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,800,10,"On Friday morning, 11 September 2009, the U.S. Coast Guard notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a fishing vessel in tow off the Louisiana Coast that was in danger of sinking. At the time of notification, the tow was holding offshore due to weather roughly 20 miles SW of the mouth of the Atchafalaya River (29° 14.19' N Lat. 091° 34.27' W Long.). The Fishing Vessel SUGAR BABE was estimated to have 800 gallons of Diesel onboard. NOAA provided an initial trajectory analysis. Later in the morning, the vessel sank."
8093,2009-09-09,New Jersey Sailbot,30 miles off New Jersey Coast,39.9908,-73.442,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,600,1,600 gallon diesel spill from sailboat under storm conditions.
8092,2009-09-04,Mystery Sheen,"South Marsh Island Block 39, LA",28.8128,-91.9758,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,"At approximately 2100 local time on 04 September, 2009, the HDO notified the SSC of a mystery sheen offshore of louisiana. A platform reported a rainbow sheen 6 miles by 4 miles with the leading edge at 28°48’46"N, 091°58’33"W traveling from east to west. A trajectory has been requested."
8088,2009-08-31,F/V Portlock,"10 miles from Long Beach, Wa",46.2833,-124.25,Oil,,,,,,,,500,2,F/V fire with about 500 gallons of diesel onboard.http://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/21/318371/Eventually the F/V sank about 7 miles from shore.
8087,2009-08-30,Jet A Fuel spill,"Molokai, HI",21.0866666666667,-157.021388888889,Oil,,Jet A fuel,,,,,,500,1,"USCG Sector Honolulu contacted the NOAA SSC on Sunday, August 30 requesting oil fate and persistence information for 500 gallons of Jet A fuel released from a Baker tank that was accidentally dropped from a helicopter one-half nm off the southern shore of the Island of Molokai in the Hawaiian Islands at 1230 HST. NOAA provided phone support. "
8085,2009-08-27,JP-5 Fuel spill,"Surf City, NC",34.4278,-77.5119,Oil,, JP-5,,,,,,400,0,"At 1530 hours on 8/27/09 Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC that at approximately 1500 hours a fuel tank containg 400 gallons of JP-5 fell off a Navy aircraft as it flying along the coastline just offshore of Surf City, NC. The fuel tank ruptured upon impact after hitting the water. USCG reported a visable surface sheen and that the jet fuel was washing ashore. According to the USCG, the floating fuel tank was located approximatley one mile offshore of Surf City. With air temperatures in the low 90's combined with ocean water temperatures in the mid-80's, it expected that the jet fuel will dissipate rather quickly. No human health or environmental impacts have bee reported or are expected. USCG requested a verbal trajectory, weather and tides from NOAA. "
8086,2009-08-27,"Pelican Seafood, Inc. - Ammonia","Pelican, AK",57.9567,-136.222,Chemical,,"Anhydrous Ammonia, Chlorine",,,,,,,4,"On the evening of 27AUG2009, the local NOAA SSC received a call from USCG-Sector Juneau regarding a potential anhydrous ammonia release at a seafood facility in Pelican, AK. The USCG is not acting as the FOSC for this incident as the incident management is falling to the state and the RP. Nevertheless, the USCG wants to be prepared if a large discharge of Anhydrous Ammonia occurs. USCG has requested plume models of discharge, ALOHA runs for a worst case scenario, and ALOHA runs for a most likely discharge. For more information see attached SITREP. "
8083,2009-08-26,Mystery Slick,Offshore Louisiana,27.1413,-92.5863,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,2,"At approximately 0930 (local time) on 26 Aug. 2009, a mystery slick was observed by a Coast Guard C-130 in the Gulf of Mexico offshore of the Louisiana Coast. The slick was describes as being 1 mile by 15 miles of dark slick. The position of the center of the slick was reported as 27°08.48N--092°35.18’W. This location is about 160 miles south of the nearest shoreline in Louisiana, and about 80 miles SE of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary."
8081,2009-08-25,Ammonia leak,"St Croix, USVI",17.7092,-64.7692,Chemical,,ammonia,,,,,,2000,2,A tank containing pressurized ammonia began leaking this morning after a worker damaged a valve on the tank. Initial reports from the USCG indicate the leak has been on-going all day. The fire Department arrived on scene about 8 PM to assess the situation. The Hovensa facility just east of the tank reported readings of 16ppm in a building estimated to be 200 yds away.
8080,2009-08-25,Sandy Hook Chlorine Release,"Sandy Hook, NJ",40.453,-73.986,Chemical,,,,,,,,,3,"NOAA Hazmat was notified at 1330 PDT on August 25, 2009 of a chlorine release near the Sandy Hook, NJ, US Coast Guard Station. The station was being evacuated and vessels were being moved from the dock. USCG requested scientific support on evacuation distances. The source was a 250 gallon tank at a sewage treatment plant. NOAA Homeland Security was notified to ensure that the NMFS Sandy Hook lab was aware of the situation"
8082,2009-08-25,Sheen,Grand Isle Block 93,28.5489,-90.0686,Oil,,unknown oil,,,,,,,2,"At 9:00PM local time, the SSC was contacted by USCG MSU Morgan City regarding a sheen offshore in Grand Isle Block 93. The sheen was reported at 8:06PM local time by a platform as a 10 mile by 2 mile silver sheen. The platform is located at 28°32'56""N 090°04'07""W. The USCG has requested a trajectory and estimation of sheen amount."
8079,2009-08-22,Sabine Block 13,"Off Sabine Pass, TX",29.573,-93.819,Oil,,unknown oil,,,,,,,12,"On 22 August, 2009, USCG MSU Port Arthur, TX investigated a small sheen off Sabine Pass, TX. Originally, a pipeline leak was suspected. However, the small persistent sheen caused the USCG to believe that a US liberty ship that sunk in the vicinity in 1971 could be the source. NOAA has assisted on the identification of the ship, weather, and trajectory of the sheen. Operations to pump any remaining fuel/oil left on the ship has begun. Updates will be posted as they become available."
8076,2009-08-20,M/V Katarina,"Apra Harbor, Guam",13.4525,144.644722222,Chemical,,Methyl Bromide fumigant,,,,,,,5,"USCG Sector Guam contacted the NOAA SSC the night of August 20 (U.S Mainland, August 21 in Guam) to request recommendation of a safe buffer distance for a methyl bromide fumigation operation scheduled to begin in Apra Harbor within a few hours. A Korean cargo shipment of gravel will be fumigated with methyl bromide due to detection of Salmonella by Guam EPA. A total of 750 pounds of liquid methyl bromide will be applied from 15 50-lb cylinders into 5 cargo holds (one measuring 5 meters depth x 20m x 20m, and 4 measuring 5m depth x 20m x 8m, with an application target of 3 lbs/1000 cubic feet). The fumigation will require 36 hours holding time followed by 4 hours to vent. "
8078,2009-08-20,Mystery Sheen,Eugene Island Block 184,28.7325,-91.6081,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"On 20 August, 2009, at 1920 local time, USCG MSU Morgan City notified the SSC of a silver sheen 4 miles by 3/4 miles at 28°43’57" N Lat. 091°36’29" W Long which is approximately 34nm from nearest land. A trajectory and weather have been requested."
8075,2009-08-17,USS Wenonah,"Treasure Island, San Francisco Bay, CA",37.8205,-122.361,Oil,,"Diesel, waste oil, hydraulic fluid",1,,,,,10000,16,"In the early afternoon of 17AUG2009, CA's Office of Spill Prevention & Response personnel notified the regional NOAA SSC of a diesel & waste oil release from a partially-sunken tugboat on the East side of Treasure Island in Central San Francisco Bay, CA causing an initial sheen of 200’x200’. No NOAA support was requested. By mid-afternoon, the vessel was surrounded by containment boom, no more sheen had been observed outside the boom and plans were being prepared to raise the vessel and remove the remaining fuel. The vessel’s maximum capacity was estimated at 10,000 gallons though on-scene observations indicated that she was probably carrying far less than that and 100-500 gallons may have been released. Sector San Francisco then contacted the NOAA SSC on 18AUG2009 stating that the vessel was continuing to release sheen and requested estimates of oil fate and extent."
8074,2009-08-15,F/V Blue Diamond Fire,"Off Barnegat Inlet, NJ",39.225,-72.882,Oil,,Vessel drift and oil,,,,,,10000,3,"F/V on fire and expected to sink. Location is about 65 nm SE of Barnegat Inlet, NJ. We are being asked for a vessel trajectory. Currently the focus is on the SAR with 3 people onboard."
8077,2009-08-15,Mystery Sheen,Off Timbalier Island,28.9147,-90.4869,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"On August 15th, 2009, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the SSC regarding a sheen 150 yards by 150 yards rainbow in color at 28°54’53" N Lat. 090°29’13" W Long which is approxiately 9nm off Timbalier Island."
8073,2009-08-13,M/V Harns,"Silver Bank, Dominican Republic",20.5167,-69.65,Oil,Grounding,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,73000,4,"On Thursday, August 13, the US Coast Guard Sector San Juan informed us of bulk carrier grounded on Silver Bank, north of the Dominican Republic. They have offered technical assistance, and requested a trajectory analysis. The location was given as 20°31'N--69°39'W, which is about about 50 miles north of the Dominican republic, and about 110 miles to east-southeast of Grand Turk Island. The ship is reported as carrying 73,000 gal of heavy fuel oil, and a cargo of dry fertilizer. There have been no reports of any fuel or cargo released."
8071,2009-08-11,F/V Little Linda Aground,"Newport, OR",44.6423,-124.066,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,2800,4,"At 0730, 11 AUG 2009, USCG Sector Portland contacted the Northwest SSC regarding a vessel aground off Nye Beach, Newport, OR. This location is approximately 1.8NM N of the Yaquina Bay Jetty. The F/V Little Linda is currently on its side and is reported to be leaking minimal amounts of fuel through its vents. The vessel is reported to have 2800 gallons of diesel on-board. On-scene observations report no sheen/fuel in the water and very light wind/wave conditions. The USCG requested a trajectory for a potential release of the 2800gallons of diesel onboard. "
8072,2009-08-11,Mystery tarballs : S. FLA,"Boca Raton, FL",26.3133,-80.075,Oil,,tarballs,,1,,,,,10,"Coast Guard reported mystery tarballs showed up Sunday, 9 Aug 2009 at Boca Raton. Over the next 2 days more tarballs were reported to the south as far as John U Lloyd State Park. Concentrations have been small and continue to diminish. No cleanup other than normal beach grooming is being conducted."
8068,2009-08-05,Mystery Sheen,"Tillamook, OR",45.835,-125.242,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,USCG Sector Portland called the Northwest SSC to request a hindcast trajectory for a mystery sheen reported approximately 50 nm off of the Oregon Coast in the Tillamook area. The sheen was reported by a fishing boat at 8 p.m. on August 5 and was estimated to be 100 yards by 2 nm long.
8066,2009-08-04,Barge Allision with Mooring Buoy,"ICW at Colorado River, TX",28.6817,-95.975,Oil,Collision,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,1050000,7,"On Tuesday evening, 4 Aug. 2009, MSU Galveston reported that a barge carrying 25,000 bbls of diesel fuel allied with a mooring buoy in the ICW near the junction with the Colorado River. The bow rake, and two void tanks are damaged. The initial reports suggest that there was no damage to the cargo tanks. The barge operator is Maryland Marine. The USCG is responding to the incident and requested a potential trajectory and RAR should there be a release."
8067,2009-08-04,High Island 262 Explosion,Gulf of Mexico,28.4711,-93.7392,Oil,,Natural Gas and Condensate Crude,,,,,,,7,"On Tuesday night, 4 August 2009, the USCG reported a rig in High Island Black 262 that had an issue with gas turbine and ignited a natural gas line. Emergency shut down was activated prior to abandonment of rig. There are an estimated 6000 gallons of various fuels onboard and a condensate crude tank of unknown capacity on the facility. The RP expects the line to burn off the remaining natural gas and to be a non-issue (let’s hope so). USCG Marine Safety Unit Galveston will conduct a morning overflight assess the situation."
8062,2009-08-01,"Grounded Barges, CTCO 336/358","Texas City Dike, TX",29.3795,-94.8673,Oil,Grounding,Light Crude Oil,,,,,,40000,5,"At the request of the USCG, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator investigated the potential oil spill trajectory for two grounded barges near Texas City Light #14 The barges CTCO 336 and 358 are each loaded with a reported 20K gallons of a light crude oil and were being pushed by the tug HENRI CENAC."
8061,2009-07-26,Eugene Island Pipeline Spill,"GOM, LA",28.7211,-90.8675,Oil,Pipeline,33.7 API Gravity Crude Oil,,,,1,,546000,37,"On Sunday afternoon, 26 July 2009, NOAA was notified of an oil spill 33 miles offshore and 60 miles southwest of Houma, LA that occurred on Saturday afternoon. The leak was from the Eugene Island Pipeline System and approximately 63,000 gallons of oil was released. Pre-approved dispersant was applied to the heaviest concentrations of the spill. On water recovery was also initiated. NOAA is providing on-going trajectory and weather support. "
8054,2009-07-22,Green Canyon 645 Mystery Spill,Gulf of Mexico,27.3211,-90.5356,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown oil (sheen),,,,,,1500,2,"On Wednesday, 10 July 2009, at 1530 hrs, the NRC received a report of a "mystery sheen" in Green Canyon Block 645 (report number 912389). USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City followed up on the report and asked NOAA to provide a trajectory analysis."
8055,2009-07-22,"Mystery Tarballs, South Padre Island Beaches","Gulf of Mexico, TX",26.1153,-97.1642,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown Oil (Tarballs and Sheen),,,,,,,21,"NOAA was notified by the Texas General Land Office (TGLO) of tarballs showing up on South Padre Island beaches. According to TGLO, the oil began washing ashore around daybreak this morning (July 22). NOAA support has not yet been requested by the USCG."
8056,2009-07-21,F/V TINA RAY,"Diamond Shoals, Cape Hateras, NC",35.1692,-75.2972,Oil,Collision,Diesel fuel,,,,,,1600,0,"On 7/21/09 USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC about a vessel sinking offshore of Diamond Shoals, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The F/V TINA RAY, a 76 foot long wooden vessel carrying approximately 1600 gallons of #2 diesel fuel collided with the R/V LOCURA, a 33 foot sailboat. Fuel on-board sailboat is unknown. Location was approximately 10nmi offshore. USCG reported a sheen about one mile long by 1/2 mile wide. USCG requested verbal trajectory. Based on NE currents (1-2 knots) and SW winds (5-7 knots) the sheen was moving in a NE direction away from shore. Based on 80 degree water temps and 90 degrees air temps, SSC expected sheen to dissipate within 12-24 hours depending upon rate of discharge of diesel fuel from fuel tanks. Sailboat involved in incident was secured and towed to shore. A vessel is enroute to salvage the F/V TINA RAY which sank. "
8053,2009-07-20,M/V Chios Liberty,"Port of Galveston, Texas",29.3119444444444,-94.7969444444444,Oil,,,,,,,,2000,7,"NOAA ERD was notified on Monday morning, 7/20/09, regarding an incident over the weekend in Galveston Channel. On Sunday, July 19 at 1100 hrs local, the M/V Chios Liberty spilled an estimated 2000 gallons of IFO 180 while at berth at pier 34. The incident occurred during a barge bunkering operation. USCG is requesting a trajectory and resources at risk"
8052,2009-07-19,FV OJ Riggs,"Offshore if Long Beach Island, NJ",39.705,-73.6683,Oil,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,1500,4,"NOAA Seattle was notified at approximately 0630 (PT) by USCG Sector Delaware Bay about an 80 foot fishing vessel on fire and breaking up at a location 20 nmi offshore of Barnegat Inlet, NJ. Vessel carrying 1500 gallons of diesel fuel. USCG requested trajectory modeling and fate and effects. "
8050,2009-07-16,Suspected Pipeline Leak off Marsh Island,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.4927,-92.0167,Oil,,Unknown oil (sheen),,,,,,1,5,"At 1445 CDT on 16 July 2009, an overflight reported a light sheen 1.5 miles off Marsh Island. The sheen was described as 2 miles by 15 yards and composed of a light sheen. The coordinates are 29° 29.56'N by 92° 01.0 'W. The location of the observed sheen was very near a pipeline, and the pipeline was thought a potential source. NOAA was requested to provide a trajectory analysis."
8051,2009-07-16,Unknown Ship Board Chemical Reaction,"Houston, TX",29.7611944444444,-95.3638888888889,Chemical,,Unk,,,,,,,6,"Sector Houston has requested that NOAA assist in a post-incident investigation of possible chemical reaction aboard. The vessel, currently off-shore, who while completing discharge of 2-Ethyl Hexyl Nitrate (PSN Alkyl C7-C9 Nitrates) at a facility experienced a venting of cargo vapor from the vessels high velocity pressure relief valve. "
8049,2009-07-15,F/V Unknown name,"19 miles west of Tarpon Springs, FL",28.1611,-83.105,Oil,,Diesel fuel and lub oils,,,,,,,0,"USCG and FWC Enforcement are investigating the sinking of a shrimp boat 19 miles west of Tarpon Springs, FL (north of Tampa Bay area). FWC officers are on-scene and pursuing the incident as a potential deliberate sinkingand potential criminal intent. Vessel was reported to have been involved in a collision with another vessel while being towed offshore."
8047,2009-07-14,Chalmette Refinery Hydrofluoric Acid Incident,"Chalmette, LA",29.931,-89.9763,Chemical,,Hydrofluoric Acid,,,,,,,6,"At 9:58 PM (local time) on 14 July 2009, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans relative to a Hydrofluoric Acid incident at the Chalmette Refinery. The cause of the incident was an equipment failure. Apparently, acid used in the refinery process that was entering into a heat exchanger and associated cooling water. The effluent water was being discharged into the Mississippi River."
8048,2009-07-14,M/Y Shogun,Biscayne National Park,25.5183,-80.175,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,1900,1,The 72 foot Motor Yacht Shogun grounded in Biscayne National Park 7/14/09 and was refloated without a pollution incident the same day. NOAA was notified as a trustee.
8046,2009-07-10,Mystery release,"Kuk River near Wainright, AK",70.5,-160.5,Oil,,Black algae,,,,,,,15,"Sector Anchorage notified NOAA ERD of a reported oil sighting in the vicinity of the Kuk River near Wainright, AK. The report described a 30x0.25mile oiled zone. Sector Anchorage is attempting to arrange an afternoon overflight to verify the report and obtain better on-scene information and has requested Resources at Risk information from NOAA."
8043,2009-07-09,Grounded Barge,"Columbia River, OR",45.719,-121.508,Oil,,gasoline,,,,,,1000000,5,US EPA Region 10 called the NOAA SSC with a trustee notification that a double-hulled barge grounded this morning on the Columbia River at river mile 169.5 near the mouth of the Hood River. The barge is carrying 1 million gallons of gasoline. No gasoline has been spilled and responders are planning to lighter some of the cargo to facilitate refloating the barge.
8045,2009-07-09,Mystery Slick,"Off Timbalier island, LA",29.0461,-90.5258,Oil,,,,,,,,,13,"At approximately 2:00PM local time, the SSC was notified by USCG MSU Morgan City, LA of a mystery slick seen by a USCG helicopter at approximately 10:00AM local time on July 9, 2009. The slick was reported to be 3 miles by 8 miles and ""black"" in color. It's reported location was 29 degrees 02 minutes 46 seconds N, 090 degrees 31 minutes 33 seconds W. No further information was given. A trajectory was requested."
8044,2009-07-09,Overturned Asphalt Truck,"McCord Creek, OR",45.5973888888889,-121.987388888889,Oil,,asphalt ,,,,,,,1,US EPA Region 10 called the NOAA SSC on July 9 for a trustee notification of an asphalt truck that overturned on the I-84 Bridge over McCord Creek in Oregon on July 8. Asphalt has been released and some of the asphalt has entered and solidified in a slug in the McCord Creek. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service has been notified and has had a representative on-scene. This was a trustee notification. No NOAA ERD response support has been requested at this time. Damage assessment experts with NOAA's Assessment and Restoration Division are in contact with NOAA NMFS regarding potential damage to the creek and NOAA trust resources.
8041,2009-07-07,Ethyl Acrylate - Dow Chemical,"Hahnville, LA",29.9766666666667,-90.4097222222222,Chemical,,,,,,,,,9,"On the morning of July 7th, the NOAA HAZMAT Duty Officer was notified by the USCG of a release of Ethyl Acrylate vapor from a tank failure at the Dow Chemical plant. A NOAA SSC is currently en route. At this time a lot of information is still unknown. Updates will be posted as new information presents itself. "
8042,2009-07-07,Two mystery sheens,"Honolulu, HI",21.3069444444444,-157.873166666667,Oil,,"Unknown, likely diesel",1,,,,,,3,"USCG D13 contacted the SSC to request assistance identifying potential source locations for two mystery sheens observed on July 5, 2009 in Honolulu Harbor, Oahu. The first report was made at 0610 of an unknown sheen IVO Piers 21 and 22, Honolulu Harbor. The oil was reported to be a non-dyed product with a slight diesel odor. The second sheen was reported at 0737 near the CGC RUSH at Pier 53 on Sand Island. The oil was reported to be a red-dyed product. The USCG Pollution Investigator estimated the first sheen to be about 5 gallons of product and the second sheen to be approximately 20 to 30 gallons of product. PENCO was hired to recover oil near Pier 53 at Sand Island. Cleanup was completed by 1400 July 5. USCG D14 has requested NOAA SSC assistance with weather (tides, currents, wind) for the area for the period of late Saturday night (4 July) through Monday morning (6 July) and help in possibly identifying where the spill may have originated."
8040,2009-07-06,Tank Truck Merrimack River,"Newburyport, MA",42.8344,-70.9123,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,10000,4,"At approximately 0940 EDT on July 06, 2009, a tank truck turned over, releasing gasoline on to Interstate 95 on the Whittier Bridge which crosses the Merrimack River. The release is in the Inland Zone (EPA is federal lead) but only a couple miles from the coast."
8039,2009-07-04,"Kirby Barge, HCL Vapor","ICW West of Intracostal City, LA",29.8072,-92.272,Chemical,,Hydrochloric Acid Vapor,,,,,,,3,"On the morning of July 4th (Independence Day), the NOAA HAZMAT Duty Officer was notified by the USCG of a release of hydrochloric acid vapor from a barge. The location is reported 2.5 miles W of Intracoastal City, LA in the ICW. The cause of the release is vapor escaping from a "damaged bladder.""
8037,2009-06-30,Unknown material,"offshore Cameron, LA",29.2167,-93.1333,Other,,,,,,,,,4,"On the evening of June 30th, 2009, Port Arthur MSU contacted the SSC in regards to an unknown material in the water approximately 30nm off the coast of Cameron, LA. Photos were taken by Lauren Guzik of SPT Marine Transportation Service and forwarded to the NRC. The material was discovered at approximately 4:45PM local time at LAT 29 13N, LONG 093 08W. Consultation on the photographs was requested by the USCG."
8036,2009-06-25,Tug CAPT MAC Sinking,"Lake Pontchartrain, LA",30.0594,-90.0111,Oil,,Marine Diesel,,,,,,5000,3,"On the evening of 25 June 2009, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a tug sinking near the Causeway Bridge in Lake Pontchartrain, LA. The tug was reported to have 5000 gallons of diesel on board, but the release rate and volume may be significantly less due to the reported capsized position of the barge (upside down). The location of the incident appears to be just E of the Causeway Bridge at 30° 3’ 34" N Lat. 090° 0’ 40" W Long. The barge was reported to have sunk at 7:00 PM. "
8035,2009-06-23,"M/V TRISTAN, Stern Tube Oil","Gulf of Mexico, Galveston, TX ",29.0333,-94.4,Oil,,Stern Tube Oil,,,,,,12,2,"USCG MSU Galveston contacted the regional NOAA SSC related to a release of stern tube oil in the Gulf of Mexico off Galveston, TX. The M/V TRISTAN reported that oil was observed escaping the stern tube, but no sheen was observed. The product was identified as HYDROX BIO 68. Only a small volume was reported lost, 50 litters. The primary question asked of NOAA was the characterization of the product itself. "
8034,2009-06-21,F/V Hot Tuna,"Off Florence, OR",44.012,-124.189,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,150,2,"Sector Portland notified ERD of the 36-foot F/V Hot Tuna that sank in 160 feet of water off the Siuslaw River near Florence, OR. The vessel was reported to be approximately 1000 feet offshore and carrying 150 gallons of diesel fuel though no release has been observed. Sector Portland requested a trajectory estimate to support their response operations."
8033,2009-06-16,"Sailing Vessel ""Paul Eric""","Rose Atoll, American Samoa",-14.5356,-168.151,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,41,11,"On June 16, 2009, NOAA ERD was notified of a stranded sailing yacht on Rose Atoll in American Samoa. The 35-foot aluminum vessel is believed to have approximately 40 gallons of diesel onboard, but reports are very sketchy at this time. The yacht is reported to be intact and not leaking. A private yacht is enroute to provide assistance. Rose Atoll is located approximately 130 nautical miles east-southeast of Pago Pago Harbor, American Samoa, and is the easternmost Samoan island. It is the southernmost unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System. On January 6, 2009, Rose Atoll Marine National Monument was established, which includes Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge within its boundaries. "
8032,2009-06-09,Mystery tarballs,"Oahu and Kauai, Hawaii",21.3095,-157.656,Oil,,Tarballs,,,,,,,12,"USCG Sector Honolulu contacted the NOAA SSC to request a hindcast analysis of tarballs reported at two locations in Hawaii on June 9. Tarballs were reported at Makapuu Beach on Oahu at +21° 18' 34.20"", -157° 39' 20.40"". The time of notification was 1125 HST. The reported extent of coverage was 300 yds X 5 ft of silver dollar size and larger tarballs. The reporting party also stated that the heat from the sun was liquefying the tarballs. Tarballs were also reported at Port Allen on the island of Kauai at +21° 53' 53.58"", -159° 35' 16.86"". The time of notification was 1200 HST. The reported coverage was 1 yd X 80 ft of tar balls with a silver sheen.USCG Sector Honolulu requested a hindcast analysis and an assessment of the likelihood the two events are related. "
8030,2009-06-06,Mystery Sheen Eugene Block 300,"Gulf of Mexico, off LA",28.2008,-91.6564,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,2,"On the morning of June 6, 2009, NOAA ERD was contacted by MSU Morgan City regarding a sheen offshore of Louisiana from an unknown source. The sheen was reported as approximately 10 miles by 4 miles. The reported position is approximately 65 nm from the nearest shoreline. "
8029,2009-05-28,Underwater Platform Spill,approx.170 miles offshore,26.6983,-92.6283,Oil,,46% drilling mud/oil,,,,,,223,5,"On the morning of May 28, 2009, NOAA ERD was contacted by MSU Port Arthur regarding a spill from a platform approximately 170 miles offshore. At 0300 on May 28, 2009, approximately 223 bbls of 46% drilling mud/oil leaked from a pipe at a depth of 5570 feet beneath the water's surface. No visible evidence has been seen on the surface. "
8027,2009-05-27,CSX Railroad Derailment,"Green Mountain, NC",35.9936944444444,-82.2593333333333,Chemical,,"No release reported at this time, however, derailed cars contained alcohol, molten sulfer, petroleum lube oil and possible liquid petroleum gas.",,,,,,,1,"SSC received telephone notification at 0830 from USEPA Region 4 concerning a train derailment. Based on the NRC Report #906758 the train derailment involved 15-30 cars. Incident took place on 27-May-09 at approximately 0530 local time.Due to unknown reasons 2 freight trains derailed into the North Toe River. Some of the cars contained hazardous materials. No release reported at this time, however, derailed cars contained alcohol, molten sulfer, petroleum lube oil and possible liquid petroleum gas. Response personnel on route. No technical assistence requested from NOAA at this time. EPA emergency responders will provide additional information once on-scene. "
8028,2009-05-27,Nikiski gasoline spill,Nikiski Upper Cook Inlet Ak,60.6767,-151.415,Oil,Collision,Gasoline,,,,,,70000,2,"The Alaska SSC was notified early Wednesday morning that the 262 foot Barge SCT282 came into hard contact with the 113 foot Tug Pacific challenger, owned and operated by K-Sea Transportation. This collision cracked the #1 cargo tank causing an approximate 4-6 inch X 3/16 inch crack two to three feet above the water line and releasing unleaded gasoline into Cook Inlet, approximately 1 mile SSE of the KPL dock at Nikiski. The barge had a total of around 70,000 BBL of unleaded gas that it was delivering to several south-central ports. The crack is very close to the top of the tank and was seeping gasoline into the water. There no injuries to report. The vessels were expected to arrive in Homer on Wednesday night, May 27th, where actual measurements will determine the size of the spill."
8025,2009-05-23,Dredge Support Vessel Grounded,"Barataria Bay, LA",29.3836,-89.9925,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1500,6,"On 23 May 2009, USCG Sector New Orleans requested NOAA support for a dredge support vessel that was sinking near the Barataria Navigational Canal in Upper Barataria Bay and SW of Hackberry Bay, Louisiana. The vessel is carrying 1500 gallons of diesel and was reported pushed aground. The upper portion of this bay is dominated by sensitive marsh habitat. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator has contacted the Emergency Response Division’s Home Team for trajectory support."
8026,2009-05-22,Mystery Texas tarballs,South Texas coast,25.95,-97.1167,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,A heads up from Buzz Martin. I decided to post to hotline just to capture the event for future reference.
8024,2009-05-17,Sunoco Oil Refinery Explosion and Fire,"Marcus Hook, Pennslyvania",39.8129722222222,-75.4167777777778,Chemical,,Ethylene Oxide,,,,,,,3,"Explosion at Sunoco Oil Refinery at approx 10:10 pm Sunday Major Oil Refinery Fire in Marcus Hook, PA, 15 miles southwest of Philadelphia. Sun Oil Co. refinery has an Ethelyne Oxide fire. Major Explosion. Sun Officials: All employees accounted for. Fire is under control as of 11:35pm, but continues to burn. No evacuations planned. USCG initially requested smoke plume forcast support from NOAA, but fire extinguished and request was cancelled."
8023,2009-05-15,Stranded fumigant canisters,Washington Coast,47.9167,-124.676,Other,,Phosphine gas,,,,,,,4,"U.S Coast Guard Sector Seattle contacted the SSC and requested a hindcast analysis of fumigant canisters that have stranded along the Washington Coast and been recovered in late winter and spring, in many cases during shoreline cleanups.Reports of recovered canisters from 2009 are from the northern Washington coast spanning the region between Oil City and Shi Shi Beach. Canisters were first reported stranded along the shoreline in the fall of 2007. "
8022,2009-05-14,Mystery Slick,"W. Cameron Block 548, GOM",28.2882,-93.3702,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,"On 14 May 2009, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified of a 1mile x 1mile mystery slick approximately 100nm South of Lake Calcasieu, Louisiana. The USCG requested trajectory and weather support."
8021,2009-05-13,Economy Boat Store,"Wickliff, KY",36.967,-89.0981,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,3000,2,"The Coast Guard notified NOAA ERD of a barge that had leaked approximately 3000 gallons of diesel after being refueled at MM 951.2 on the Mississippi River in Wickliff, KY. Fueling operations were completed at 2300 last evening, and the leak was first observed at 0400. NOAA trajectory was requested."
8020,2009-05-12,Hillcorp Energy Oil Spill,"Venice, LA",29.2344,-89.3922,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,,,,,,840,1,"On 12 May 2009, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified of a crude oil spill in Venice, Louisiana. The USCG reported that 20 bbls of oil was lost into an adjacent marsh from a pipe failure during a pressure test. The oil is contained in a small pond and fringe marsh area immediately adjacent to the facility. The USCG requested that we assess the potential use of in-situ burning to mitigate the spill."
8019,2009-05-08,Chlorine Release,"Adjacent to Miss. River, Hahnville, LA",29.9767222222222,-90.4094722222222,Chemical,,Chlorine Gas,,,,,,,3,"On Friday morning, 8 May 2009, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified by the USCG of a chlorine release from a facility in Hahnville, Louisiana. Eleven workers were reported to have been exposed. The release was reported at 10:26 AM (local time) and the NOAA was notified for support just a few minutes after that time. The actual release was reported to have started at 8:59 AM and was estimated at 2 lbs/min. of chlorine. NOAA was asked to provided the USCG with information as to the immediate threat area and downwind concerns."
8018,2009-05-04,Mystery Spill,GOM off Entrance to Calcasieu River,29.0833,-93.2333,Oil,,Unk,,,,,,,1,"On the afternoon of 4 May, the USCG Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur TX requested a spill trajectory for a slick observed some 40 miles offshore of the mouth of Calcasieu River. The USCG reports that a vessel observed a yellowish brown material in that water that made a 1 by ¼ mile slick. The reported location at 1130 hrs (local time) was 29° 5’ N Lat. 093° 14’ W Long."
8017,2009-05-03,USS Chehalis Assessment,"Pago Pago, American Samoa",-14.275,-170.685,Other,,"Mogas, Avgas, Diesel",,,,,,,25,"This hotline will follow progress on a salvage assessment being conducted by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard on the sunken USS Chehalis. The assessment of the vessel's condition and fuel load is being conducted in preparation for potentially pumping off the remaining fuel later this year. The USS Chehalis reportedly has been periodically releasing small amounts of oil ever since it sank in Pago Pago Harbor in 1949. The salvage assessment in being conducted by US Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving and the Navy Mobile Underwater Diving Salvage Unit out of Honolulu, with logistical support from the US Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team, the US Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment in American Samoa, US Coast Guard Sector Honolulu, and US Coast Guard District 14. The assessment activities are scheduled to occur from April 23 through May 9, 2009.A previous assessment conducted by American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency indicated that the fuel remaining aboard the vessel includes 40,000 gallons of motor gasoline (""Mogas""), 70,000 gallons of aviation gasoline (""Avgas"") and 5000 gallons of marine diesel. There is also ammunition aboard. "
8016,2009-04-30,Well Blowout,"Turtle Bay, LA",29.55,-90.1333,Oil,Wellhead,,,,,,,,5,"At approxiamtely 0900 local time, the USCG Sector NOLA contacted the SSC regarding a well blowout in Turtle Bay, LA. The USCG has sent out an overflight and USCG Sector Houma is responding on scene. The well is reported shut in, but ""some oil"" was released. Current amount and type of oil is unknown at this time. The USCG has not requested any products from NOAA until more information is known."
8014,2009-04-26,Small diesel spill,"Lower Columbia River, WA",46.2617,-123.555,Oil,,Marine Diesel,,,,,,250,3,A32 foot pleasure craft caught fire and sank in the morning of 26APR2009 with approximately 250gallons of marine diesel on board. USCG Sector Portland requested a trajectory estimate for a complete & instantaneous release from the sunken vessel.
8013,2009-04-24,Small plane crash,"Columbia River, Astoria, OR",46.19,-123.823,Oil,Search + Rescue,Jet-A,,,,,,240,5,"A small plane crash-landed near the mouth of the Columbia River in the vicinity of Pier 17, Astoria, OR late in the day on 24APR2009. No pollution has been observed thus far, but the aircraft was reported to be carrying approximately 240 gallons of Jet-A fuel on board. USCG Sector Portland requested a trajectory estimate in the event of a fuel release. News reports indicate that attempts are being made to recover the aircraft from the water."
8011,2009-04-22,Leaking Flowline,"West Delta 28, LA",29.1339,-89.72,Oil,Pipeline,,,,,,,,7,"At approximately 7:30 PM on 22 April 2009, USCG Sector NOLA contacted the SSC requesting a trajectory in regards to a 4"" leaking flowline in West Delta 28. There is currently a 5 mile by 1.5 mile light brown sheen extending to the NE from 29°8.033'N 089°43.2'W at the point where it is bubbling. There are two possible RP's being contacted to attempt to shut down the line. An overflight is attempting to get more information before dark."
8010,2009-04-20,Tanker Truck,"Revere, MA",45.4238,-71.003,Oil,,Diesel,1,0,,,,10000,20,"On 20APR2009, NOAA ERD was informed by the USCG that a tanker truck carrying 10,000 gallons of diesel had flipped over near Revere, MA and was releasing product into a local marsh area. SSC presence is requested on-scene. "
8008,2009-04-18,F/V Cowboy,"Vineyard Sound, MA",41.4317,-70.845,Oil,Grounding,Diesel fuel,,,,,,8000,5,"The NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Sector Southern New England (SSNE) at approximately 1800 on 18 April, 2009 concerning the grounded 77 foot fishing vessel Cowboy. The vessel is hard aground on a hard bottom. Salvage operations are commencing with an attempt to de-water the vessel. The USCG has requested NOAA support for a ""worst case"" trajectory. That would be losing the entire contents of the fuel tanks [8,000 gallons of diesel oil] during a maximum flood or ebb tide."
8007,2009-04-18,Kirby 29703 Incident,"Gulf of Mexico, Offshore",28.2086,-92.9519,Other,,,,,,,,,6,"On Friday morning, 17 April 2009, USCG Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur reported that a barge was observed damaged and adrift in the Gulf of Mexico. The observer reported that the barge appeared to have bene sheared in half and discharging an unknown material. Later it was determined that the barge, Kirby 29703 was in two pieces, and the bow section alone had been initially observed. The stern portion of the barge was initially attached to the tug, later released, and then sunk on its own. NOAA was requested to provide trajectory support to the USCG."
8009,2009-04-17,Ghost Net with Fur Seals,Oregon Coast,44.5417,-124.078,Other,,,,,,,,,7,"At approx. 1430(PDT) on 17APR2009, ERD received a call from NOAA Fisheries Enforcement requesting a hindcast trajectory on a suspected foreign net that washed ashore with fur seals in it. The net was reported to have washed ashore in the early morning hours of 08APR2009, with Enforcements officers arriving on-scene at ~1000 the same day. The location of the net was reported as: Lat-44 32.5'N, Long-124 04.7'W. This appears to be South of Newport, OR. This request was indicated as not urgent."
8006,2009-04-17,Small mystery sheen,"Seattle, WA",47.6594,-122.377,Oil,,Unknown,1,,,,,,1,USCG Sector Seattle called the NOAA SSC for technical guidance regarding a small mystery sheen observed surfacing near the Ballard Bridge. A spill response contractor hired to boom around the sheen sent divers down but could not identify any clear source.
8005,2009-04-14,F/V Dandy Bill,"San Mateo Bridge, San Francisco Bay, CA",37.5993,-122.214,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,0,,,,,4000,3,"The wooden-hulled F/V Dandy Bill was reported to have lost propulsion and drifted into the San Mateo Bridge in Southern San Francisco Bay in the evenining hours of 14APR2009 in 35-40knot winds. The vessel was believed to be carrying up to 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel and began to submerge before fuel could be removed. Sector San Francisco contacted the NOAA SSC early the next morning, reported that the vessel was expected to break up soon and requested trajectory support."
8004,2009-04-14,F/V Renee Marie,"Offshore Queets River, WA",47.4502,-124.509,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,700,13,"USCG Sector Portland contacted the NOAA SSC the evening of April 14 to request trajectory support for the capsized F/V Maree Maria, reported to be approximately 7.5 nm southwest of the mouth of the Queets River in Washington. The vessel is reported to be buoyant, with the hull and nets visible, and drifting southeast. The vessel is assumed to have approximately 700 gallons of #2 fuel aboard. It is not known at this time whether any fuel has been released. Trajectory forecasts were requested for the fuel, drifting vessel, and a missing crew member."
8003,2009-04-03,USS Cleveland,"SE of Point Loma, CA",32.5983,-117.208,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,100,2,The USS Cleveland reported a release of 100 gallons of diesel fuel at 0804hrs (local) approximately 4nm south of Point Loma. Winds on-scene were reported at 5knots from the NW. Sector San Diego contacted the NOAA SSC and requested trajectory support.
8002,2009-04-01,Diversified Environmental Services,"Tampa Bay, FL",27.9295,-82.4281,Oil,Collision,Waste oil,1,1,,,,5000,4,"At 1130local, April 1, 2009, as a result of a collision while docking, roughly 2300gal (estimate as of noon, 2Apr09)) of waste oil (slops) was discharged from a barge owned by Diversified Environmental Services, Inc., into McKay Bay, a secondary bay of Tampa Bay, FL. Location of the spill was at the ""Shrimp Docks"" on the southwest side of the 22nd St. Causeway. The majority of the spill was apparently contained in the immediate vicinity of the dockside facility by the responsible party, since they are also an oil spill cleanup contractor whose HQ is at the dock where the oil was discharged. The collision opened a 2 foot long gash in the port forward quarter of the barge, puncturing one of the barges tanks. It is a single skin barge. NOAA ERD was apparently not notified, and the SSC learned of it through ARD personnel at 1850 local, 1Apr09, although the earliest reports indicated the spill was less than 1000 gallons and contained. A site visit on 2Apr09 by the SSCr in St. Petersburg collected further information."
8001,2009-03-28,"Mystery Slick, MM112","Mississippi River, Luling LA",29.9531,-90.3908,Oil,Mystery Substance,Suspect Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,,2,"On Saturday, 28 March 2009, the Regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans relative to a 200 yard long mystery slick reported as black oil. The observation was in the Mississippi River at MM 112. The USCG requested trajectory support."
7999,2009-03-23,NY Harbor #6 Fuel Spill,NY Harbor Husdon R,40.6333,-74.0667,Oil,,#6 Fuel Oil,1,,,,,400,6,"On March 23, 2009 at 1800 EDT, the transfer line between two vessels failed releasing approximately 400 gallons of Fuel Oil No. 6 into New York Harbor (40° 38’N, 74° 4’W). The amount released is an estimate and not an actual measurement. At this time, no additional product has been released and oil spill observations (slick location and appearance) are unavailable. "
8000,2009-03-23,Redoubt Volcano eruption,"Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.5,-152.7,Oil,,Cook Inlet crude oil,,,,,,6216000,25,"Redoubt Volcano, intermittently active since January and approximately 100 nm SW of Anchorage on the west side of Cook Inlet, resumed its activity late Sunday night and early Monday morning, March 22 & 23, with five explosive eruptions. These eruptions caused lahars, extensive fllooding, and mud flows around the Drift River Tank Farm, where oil from the Cook Inlet fields is temporarily stored prior to shipping out aboard tankers. Currently, two of the four active tanks have 74,000 bbls of oil apiece. At 7:30 PM on March 23rd, ADEC and USCG conducted an over-flight to determine any potential threat to the tank farm and related facilities at the Drift River Terminal. They observed extensive flooding to the area with mud flows to a depth of six feet in the area of the runway and ballast tank, but no significant penetration of the 18 to 20 foot high teritiary containment berm around the tank farm. No oil or hazardous substance releases have been reported at this time. Cook Inlet Pipeline Company, operator of the tank farm, is planning on-the-ground evaluation today of the teritiary berms, pumps, and other equipment and facilities necessary for the operation of the tank farm. The Alaska Volcano Observatory is predicting additional explosive activity of the volcano in the near future, which combined with the extensive amount of snow and ice on the flanks of Redoubt could cause additional significant flooding and mud flows towards the Drift River Tank Farm. The Coast Guard has asked the NOAA SSC to keep fully abreast of the situation and to participate in conference calls among the CG, the state, the tank farm operator and others. The last major explosive eruption of Redoubt volcano occurred on April 4. It was the largest eruption, during this sequence, and produced the largest lahar to date, completely encircling the Drift River Tank Farm (DRTF). None of the mud or water, however, penetrated the large dikes around the facility. As an additional safety precaution, Chevron and Cook Inlet Pipeline decided to completely shut in the DRTF and proceeded to draw down the oil in the two active storage tanks to minimal levels. To achieve greater tank stability, 30,000 Bbls of fresh water was added to each of the two active tanks. With no eruptions since April 4 and dome building in the volcano's throat dramatically decreasing, the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) decided to downgrade the threat level of the volcano from orange to yellow on June 29, 2009. "
7998,2009-03-21,Ammonia Tank Released,"Lime Tree Bay, St. Croix",17.699,-64.7473,Chemical,,,,,,,,,6,"During transfer, a 8000 lb. Anhydrous Ammonia intermodal tank was dropped, and is now wedged between a Bunkering Barge and the ship. It is partially submerged, and there is ammonia bubbling up."
7997,2009-03-20,USS New Orleans,Strait of Hormuz,26.5177,56.1508,Oil,Collision,,,,,,,25000,3,"The USS New Orleans, a US Navy amphibious ship, collided with the USS Hartford, a US Navy submarine in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday morning at about 0100 local time. The collision resulted in an estimated release of 25,000 gallons of marine diesel oil.US Navy Supervisor of Salvage contacted the NOAA SSC as per a joint contingency plan and modeling estimates are being prepared. "
7996,2009-03-19,"Mystery Slick, Grand Isle Block 43","Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.0008,-89.8589,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown oil (sheen),,,,,,,1,"On 19 March 2008, NOAA was notified of a 4-mile long slick in the Gulf of Mexico off Grand Isle LA. The source of the release is unknown. USCG requested a trajectory analysis, and such was provided by the Emergency Response Division’s Home Team in Seattle WA."
7995,2009-03-18,Zinc-Calcium Bromide Barge,"Mississippi River, West Memphis, AR",35.1167,-90.1833,Chemical,,Zinc-Calcium Bromide Solution,,,,,,4400,23,"On Wednesday, 18 March 2009, USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a over-turned barge containing a mixture of Zinc and Calcium Bromide (approximately 16.8% solution). The barge is sunk up-side down along the right descending bank at the Kinder Morgan facility in West Memphis, AR. Due to strong currents, dive operations are impossible. The salvage contractor plans to use 2 large A-frames and attempt a lift of the vessel. The salvor anticipates that the pressure caused by the lift chains on the cargo tank tops may (will potentially) crush the cargo tank, resulting in loss of cargo from one tank (2200 bbls). The barge is carrying 4400 bbls. The lift has suspended for further review and additional options are being assessed. NOAA was requested to provide an analysis of a worse case threat."
7992,2009-03-12,Galveston Bay UTV,Galveston Bay. Tx,29.342,-94.8185,Oil,Collision,Diesel fuel,,,,,,13400,3,"On the morning of March 12, NOAA SSC, Charlie Henry, was notified concerning a UTV that hit a submerged object inside of Galveston Bay and was taking on water. The vessel was not leaking oil and it has 13,400 gallons of diesel onboard. The vessel is on the north side of Pelican Island."
7991,2009-03-12,MV Honor,"Wilmington, DE",39.718,-75.5197,Oil,,Fuel oil,,,,,,4000,6,"USCG Sector Delaware Bay called the NOAA SSC to report a #2 fuel oil spill at the Port of Wilmington, DE from the MV Honor. The report estimated between 3,500 to 4,000 gallons of fuel oil was spilled. It appears the vessel's hull was punctured by the bollard while it was along side the pier. The USCG requested phone support for trajectory, weather and tides and currents."
7993,2009-03-12,Tug-Barge collision Miss R,mm 107 upriver of New Orleans,29.932,-90.1808,Oil,,,,,,,,,4,"This afternoon NOAA SSC Charlie Henry was notified of a barge - tug collion upstream of New Orleans on the Miss. River. The barge carrying 1500 metric tons (450,000 gallons) of lube oil was damaged but did not lose any oil. It is now at the ACL dock at mm 107."
7990,2009-03-07,Plaquemine Train Derailment,"Plaquemine, LA",30.2932,-91.2387,Chemical,Railcar,Molten Sulfur,,,,,,,1,"A freight train car carrying molten sulfur derailed and sprung a leak on Saturday, 7 March 2009. The USCG notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of both the damaged rail car leaking molten sulfur and several reported empty hazmat rail cars that contained only residuals of anhydrous ammonia and styrene monomer. The hot molten sulfur created an air threat forcing an evacuation."
7989,2009-03-06,Tanker Vessel SKS SATILLA,"GOM, off Galveston, TX",28.595,-93.8583,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,,27,"On March 6, 2009, the SKS SATILLA, a 900-ft Norwegian flagged tank ship carrying approximately 130K MT of crude oil, reported listing 8 degrees and taking on water about 65-miles offshore of Galveston TX. No known cause as of this posting. The USCG is responding and has initially requested NOAA provide a potential trajectory analysis and natural resources at risk assessment. (photo courtesy of USCG)"
7988,2009-03-05,FV Mar-Gun,"St. George Isl, Pribilof Isls, Bering Sea, Alaska",56.6,-169.6,Oil,Grounding,"Diesel, lube oil, hydraulic fluid",,,,,,18895,49,"The Alaskan SSC was notified at 0600 March 5 by Sector Anchorage that the 112 foot FV Mar-Gun grounded on the north side of St. George Island, the more southern of the two Pribilof Islands in the SE Bering Sea, Alaska. Five POB and the vessel had 15,000 gallons of diesel and grounded in 18 to 25 ft. of water. At the moment the Coast Guard is treating the incident strictly as a SAR case, although NOAA SSC and Sector Anchorage personnel are gearing up to treat this as a pollution case, and have called for a UC meeting morning of March 5. NOAA is providing weather, tides, ADIOS runs, and possible trajectories and impacts. Dan Magone from Dutch Harbor was hired as the vessel salvor to extricate it from its rocky grounding on the shoreline on the N. side of St. George Island. After several fits and starts, bad weather, labor difficulties, broken equipment,etc, etc. the vessel was finally refloated around the first of May and was taken to Dutch Harbor for final repairs. No significant amounts of oil were released during the incident. "
7987,2009-03-03,T/V Minerva Iris Grounding,"Galveston Bay, TX",29.4628,-94.851,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,25200000,4,"At 1037 CST, in Galveston Bay Texas, the T/V Minerva grounded in the shipping channel. The vessel is reported to have 600,000 bbls of crude oil onboard. There is not spill at this time. The shipping channel has been closed until the vessel can be moved."
7985,2009-03-01,Tanker Eltanin,Offshore LA/TX,29.4798,-93.8318,Oil,Grounding,"fuel oil, molten sulfur, diesel",,,,,,,21,"On March 1, 2009, OR&R was notified of a 614ft-tanker that grounded @ approximately 0400 local time 12nm offshore off of Sabine Pass. The tanker is carrying 112,330 gallons of fuel oil, 44,859 metric tons of molten sulfur, and 4500 gallons of diesel fuel. Recovery planning is now underway with the USCG and RP. Through the local Science Support Coordinator, NOAA provided trajectory and weather support. (photo courtesy of USCG)"
7984,2009-02-28,Wassaw Sound Yacht Grounding,"Off Wassaw Sound, GA",31.9316,-80.9629,Oil,Adrift|Search + Rescue,Gasoline,,,,,,170,2,A 36' yacht hand grouded off Wassaw Sound GA during bad weather. Vessel had 170 gallons of gasoline. ALl persons rescued and vessel under tow back to safe harbor.
7983,2009-02-25,FV Icy Mist,"Akutan Isl., Eastern Aleutians, Alaska",54.2167,-165.967,Oil,Grounding,Diesel and lube oil and hydraulic oil,,,,,,3050,11,"Early morning of Wed., Feb. 25, Sector Anchorage received word that the 58' FV Icy Mist was taking on water north of Akutan Island with 4 POB along with 2700 gallons of diesel, 150 gallons of hydraulic oil, 200 gallons of lube oil, and 60,000 lbs of Pacific Cod. Conditions were horrific with sustained winds of 60 to 70 kts and gusts approaching 100 kts. Vessel was intentionally beached on a rocky shoreline shadowed by a high vertical cliff face. The 4 POB were rescued by Coast Guard helo, and the status of the fuel onboard is unknown at this time.Initially, from an overflight, no pollution was reported, and the vessel appeared to be in good condition. However on up close examination, the bottom of the vessel was found to be badly damaged causing a release of all the diesel and all the hydralic oil. The 200 gallons of lube oil was removed. NOAA SSC provided weather forecast support throughout as well as information on the fate of the oil if a release occurred. The state of Alaska will managed both the disposal of the Pacific cod and the vessel."
7982,2009-02-21,Yasa Golden Dardanelles Grounding,"GOM, off Galveston, TX",29.0869,-94.2511,Oil,Grounding,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,26082000,22,"At about 1200 on Friday, Feb 20 the Yasa Golden Dardenells ground about 29 nm from the entrance to Galveston Bay. ERD duty officer received the call from CG at about 0430 CST on Saturday, Feb 21. The vessel has not leaked any oil. It has 621,000 bbls of low sulfur #2 fuel oil onboard. NOAA SSC Charlie Henry has been notified."
7981,2009-02-19,Cygnet Ohio Pipeline spill,"Portage River, Ohio",41.2333,-83.65,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,,,,,,25200,6,"On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at 1700 CST a pipeline mishap resulted in about 600 bbls of crude oil being spilled into the Rocky Ford Creek in Cygnet, Oh. EPA is the FOSC and asked us for river flow information. Booming efforts to hold the oil in the creek failed and the oil has entered the Portage River."
7980,2009-02-18,Gas/Condensate Release,GOM off Matagorda Island TX,27.96,-96.565,Oil,Pipeline,Natural Gas and Condensate Liquid.,,,,,,5250,5,"On 18 February 2009, NOAA was notified by the Texas General Land Office (TGLO) of an offshore gas and gas condensate release near Matagorda Island, Texas. The initial NRC report (#897816) stated that a 1 mile x 1 mile sheen was observed associated with a 24" natural gas line failure at a platform. "
7979,2009-02-18,Mystery Tarballs,"Santa Cruz, CA",36.9617,-122.023,Oil,Mystery Substance,Tarballs,,1,,,,,1,"At approximately 0940 PST, on February 18, 2009, CA-OSPR contacted ERD regarding an incident in Santa Cruz, CA. They reported silver-dollar size tarballs coming ashore since 1700 on Feb. 17, 2009. Volume unknown. RP unknown. ERD contacted to provide hind-cast trajectory information. "
7978,2009-02-18,Sewage Sludge Spill,"Schuykill River, PA",39.89,-75.21,Other,,Waste Activated Sludge,,,,,,30000,0,"The NOAA NWS was contacted by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency concerning a release of sewage sludge at the mouth of the Schuykill River in Philadelphia. They requested a prediction as to when the plume may reach the city of Wilmington, DE. They were concerned about water intakes. The report stated that approximately 30,000 gallons of waste activated sludge (1,000 mg/l suspended solids) was released at 39.89N / 75.21W on Monday (2/16) at 1530 and ceased discharging this morning. NOAA ERD predictions estimate that the leading edge of the plume would be at Wilmington by today, but the concentration would be negligible."
7976,2009-02-15,Tank Failure and Oil Spill,"Near Vinton, LA",30.1462,-93.5988,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,1680,2,"On Sunday, 15 February 2009, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified of a failure at a tank battery near Vinton, Louisiana (NRC Report Number 897549). The cause of the release is under investigation, but may be related to a valve and failure in secondary containment. The RP reported 25 bbls of crude oil released. This value was updated to 40 bbls of crude oil and 180 bbls of brine water (production or formation water) when the USCG arrived on-scene."
7975,2009-02-14,Mystery Sheen West Delta Block 94,"Gulf of Mexico, Offshore LA",28.6017,-89.9161,Oil,,Unknown oil (sheen),,,,,,,3,"A 1000-foot x 8-mile sheen was observed in the Gulf of Mexico at 1:30 PM (local time), 14 February 2009. The sheen was characterized as 99% silver and 1% slightly colored (rainbow). The oil type is currently unknown as is the source. The reported position was 28° 36’ 06" N Lat. 089° 54’ 58" W Long. This position places the slick roughly 50 miles offshore of Grand Isle, Louisiana. USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City has requested that NOAA provide a trajectory analysis. Associated NRC report number is 897513."
7974,2009-02-13,M/V DUNLIN ARROW,Dominican Republic,20.5117,-69.6933,Oil,,,,,,,,,4,"On February 13, 2009, USCG Sector Puerto Rico notified ERD that a 600-foot general cargo vessel, the M/V Dunlin Arrow, was hard aground on a shoal 50 miles off the north shore of the Dominican Republic. The vessel is carrying 264,000 gallons of diesel and the cargo is reported as paper. The USCG initially reported oil in the water and then reported that all tanks were breached. ERD is standing by to provide trajectory and weather support. At this time the vessel is not thought to be a threat to U.S. waters."
7973,2009-02-12,"Bay Marchand Block 1, Oil Spill","Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.1031,-90.1589,Oil,,Suspected Crude Oil Release,,,,,,,4,"On the evening of 12 February 2009, USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a 5-foot x 1000-foot bearably discernable sheen observed in Louisiana state waters. The time of the observation was roughly 4:30 PM (local time). The reported position was 29° 06’ 11" N Lat. 090° 09’ 32" W Long. This position places the slick approximately 1 nautical mile offshore of Fourchon Beach at Bay Champagne. The suspected RP doesn’t, at present, know the source, but will investigate at first light if weather conditions allow. Associated NRC report number is 897359. NOAA provided a trajectory analysis for the observed slick and also an analysis should the discharge volume and the source oil be more persistent than initially indicted."
7972,2009-02-12,F/V Maranatha and Tug Mary L Collision,Tampa Bay FL,27.6583,-82.5917,Oil,Collision,diesel,,,,,,4000,7,The F/V Maranatha and Tug Mary L collided at 1905 (local)in Tampa Bay near thePort Manatee Entrance at position 27-39.5N 082-35.5W during heavy fog. TheMaranatha's fuel tank was damaged. The tank had 4000 gallons of diesel in itand the Captain reported that he plugged the tank and estimates throughsoundings that 1500 gallons had spilled. The Tug was not damaged. Boom isexpected to be on scene around 2300 (local).
7971,2009-02-12,"South Pass Block 27, Oil Spill","GOM, Louisiana Coast",28.9772,-89.3158,Oil,,Suspected Crude Oil Release,,,,,,,7,Overflight spotted a slick near a facility in South Pass Block 38. USCG Sector New Orleans requested a trajectory analysis (NRC Report 897271).
7967,2009-02-09,FV Beau Vin,"Wrightsville Beach, NC",33.8847,-77.8497,Oil,,,,,,,,,4,"On 2/8/09 at 1500 hours, USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC about a commercial fishing vessel, the FV Beau Vin, that was on fire and adrift at a location 6 miles east of Wrightsville Beach, NC. USCG rescued one individual from the vessel. Vessel is carrying 700 gallons of diesel fuel. No reports of pollution. USCG requested trajectory, weather, tides from NOAA. As of 2/9/09 1400 hours a USCG aircraft made two search patterns looking for the vessel. It was not found. No sheen was located. USCG plans to document as asinking with 700 gal oil onboard. "
7970,2009-02-09,"Mystery Spill, NRC 896969","Black Bay, LA",29.5331,-89.4847,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unk Oil,,,,,,,0,"The regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified by USCG Sector New Orleans of a mystery slick in the Black Bay area. A USCG helicopter overflight at 1700 hrs confirmed the presence of a small slick roughly 0.25 x 0.25 miles in size composed of silver sheen with spots of dark oil. The initial reported location was 29° 31’ 59" N Lat. 089° 29’ 05" W Long at 10:43 (local time) on 9 February 2009. This position places the slick roughly in Black Bay, 13 miles NE of Nairn and more than 15 miles NW of Breton Island. USCG Sector New Orleans requested a trajectory analysis."
7966,2009-02-08,Caterpillar Facility,"Joliet, IL (Des Plaines River)",41.4831,-88.1369,Oil,,Waste Oil,,,,,,70000,3,"The Caterpillar Company in Joliet, Il reported a release of 70,000 gallons of waste oil and other waste products into the Des Plaines River. The USCG received a report via the NRC at 1200 CST. Apparently a holding facility overflowed allowing an estimated (by the facility) of 10% to sheet-flow over the ground into the river. The time of this overflow is unknown at this writing. Reports indicate sheening and "gray clumps" as far as 6 miles downriver (1430 CST)."
7965,2009-02-06,USS Port Royal,"Pearl Harbor, HI",21.2967,-157.922,Other,Grounding,navy marine diesel,,,,,,250000,27,"U.S Coast Guard Sector Honolulu notified the NOAA SSC that the USS Port Royal, a Pearl Harbor-based navy guided missile cruiser, is hard aground at the entrance to Pearl Harbor at coordinates 21 degrees 17.48 north, 157 degrees 55.23 west. The location is approximately a half a mile south of Honolulu Airport's Reef Runway and a mile and a half from the entrance of Pearl Harbor.No oil has been released at this time. The vessel is taking on water, however, the water is contained in the space adjacent to the sonar array. It is believed that only the sonar array is aground. Operations to free the vessel, reportedly grounded on sand and crushed coral rock, are in progress. The vessel is reported to be carrying 250,000 gallons of navy marine diesel and 1000 gallons of JP5 aboard."
7964,2009-02-01,South Marsh Block 243 Oil Spill,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.1989,-91.9186,Oil,Mystery Substance,Suspected Crude Oil Release,,,,,,,4,"Shortly after noon (local time) on 1 Feb. 2009 (Super Bowl Sunday), the NOAA HAZMAT Duty Officer notified the regional Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a request for support from USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City, LA. The MSU was notified of a reported observed slick some 20 miles off Marsh Island in the vicinity of South Marsh Block 243. The observed slick was reported as 1 x 6 miles in size an estimated by the observer as 600 bbls of crude oil (note this value was an estimate only). No additional information is known at this time other than the suspected source is thought to be a pipeline failure. "
7962,2009-01-30,M/V Lituya,"Metlakatla, SE Alaska",55.1407,-131.568,Oil,Grounding,Diesel ,,,,,,7000,15,"Call received from Sector Juneau at 0300, Jan. 30, reporting that the Alaska Marine Highway ferry, the MV Lituya was aground on Scrub Island roughly one-half mile north of Metlakatla, SE Alaska, in 50 to 80 knot winds. The vessel was successfully abandoned, but has 7000 gals of diesel onboard. So far nothing has been released. Sector Juneau requested a trajectory and weather forecast. "
7963,2009-01-30,Tri-Ram #2 Spill,"Portland, CT",41.5728,-72.6466,Oil,,#2 oil,,,,,,6000,13,"The SSC was notified by the USCG Sector LIS at 0820 of a #2 oil release into the Connecticut River near Portland, CT at the Tr-Ramp facility. The release came from a storage tank that had a faulty check valve on a pump. Approximately 6,000 gallons of oil leaked into the secondary containment. Of that, an estimated half made its way into the CT River through a storm drain. The release may have started over a week ago and was not noticed until today. The operator noticed that they went through about a months worth of oil in 10 days. That's when they went to inspect the tank and discovered the oil pool. There is snow covering the ground and the river is frozen solid. The USCG requested trajectory information and recommendations on oil under ice response actions."
7961,2009-01-28,PB Platform,"Gulf of Mexico, Offshore Lousiana",28.2056,-88.5,Oil,Pipeline,CRUDE,,,,,,6300,2,"On January 28, 2009, USCG Morgan City contacted ERD regarding an incident and requested a trajectory for a release that occurred on 1/27/09. A pipeline that is connected to a BP platform reportedly lost 150 barrels of crude oil. An overflight was conducted and a 5-mile x 1 mile scattered silvery sheen was observed in position 28° 12' 20"" N , 088° 30' 00. This position is approximately 50 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico."
7959,2009-01-26,FV Compadre,Offshore Louisiana,28.1889,-93.15,Oil,,,,,,,,6000,8,"On January 26, 2009, the USCG contacted NOAA ERD regarding a burning fishing vessel off Cameron, LA. The F/V Compadre caught fire for unknown reasons. The crew was rescued and vessel was abandoned, burning, and adrift. Last known coordinates placed the vessel about 95 miles offshore and 25 miles east of East Flower Gardens NMS. The 72-foot steel vessel has 5,000 to 6,000 gallons of diesel onboard. The incident occurred on 26-JAN-09 at 08:00 local incident time."
7960,2009-01-26,Tanker Truck Fuel Spill,"Leesburg, VA",39.1163888888889,-77.5647222222222,Oil,,Diesel fuel,1,,,,,5000,0,"VADEQ notified the NOAA SSC about a tanker truck accident on Rt. 267 within the Dulles Greenway, 5 miles east of Leesburg, Loudon County, VA. An estimated 5,000 gallons of deisel fuel spilled into a nearby storm water drain and then into a nearby creek. The spill occurred in remote area and the surrounding are is heavily wooded making access to the spill site difficult. VADEQ is on-scene and overseeing response activities. A vac truck is on-scene and is stationed just south of the spill site attempting to recover the fuel. According to on-scene VADEQ personnel, there is a section of stream below where the spill took place but above where the vac truck is located with a relatively heavy concentration of floating deisel fuel. SSC made recommendations to initiate flushing above the spill site in order to expedite movement of product downstream to area where vac truck is working. SSC also recommended that sorbents be placed alonmg the shoreline where accessible and if available, placement of boom to use to deflect free floating product toward vac truck. No further support requested.VADEQ contactsMark Miller 866-640-0883John Geise 804-698-4287 "
7958,2009-01-24,"West Cameron, Block 142","GOM, LA",29.4253,-93.0842,Oil,Pipeline,condensate,,,,,,1260,1,"Rainbow sheen near West Cameron, LA Block 142 on Saturday afternoon, 24 Jan.2009. The source is thought to be a leaking underwater pipeline that has sincebeen secured. The original amount is thought to be 30 barrels of condensate buthas since been corrected to approximately 10 barrels of condensate. The reportedposition is at 29° 25’ 31" N Lat. 093° 05’ 03" W Long. A 8-mile x2-mile long rainbow sheen was observed.NRC report #895749A brief trajectory analysis and weather forecast was requested."
7957,2009-01-22,Barge RTC 150,"Western Long Island Sound, NY",40.8483,-73.7563,Oil,Grounding,#2 heating oil,,,,,,5901714,14,"At 1438R, TUG MEREDITH C. REINAUER with loaded Barge RTC 150 ran aground. The Barge hit bottom near Execution Rocks, NY. The barge was loaded with 140,517 bbls (5,901,714 gals) of home heating oil. The barge is taking on water, but not discharging any oil att. The barge is double hulled. The barge is at anchor approx 1/2 nm NE of Hart Island, NY."
7955,2009-01-20,M/V GENMAR PROGRESS,"Gulf of Mexico, Offshore Galveston, TX",28.5617,-94.04,Oil,,Very Light Arbian Crude Oil,,,,,,,6,"Monday night (19 Jan. 2009), USCG MSU Galveston received a report (NRC# 895253) of a 400m x 400m sheen in the offshore lightering zone, (lat/long: 28-33.7N/094-02.4W). This position is approximately 70 miles south of Galveston and 30 miles north of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary."
7954,2009-01-19,Texas Petroleum Pipeline Spill,"SW of Kaplin, LA",29.8833,-92.4167,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil and Production Water,,,,,,200,11,"On 19 Jan. 2009 (MLK Holiday), the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a spill reported in a marsh SW of Kaplan, Louisiana. The initial report stated that crude oil and production water (high brine content formation water) was released from a pipeline into a marsh."
7956,2009-01-18,CSL Argosy,"Annapolis, MD",38.9786666666667,-76.4916111111111,Oil,Grounding,Iron ore and fuel oil,,,,,,0,0,"On Sunday, January 18, the 800-foot bulk carrier CSL Argosy ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay in the lower Craig Hill Channel just north of Annapolis, MD. The ship, with pilot aboard, was inbound to Baltimore with a cargo of iron ore when it ran aground. There was no pollution associated with the grounding, although as a precautionary measure, oil spill recovery equipment had been placed on stand-by in the event it was needed. On Monday, January 19, the vessel was refloated after a total of 19,300 metric tons of iron ore were removed and transferred to barges. The ship is safey anchored near Annapolis, MD. while the crew manually inspects all areas of the ship. At this time there is no signs of damage or pollution. Cause of grounding in under investigation. No NOAA products/support requested. "
7952,2009-01-16,OSV V-ROVER Allision,"Gulf of Mexico, TX",27.3817,-94.6498,Oil,Collision,Synthetic-Based Drilling Mud,,,,,,45000,8,"On the evening of 16 Jan. 2009, the USCG notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of an allision of the OSV C-ROVER with a MODU in the general area of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS). While completing transfer operations of synthetic-based drilling mud, the C-ROVER hit Column No. 4 on the Semi-Submersible MODU. The reported position was 27° 22.9’ N Lat. 094° 38.99’ W Long. (S of the FGBNMS)."
7950,2009-01-15,M/V Monarch/Granite Pt.Platform,"Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.95,-151.48,Oil,Collision,Diesel and Granite Pt. crude,,,,,,50000,22,"Sector Anchorage notified the NOAA SSC at 0615, Thursday morning, that the Ocean Marine Services, Inc. workboat, the M/V Monarch, had become pinned against the leg of the Granite Pt. platform, as the combined result of a strong flood tidal current and extreme ice. The vessel has about 38,000 gallons of diesel onboard, is currently listing at around 30 degrees, and has been successfully abandoned. In addition, the Granite Pt. platform has been shut-in and abandoned, as the result of concern for possible damage to the platform. It appears that SSC may be headed on-scene. The CG and the SSC headed on-scene via a CG C-130 which overflew the Granite Pt. platform and the overturned Monarch hull just barely showing above the surface of the water. A couple of hours later it was reported that the Monarch had sunk to the seafloor in rougly 80 to 90 feet of water. Due to the ice and strong currents, it was decided to attempt a salvage operation in the spring. However, in March it was announced that the Monarch would be left on the bottom of Cook Inlet adjacent to the Granite Pt. platform."
7951,2009-01-15,US Air Crash,"Hudson River, NY",40.7438888888889,-73.9616666666667,Oil,,Jet Fuel,,,,,,6300,11,"At 3:31 PM January 15, 2009 the US Air flight 1549 crashed into the Hudson River. This Airbus A320 class of aircraft has a potential capacity of 6300 gallons of Jet fuel. 150 passengers on board. Plane took off from LaGuardia Airport, NY and was heading to Charlotte, NC. Reported to be in air only for 3 minutes before crashing into Hudson River. PRELIMINARY report indicates that all passengers and crew have been accounted for, however there are reports of injuries. Dive teams have searched the aircraft and no one found onboard. NTSB initiating investigation. US Airways emergency line for families 800-679-8215. Preliminary reports that plane hit a flock of geese causing both engines to burn out. USCG, NYC Police and Fire Departments and NY Waterway Ferries on-scene. Homeland Security/FBI say that this was not a terrorist incident. The SSC has contacted Sector NY and offered any assistance if needed. So far no requests for assistance. 12-15 victims brought to Roosevelt Hospital for hypothermia treatment and other injuries. USCG reported that at 3:31 PM the plane crashed, and CG activated response crews from Sector NY. USCG deployed 9 vessels on-scene. "
7949,2009-01-13,Main Pass 31/ near Breton Sound 48,LA,29.4822,-89.3597,Oil,,leaking well,,,,,,,6,"At approximately noon local time, the SSC was advised by USCG Sector NOLA that they received NRC report 894684 of a well leaking in Quarantine Bay, unknown color or size. A Coast Guard Falcon flew over the lat and long provided by the NRC report and reported back a 12 mile long rainbow sheen coming from a well. The lat and long from the NRC 29 28' 56""/ 089 21' 35"" puts it in the Main Pass 31 area. The Coast Guard flacon reported it at 29 28.53/089 20.54 which puts it in the approximate same location. The Falcon did not relay back a heading of the sheen, but the winds at the time were WNW at 10 mph in Boothville. Sector New Orleans will open the OSLT Fund to conduct an assessment to confirm that the well is leaking, and if weather permits booming off the well and if other response resources are required."
7948,2009-01-11,"Leaking Cason, Bay Marchand","Gulf of Mexico, LA ",29.1061,-90.1508,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,1,3,The USCG notified NOAA of an incident reported as leak from a cason at a well located at 29° 06’ 22" N Lat. 090° 09’ 03" W Long. This location is approximately 1 mile S of the Fourchon Beach area in the Gulf of Mexico. The reported release was less than 1 gallon (details of any rate of release are unknown at present). NOAA was asked to provide a trajectory analysis for planning purposes should the situation worsen.
7947,2009-01-11,"Mystery Release, South Timbalier 23","Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.0653,-90.0833,Oil,,Suspected to be Condensate Crude Oil and Gas,,,,,,,5,"On Sunday Evening, 11 Jan. 2009, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a mystery sheen and bubbling source or release in the Gulf of Mexico off South Louisiana. The USCG as requested a trajectory analysis. The suspected source may be a leaking pipeline."
7946,2009-01-08,Mystery Slick,"GOM, Off Belle Pass, LA",29.0203,-90.1706,Oil,,Suspected to be Condensate Crude Oil,,,,,,,3,"On Thursday evening, 8 Jan. 2009, NOAA was notified of a mystery slick some 5 miles off Belle Pass, LA in the Gulf of Mexico by USCG Sector Morgan City. The observed source is thought to be a leaking pipeline since gas bubbling was observed at the source."
7945,2009-01-06,F/V American Way,"Aghiyuk Island, W. Gulf of Alaska",56.2259,-156.769,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,850,15,"On January 6, 2009, Sector Anchorage notified the NOAA SSC of a potential incident in which a fiberglass 38' F/V American Way had engine problems enroute on a supply cruise between the villages of Kodiak and Chignik, on the Alaskan Peninsula. and was intentionally grounded on Aghiyuk Island, SW of Kodiak Island. The vessel had 650 gallons of diesel fuel in tanks and 4 drums of diesel on board. After grounding, the 2-man crew abandoned the vessel and was rescued by the CG and taken to Chignik. Aghiyuk Island is part of the Alaska Maritime NWR. The CG requested weather and possible oil fate should any release occur. Due to bad weather an initial CG overflight was unable to obtain any clear view or photos of the vessels. In order to assess the condition and situation of the vessel, the CG hired Magone Marine out of Dutch Harbor. Due to distance, however, their ETA was some time on Jan. 8. Over the next several weeks, bad weather hampered Magone's efforts to get on-scene, and he was successful only a couple of times, until finally it was confirmed that the vessel had sunk. "
7944,2008-12-17,M/V TROJAN WARRIOR,"Peru, IL MM 223",41.3193,-89.1346,Chemical,,styrene,,,,,,1000000,2,"SSC received a call at 9:00 CST that a barge on the Illinois River carrying one million gallons of styrene was taking on water. The barge is being held on shore by its tup near Peru, IL (Mile marker 223) but has two tanks punctures (neither contain product) with water rising at 1 inch/hour in one and 1 foot/hour in the second. No product has been released. CG personnel are en route and are expected in the hour. CG requests general hazard information for styrene and potential lightering operations."
7943,2008-12-12,F/V Santa Lucia,"Key West, FL",24.625,-81.83,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,500,0,"USCG Sector Key West called at approximately 1700 EST on 12/12/08 to report the F/V Santa Lucia, a 68.5 foot shrimper had grounded at 24-37.5N 081-49.8W. This location is about 4 miles north of Malory Square, Key West. The closest point of land is Fleming Key at 2 miles. The vessel is a wooden ship with fiberglass reenforcement and has 500 gallons of diesel on board. Currently it is high and dry in one foot of water with a crack in the hull. No pollution has been observed. "
7941,2008-12-12,"Mystery Slick, Vermillion Block 29","Gulf of Mexico, off LA Coast",29.4733,-92.2361,Oil,Mystery Substance,Suspected Crude Oil Release,,,,,,,5,"Shortly after noon (local time) on Friday, 12 Dec. 2008, NOAA was notified of a slick from an unknown source off the Louisiana Coast. A passing aircraft reported a 0.25 x 2 mile dark slick some 4 to 5 miles offshore in the vicinity of Vermillion Block 29. The USCG requested a trajectory analysis. "
7942,2008-12-12,Tug HOUSTON Tow Grounding,"ICW near E Matagorda Bay, TX",28.7625,-95.6552,Oil,Grounding,Light Cycle Oil,,,,,,2013354,8,"At approximately 1:00 PM on Friday, 12 Dec. 2008, NOAA was notified of a grounded barge tow in the ICW at MM 421. The two barges being pushed by the Tug HOUSTON are carrying 47,937 bbls of Light Cycle Oil. The USCG requested a trajectory analysis and RAR. "
7940,2008-12-11,Tug SABINE PASS Grounding,"Dickinson Bayou, TX",29.4667,-94.95,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,4000,4,"On the evening of 11 December 2008, NOAA was requested to provide scientific support to USCG Marine Safety Unit Galveston for a grounded tug at the mouth of Dickinson Bayou, Texas. The TUG Sabine Pass had grounded earlier in the day, and was reported hard aground in soft mud and possibly an oyster reef. The tug is reported to have 4000 gallons of diesel onboard."
7939,2008-12-08,Platform A,"Santa Barbara Channel, CA",34.3319,-119.613,Oil,,Crude oil,1,,,,,1134,9,"At approximately 0700hrs (local time) on 07DEC2008, approximately 27bbls of crude oil was released from a failed pump on Platform A (34deg 19'55""N, 119deg 36'45""W) in the Santa Barbara Channel. CA OSPR and the Channel Islands NMS notified the NOAA SSC and requested trajectory support. "
7938,2008-12-05,USS Abraham Lincoln,"Off San Clemente Island, CA",32.637,-118.372,Oil,,JP-5 fuel,,,,,,10000,2,"At approximately 1835hrs (local time) on 04DEC2008, a release of 10,000 gallons of JP-5 fuel was reported to have occurred from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln approximately 10 nautical miles south of San Clemente Island. Sector San Diego notified the NOAA SSC the following morning and requested trajectory support."
7937,2008-12-02,Shrimp Boat Aground,"South Pass, Mississippi Delta, LA",28.98,-89.155,Oil,Grounding,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,1000,12,"On Monday night, 1 Dec. 2008, the USCG performed a rescue of the crew of a sinking shrimp boat off in the Gulf of Mexico off South Pass. The crew was reported safe, but the abandoned fishing vessel was reported left in gear and moving at an estimated 3 knots. On Tuesday morning at approximately 1000 hrs (local time) the vessel was spotted aground on the W side of South Pass with the engines still engaged (prop wash was observed). The vessel was reported to have 1000 gallons of diesel onboard. USCG Sector New Orleans has requested a trajectory analysis."
7936,2008-11-28,F/V Network,"Tillamook Bay, OR",45.5717,-123.962,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,400,2,"At approximately 1045 on November 28, USCG Sector Portland notified NOAA ERD that the F/V Network was damaged and at approximately 0800 had released 400 gallons of diesel just outside the jetty in Tillamook Bay, Oregon. A trajectory and information on fate and persistence of the diesel were requested. "
7935,2008-11-24,F/V MISS Rhianna,"Brazos Santiago Pass, TX",26.0653,-97.1583,Oil,Grounding,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,15000,7,"On Monday evening, 24 Nov. 2008, NOAA’s Emergency Response Division was requested to provide a trajectory in support of a grounded vessel at the Brazos Santiago Pass Jetty near South Padre Island, TX. The F/V MISS MARHANNA is reported to have grounded late on 22 Nov. 2008. Heavy seas in the area have created a concern that the vessel could be further damaged and release diesel fuel in this highly sensitive area. The vessel is reported to have 15,000 gallons of diesel onboard."
7934,2008-11-22,Tug St John,North of Florida Keys,25.375,-81.6633,Oil,,,,,,,,4000,3,Tug adrift with 4K diesel onboard
7933,2008-11-18,M/V Captain Gerry Oreron,"Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Mobile, AL",30.2417,-88.3357,Oil,,,,,,,,,5,"On November 18, 2008, NOAA ERD was notified of a sinking towboat in Mississippi Sound, near the western end of Dauphin Island, Alabama. The 53-foot towboat is partially submerged and is now supported by its tow: two barges loaded with 44,000 bbls (1.85 MG) of crude oil condensate. The tug is reported to contain 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel. No spill from the barges or towboat have been reported but USCG has requested ERD to provide trajectory support for the incident. "
7932,2008-11-18,"Sabine Lake Well, Louisiana","East side of Sabine Lake, LA",29.8672,-93.7934,Oil,,,,,,,,,12,"At about 0300 this morning (11/18/08), a well in Sabine Lake began to leak at an estimated rate of about 10 barrels an hour. The location was given as: 29°52.031'N--093°47.601'W. That location is about 1 mile from the middle of the Louisiana shore of the lake. The well is believed to still be leaking. The USCG has requested trajectory and weather support and is conducting aerial reconnaissance of the area."
7931,2008-11-14,"Flowline Incident, Near Dickerson Bayou","Chambers County, TX",29.4939,-94.9681,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,1,1,,,,210,1,"On the evening of 14 Nov. 2008, MSU Galveston notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of an oil spill near Dickerson Bayou, Cambers County, Texas. The USCG reports that 5 bbls may have entered the adjacent ditch and maybe 1 bbl escaped into the waterway."
7930,2008-11-13,"Sunken Vessel, M/V YOUNG GUNS","Hopedale Canal, South LA",29.8197,-89.6558,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,400,7,"On the afternoon of 13 Nov. 2008, the USCG requested scientific support related to a lightering and salvage operation on a fishing boat sunk in the Hopedale Canal, South Louisiana. This is a small canal that runs off the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) and is just above Lake Ameda. The position was reported as 29° 49’ 11" N Lat. 089° 39’ 21" W Long. "
7929,2008-11-12,M/V SEA LION Grounding,"SW Pass Jetties, LA",28.9133,-89.4167,Oil,,,,,,,,38000,7,"The SSC was notified @1200 local time on Nov 12th that Sector New Orleans received a report of a dive support vessel that allided with the SW Pass jetties (28-54.8""N. 089-25.0""W) while transiting east to west from South Pass blk 49 enroute to Port Fourchon. The captain misjudged the navigation area. The vessel had a hole or crack in their bow thruster compartment. So far there have been no signs of pollution. The vessel has a reported 29,062 gallons of diesel onboard, but they are reporting that the fuel tanks are intact. USCG is awaiting their salvage plan and has requested a trajectory from NOAA."
7928,2008-11-09,Tug Southern Cross,"Buzzards Bay, MA",41.535,-70.9748,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3000,13,"Tug Southern Cross began taking on water and was abandon sometime after 1300 EST on Nov 9th with 1500 gallons of diesel fuel and small amounts of other oils on board. SSC was contacted via the HDO, a verbal trajectory was produced and telephone consultation begun with the USCG and MA DEP. Minor sheening has been observed. Contractors and divers are enroute."
7927,2008-11-08,Grand Isle Block 54 Oil Spill,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",28.9269,-89.9447,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,,14,"On Saturday Evening, 8 Nov. 2008, the NOAA HAZMAT Duty Officer was notified by USCG MSU Morgan City of a release from an offshore wellhead. The cause was unknown at the time of the notification, but may be associated with a wellhead casing or repairs to a casing. The USCG requested a trajectory analysis."
7926,2008-11-07,Kinder Morgan Ammonia Nitrate Spill,"Wilmington, NC",34.2283333333333,-77.9475,Chemical,,Ammonia Nitrate (Urea),,1,,,,390000,6,"On Friday, 11/7 at 1600 hours, the NOAA SSC received a notification from MSU Wilmington about a aqueous ammonia nitrate spill that occurred at the Kinder Morgan facility located in Wilmington, NC. An above ground storage tank experienced some type of failure releasing an estimated 390,000 gallons of aqueous ammonia nitrate. The ammonia nitrate spilled is a 32% dilution. Of the 390,000 gallons that spilled, company officials estimated that 130,000 gallons was lost to the environment, with an estimated 30,000 gallons spilling into Smith Creek, a nearby tidal creek that discharges into the Cape Fear river. USCG requested information on the type of aquatic impacts that they could expect. USCG also requested information concerning the temporary storage of the ammonia nitrate solution in a barge that contained an unknown amount of residual diesel fuel/#6 bunker mix. "
7925,2008-11-06,M/V MISTER JACOB Grounding,"GOM, Mississippi Delta, LA",28.8753,-89.038,Oil,Grounding,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,10000,9,"On the evening of 6 Nov. 2008, USCG Sector New Orleans notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a grounded vessel in South Pass, LA. The cause of the accident is unknown at this time as are the details of the vessel. What is known is at 1945 hrs (local time) the M/V MISTER JACOB grounded on what was reported as a rock jetty and holed both fuel tanks. The vessel was report to be carrying just under 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel. NOAA was requested to provide a trajectory analysis."
7924,2008-11-06,Wellhead Failure and Oil Spill,"Turtle Bay, South LA",29.5292,-90.1297,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,210,8,"On 6 Nov. 2008, the USCG notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of an oil spill in South Louisiana. A half inch nipple between the casing valve and check valve broke from an oil producing well resulting in oil flowing free from the wellhead. The source was secured at 0127 hrs (local time). The discharged amount is unknown, but suspected to be small since the well only produces 4 to 5 bbls per day."
7923,2008-11-04,Charleston Tank Truck Accident,"Cooper River Charleston, SC",32.8917,-79.97,Oil,,gasoline,,,,,,7000,7,Tank truck accident at on ramp from Virginia Ave and Hiway 526.Estimated 4500 - 5500 gallons of gasoline spilled into creek 1/4 milefrom Cooper River
7922,2008-11-04,"M/V JO SYCAMORE, TDI Release","Mississippi River, Geismer, LA",30.1857,-91.0121,Chemical,,Toluene Diisocynate (TDI),,,,,,150,5,"On the morning of 4 Nov. 2008 (Election Day), the USCG Marine Safety Unit in Baton Rouge LA notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a vessel incident with Toluene Diisocyanate (or TDI). During a transfer operation, TDI is thought to have reacted with water in a hose resulting in a hose failure and spill of 150 gallons onto the deck."
7921,2008-11-03,"Floating, Sheening Drum","Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA",29.92,-90.14,Oil,,"Unkown, but suspected to be a petroleum product or waste.",,,,,,55,4,"On 3 Nov. 2008, the USCG requested a trajectory analysis of a floating and sheening drum spotted in the Mississippi River by a USCG overflight. The drum was sighted at 29° 55.2’ N Lat. 090° 08.4’ W Long. and favoring the RDB of the river. This position places the drum roughly in New Orleans. "
7920,2008-11-02,LIL SUSAN S Grounding,"Bolivar, Texas",29.3723,-94.7837,Oil,Grounding,Light Cycle Oil,,,,,,,10,"On Sunday evening, 2 Nov. 2008, the Tug LIL SUSAN S was reported to have grounded two barges in tow near Light 20 in Bolivar Roads, TX. The reported cargo is "light cycle oil." The USCG contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator at 1930 hrs the same evening and requested tidal information, natural resources at risk information, and a trajectory analysis should there be a release. "
7919,2008-10-31,Butylene Barge Aground,"Chocolate Bayou, TX",29.2165,-95.2134,Chemical,Grounding,"Raffinate, Light Petroleum Dist.",,,,,,420000,14,"On Friday, 31 October 2008 (Halloween), NOAA was notified by USCG MSU Galveston of a red-flag barge and tug grounding in Chocolate Bayou, TX. The barge is reported to be carrying 10,000 bbls of Butylene, a liquefied gas. "
7918,2008-10-30,Petrolite Acrolein Spill,"Bradford, PA",41.9566666666667,-78.6488888888889,Chemical,,Acrolein,,,,,,370,1,"At approximately 10:50 local time an amount of acrolein estimated at 370 gallons was spill from a storage container at the Petrolite facility in Bradford, PA. "
7917,2008-10-29,Louisiana mystery sheen,15 miles off Barataria Bay,29.0269,-89.82,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,Nuther mystery sheen in the same area
7914,2008-10-28,F/V Lou ,Dry Tortugas,24.7233,-82.803,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1000,5,F/V Lou sinks at 24° 43.4'N by 082° 48.18'W with 1000 gallons of diesel.
7916,2008-10-28,Mystery Sheen off of Barataria Bay,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.0008,-89.8586,Oil,,oil,,,,,,,3,"On October 28, 2008, ERD was notified of a mystery sheen located approximately 20 miles offshore of Barataria Bay. The sheen was reported as silvery and approximately 2 miles in length. "
7915,2008-10-28,Tug Miss Janice,"New Orleans, LA",29.9172,-90.0793,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,14000,29,"On October 28, 2008, at approximately 1530 EDT, the Tug Miss Janice was reported sinking on the Mississippi River near mile 97.8 (approx. location: 29º 55’ 01.74"N, 90º 04’ 45.587"W). The vessel is carrying approximately 14,000 gallons of diesel fuel and an unknown quantity of lube oil. The NOAA SSC was contacted for coordination and trajectory assistance."
7912,2008-10-24,Lost AUV,"New London, CT",41.3069,-72.0811,Other,,,,,,,,,4,"On 24OCT2008, NOAA ERD was contacted by the Office of Coast Survey to assist in locating a lost autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in New London Harbor, CT. The AUV was lost on the afternoon of 17OCT2008 between 1540-1720. It is unclear if the AUV was fouled, surfaced or sunk, but last estimated position is approximately Lat-41deg18'25""N, Lon072deg04'52""W (near buoy 3)."
7913,2008-10-24,"Mystery Slick, S of White Lake","Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.5333,-92.4183,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown oil (sheen),,,,,,,2,"On Friday afternoon, 24 Oct. 2008, the Home Team in Seattle WA was notified of a small mystery spill in the Gulf of Mexico. A 700 yd. by 70 yd. rainbow sheen was reported at 1418 (local time) at location: 29°32'0""N--092°25'06""W. That location is S of White Lake LA, about 1.5 miles offshore, and about 25 miles west of Marsh Island. A trajectory was requested. "
7911,2008-10-22,F/V Katmai,100 mi w of Adak Is in Amchitka Pass,51.9333,-179.55,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,7000,1,"F/V Katmai sank at 0100 local time approximately 100 miles west of Adak Island in Amchitka Pass. The maximum potential spill is 16,000 gallons of diesel. No sheen has been sighted but some debris (life jackets) have been spotted. The incident occurred in 50 knot winds and was almost entirely a Coast Guard SAR case with CG helos, C-130's and vessels. Of the eleven folks on board, 4 were picked up alive, 5 bodies were recovered and 2 bodies were never located. The actual amount of fuel was 7000 gallons of diesel. On one occasion a vessel reported a sheen however, when an aircraft arrived at the location shortly afterward, nothing was discernible. If a substantial amount of fuel was released, the NOAA SSC advised the CG that conditions were such that it would all evaporate and disperse in only a few hours."
7910,2008-10-19,"Grounded Barge, Cumene","ICW near Pelican Cut, Galveston, TX",29.3547,-94.8072,Chemical,Grounding,Cumene,,,,,,23000,11,"On the morning of 19 October 2008, USCG MSU Galveston responded to a barge hard aground at MM 351/Buoy No. 5, which is near Pelican Cut on the ICW. The barge is carrying 23,000 gallons of Cumene. The grounded barge is not blocking the channel. The USCG has requested a salvage plan from the RP and a trajectory analysis from NOAA. The salvage plan my include lightering the barge before attempting to refloat. "
7909,2008-10-18,"Mystery Slick, Near GI-47c","GOM, Louisiana Coast",28.9977,-89.8747,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,3,The USCG is responding to an observed slick 20 miles of the Louisiana Coast near Grand Isle. There is no identified source at present.
7908,2008-10-17,Mystery Spill south of Marsh Island,Lousiana,28.995,-91.8772,Oil,,,,,,,,,3,Mystery spill described as 5000 ft by 2000 ft of dull brown.
7907,2008-10-16,Two Barges Adrift,Leeward Islands - West Indies,16.5633,-62.4433,Oil,,IFO 380,,,,,,,7,"At 0805 PDT, USCG Sector San Juan called NOAA ERD in Seattle to report that two tugs, Station Trader and Station Reliance, reported loosing one barge each. The tug Station Trader reported they lost their barge carrying 30 metric tonnes of IFO 380 at 0000 on 16OCT2008 at approximate position Lat-16deg 33.8'N, Lon-062deg 26.6'W. They were on a course of 132deg, speed 4 knots. The tug Station Reliance reported they lost their barge carrying 7949 metric tonnes of IFO 380 at 0600 on 15OCT08 at approximate position Lat-16deg 39.0'N, Lon-062deg 12.5'W. They were on a course of 120deg, speed 9 knots. Precise locations are questionable as these positions plot near Monserrat, however the tug Captains reported their locations to be near St. Eustacious Island. "
7906,2008-10-11,"Mystery Sheen, off Timbalier Bay","GOM, Louisiana Coast",28.9455,-90.3658,Oil,,Unknown oil (sheen),,,,,,28,4,"At 0725 hrs (local time) on 11 Oct. 2008, a 5 mile long slick composed of silver sheen was observed approximately 7 miles south of Timbalier Bay off the coast of Louisiana. The slick was reported at position 28° 56.73’ N Lat. 090° 21.95’ W Long. and being some 100 yards wide with continuous coverage. It is not know if the reported position is the leading edge or a central point for reference. The observer reported to the NRC that the estimated volume was 28.4 gallons (we assume this was based on a sheen calculation)."
7905,2008-10-09,PCS Nitrogen,"Geismar, LA",30.2181,-91.0533,Chemical,,Oleum (Sulfuric Acid),,,,,,,5,"At 0905 PDT, ERD was notified of an ongoing release of Oleum from a tank at a PCS Nitrogen facility in Geismar, LA. The size of the tank, the release rate and the concentration of the oleum is unknown. The leaking tank is not contained, is 1/4 mile from the Mississippi River and generating a plume. "
7904,2008-10-08,"Grounded Barge, MM329 ICW","Gilchrist, Texas",29.5185,-94.5057,Oil,Grounding,Light Cysle Oil,,,,,,26000,8,"On the evening of 8 October 2008, USCG MSU Galveston contacted the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator to request support for a grounded red flag barge carrying 23,000 gallons of Light Cycle Oil. The reported location was 29° 31.11’ N Lat. 094° 30.34’ W Long. This position places the grounded barge in the ICW at Rollover Pass on the Bolivar Peninsula. The closest city is Gilchrist, TX. "
7903,2008-10-08,Tug Twilite,"Wood River, SW Alaska",59.27,-158.583,Oil,Grounding,"Gasoline, lube oil",,,,,,1350,14,"The Tug Twilite grounded approximately 25 miles up the Wood River from Dillingham, AK late on 07Oct2008 and is reported to contain 1,000 gallons of gasoline and 300-350 gallons of lube oil. No release has been reported and transfer operations are being planned. Sector Anchorage has requested NOAA Wx and tide support."
7902,2008-10-05,Fuel Oil and Urea Incident,"Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA",30.0533,-90.51,Oil,,Heavy Fuel Oil and Urea,,,,,,,4,"On Sunday morning, 5 October 2008, the NOAA HAZMAT Duty Officer (HDO) notified the regional Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a incident on the Mississippi River involving Heavy Fuel Oil and Urea. "
7901,2008-10-04,"Mystery Spill, Near Delta Wildlife Refuge","Mississippi Delta, LA",29.3547,-89.2357,Oil,Mystery Substance,Crude Oil,,,,,,,10,A small oil slick estimated at 3 bbls was observed at 29° 21.28’ N Lat. 089° 14.14’ W Long at 1000 hrs (local time). This position places the observed slick approximately 3 miles NW of Main Pass and roughly 6 to 8 miles SSW of Breton Island.
7900,2008-10-03,Mystery Sheen: Marsh I. Block 30,Offshore Louisiana.,28.2989,-92.0111,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,2,"At 0630 today, a sheen was reported of about 1 x 6 miles in size. Its location was reported as 28°17'56""N--092°00'40""W. That location is about 70 miles south of Marsh Island.At 1100, the sheen was reported to have the same general characteristics.At 1330, it was reported to be about 5 by 10 miles in size, and breaking up, at location: 28°7'23""N--91°49'56""W"
7899,2008-10-02,Golf Course Fire,Honolulu,21.345,-157.925,Chemical,,"Pesticides, and whatever else",,,,,,,3,"On Saturday, Sept 13, a 3 alarm fire on the Navy Marine golf course burned a storage shed with chemicals. On Oct 2,Ruth was sent an email from Cynthia Pang, environmental person from Pearl Harbor, to help assess the post fire hazards if any."
7898,2008-10-02,M/V Nunaniq,"Mekoryuk village beach, Nunivak Isl., AK ",60.3887,-166.185,Oil,Grounding,Diesel #1,,1,,,,300,6,"Sector Anchorage receive a notification on Oct. 1 that the M/V Nunaniq had discharged 50 gallons of diesel fuel into Mekoryuk Bay during the night of Sept. 27. The vessel had struck a rock while delivering cargo to the native village of Mekoryuk and a fuel tank suffered a pin hole size puncture. The fuel in the damaged tank was transferred to another tank and the vessel's crew conducted a cleanup with sorbent pads. USFWS personnel from the Yukon Delta NWR flew to the scene on Sept. 28, and made numerous observations and photos which are contained in a report posted on this hotline. Sector Anchorage notified the NOAA Alaska SSC on Oct. 2 and asked for an evaluation of the situation. Also on Oct. 2, a CG team was dispatched to Bethel and Nunivak Island to do an on-scene evaluation. "
7896,2008-09-26,Catfish Lake Condensate Spill,"Golden Medow, LA",29.3677,-90.3459,Oil,,"Crude Oil Condensate, est. 40 API",,,,,,2100,5,"On 26 September 2008, the USCG notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of an oil release in Catfish Lake Louisiana. As a result of an equipment failure, 50 bbls of condensate crude was released int the environment. The USCG requested a trajectory analysis and natural resources at risk summary."
7895,2008-09-23,NOAA Ship Ron Brown Battery Fire,"Charleston, SC",32.8464,-79.9353,Other,,H&S issue,,,,,,0,0,The regional SSC was contacted by the XO of the NOAA ship Ron Brown. The ship experienced a fire near the engine room which burned several lead acid batteries. The SSC was asked to assist with determining proper actions to assess the space for safety.
7897,2008-09-23,R/V Lake Explorer II,"Norfolk, VA",36.8480555555556,-76.3036111111111,Oil,,diesel fuel,1,1,,,,1476,1,"On Monday, September 22, 2008, the R/V Lake Explore II developed a leak that resulted in a 1,476 fuel oil (diesel) spill into the Elizabeth River. "
7892,2008-09-20,Mystery Slick Gulf of Mexico,"75 nm south of Marsh I, La",28.2267,-92.0117,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,"Was reported on Friday at 1630 CDT.3 mile by 1/2 mile, dark brown slick.Not associated to any visible platform.No one else has reported anything out thereto day."
7891,2008-09-19,ISTOP Anomoly Report off ,"Newfoundland, Canada",45.5086,-53.2933,Oil,,,,,,,,,3,"SSC Frank Csulak recieved a request from Coast Guard District 5 for assistance with analysis of a Canadian ISTOP Anomoly report.They received a report of an anomaly in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland. This anomaly may or may not be oil, as all we really know is that it's based on satellite radar imagery and the surface of the water there is different than the surrounding water. A vessel went through the area a few hours prior to the detection of the anomaly, and is a possible source for whatever the anomaly is."
7890,2008-09-17,Grand Bayou Blue Well Blowout,"Near Galliano, LA",29.4669,-90.3817,Oil,Wellhead,Crude Oil,,,,,,,12,"On the evening of 17 September 2008, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified of a well blowout in Grand Bayou Blue at 29° 28.011’ N Lat. 090° 22.901’ W Long. This position places the release approximately 10 miles NNW of Galliano Louisiana."
7889,2008-09-16,Hurricane Ike: Mystery Sheen ,Ship Shoal Block 154,28.6807,-91.2107,Oil,Hurricane,,,,,,,,8,"This information was sent via email to the NOAA SSC on the morning of Tuesday, 16 September 2008.RCVD NRC # 883951 Judd Hogan of air logistics reported at 1457 an unknown sheen located in Ship Shoal Block 154 of the Gulf of Mexico. Conducted an over flight at 1710 and observed the discharge. Discharge appeared to be a bubbling of golden condensate like oil. The bubbling was about 25 ft by 35 ft in size. Total sheen size was 5 miles by 5 miles with a concentrated sheen in the center of dark gold bands with light gold centers approximately 1 1/2 mile by 1 mile. Bubbling broke surface of the water slightly. Sheen was moving northwest and the weather was cloudy with possible rain and a sea of 5ft. Location of the sheen was N28 40.84 and W91 12.64. There was a red buoy approximately 100 ft from the bubbling and a helo deck approximately 400 ft from the bubbling as well. As of this time there is no RP who has come forward or been located. Discharge was first located at 1350 15SEP08.Sheen is approximately 52 miles off shore. Discharge is ongoing at this time and has not been secured. "
7888,2008-09-15,F/V Miss Michelle,"Entrance to Grays Harbor, WA",46.9128,-124.168,Oil,,,,,,,,1000,14,"58 ft F/V sinking, but still afloat, at the entrance to Grays Harbor, near buoy 9. No spill but a potential of 1000 gallons of diesel."
7894,2008-09-13,Hurricane Ike: Response Information,Louisiana,29.9,-93.2833,Other,Hurricane,,,,,,,,46,"Hurricane Ike made landfall during the early morning hours of Sept. 13, 2008, in the Galveston/Houston area of Texas as a Category Two/Three Hurricane (~110mph winds). Storm surge was 20-25ft in some areas. There was severe wind, storm surge and flooding damage in large regions of Texas and Louisiana. The USCG, FEMA, and National Guard personnel are responding. This ResponseLINK Hotline has been established to provide general updates and aid in providing NOAA products to other state and federal agencies during the preparation and expected post-landfall emergency response. Any specific incidents that NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration (ORR) responds to would likely generate a separate Hotline Account with Ike as a prefix."
7893,2008-09-13,Hurricane Ike: Response Information,"Port Arthur, TX",29.8667,-93.9,Other,Hurricane,,,,,,,,72,"Hurricane Ike made landfall during the early morning hours of Sept. 13, 2008, in the Galveston/Houston area of Texas as a Category Two/Three Hurricane (~110mph winds). Storm surge was 20-25ft in some areas. There was severe wind, storm surge and flooding damage in large regions of Texas. The USCG, FEMA, and National Guard personnel are responding. This ResponseLINK Hotline has been established to provide general updates and aid in providing NOAA products to other state and federal agencies during the preparation and expected post-landfall emergency response. Any specific incidents that NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration (ORR) responds to would likely generate a separate Hotline Account with Ike as a prefix."
7887,2008-09-13,San Juan Harbor diesel pipeline.,"San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico",18.4278,-66.1075,Oil,Pipeline,diesel,,,,,,2100,2,"At approximately 1330 Friday, there was a release of about 50 barrels of diesel fuel oil spilled into the southern end of San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico. That location is at the southern end of San Juan Harbor, in the ""Army Terminal Turning Basin"". It is reported that there is power plant cooling water intake/outfall nearby that causes a significant current. The intake is currently boomed off."
7886,2008-09-12,Hurricane Ike: M/V ANTALINA,"SE of Galveston, TX",28.0517,-93.195,Oil,Hurricane,,,,,,,,4,"At 0840-PDT NOAA was informed by NOAA ICC that the M/V ANTALINA was disabled approximately 114nm SE of Galveston, TX. M/V ANTALINA is a 585ft bulk cargo carrier fully loaded with 11,280 metric tons of green petroleum coke. No information on the amount of fuel in its bunkers is known. There are 21 crewmembers aboard. The vessel is in scheduled communications with the USCG. The ship was reported to be at position 28 03.1'N, 093 11.7'W and drifting SW. The ship has lost propulsion but not ship's power. "
7884,2008-09-07,Hurricane Ike: Response Information,"Houston/Galveston, TX",29.3833,-94.8,Other,Hurricane,Oil and Hazardous Materials,,,,,,,102,"Hurricane Ike made landfall during the early morning hours of Sept. 13, 2008, in the Galveston/Houston area of Texas as a Category Two/Three Hurricane (~110mph winds). Storm surge was 20-25ft in some areas. There is severe wind, storm surge and flooding damage in large regions of Texas. USCG, FEMA, EPA, and National Guard personnel are responding. "
7882,2008-09-03,Hurricane Gustav - Tank Battery,"NW Breton Sound, LA",29.6684,-89.4397,Oil,Hurricane,Crude Oil,,,,,,840,10,"At approximately 1000 (CDT) an USCG overflight reported a 50 yd x 50 yd patch of oil around a tank battery in NW Breton Sound, LA with sheen extending for 1 mile-no direction given. Initial estimate is 20 bbls of crude oil. ERD was contacted to provide oil spill trajectory information. "
7883,2008-09-03,Hurricane Gustav - Well Head,"Barataria Bay, LA",29.4233,-89.9413,Oil,Hurricane|Wellhead,Gas/oil Condensate,,,,,,,5,"At 1000 (CDT) a USCG overflight reported a well head in Barataria Bay, LA spraying gas/oil condensate. Volume unknown. RP unknown. ERD contacted to provide trajectory information. "
7881,2008-08-31,Hurricane Gustav - Response Information,Louisiana Coastal Zone,29.2333,-90.0333,Other,Hurricane,Hurricane Response,,,,,,,31,A ResponseLink Hotline has been established to provide general updates and aid in providing NOAA products to other state and federal agencies during the expected post-landfall emergency response. Any specific incidents that NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration (ORR) responds to would likely generate a separate Hotline Account with Gustav as a prefix.
7880,2008-08-28,Bayer Cropscience,"Institute, WV",38.3864,-81.7986,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"A fire/explosion occurred at Bayer Crops Science Facility in Institute, West Virginia at approximately 2230 local time on Thursday August 27. The Kanawha River between mile markers 48-50 has been closed it is a tributary to the Ohio River. The facility produces a product named LARVIN which contains the chemical Thiodicarb. An hour after the initial call the Coast Guard reported that the river had been reopened, the shelter in place had been lifted and the fire had been contained."
7879,2008-08-28,Red Flag Barge Allision ,"Bolivar Roads, Bolivar Peninsula, TX",29.4104,-94.7374,Oil,Collision,Crude Oil and Naphtha,,,,,,,3,"During the early morning hours of Thursday, 28 August 2008, the NOAA ERD HAZMAT Duty Officer was notified of an allision in Bolivar Roads. The regional Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified and provided the support requested by USCG MSU Galveston. The report was that a tow containing two red flagged barges had an illision with a stationary barge. The actual details were unknown, but there was damage reported, but no release."
7878,2008-08-24,60 Gallon Lube Oil Spill,"Offshore LA, Gulf of Mexico",27.6256,-90.4419,Oil,,Engine Lube Oil,0,,,,,60,2,An equipment failure on the CHOUEST CONTENDER resulted in an estimated release of 60 gallons of engine lube oil into the Gulf of Mexico waters during the evening of 24 August 2008. The NOAA ERD HAZMAT Duty Officer was notified and contacted the regional Scientific Support Coordinator.
7877,2008-08-24,Oil Spill Reported,"West Cote Blanche Bay, LA",29.6828,-91.8,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,630,9,A 15 bbl release of crude oil from a facility located in West Cote Blanche Bay was reported to NOAA ERD and scientific support was requested.
7876,2008-08-19,Portland Yacht Club Spill,Columbia River,45.6007,-122.651,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,120,2,"USCG Sector Portland called at 1715 on August 19,2008 to request a spill trajectory for the release at 1330 of an estimated 120 gallons of diesel from a 44 foot cabin cruiser at the Portland Yacht Club on Hayden Island in the Columbia River."
7875,2008-08-19,Tropical Storm Fay,Florida,27.5667,-81.0,Other,Hurricane,Flooding,,,,,,,0,"T.S. Fay made landfall on the south coast of Florida on August 18, 2008. At approximately 1530 EST, the USCG requested the SSC to provide forecast and real-time river flood status information for FL, GA, and SC."
7874,2008-08-18,L/C Saltery Provider,"Saltery Cove, Clarence Strait, SE Alaska",55.402,-132.331,Oil,,Diesel,1,,,,,5500,8,"The L/C Saltery Provider carrying a fuel truck with 2500 gallons of diesel to a lodge on the west side of Clarance Strait in Saltery Cove capsized at the dock at the lodge and sank in 30 feet of water where it rests on its port side. The fuel truck is loosely attached to the L/C via its crane and is currently resting vertically beneath the water. Diesel is slowly burping to the surface from the vessel which has 3000 gallons. The tank truck is not leaking. Coast Guard have requested both weather and trajectory information. The OSRO SEAPRO from Ketchikan is responding. This is the height of the pink salmon run, and their are two salmon streams in Saltery Cove. "
7872,2008-08-16,"Platform Fire, HI 552","East Breaks, Gulf of Mexico",28.0,-94.125,Oil,,"Platform Fire, Possible Oil Spill",,,,,,,6,"On the evening of 16 August 2008, USCG MSU Galveston notified the NOAA ERD Hazmat Duty Officer (HDO) of a platform fire some 100 miles S of Galveston, Texas in the Gulf of Mexico. The fire was reported as out, and no pollution was reported. The USCG requested a trajectory to support a morning overflight to assess damage and possible pollution release. This location is very near the Stetson Bank of the Flower Gardens National Marine Sanctuary."
7871,2008-08-14,M/V Island Intrepid,"Miami, FL",25.7646,-80.1336,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,,10,"At approximately 1530 EST on Aug.13, 2008, the M/V Island Intrepid, a 279ft. general cargo container, has run hard aground on a coral ledge in the entrance to the Port of Miami (""Government Cut""). Location: 25deg45.874N, 080deg08.014W. Steering failure has been reported as the cause. The vessel is holed and taking on water, but no release of fuel or cargo has occurred. USCG Sector Miami notified NOAA ERD at approximately 1115 EST on 14Aug requesting a worst case oil spill trajectory for a potential spill of 72 MT (~23,000 gals) of diesel fuel."
7873,2008-08-11,M/V JACINTO,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.2833,-93.9167,Oil,,,0,,,,,1000,1,"AT 1622 on 11 August 2008, the M/V Jacinto hit a platform in the Gulf of Mexico about 29 miles south of Lake Sabine. The Offshore Supply Vessel’s (OSV) port side tank was damaged and leaked an estimated 1000 gallons of diesel."
7870,2008-08-08,Dickerson Bayou-Canal Oil Spill,"Dickerson Bay, Texas",29.474,-94.9548,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,1,1,,,,672,3,"On Friday, 8 August 2008, USCG MSU Galveston notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a pipeline leak near Dickerson Bay in Texas. "
7869,2008-08-07,F/V Northern Mariner,"Prince William Sd., Fleming Isl., Alaska",60.1763,-148.003,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,25000,19,"The NOAA SSC was notified by MSU Valdez on the morning of August 8 of the intentional grounding of the 92' F/V Northern Mariner two hours before the high tide on the previous afternoon of August 7 after striking a rock. The vessel contains 25,000 gallons of diesel in 6 wing tanks, 3 on each side of the vessel and was loaded with fish, but no release has occurred. The captain reports that damage occurred about 6 ft. from the nearest fuel tank - a one foot long hole in the forward engine room. Four persons were successfully abandoned on the evening of August 7, and MSU Valdez has requested a trajectory for a possible release. The vessel's proximity to the San Juan fish hatchery is of paramount concern to the Coast Guard. Current efforts are being focused on litering both the fuel and the fish to lighten the vessel as well as to partially deploy the pre-staged boom around the hatchery. "
7868,2008-08-06,Mystery Sheen,"Eugene Island, Block 10, LA",29.3962,-91.7768,Oil,,Unknown- Possibly diesel/bilge,,,,,,,3,"At 1425(PST) NOAA OR&R/ERD was notified of a mystery sheen in the Gulf of Mexico off Eugene Island, LA (Block 10) at: 29° 23' 46.33"" N, 091° 46' 36.66"" W. This is about 5 nm southeast of Marsh I. The slick/sheen is reported to be 4 miles by 1.25 miles of rainbow sheen. "
7867,2008-08-04,Grounded Jackup vessel,Offshore of Belle Pass,29.0893,-90.2278,Oil,,Diesel and lub oils,,,,,,10600,4,The vessel was having problems earlier this morning and is now ashore.It has 8500 gallons of diesel and 2100 gallons of hydraulic oil. Nospill reported.
7866,2008-08-01,Tug Canal Deluge Fire,"Buzzard's Bay, MA",41.5267,-70.8547,Oil,,,,,,,,5000,11,"On August 1, 2008, NOAA ERD was notified that the 129-foot Towing vessel CANAL REFUGE was on fire Near Fairhaven in Buzzards Bay, MA. The vessel has 5000 gallons of diesel fuel on-board. The Coast Guard rescued three people from the tug boat. The CANAL DELUGE was one of two tugs escorting a barge when the crew reported a fire in the engine room. NOAA was requested to provide trajectory and weather support."
7865,2008-07-29,Sunken Tugs,"Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA",39.8951,-75.1989,Oil,,bunker fuel and diesel,1,1,,,,,14,"On 29 July, 2008 the tug Carol Wales and another unidentified tugboat sank alongside a pier at the edge of the Schuylkill River near the Girard Point Bridge. The discovery was made after someone reported a strong smell of fuel coming from the river. The USCG Sector Delaware Bay responded and had contractors deploy boom and recovery equipment."
7864,2008-07-25,Grounded F/V Elvira off La.,"15 nm SW of Marsh I., La.",29.3333,-92.1667,Oil,Grounding,,,,,,,4000,4,An abandoned F/V with 4K gallons diesel will be salvaged tomorrow (Saturday).CG is asking for a worse case scenario trajectory
7863,2008-07-25,West Delta 55,"Mississippi River Delta, LA",29.0433,-89.4233,Oil,,Condensate and Natural Gas,,,,,,,7,"On 7/25/08, NOAA ERD was notified of a spill in the west delta Block 55 region of the Mississippi river. An unknown amount was spilled. The NRC report indicated a 2 mile slick on 7/24/08. The NOAA SSC reported a 20 mile slick on the morning of 7/25/08. Tentatively believed to be the result of a vessel striking a wellhead but no details are available. This incident is in the general area of the oil from the New Orleans Barge Incident."
7861,2008-07-23,Barge DM932,"New Orleans, LA",29.9125,-90.0917,Oil,,#6 fuel oil,1,1,0,,0,378000,224,"On July 23, 2008, the T/V Tintomara collided with the tug/barge (M/V Mel Oliver and DM932) near downtown New Orleans, LA, resulting in a spill of more than 9000 barrels (380,000) gallons of #6 fuel oil. The incident occurred at approximately 0130 local time. The barge was reported ""ripped in half,"" discharging its entire contents. US Coast Guard, State of Louisiana and NOAA responders are on-scene. "
7862,2008-07-23,Crowley Barge 180-1,"Togiak, AK",59.05,-160.333,Oil,Grounding,Gasoline and Jet fuel and diesel,,,,,,225000,6,"The Crowley Barge 180-1 is grounded on a beach near the Togiak Fisheries Inc. Cannery in Togiak, Alaska. According to loading reports the barge has approximately 175,000 gallons of diesel, 24,000 gallons of gasoline, and 23,000 gallons of jet A fuel onboard. The double-hulled barge was intentionally grounded (on a soft, sandy bottom) for the delivery of the fuel however, it grounded too high on the beach to re-float. There has been no spillage of any product and the likelihood of a release is considered small, but a hotline has been opened as a precaution. The owner is preparing a ""salvage"" plan, which will likely include off-loading a portion of the fuel onto another barge on Saturday. The USCG has requested information on potential resources at risk in the event that there is spillage of all or part of the fuel. The incident location is 59 degrees, 3 minutes north latitude and 160 degrees 20 minutes west longitude. "
7857,2008-07-21,Jet Collision,Guam,13.4375,144.751388889,Oil,Collision,JP-8 fuel,,,,,,19000,4,"USCG Sector Guam contacted the NOAA SSC the night of July 20 to request support for release of 19,000 gallons of JP-8 fuel 20 nautical miles northwest of Guam due to the collision of two military jets on July 21 at 1000. Information was requested on jet fuel persistence and likelihood of shoreline impact. "
7858,2008-07-20,"Vermillion Block 272, Unknown Sheen",Offshore Louisiana,28.4714,-92.1667,Oil,,,,,,,,125,1,"At 1445 (local time) the NOAA SSC was notified by USCG MSU Morgan City of a mystery slick/sheen in the Gulf of Mexico in Vermillion Block 272 at 28° 28' 17" N, 092° 10' 00" W. This is approximately 80 miles offshore according to the USCG. The slick/sheen is reported to be 10 miles by 0.5 miles of barely visible sheen and estimated to be about 125 gallons. "
7859,2008-07-18,Mystery Spill ,Off Louisiana Coast,28.4435,-91.6778,Oil,,,,,,,,400,2,"At 1400 (local time) NOAA OR&R/ERD was notified of a mystery slick/sheen in the Gulf of Mexico south of Atchafalaya Bay at 28° 26.61' N, 091° 40.67' W. This is about 60 nm south of Marsh I. The slick/sheen is reported to be 2 miles by 2 miles of rainbow sheen and estimated to be about 400 gallons. "
7855,2008-07-17,LST 1166,Columbia River,46.1316666666667,-123.022222222222,Oil,Derelict,Asbestos and unknown quantities of unknow oil an hazardous materials,,,,,,11000,8,"USCG Sector Portland contacted the NOAA SSC for a trajectory forecast in the event of worst-case release during upcoming removal actions on the LST 1166, a 400 foot landing ship tank moored IVO 'Lord Island' on the Columbia River. The removal actions will consist of the abatement of the onboard asbestos and the removal of unknown quantities of oil and hazmat. For the trajectory assessment, it is assumed that about 10,000 gallons of diesel and about 1,000 gallons of lube oil/bilge slops could be released."
7854,2008-07-15,Garbage Ashore,Manistee Michigan,44.2383,-86.325,Other,,,,,,,,,14,"The Great Lakes SSC was contacted by D9 Command Center with reports of large amounts of garbage that had washed ashore on the Eastern Shore of Lake Michigan in Manistee, Michigan and Holland, Michigan. The garbage caused many beach closures, a hind cast was requested. The SSC awaits more details from Coast Guard Investigative Services before products can be generated."
7856,2008-07-15,Mystery Sheen,"NW of Oahu, HI",22.5,-158.3,Oil,Mystery Substance,"Oil, likely diesel",,,,,,,2,"USCG Sector Honolulu contacted the NOAA SSC to request a hindcast trajectory analysis for a sheen reported and observed approximately 55 nautical miles northwest of Oahu, Hawaii to determine if the release could have come from vessels in the vicinity participating in a major Naval exercise. "
7853,2008-07-11,"M/V VENUSGAS, Vinyl Chloride Release","Ingleside, TX",27.87,-97.24,Chemical,,Vinyl Chloride,,,,,,,7,"A leak was discovered on 10 July. The problem was thought to have been mitigated, but today, 11 July, levels above the LEL were detected in the compressor room. The USCG is on-scene. Responders are attempting to passively ventilate the space to below explosive levels to allow access to identify and correct the problem. The source of the leak is unknown at present."
7860,2008-07-08,"Mystery Sheen, West Delta 90",Gulf of Mexico,28.9362,-89.6562,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,"A silver sheen was reported in West Delta 90 at 0930 CDT, estimated to be 2 miles by 10 miles in size. The location was reported as 28°56.17'N--089°39.37'W. This location is approximately 17 miles offshore from Lanaux Island. "
7852,2008-07-07,Spirit of Glacier Bay,"Glacier Bay, northern extremity",59.0567,-137.035,Oil,Grounding,#2 Diesel fuel,,,,,,4000,11,"Early during the morning of July 7 the 207' cruise ship Spirit of Glacier Bay grounded on a soft, silty mud bottom at the northern end of Tarr Inlet with 3000 to 4000 gallons of #2 diesel during a falling tide. No discharge was reported when Sector Juneau was notified at 0744 on July 7. NOAA is currently providing tides and weather information to the Coast Guard along with a preliminary written trajectory. The vessel refloated on the afternoon rising tide. No compromise occurred to the hull or fuel tanks, although there was some minor internal structural damage. The vessel will be headed to dry dock for a complete examination and repair, as needed. "
7851,2008-07-05,Fireworks Wash Ashore,"Jones Beach, NY",40.5917,-73.5111,Other,,Unexploded Fireworks,,,,,,,6,"A popular beach on Long Island was evacuated at the height of a holiday weekend after stray, unexploded fireworks washed ashore the day after a July Fourth show, state parks officials said Saturday."
7848,2008-07-02,F/V SUSAN II,"Manasquan, NJ",40.107,-74.0242,Oil,,diesel,0,,,,,2100,7,"F/V SUSAN II, a clam dredge, sank approximately 1/2 mile NE offshore of Manasquan Inlet, NJ. Cause unknown. USCG reports 2 mile wide by 30 yard long sheen moving in a south/south west direction along shore. No shoreline impacts reported. "
7850,2008-07-02,T/V FAIRCHEM FILLY Grounding,"Galveston, TX",29.3562,-94.7777,Oil,Grounding,IFO,,,,,,43000,9,"On the evening of 2 July 2008, the USCG notified the NOAA HAZMAT Duty Officer of a grounded inbound tanker at the entrance to Galveston Bay, TX. The reported position is 29° 21.37’ N Lat. 094° 46.66’ W Long. This position places the vessel just south of the Port Bolivar Ferry Landing. The T/V FAIRCHEM FILLY is carrying 43,000 gallons of Intermediate Fuel Oil (IFO). No pollution is reported at present. The USCG has requested a trajectory analysis."
7847,2008-06-30,"Pipeline Leak, West Cameron Block 20","Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.703,-93.6138,Oil,Pipeline,Natural Gas and Condensate Liquid,,,,,,,9,"On the afternoon of 30 June 2008, the USCG notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a reported sheen off Cameron Parish, LA. The report stated that there was gas bubbling to the surface and a 1.5 mile sheen. In the area was buoy marking a pipeline. The USCG has request a trajectory."
7846,2008-06-30,Unknown Sheen,Off LA Coast,28.8853,-90.8017,Oil,,,,,,,,126,7,"On the morning of 30 June 2008, the SSC was notified by MSU Morgan City of an unknown sheen approxiamtely 10 miles off the LA coast. The sheen is reported to be 1 mile wide by 1 mile long and is 10% dull sheen and 80% bright (rainbow) sheen. They have requested trajectory and weather information."
7844,2008-06-28,Barge GULFSTREAM,"Bolivar Anchorage, Galveston, TX",29.3468,-94.7668,Oil,Grounding,Fuel Oil #6,,,,,,2650200,11,"On the morning of 28 June 2008, USCG MSU Galveston notified the HAZMAT Duty Officer of a grounded barge near the entrance to Galveston Bay TX. The Tug Marlin was pushing the oceangoing Barge GULFSTREAM and ran aground at 0230 hrs local time in vicinity of Bolivar Anchorage near Galveston TX. The barge was loaded with 63,100 BBL of No.6 Fuel Oil. There has been no reported leak at this time. The USCG requested a trajectory forecast. The HAZMAT Duty Officer contact the regional NOAA SSC and initiated the support requested."
7845,2008-06-27,"Mystery Sheen, Ship Shoal 182","Gulf of Mexico, Offshore LA",28.5967,-90.9794,Oil,,Unknown oil (sheen),,,,,,,4,"June 27, 2008, 0800 CDT, a large area of sheen was reported off the coast of Louisiana, near Ship Shoal Block 182. The sheen is described as a silver sheen, 10,000 feet long by 2,500 feet wide. The location has been reported as 28° 35’ 48’’N 90° 58’ 46’’ W. The USCG has requested a forecast for the movement of the reported sheen."
7843,2008-06-26,"Mystery Slick, NRC 875386","Gulf of Mexico, off Grand Isle, LA",29.26,-89.8783,Oil,,Unk,,,,,,,23,"At 10:29 AM (Local Time), the NOAA Regional Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified of a mystery slick/sheen in the Gulf of Mexico SE of Grand Isle, Louisiana. The report stated a 1x1 mile dark slick or sheen. The reported location was 29° 15’ 36" N Lat. 089° 52’ 42" W Long. At 9:15 AM. This location is just outside of state waters and the reported on-scene winds were from the S (on-shore winds). NOAA was requested to provide a trajectory analysis. "
7842,2008-06-24,M/V Mark L Barge Tow Grounded,"Daulphin Island, AL",30.2864,-88.1353,Oil,Grounding,VGO,,,,,,1932000,5,"On the evening of 24 June 2008, the Regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified by Sector Mobile of two grounded barges carrying a combined total of 46,000 bbls of Vacuum Gas Oil near Dauphin Island."
7841,2008-06-23,M/V RAMLAH Oil Spill,"LOOP, Gulf of Mexico, LA",28.8875,-89.9997,Oil,,Light Crude Oil (Arbaian Light),,,,,,200,6,"The USCG notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a release on the deck of the M/V RAMLAH of 200 bbls of light crude oil at the LOOP Terminal (approximately 12 nautical miles SW of Belle Pass, Louisiana). The release was reported to have occurred at approximately 1920 hrs local time. Some portion of the 200 bbls was reported to have spilled into Gulf of Mexico waters. The USCG has requested a trajectory analysis."
7840,2008-06-20,F/V Stacey Lynn,"Forest River, Savannah, Ga",31.935,-81.155,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,300,8,"The Stacey Lynn, a 64 ft 84 gross ton fishing vessel began taking on water at anchor in the Forest River near Savannah, Ga this afternoon. The vessel has 300 gallons of diesel onboard. USCG activated the RRT4 to discuss contact water disposal to help stabilize the vessel and prevent total sinking until a transfer vessel can arrive on-scene and the Stacey Lynn can be safely towed to a haul out."
7839,2008-06-19,NSTAR Mineral Oil Release,"Brighton, MA",42.3292,-71.1139,Oil,Pipeline,Mineral Oil (Luminol),1,1,,,,5000,1,"Report -- First and Final: Sector Boston's Update: EPA OSCs Brennan and Condon arrived at the incident and coordinated withthe Incident Commander and MADEP.NSTAR and environmental response contractor Clean Harbors are on-sceneaddressing released oil in Muddy River.Source of release is an undergound conduit containing high voltageelectrical line and insulated with mineral oil (cable oil). Cause of the release is still under investigation.Initial estimated quantity of 5000 gallons appears to be accurate.Release is secured with containment and recovery operations ongoing atlocations along the MuddyRiver.An estimated 1000-2000 gallons may reach the Charles River.NSTAR/Clean Harbor have deployed assets to contain and recover therelease if it reaches the CharlesRiver.--------------------SSC Report: SSC was contacted at 1230 EDT by Sector Boston with concerns relative to the release, even though it was some distance from the coastal zone. They wanted to both be prepared to respond and to provide assistance to the EPA OSC, if such assistance were to become necessary.NOAA/ERD chemist and senior life scientist were consulted. Toxicity and potential for actionable impacts to the marine environment were deemed low due to the nature of the product (Luminol Type-2, a Petro-Canada product).SSC reported to Sector Boston and briefed the key response personnel.No further action from the USCG or NOAA is anticipated. No further request for assistance from EPA is expected.Case ClosedSteve LehmannSSC"
7837,2008-06-17,Mystery tarballs,"Alameda, CA",37.7633,-122.273,Oil,Mystery Substance,Possible lube oil,,1,,,,,3,"On the morning of 17JUN2008, an unknown sheen was reported on the beach of Robert Crown Memorial Beach, a bayfront park in Alameda, CA. Subsequent inspection by USCG and CA OSPR field staff revealed dime to quarter-sized, sheening tarballs along a mile of shoreline. Sector San Francisco notified the NOAA SSC shortly after 1700hrs and requested a NOAA hindcast trajectory to narrow down the potential sources for sampling."
7835,2008-06-14,M/T Ioannis 1,NW Washington,47.9583,-125.31,Other,Adrift,methyl glycol,,,,,,0,0,"The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary notified the NOAA SSC at about noon on June 14 that the 27,000 ton Tanker Ioannis 1 was adrift 28 NM southwest of Buoy J off the northwest coast of Washington. The vessel, heading south from Vancouver, B.C., had shut down it's engines for repairs. The tanker was reported to be carrying methyl glycol. The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary requested a drift trajectory for the vessel. The vessel restarted its engines and was underway again by the afternoon of June 14."
7833,2008-06-10,Ship Shoal Block 7 Pipeline Release,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.1878,-91.1786,Oil,Pipeline,Gas and Condensate,,,,,,,4,The USCG notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a pipeline failure 2.5 to 3 miles off the Louisiana coast.
7832,2008-06-10,Sperm Whale Grounding,"Port Aransas, Texas",27.81,-97.07,Other,Marine Mammal,Endangered Sperm Whale,,,,,,,1,"At 5:26 PM (local time) on 10 June 2008, the USCG notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a grounded sperm whale near Port Aransas, Texas. At that time, the whale was reported alive and the USCG was seeking guidance. "
7830,2008-06-09,Jackup Rig Spud search,Entrance to Delaware Bay,38.688,-74.7717,Other,,The spuds,,,,,,,4,R/V RUSSELL W. PETERSON from 12-13 May 2008 was out doing a bird surveyat the entrance to Delware Bay. They got caught in a storm and the spudsbroke off. The R/V floated ashore but the spuds were nowhere to be found. NOAA is sending out a survey vessel to look for the spuds and have asked us to help reduce their possible search area. The concern is that the spuds may be a navigation hazard.
7829,2008-06-07,"ZnBr2 Spill, Green Canyon Block 338","Gulf of Mexico, Offshore LA",27.6247,-90.4408,Chemical,,Zinc Bromide Solution,,,,,,7560,2,"A release of 180 bbls of Zinc Bromide Solution was reported to have occurred in the Gulf of Mexico waters from an offshore platform at Green Canyon Block 338. The incident location was reported as Latitude: 27° 37' 29"" N Longitude: 090° 26' 27"" W, which is approximately 80 miles off the Louisiana coast. The water depth for Block 338 was reported as 3330 feet deep. The actual release was reported to have occurred the previous evening due to an open dump value on a storage tank. During transfer to the tank, the value was in the open position. The transfer fluids went into the tank and then into the Gulf of Mexico. The USCG requested a hazard assessment."
7827,2008-06-03,"Post-Hurricane Katrina Grand Isle 47C, ","Gulf of Mexico, LA",28.9502,-90.0167,Oil,Hurricane,crude oil,,,,,,,26,"This Hotline entry will be used to track and monitor all subsequent USCG support request for GI-47 until final repairs are completed.At approximately 0230 on 3 Jun2008 an estimated 9 barrels of crude oil was lost from a hurricane damaged platform off Port Fourchon, LA. Sheen is reported as 2x8 miles in size. Platform location: 28deg 57.01 min N Lat, 090deg 01.00 min W Long. Leading edge of sheen is approx. 18 miles off Port Fourchon at 29deg 00 min N Lat, 89deg 51 min W Long. NOAA ERD was contacted at 0900 to provide WX and trajectory support. Additional, hurricane related, releases from this platform and block area will be added to this hotline incident. "
7826,2008-06-01,Universal Studios Fire,"Los Angeles, CA",34.1404,-118.349,Chemical,,Burning plastics,,,,,,,2,"A fire broke out at a Universal Studios Back-lot early in the morning of 1JUN2008. By the afternoon, approximately 2-3 acres of the site had burned and the LA County Fire Department requested particulate modeling through EPA for the dense smoke plume coming off of a large (~100,000 sq ft) video storage warehouse at the site. NOAA ERD was contacted to provide modeling support and has been coordinating information and outputs with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center (NARAC)."
7825,2008-05-29,Block 237 Platform,"Eugene Island, LA",28.5331,-91.4956,Oil,,,,,,,,113,4,"At 1400 local time, USCG contacted the SSC in regards to a 113 gallon spill of Louisiana crude oil reported earlier in the morning on 29 May 2008. There is currently a sheen 7 miles by 0.25 miles. THe USCG MSU Morgan City has requested trajectory support."
7824,2008-05-28,HillCorp Tank Battery 25,"Timbalier Bay, LA",29.0833,-90.45,Oil,,,,,,,,,9,"On May 28, 2008, the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a spill from HillCorp Tank Battery 25 in Timbalier Bay, LA, at position 29° 05'N, 90° 27'W. The spill volume was reported as 20 bbl water and 20 bbl product. The release was reported at 06:15 local time. USCG requested trajectory support. "
7823,2008-05-25,Ammonia Release,"Searsport, ME",44.4583,-68.9267,Chemical,,Ammonia - 6% solution,1,,,,,5000,1,"NOAA was contacted by USCG Sector Northern New England at 1400 on Sunday 25 May concerning a potential 5,000 gallon aqueous ammonia release from a tanker trailer into a drainage ditch which leads to a swamp. The SSC is currently attempting to get more specific details."
7822,2008-05-25,M/V Dog Fish,"MP Block 72, Mississippi Delta, LA",29.2672,-88.9377,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,0,,,,,300,3,"An offshore supply vessel struck an unknown submerged object causing the hull to rupture and spill 300 gallons of diesel fuel. The vessel did not sink, and is currently moored awaiting a tow. All of the diesel from the damaged tank is believed to have been lost. The reported position places the vessel in Gulf of Mexico waters approximately 10 miles E/NE of Pass a Loutre. "
7821,2008-05-24,Breton Sound Mystery Sheen #2,"Breton Sound, LA",29.4157,-89.0811,Oil,,Unk,,,,,,,17,"At 1700 hrs on 24 May 2008, the USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a reported mystery slick located at approximately 29° 37' N Lat. 089° 21' W Long. The time of the report was estimated at 1400 hrs, and the USCG requested a trajectory analysis. At the time of the notification, the USCG was to follow up with an overflight from Belle Chase NAS.Note, the original position was either incorrect or another incident. The information was reported as an observation by a USCG Falcon dispatched to follow up on the reported mystery slick at 1400 hrs on 24 May. The evening overflight delineated oil immediately SE of the Breton Islands. Based on this updated information, a new trajectory analysis has been generated and the Breton Islands are at risk. "
7820,2008-05-23,Breton Sound Mystery Sheen,"Breton Sound, LA",29.5322,-89.2678,Oil,,,,,,,,,3,"On May 23, 2008, the USCG contacted NOAA ERD regarding a report from a Mineral Management Service pilot of a spill in Breton Sound, LA. The sheen was described as 1 x 5 miles in size, with a silver edge and dark center. At 0900 Central time, the center of the slick was at 29 degrees 31.93 N, 89 degrees, 16.07 W. USCG request weather and trajectory."
7819,2008-05-21,KMTEX Pyrolysis Gas,"Port Arthur, TX",29.9,-93.93,Oil,,,,,,,,,4,"On May 21, 2008, NOAA ERD was contacted regarding a release of approximately 1000 gallons of pyrolysis gas (high levels of Benzene) at the KMTEX facility in Port Arthur, TX. The material, although highly flammable, was boomed off. USCG requested fates of the spilled material and potential inhalation and explosion hazards. USCG also requested recommendations on whether to maintain the containment boom or not."
7818,2008-05-19,F/V Blue Sea,"Point Judith, RI",41.36,-71.48,Oil,,,,,,,,,17,"The NOAA SSC was notified by the USCG of a fishing vessel hard aground at Point Judith, RI, at position 41° 21.6'N 71° 28.8W. Light sheen is reported on the water, and a trajectory for a worst case release of 3000 gal. diesel was requested."
7817,2008-05-15,F/V King Fisher,"Southwest Pass, Vermillion Bay, LA",29.6108,-92.0088,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,750,8,"On the evening of 15 May 2008, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA and requested a trajectory for a fishing vessel that was reported overturned, partially submerged, and releasing diesel fuel. The vessel, F/V KING FISHER, was estimated to have 750 gallons of diesel on board. The reported position placed the vessel in Southwest Pass on the entrance to Vermillion Bay."
7816,2008-05-14,Tesoro gasoline spill,"Martinez, CA",38.0,-122.0,Oil,Pipeline,Gasoline,,,,,,1500,7,"Sector San Francisco notified the NOAA SSC at 0140hrs on 14MAY2008 that the Tug Independence allided with Tesoro's Avon Wharf in Martinez, CA damaging three 6-8 inch pipelines and releasing an unknown quantity of gasoline into the Carquinez Straits. A trajectory estimate was requested."
7814,2008-05-09,Barge Energy 11102 ,"Bolivar Roads, Galveston, TX",29.3378,-94.7653,Oil,Grounding,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,4218522,16,"On May 9, 2008, the NOAA Emergency Response Division was contacted by US Coast Guard regarding a grounded barge ""Energy 11102"" at Bolivar Roads, TX. The 420 foot barge is loaded with more than 100,000 bbls of #2 fuel. There is no indication of a spill at this time but USCG requests weather and trajectory support."
7815,2008-05-09,Vessel aground Urunao Beach,Guam,13.6151944444444,144.886222222222,Other,,,,,,,,,4,This hotline is being opened to capture information related to a grounded vessel in Guam. The un-named migrant smuggling vessel was intentionally grounded in late March. Several hundred gallons of diesel were removed at that time and the vessel is currently not considered an oil pollution threat. NOAA ERD was contacted regarding advice on vessel wreck removal alternatives and trade-offs. Further destruction to the reef environment is a serious concern. The vessel is approximately 70 foot-long of wooden construction. The vessel has a large hole in the keel and is firmly lodged on the reef flat. Floating the vessel and removing it may be difficult due to the hole in the keel and the degradation of the ship's supporting structure. Land based access to the site is limited to a private road and it will be difficult to bring in heavy equipment.
7813,2008-05-02,Kewalo Basin F/V grounding,Honolulu ,21.29,-157.86,Oil,Grounding,diesel ,,,,,,400,4,F/V with 400 gallons of diesel grounded last night at the entrance to Kewalo Basin. No report of oil in the water. This is a potential.
7812,2008-05-01,M/V Anna Maersk,"220 NM South of Dutch Harbor, AK",49.7,-166.952,Other,,,,,,,,,9,"On May 1, 2008, the USCG notified the AK SSC that the M/V Anna Maersk, enroute between Hong Kong and San Francisco, lost power and is adrift about 220 n.mi. south of Dutch Harbor, AK, at position 49-42.0N,. 166-57.8W as of 0730 ADT on May 1. USCG requested a vessel drift trajectory for the next 4-5 days while help is being summoned. The 1154-foot vessel has a capacity of 6600 containers. The vessel is reported to be drifting at 1 knot to the west. Word was received that the on-board engineers had restored the engines, and the vessel continued on its way."
7811,2008-04-24,Mystery Sheen,"South Timbalier Island Block 130, Lousiana",28.6661,-90.1558,Oil,,Unknown oil,,,,,,,4,"On 4/24/08 the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG regarding a report of a 10 x 4 mile silver sheen near South Timbalier Block 130, offshore Louisiana. A USCG overflight is pending to assess the situation. USCG requested trajectory and weather information."
7810,2008-04-22,Mystery Sheen,"Cape Canaveral, FL",28.8833,-79.4,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown material,,,,,,,1,"A brown sheen of about 20 miles in diameter, located about 60 miles east of Canaveral Florida was reported by a commercial airliner. The Coast Guard has contacted a ship in the region to try to get on scene observations. It is not known at this time whether the sheen is oil, another material, or a natural phenomenon. Coast Guard requested a trajectory analysis in case it turns out to be oil. "
7809,2008-04-22,TUG DOROTHY ANN,"Marquette, MI",46.534,-87.3868,Oil,Grounding,150Weight Shell Omala Gear Oil,,,,,,300,6,"The Tug DOROTHY ANN ran aground on April 21, 2008 and released approximately 30 gallons of 150Weight Gear oil into Marquette Harbor. The spill was immediately contained by boom aboard the tug. On April 22, 2008 the NOAA SSC was contacted by Sector Sault Ste Marie for trajectory information for the potential release of 300 gallons of gear oil that is believed to be in the azipod which was knocked off the vessel when it went aground. "
7808,2008-04-18,Lake Long Pipeline Spill,"Houma, LA ",29.5666,-90.55,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,1,,,,,630,5,"Two patches of crude oil were reported by MSU Houma in a small system of channels between Lake Long and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). It is suspected that the spill is from the a 2"" pipe from a nearby production facility: the Kriti Exploration Co, Lake Long Facility.It is estimated that the total released is about 10-15 bbls."
7806,2008-04-15,Mystery Tarballs,"Ritidian Pt., Guam",13.6542,144.863,Oil,,Tarballs,,,,,,,2,"USCG Sector Guam contacted NOAA Emergency Response Division on 15Apr2008 to produce a hindcast for tarballs found on the north tip of the island the previous morning. Tarballs found along 1 mile of beach at 013deg 39.25'N, 144deg 51.8'E."
7805,2008-04-15,Tanker Truck Spill,"Chester River, MD",39.377,-75.809,Oil,,fuel oil,,,,,,300,0,"USCG Sector Baltimore notified NOAA SSC this morning at 0820 about a tractor trailer accident that occurred on Rt 301 where it crosses Chester Creek, MD. Accident occurred in the vicinity of Sassafras, MD. The 300 gallon saddle tank on the truck was punctured and released an estimated 200-250 gallons of diesel fuel into Chester River. Location is approximately 25 miles upstream from the mouth of the Chester River which connects with Chesapeake Bay. The river is very shallow in this area and their is concern about impacts of spill on anadroumous fish spawning habitat (i.e shad, herring. According to USCG, majority of the fuel was contained by boom deployed by contractor. No products requested of NOAA by USCG at this time. USCG enroute to visually inspect accident scene and potential for river impacts. "
7807,2008-04-14,Bayou Couba Oil Spill,"Salvador State WMA, Louisiana",28.8,-90.17,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil Brine Water,,,,,,210,9,"On Monday, 14 April 2008, the Regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified by USCG Sector New Orleans of a small spill near Bayou Couba in South Louisiana. The Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's office (LOSCO) also provided prompt notification and updates. At the time it was reported as a small spill, maybe 4 to 5 bbls, and contained. There were no issues identified that required direct NOAA support. Since then, there has been on-scene investigation by the USCG, and the USCG has asked for assistance relative to the response and cleanup. One concern identified was marsh and vegetation impacts during the cleanup (OSRO cut trees down/paths made in vegetation). USCG plans an overflight of the impacted area. The NOAA SSC will meet with the USCG in the morning. The location of the spill is within the Salvador State Wildlife Management Area. "
7803,2008-04-04,M/V MEVLUT DOVEN,"Cape Henry, VA.",35.2,-71.3,Oil,,"36,500 gals of IFO, 800 gals of diesel, 1,100 gals lube oil, 2,000 gals of sludge",,,,,,40000,9,"NOAA SSC contacted by USCG Hampton Roads at 1430 hours, April 4, 2008. USCG reports that M/V MELVUT DOVEN, a 305 ft long bulk carrier carrying a load of solicon magnesium ore, while in transit has report a sheen coming from mid-ship. Source of sheen unknown,tank soundings have not detected location of leaking oil. As of 0930 today, vessel was located approximately 220 nmi southeast of Cape Henry, VA. Vessel was heading to Port of Baltimore. Seas 6-10 feet with 25-30 knot winds out of the southwest. Admiral Rosa requested NOAA trajectory modeling support and requested worst case scenerios at 200, 150, 100, 50, 35 and 12 nmi contours. USCG making plans to board vessel. 35nmi point is most likely location for USCG to attempt to board vessel. Sheen has been reported for past 2 days. Unknown amount of oil has been discharged. "
7802,2008-04-04,Sunken Tug,Off Alabama Coast,29.0533,-86.6917,Oil,,marine diesel,,,,,,5000,3,"USCG Sector Mobile contacted the NOAA SSC at 0900 on April 4, 2008 regarding a sunken tug off the Alabama coast. They state that the sunken vessel has 5000 gallons of marine diesel aboard and are unsure of leakage at this time. They are requesting weather and trajectory support."
7801,2008-04-02,Tug Yankee and Barge DBL151,"Tampa Bay, FL",27.6065,-82.8153,Oil,Grounding,#6 HFO,,,,,,4956000,19,"USCG Sector Tampa/St Petersburg notified the SSC that the tug Yankee with Barge DBL 151 grounded at 1700 EST today (2Apr08) south of marker 14 in Egmont Channel, just outside of Tampa Bay, FL at position 27-36.39 N: 082-48.92W. The barge is fuly loaded with 118,000 Bbls of #6 HFO. No pollution has occurred at this time. The barge is on a sand dredge spoil bottom and out of the way of traffic. Refloat attempt will be tried in the morning. NOAA is generating weather forecasts, tides and currents, oil fate and an initial trajectory assessment based on tidal excursion and range along with forecast weather.Vessel was successfully refloated after lightering a portion of the cargo without reported pollution before dark on Friday, April 4, 2008."
7799,2008-03-28,Corroded compressed gas cylinder,"Kauai, HI",22.07,-159.32,Chemical,,Unknown,,,,,,,1,"U.S. Coast Sector Honolulu called the SSC the night of March 28 to ask for guidance in handling a very corroded compressed gas cylinder that washed ashore at Lydgate State Park on the eastern side of the island of Kauai, Hawaii. After consulting with NOAA environmental chemist Dr. Jim Farr, the NOAA SSC provided phone support regarding potential responder and public safety risks associated with various removal and disposal options under consideration for the cylinder. "
7797,2008-03-25,F/V Miss Sonya,"2 mi E of Gloucester, MA",42.545,-70.68,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,800,5,"During the morning of 25Mar08, the F/V Miss Sonya sank in approximately 100ft of water about 2 mi south of the entrance to Gloucester Harbor, MA. Location of sinking was 42deg 32.7'N -- 70deg 40.8'W. A 1.5 nmi long sheen has been reported. Approximately 800 gals. of diesel on board. USCG has requested that NOAA provide spill trajectory and fate/effects of release."
7798,2008-03-25,Sodium Hydroxide Tank release,"South Seattle, WA",47.68,-122.32,Chemical,,Sodium hydroxide,,,,,,50000,1,"USCG Sector Seattle contacted the NOAA SSC the night of March 25 for a risk assessment of the release of sodium hydroxide from a storage tank at a Washington Department of Ecology cleanup site at an industrial plating facility in south Seattle at 2411 6th Avenue. The tank failed at approximately 1750 on March 25, spilling an estimated 2000 gallons of sodium hydroxide into storm drains that empty into the Duwamish waterway. Information was requested on responder safety and potential environmental impacts. "
7796,2008-03-23,F/V Alaska Ranger,"120nm W. of Unalaska Is., Bering Sea, AK",53.8817,-169.983,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,145000,4,"SAR - SINKING - FISHING VESSEL ALASKA RANGER - 120NM WEST DUTCH HARBOR - BERING SEA IC: DISTRICT SEVENTEEN MISLE: 396604 WEATHER: Visibility 7 NM, Sea State 6-8FT, Ceiling 3500, Air N/A, Sea 35.6F, Wind N 25KTS SITUATION: 230250U: District Seventeen received a relayed report from COMMSTA Kodiak that the Fishing Vessel Alaska Ranger, 184FT catcher/processor with 47 people on board, was sinking and making preparations to abandon ship approximately 120NM West of Dutch Harbor. The flooding was due to a lost rudder and the crew attempted to seal the affected space but were unable to prevent progressive flooding. District Seventeen launched the ready HH-60 Medium Range Recovery Helicopter from St. Paul Island and the ready C-130 from Anchorage and diverted the Coast Guard Cutter MUNRO, conducting a patrol 110NM to the north of the distress position. As of 0540U all Alaska Ranger personnel have abandoned ship and HH-60 6007 is on scene conducting hoist operations. MUNRO's embarked HH-65 Short Range Recovery Helicopter is also enroute. A staging area has been developed in Dutch Harbor for survivors. The Coast Guard Cutter MUNRO and sister ship Alaska Warrior remain enroute with ETAs of 0830U and 0630U respectively. Vessel has 145,000 gallons of diesel on board. "
7795,2008-03-21,Mystery sheen 2,"Barbers Point, HI",21.2525,-158.069,Oil,,Unknown oil,,,,,,,8,"USCG Sector Honolulu called the NOAA SSC the afternoon of March 21 to report a mystery sheen off Barbers Point in Oahu. The sheen was observed at a location reported as 21 15 9N, 158 04 8W. Sector Honolulu requested the SSC examine photos of the observed sheen. A trajectory for the sheen and spot weather forecast for the Barbers Point area were also provided. A follow-up overflight conducted approximately 45 minutes later did not observe sheen in the area. A vessel survey observed an area of slight discoloration but detected no petroleum odor. "
7793,2008-03-20,Lake Palourde Orphan Well,"Morgan City, LA",29.7564,-91.0997,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,,7,"On March 20, 2008, the NOAA SSC was notified by USCG of a spill from an orphan (abandoned) well in or near Lake Palourde, LA. The spill is reportedly on-going. No volume estimates are available, but previous production rates for this well were reported to be 1000 bbl/day. NOAA was requested to provide trajectory information."
7792,2008-03-17,Fluosilicic Acid Release,"Braithwaite, LA",29.874,-89.948,Chemical,,flurosilicic acid,,,,,,930000,32,"On March 17, 2008, the NOAA SSC was notified of a fluosilicic Acid release at the Stolt-Haven Facility across the Mississippi River from Belle Chasse, LA. This is a fuming acid (creates fumes) that is highly toxic by inhalation. The leaking tank has a capacity of 12,500 barrels and is leaking at an estimate rate of 50 gallons per minute. The tank has been leaking for at least 6 hours and is ongoing. The spilled material is currently contained within the facility but is creating hazardous fumes. The river has been closed to traffic for a mile above and below the facility. NOAA ERD has been requested to evaluate the migration of the fumes, potential response options to minimize fumes, and potential impacts and fates if the spilled acid is released into the river.On 17 March 2008, 430,000 gallons of this acid solution was discharged into the Mississippi River. Two weeks later, additional leaks were detected at the facility. The response continues as a managed emergency to remove this product safely from the facility at the direction of the USCG. NOAA continues to provide scientific support as requested."
7791,2008-03-15,F/V MISS LISA,"Rockerfeller Refuge, LA",29.5933,-92.6633,Oil,Grounding,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,1000,11,"On Saturday evening, 15 March 2008, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a grounded fishing vessel on the coast at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in SW Louisiana."
7790,2008-03-12,M/V JILLIAN MORRISON ,Gulf of Mexico,29.2533,-92.0425,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,24000,5,"An explosion occurred late Tuesday night (3/21/08) while the M/V JILLIAN MORRISON was evacuating gas from a pipeline into a tank. The tank, not the pipeline exploded. A support vessel containing 24,000 gallons of diesel sank. The incident occurred some 24 km off the Louisiana coast."
7789,2008-03-10,Dolphin Mortality Event,"Galveston, TX",29.4651,-94.6069,Other,,,,,,,,,4,"NOAA ERD was contacted by NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement regarding an unusual mortality event along Galveston Island, TX. Over the past week, several dozen dolphin carcasses have been found beached in a three-country area, with more animals coming ashore today. The animals, all bottlenose dolphins, are believed to have been dead for several weeks. NOAA ERD was requested to conduct a hindcast analysis to narrow the search area for planned aerial surveys. "
7788,2008-03-09,Pipeline Failure,"Bayou Chaland, Grand Terre Island, LA",29.3091,-89.743,Oil,,Suspected Mystery Oil Spill,,1,,,0,,29,"On Sunday Afternoon, 9 March 2008, the NOAA Regional Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified of a possible mystery spill near Quatre Bayou Pass (Four-Bayou Pass) and Bayou Chaland. This area is on the eastern portion of Grand Terre Island. The aerial photographs were taken by member of the public, but could well be stranded oil."
7787,2008-03-05,Nitrous Oxide Release,"Ferndale, WA",48.9167,-122.7,Chemical,,Nitrogen oxide,,,,,,,1,"On March 5, 2008 between 0030-0238hrs, an estimated 10 lbs of nitrogen oxide gas was released from a flare stack at the Conoco-Philips facility in Ferndale, WA. Calm, cold conditions raised concerns of hazardous atmospheres at and near the facility. NOAA was called to determine plume trajectory and potential saftey measures."
7783,2008-03-02,Grand Isle 47C,"Near SE Louisiana Coast, Gulf of Mexico",28.9839,-90.0667,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,,4,"On Sunday, 2 March 2008, USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of yet another small release from Grand Isle Block 47C. This facility was destroyed during Hurricane Katrina and has been a chronic source of small oil releases. The current report states that 100 gallons per day of a light crude is currently being released, and that oil sheen was observed 2.4 miles offshore of the Fourchon Beach area."
7786,2008-03-02,"Grounded Tanker, M/V EOS","Corpus Christi, TX",29.83,-97.1382,Oil,Grounding,Crude Oil,,,,,,,6,"On Sunday afternoon, 2 March 2008, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified by the Texas General Land Office of a grounded tanker near Corpus Christi, TX. There is no oil reported spilled at present."
7784,2008-03-02,Manilia Villiage,"Barartaria Bay, LA",29.5105,-89.9864,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,210000,5,"On Sunday morning, 2 March 2008, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator to request support for a transfer operation at a tank battery near Manila Village, LA. The facility was under a NOFI to remove the threat of a potential 5000 bbl crude oil spill. The specific support requested this morning was to assist in forecasting the tides to aid in a safe transit of the barge from this shallow estuarine environment."
7785,2008-03-02,"Sulfur Dioxide Release,","Pascagoula, MS",30.3167,-88.475,Chemical,,sulfur dioxide,,,,,,,1,"On the afternoon of 2 March 2008, USCG Sector Mobile notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a HAZMAT release at the Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula, MS. An equipment failure resulted in a plant shut in and the release of 500 lbs of sulfur dioxide. The facility was restarted, and there was no report of injury by the USCG. Since the event had already occurred, and the gas had reportedly dissipated, this report served only as a notification only. There was no threat to the coastal marine environment."
7781,2008-02-23,Mystery Sheen,"Barbers Point, HI",21.33,-158.12,Oil,Mystery Substance,Suspected diesel,1,,,,,,9,"USCG Sector Honolulu called the NOAA SSC Saturday evening (23Feb08) at 1730 to report a mystery sheen off Barbers Point, Hawaii. Reports of oil odor had first been received at approximately 0130. A USCG overflight reported observing a sheen approximately 100 feet wide stretching from Barbers point to the Kahe Power Plant. USCG observers on-scene reported the oil appeared to be thick diesel. NOAA trajectory support was requested. "
7780,2008-02-22,Chemical Release Port of Seattle,"Terminal 5, Seattle, WA",47.578,-122.361,Chemical,,DiMethyl Carbonate,,,,,,6000,7,A 6000 gallon tank of DiMethyl Carbonate was punctured on the dock this morning.An estimated 600 gallons of the product has been lost. The tank is over to a drain which empties into the West Duwamish Waterway. Is it estimated that several hundred gallons of DMC has been lost into the water.The SSC has gone on-scene to the command post to provide information on fate and aquatic effects of the lost product.
7779,2008-02-21,S/V Sadie,"Central Coast, CA",36.015,-121.598,Oil,Adrift|Search + Rescue,Diesel,,,,,,30,3,"On 21Feb08 at 1030, the SSC was notified by the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary of a 38ft. private sailing vessel adrift 1.5 miles off the central California coast near Lopez Point. The skipper called a may day and was airlifted off the vessel by the USCG. The vessel is adrift with torn sails and no anchor. "
7778,2008-02-20,F/V Isabelle,"Resurrection Bay, Seward, Alaska",60.1166,-140.434,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1000,3,"At 10:00 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 20, Sector Anchorage received a report from the Seward Harbormaster of a sheen near the entrance to the small boat marina. He also reported that the F/V Isabelle was discharging diesel into the harbor as the result of a fuel line failure which was spilling diesel into the bilge and being pumped overboard before being secured. Storm Chasers, a local OSRO, was hired to clean up the spill. The release estimates are 250 to 1000 gallons of diesel. Several folks from Sector Anchorage dispatched to Seward to attend to the spill. Sector Anchorage requested verbal trajectory, weather, tidal state, and ADIOS weathering curve. Upon arrival the Coast Guard immediately released that the actual release was considerably less than the initial estimate. In fact, by Thursday morning, Feb. 21, only minimal sheening was observed. After gauging the tank that the diesel had leaked from, the amount of the release was set at less than 68 gallons of diesel. "
7782,2008-02-19,US Satellite,Pacific Ocean,20.0,-170.0,Chemical,,"Hydrazine, berryllium",,,,,1,,1,"SSCs supporting D14 (Hawaii) and D7 (Florida) were requested to provide scientific support for the declining orbit of a US satellite should it survive re-entry to earth. The satellite poses some potential harm to the public due to hazardous substance on board. The toxicity of the hydrazine fuel and beryllium shielding are of concern. - On 20Feb2008, a US Navy missle shot down the satellite while orbiting. It is believed that the satellite and the hydrazine was destroyed."
7777,2008-02-18,F/V Westward,"Prince of Wales Isl., SE Alaska",55.5808,-133.277,Oil,Grounding,diesel and hydraulic fluid and lube oil,,,,,,5800,5,"On Feb. 17, 2008, the F/Vl Westward, an 82 ft wooden hulled fish tender built in 1943, grounded in the vicinity of Point Ildefonso on the SW side of Prince of Wales Island, 7 miles west of Klawock and 10 miles NW of Craig, discharging an unknown amount of diesel. At 6:30 a.m. a containment boom was set around the vessel by the Craig Harbormaster response boat (Josie J) to mitigate further discharge of oil. A CG helo conducted an overflight of the stricken vessel at approximately 8:50 a.m.and reported a 2.5 nautical mile long sheen coming off the vessel. The helo crew also reported the containment boom transported to the scene had been deployed. Meanwhile, the CG contracted with SEAPRO for site assessment and the SEAPRO oil spill response vessel M/V Rudyard Bay departed Ketchikan at 7:30 a.m. but did not arrive on-scene until night fall of that day. By early afternoon on Feb. 17, the owner of the vessel reported all the vents on the vessel's oil tanks were successfully plugged during the afternoon low tide. A second CG overflight conducted during the morning of Feb. 18 reported only sheen on the water. Being a Sunday followed by a holiday, the CG was unable to roust any potential salvors and/or divers who could sound the fuel tanks, although the CG is currently working to develop salvage and lightering plans. The capacity of the vessel is 4000 gallons of diesel in four tanks, 150 gallons of lube oil and 150 gallons of hydraulic oil however, at this time the amount of fuel remaining in the tanks is unknown. No sensitive resources were identified by the CG within 45 miles of the grounding site. Salvor and marine surveyor finally hired to deal with the situation. In the interim the M/V Rudyard Bay had pumped out over 4000 gals of diesel, and the marine surveyor reported no visible signs of oil in the engine room and some residual bilge slop oil in the forward compartment. Attention is now directed at removing and disposing the 130 tons of bait herring that was on board the vessel. "
7776,2008-02-16,OSV GRADY FAGAN Allision,"GOM, South of FGBNMS",27.3099,-93.5691,Oil,Collision,Marine Diesel Fuel,,,,,,9000,9,"At 0730 hrs on 16 February 2008, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified by USCG Marine Safety Unit Galveston of an allision between a vessel and oil and gas production rig in the GOM near the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS). The vessel, the GRADY FAGAN, was damaged. A 2-inch gash was reported in the STDB day tank and there was loss of an unknown quantity of marine diesel fuel."
7775,2008-02-15,Well Blowout,"South Pelto, LA",28.9481,-90.7236,Oil,,light condensate,,,,,,3780,4,"The NOAA SCC was contacted Friday morning, Feb 15th concerning a well blowout at South Pelto 10 Well B. Worst case discharge per day was identified as 1M-1.5M cubic feet of natural gas, 90 bbl of condensate with a specific gravity of 53 and 500 bbl of saltwater. There is currently no evidence of sheening or recoverable product. The natural gas leak has not been shut down and the platform has been evacuated. The USCG is requesting a trajectory for the next few days concerning the condensate."
7774,2008-02-14,Mystery Noxious Odor,South Central Indiana,38.73,-86.47,Other,,Unknown,,,,,,,3,"On February 14, 2008, NOAA ERD was contacted regarding a mystery air quality incident in South-central Indiana. Starting at about 0630 EST, there have been widespread reports of a foul odor, covering four counties in south-central Indiana: Orange, Lawrence, Monroe and Morgan Counties. There are no know fires or chemical releases. ERD was requested to assist in identifying and locating the source of the odor."
7773,2008-02-13,Gold Coast,"Nanticoke River, Maryland",38.31,-75.9,Oil,Grounding,No. 6 oil,,,,,,17640000,8,"The SSC received notification from USCG Sector Baltimore at 0900 today that at approximatley 0600 hours the tank barge, Double Skin #19, being towed by the tug, Gold Coast, went aground off of Ragged Point in the Nanticote River, Maryland. Grounding believed to be a result of adverse weather conditions. Vessel carrying 420,000 gallons of No. 6 oil. No pollution reported. USCG monitoring situation and enroute to grounding site. Miller Marine providing salvage support. Plan is to attempt to refloat vessel at next high tide. "
7772,2008-02-13,M/V Centaurus Leader,"Brunswick, GA",31.1115,-81.4697,Oil,Grounding,HFO,,,,,,1320,24,"The roll-on, roll-off container vessel Centaurus Leader ran aground 13Feb2008 while inbound to Brunswick, GA. The position is at buoys 26 and 27, Lat 31-06.69 Long 081-28.18. The vessel is grounded on mud bottom and reports damage to two tanks #1 Stbd used for ballast and #1 Stbd/center which has 1320 gallons of Heavy Fuel Oil. No release is reported at this time. "
7770,2008-02-12,Lake Raccourci Well #2,"Terrebone Parish, LA",29.1911,-90.3431,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,,12,"On 12 Feb. 2008, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified of a leaking well in Lake Raccourci, Terrebonne Parish, LA. The well casing is reported to have failed, allowing an unknown amount of oil to be released. Sheens and slicks ranging from 400 yds to 4 miles in length have been reported. NOAA was requested to provide trajectory and weather support and will go on-scene in the morning. Severe thunderstorms have prevent assessment until tomorrow."
7769,2008-02-11,LNG Catalunya Spirit,"37 NM East of Provincetown, MA",42.1398,-69.3642,Oil,Pipeline,"Bunker, LNG",,,,,,,30,"On 2/11/08, NOAA ERD was notified that the 940-foot LNG Tanker Catalunya Spirit was disabled and adrift offshore of Cape Cod, MA. Vessel has 2400 MT bunker, 110 MT diesel, and 137,808 cubic meters of LNG. The tanker is drifting offshore and not in immediate peril, and tugs and a technician are enroute. At current drift rate and course, the USCG estimates the vessel will encounter Cultivator Shoals at Georges Bank 1000 Tuesday. NOAA ERD was requested to provide trajectory for the bunker fuel onboard and more detailed bathymetry for the shoal. "
7768,2008-02-10,Pt. Judith Anhydrous Ammonia Release,"Pt. Judith, RI",41.3799,-71.5135,Chemical,,Anhydrous ammonia,,,,,,,1,"NOAA was notified by the USCG Sector Southern New England this morning of an anhydrous ammonia release from a fish processing plant refrigeration unit in Point Judith, RI. The system contained 600 pounds of anhydrous ammonia. A plan employee noticed ""smoke"" coming from the unit and make local notifications. The electricity to the unit was cut, a local Hazmat Unit responded, and an area about 0.3 miles around the facility was evacuated (this is the ERB recommended distance). NOAA supplied chemistry support and agreed with the actions taken thus far."
7767,2008-02-05,Lost Container,Hawaii,21.3048055555556,-157.858611111111,Chemical,,Unspecified fumigant residues,,,,,,,1,"The evening of February 5 USCG Sector Honolulu called the NOAA SSC for an assessment of risk from a container with potential unspecified fumigant residues used on corn seed. The container was lost from a farm during recent storm related flooding in the Hawaiian Islands, floated downriver into the ocean, and was lost. Verbal support on potential risk was provided. "
7765,2008-02-04,F/V Allegura,Off Jupiter Inlet Florida,26.9105,-79.9862,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1000,4,"On Feb. 4, 2008, the SSC was notified by the USCG that a 45 foot trawler, the F/V Allegura partially submerged and adrift 4 miles off Jupiter Inlet, FL with a 200 foot sheen observed."
7766,2008-02-03,Sea Lion Cage Adrift,"Seattle, WA",47.67,-122.41,Other,,,,,,,,0,1,"Seattle Police Department and USCG Sector Seattle contacted the HDO on Sunday morning February 3 to report that a NOAA sea lion cage was adrift inside the breakwall of the Shilshole Marina in Seattle near Buoy #4. They asked for assistance in determining who within NOAA the cage belonged to. After a search for home phone numbers and multiple calls, the SSC determined that the cage belongs to NOAA's National Marine Mammal Laboratory (NMML) in Seattle and made the appropriate notification. NMML contacted the USCG and Seattle Police Department to begin efforts to retrieve the cage. "
7763,2008-02-01,M/V Supe,"off Zorritos, Peru",-3.63333,-80.7667,Oil,,Crude oil,1,,,,,11000,4,"At 0900hrs on 31JAN2008, the vessel Supe was involved in a fire and explosion and reportedly sank off the Peruvian coast with approximately 11,000 gallons of crude oil on board. The USCG District-11 Command Center reported that the slick was observed approximately 7nm NW of Zorritos, Peru (03° 38'S 080° 46'W) shortly before 0800hrs 1FEB2008. NOAA trajectory support was requested on behalf of the Ecuadorian Navy to determine whether the spill might threaten territorial waters 30+nm away."
7762,2008-01-29,Mystery Tarball Incident,"Pacifica, CA",37.5272,-122.518,Oil,,Tarballs,,1,,,,,8,"On January 28, 2008, tarballs began washing ashore on numerous beaches between Mussel Rocks and Carmel, CA with the highest concentration being reported near Pacifica and Half Moon Bay. Shoreline surveys & cleanup were initiated by Cosco Busan responders, a NOAA trajectory hindcast was requested and tarball samples were sent for laboratory analysis to determine whether the oil was from the Cosco Busan incident or some other source. Both trajectory estimates and analytical results were consistent with natural seep area(s) south of Monterey Bay as the potential oil source. "
7761,2008-01-28,MV MSC JAPAN,"Chesapeake Bay, Maryland",39.04,-76.4,Oil,,Diesel fuel and IFO,,,,,,,1,"The MV MSC JAPAN, a 796 ft. long containership lost power and ran aground approximately 1 nmi north of Sandy Point State Park near Annapolis, MD. There have been no reports of any pollution. The vessel is carrying 74 mt of diesel and 2,342 mt of IFO. USCG Annapolis on-scene. USCG working with vessel owner to prepare plan to attempt to refloat vessel this evening. USCG has not requested any on-scene support or any products at this time and will keep SSC posted as to status of incident. "
7760,2008-01-28,Tug Accue IV ,"Calcasieu, LA",30.0683,-93.27,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,8,4,"Potential towboat sinking, cause unknown. 10,000 gallon potential"
7758,2008-01-24,USNS Flint,"Off Oahu, HI",20.5707,-159.256,Oil,Pipeline,Diesel,,,,,,42,0,USCG Sector Honolulu called the SSC the night of January 24 to report 1 barrel of diesel had been released by the USNS Flint 80 miles south of the Island of Oahu. Oil fate information was requested.
7759,2008-01-24,USNS Flint,"Off Oahu, HI",20.5707,-159.256,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,42,2,USCG Sector Honolulu called the SSC the evening of January 24 to report the USNF Flint had released one barrel of diesel 80 miles south of the Island of Oahu. Oil fate information was requested.
7757,2008-01-24,Vessel Collision,"Newark Bay, NJ",40.6644,-74.1409,Oil,Collision,IFO and Diesel,,,,,,,21,"Collision between Break bulk ship and dredge barge in Newark Bay. Approx location is middle of Newark Bay N 40.39'51.70"" W 074.08'27.13"" Collision occurred approx. 1400hrs EST. 2998 Metric Tons of IFO (Fuel oil) on board vessel and 225 Metric Tons of Diesel on board vessel. Slight sheen in water at this time extending to entrance of Arthur Kill (about 0.5 mile).Cannot verify if coming from vessel or bargeUnknown if barge had any fuel storage capacity on board."
7756,2008-01-23,F/V Anna Marie,"Copalis Beach, WA",47.1265,-124.188,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,2000,17,"USCG Sector Portland notified the SSC that the F/V Anna Marie is grounded on Copalis Beach, north of Ocean Shores, WA. The vessel is stable and in the process of being refloated. No diesel has been released. No support has been requested at this time."
7755,2008-01-23,Tug Joseph Foss,"Cape Meares, OR",45.4617,-124.05,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1300,5,"USCG Sector Portland notified the SSC that the Tug Joseph Foss is sinking off Cape Meares, OR with 1300 gallons of diesel aboard. Coordinates provided indicate the tug is approximately 3 nm offshore. Weather and trajectory support were requested. "
7754,2008-01-21,F/V Haeshin,"Gray's Harbor, WA",46.905,-124.133,Oil,,"diesel, gasoline",,,,,,540,10,"USCG Sector Portland called to report a fishing vessel, the F/V Haeshin, was sinking off Gray's Harbor the night of January 21, with potential to release 540 gallons of diesel and 15 gallons of gasoline. Oil trajectory and fate information was requested."
7753,2008-01-19,Breton Sound 53 Well Incident,Gulf of Mexico,29.4256,-89.1386,Oil,Collision,Crude Oil (Specific Oil Type Unknown at Present),,,,,,,8,"On Saturday afternoon, 19 January 2008, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a vessel hitting a oil and gas well. The time of the incident was approximately 0400 hrs. The skipper of the vessel reported that he could smell oil and gas, but in the dark, could see nothing. The reported position is just 4.5 miles SW of Breton National Wildlife Refuge and 9 miles NNE of the Delta National Wildlife Refuge. The USCG responded in the SAR mode, but little information as to the damage of the well or possible oil release on water is available. "
7752,2008-01-17,Barge 10356 Incident,"Mississippi River near Plaquemine, LA",30.293,-91.228,Chemical,,Chloroform,,,,,,,5,"At 0224 hrs on 17 Jan. 2008, the USCG received a report that two barges collided at mile marker 210 on the Mississippi River in vicinity of Plaquemines, LA. A north-bound tow struck a barge containing chloroform. Two deck hands were evacuated because of exposure to chloroform. The River has been shut down five miles up and down stream of the incident. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified at 0400 hrs and arrived on-scene shortly afterwards. "
7751,2008-01-16,M/V Ever Radiant,"Savannah River, Ga",32.25,-80.8083,Oil,Grounding,HFO and diesel,,,,,,,1,965 ft Container vessel lost power and grounded in Savannah River while inbound.
7750,2008-01-14,Calcium Chloride Barge,"Baton Rouge, LA",30.1947,-91.0186,Chemical,,calcium chloride solution,,,,,,,4,"On the evening of 14 January 2008, the NOAA SSC was notified by the HAZMAT Duty Officer of an incident on the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, LA. A barge carry 4000 bbls of Calcium Chloride solution capsized for reasons unknown at present. The barge has been pushed to the river's edge, and a salvage crew is responding. The RP reports that the barge is not leaking, but that would be very difficult to assess given that the product is heavier than freshwater."
7749,2008-01-14,Deer Island Oil Spill,"Terrebonne Parish, LA",29.4733,-91.2047,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,210,3,"On 14 January 2008, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a small spill near Deer Island by the USCG MSU Morgan City. The report stated that the source was secure, but three to five barrels for crude oil was lost to the environment. The MSU requested a Resources at Risk (RAR) Assessment for the area. The reported location places the spill near the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area in South Louisiana."
7747,2008-01-12,Tarballs Ashore,"Ocean Shores, WA",47.04,-124.171,Oil,,Tarballs,,,,,,,5,"USCG Sector Portland called about reports from Washington Department of Ecology of tarballs washing ashore over an approximately 10 mile area of shoreline north of Ocean Shores, WA between Moclips and Copalis Beach. They asked for information regarding potential natural sources and a general transport assessment. "
7748,2008-01-11,Oil Well Allision and Release,"West Cote Blanche Bay, LA",29.6947,-91.8128,Oil,Collision,Crude Oil,,,,,,210,3,"Last Friday, 11 January 2008, the USCG notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a reported gas/oil well release in West Cote Blanche Bay. Apparently, the well was hit by something and was releasing a water/gas/oily mixture. The USCG had released a broadcast for vessels to stay clear. It was reported that the plume extended about 20-30 feet in the air, and the volume of oil released was unknown. The oil well was shut in shortly afterwards and only sheen on the water was observed. "
7745,2008-01-09,Marina Diesel Spill,"Westport, WA",46.9,-124.1,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,150,4,"On January 9, 2008, NOAA ERD was contacted by the USCG regarding an estimated 150 gallon diesel spill in a marina at Westport, WA. The source of the spill is reported to be a truck on the dock. USCG request fate and trajectory of the spilled oil."
7746,2008-01-09,Missing Body Search,"Dauphin Island, AL",30.291,-88.13,Other,,,,,,,,,4,NOAA ERD was contacted to assist in a missing body search near the Dauphin Island Bridge. For more details please contact the SSC or Glen Watabayashi
7744,2008-01-07,Epichlorhydrin Rail Car Incident,"Port Beinville, MS",30.41,-88.84,Chemical,,Epichlorhydrin,,,,,,,4,"NOAA HDO was notified by USCG on the evening of January 7th, 2008 of a small release of Epichlorhydrin from a railroad tank car during transit between Louisiana and Mississippi. The cause of the release was reported as an equipment failure (loose bolt) that was repaired. The USCG reported the release of 35lbs enroute. As follow up to the incident, the USCG requested NOAA to provide modeling to assess potential hazards associated with Epichlorhydrin releases."
7743,2008-01-03,Leaking Container,"North Charleston, SC",32.8,-79.9,Chemical,, methyltetrahydrofuran,,,,,,4290,2,Container with drums of methyltetrahydrofuran leaking at the North Charleston terminal.
7742,2008-01-03,M/V Sun Venus,"Offshore, HI",20.0,-159.55,Oil,,"Fish Oil, bunker fuel",,,,,,,5,"On January 3, 2008, the NOAA SSC was notified of a disabled freighter adrift 120 NM SW of Oahu, HI. The vessel is reportedly carrying 4272 metric tons of fish oil, 258 metric tons of MFO, and 43 metric tons of MGO."
7741,2008-01-03,Vermilion Block 16,"Offshore, LA",29.4,-92.2,Oil,,Condensate,,,,,,6678,3,"On January 3, 2008, the NOAA SSC was notified of a condensate spill from a Harvest Oil Platform in Vermilion Block 16. The platform is approximately 1/2 mile offshore. The spill is estimated to be 159 barrels. A slick of 1x5 miles is reported."
7740,2007-12-30,NY/NJ Mystery Spill,NY/NJ Harbor,40.6528,-74.1522,Oil,Mystery Substance,Oil Sheen,,,,,,,1,The NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Sector NY of a mystery sheen extending from the Hackensack River out Newark Bay into the Kill Van Kull. As of the notification no source had been identified. The USCG is investigating.
7739,2007-12-27,Train derailment,"Saginaw, MI",43.436,-83.916,Chemical,Railcar,acrylonitrile,,,,,,,1,"A train derailed in Saginaw Michigan at approximately 2040 December 27, no hazardous material has been released into the environment, but there is potential of 125T of Acrylonitrile. The location of the derailed train is approximately 600' from the Saginaw River. "
7738,2007-12-22,GSA Diesel Fuel Spill,"Washington, DC",38.882,-77.031,Oil,,#2 Diesel heating fuel oil,1,1,,,,500,0,"A malfunction at the General Services Administration heating plant at 13th and C Streets resulted in an oil spill. Heating fuel oil was in the process of being transferred from a day tank to a second tank when it was over filled. Oil flowed into a storm drain and then into the Potomac River adjacent to Maine Street. Majority of oil was contained via booming along the floating fish markets along Maine Street in Washington Marina. GSA contracted with Miller Marine to clean up spill. Sector Baltimore, Washington DC DEQ on-scene. Boom was deployed at appropriate areas in and around Washigton Marina. Sorbents used to collect floating oil where access was available. Majority of oil trapped beneath floating docks making recovery difficult. On Friday, 12/21, Senior Chief and FOSC Mike Steele, USCG Sector Baltimore contacted NOAA SSC to request permission to use Simple Green, a surface washing agent, to clean oiled floating docks and bulkeads. I consulted direcly with DOI, NPS and FWS. FWS (Peter McGowan) informed me that there are no federally listed species in the area and since Simple Green is practically nontoxic, they have no objection to the proposed use. As DOI and NPS likewise offered no objection, I contacted the CG and provided our concurrence.Dave Anderson at NPS has been in touch with East Potomac Park staffregarding the spill. The Park reports a light sheen adjacent to the HainesPoint seawall near their HQs with a very light superficial band of oil onthe seawall. At this point, the Park is not interested in having the wallcleaned due to concerns about the stability of the structure. Nonethless,I advised the CG to get in touch with the NPS via Dave Anderson. FOSCSteele agreed to do so.Nonrecoverable sheen has been carried by the incoming tide past thecontainment booms into the tidal basin. CG estimates the size at 8 by 1200feet hugging the Capitol side of the basin. CG has directed thecontractors to double boom the opening between the basin and the channeland use absorbents between the booms. NPS will be notified.Mike Steele has inspected the area and feels that it is non recoverablesheen NPS understands and accepts thisevaluation. Mr Steele was going to provide contact information for GSA to the park in case anything changes."
7736,2007-12-21,F/V Silver Wings,Gulf of Mexico,27.9833,-91.8483,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,7000,3,"On Friday, December 21, 2007, the shrimp vessel Silver Wings sank approximately 120 nm south of Vermillion Bay. The total potential fuel on board was 7,000 gallons of diesel. The USCG requested trajectory support from NOAA."
7737,2007-12-21,"Lost Drum, Methanol","South Pass, Mississippi Delta, LA",28.97,-89.2453,Chemical,,Methanol Drum,,,,,,15,2,"A 55 gal. drum containing approx. 15 gal. of Methanol was blown off a platform on 21 December due to high winds (and not being secured). The location was given as 28° 58' 12"" N 089° 14' 43"" W. This position places the incident in Louisiana off of the Mississippi Delta. While the threat was considered minor, the USCG request a trajectory to enhance the formulation of their Notice to Mariners and to assess if the barrel would wash ashore allowing the RP an opportunity to recover the lost HAZMAT. "
7735,2007-12-18,Phoenix Well Blowout,"Belle Pass, Iberia Parish, LA",29.5222,-91.4083,Oil,Wellhead,Gas and Gas Condensate,,,,,,,14,"NOAA received notification of a well blowout near Belle Pass approximately 15 miles SW of Patterson, LA from both the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO) and USCG MSU Morgan City. It was reported that a kickback of natural gas occurred resulting in a well blowout. Initial reports stated that the well was discharging an unknown amount of natural gas and condensate. Some estimates suggest that approximately 50 barrels of condensate were discharge at the time or shortly after the kickback. At this time, the well has not ignited. "
7734,2007-12-14,ALGO NORTH,"Toledo, Ohio",41.6915,-83.4687,Oil,Collision,diesel and heavy fuel oil,,,,,,,13,"At approximately 2100 M/V ALGO NORTH collided with a pier at the Toledo Overseas Terminal on the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio. A line parted while the vessel was getting underway, one longshoreman was injured. Initial report is 2500 gallons of diesel and 1/2Ton of heavy fuel oil in the water."
7732,2007-12-12,Ferro Corp. chemical plant release,"Logan, NJ",39.82,-75.3633,Chemical,,Butyl benzyl phalate,,,,,,,2,"NOAA/ERD was notified by USCG Delaware Bay of a release of butyl benzyl phthalate into the Delaware River near Bridgeport, NJ. The SSC was notified and is working to refine the information about the nature of the release, which apparently began on 10 December. NOAA/ERD is providing support in the form of trajectories, weather, and fate and effects summaries."
7730,2007-12-11,F/V Bowfin,"Tacoma, WA",47.2833,-122.377,Oil,,#2 diesel,,,,,,382,8,At approximately 0115 December 11 USCG Sector Seattle notified the HDO that a fishing vessel had released 382 gallons of #2 diesel at Pier 25 in Commencement Bay at approximately 2000 on December 10. Trajectory and oil fate information was requested.
7731,2007-12-11,M/V Lady Marie,"Breton Sound, LA",29.6615,-89.1785,Oil,Collision,"Diesel, lube oil",,,,,,7000,12,"The SSC was notified by USCG at approx. 1600LT 11Dec07, that a crew boat (M/V Lady Marie) hit a well the previous night in Main Pass 44, Breton Sound, LA. The vessel is still afloat and attached to the well platform. Vessel reports 7,000 gals fuel and 100 gal lube oil on board. No oil pollution reported from vessel or well at this time. USCG requests trajectory for potential release."
7729,2007-12-10,Burning Fishing Vessel,"Tillamook, OR",45.222,-124.327,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,3000,4,"USCG Sector Portland called to report a 64 foot fishing vessel engulfed in flames several nm off Tillamook, OR with 3000 gallons of diesel aboard. Trajectory and weather support were requested."
7728,2007-12-10,Harvest Oil & Gas facility,"Atchafalaya Bay, LA",29.4146,-91.3894,Oil,,Crude Oil,1,0,,,,4200,13,"The NOAA SSC was notified by USCG on the morning of 12/10 of a release of unspecified oil at a Harvest Oil & Gas production facility in Atchafalaya Bay, LA. The release, estimated at 5 gal/min, was initially reported at 1500 local time, 12/9/07. Booming is in place. USCG has requested a trajectory in the event that the boom fails."
7727,2007-12-08,Floating tanks,"80 miles off Terrebone Bay, LA",27.735,-90.7233,Other,,,,,,,,,6,A handful of floating tanks reported. Six total. Contents unknown. Possible hazards to navigation.
7726,2007-12-08,Tug Ocean 1,"Port Everglades, FL",26.0483,-80.1153,Oil,Grounding,diesel and lube oil,,,,,,2075,6,"Tug at south end of port is grounded and taking on water with 2000 gal of diesel and 75 gal of lube oil on board. USCG request trajectory, oil fate, and weather."
7733,2007-12-07,MT Hebei Spirit,Korea,36.8322,126.041,Oil,Collision,Crude oil,1,1,,1,,3200000,35,"A crane barge owned by Samsung collided with the M/V HEBEI SPIRIT on December 8, 2007, 10 km (6.2 miles) off the coast of South Korea, west of Taean county. The M/V HEBEI SPIRIT sustained 3 large punctures and subsequently released an estimated 2.8 million gallons of crude oil. The vessel is currently anchored and has temporary patches on all of the punctures. Over 160 km (100 miles) of coastline have been impacted, with the heaviest concentrations of oil being Teaen county and points 30 miles to the north.Reports from the joint USCG/NOAA team assisting the Korean Coast Guard."
7725,2007-12-05,BP/ARCO Tank Farm,"Harbor Island, Seattle, WA",47.582,-122.357,Oil,,Low Sulfur diesel (red),,,,,,182868,11,"Sector Seattle notified the HDO, Wednesday afternoon, that a large tank containing 4800 Bbls of low sulfur diesel could structurally fail resulting in oil into the Duwamish River waterway and on into Eliott Bay. Apparently, the floating lid on the tank had been canted as the result of the over-pressure from the heavy rain deluge of the past few days in Seattle putting a large pressure on the sides of the tank. The Coast Guard requested NOAA to provide trajectory for a possible release, weather, tides and response consultation.The entire situation stabilized late Wednesday night as the tank lid, still canted, sank to the bottom of the tank. After consultation with BP tank engineers, pumping off of the tank commenced Thursday and was completed Friday morning at 0600 LT with a total of 4354 Bbls of diesel removed. From the response viewpoint, the incident was closed. "
7724,2007-12-04,Red Pass Pipeline Release,"Mississippi Delta, LA",29.225,-89.3958,Oil,Pipeline,"Natural Gas, Crude Oil, Condensate",1,1,,,,1260,14,"On 4 December 2007, an estimated 3 barrel condensate and natural gas spill was reported in Red Pass, near the Targa DGS Facility in the Venice area of the Mississippi River. The release was not secured at this time and the actual source was unknown. The estimated discharge rate was estimated at 1 to 2 barrels per hour, and a visible sheen 0.25 miles long was reported. An unknown area of marsh has been impacted."
7722,2007-12-03,Barge Tamara V,"Guam, Pacific Ocean",13.4831,144.74,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,1500,17,"Sector Guam notified the Seattle HDO that the Barge Tamara had grounded on a reef in the local harbor a position stated below. The barge had been supporting a dive operation that was working on the outfall of a local sewage plant. The barge grounded at 0630, Dec. 4, and has 1500 gallons of diesel in a single on-deck double-walled tank, that was not leaking. The barge seemed to be in tact and was not taking on water. Coast Guard request to NOAA was for weather, tides and currents, a trajectory for a possible release and resources at risk and impact on the coral reef. SPOT forecasts were provided by the NWS Guam, and NOAA Hazmat provided the remaining products. Meanwhile the RP hired a salvor out of Singapore, and by Thursday, Dec. 6 (LT), the barge had been successfully removed from its grounding on the reef, and was taken to a local harbor for inspection and repairs. The response case was closed. "
7723,2007-12-03,"DELTA BENGAL, Abandoned Pipeline ","Little Lake, LA",29.54,-90.1672,Oil,,Crude Oil,1,,,,,,6,"On 3 December 2007, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified by USCG Sector New Orleans of a small oil spill in South Louisiana. The USCG responded to an incident involving the tug that was pushing an oil rig and struck an unknown submerged object in Little Lake (just south of Bayou Perot) causing a 3ft by 3ft persistent sheen. Initially it was thought that this pipeline might have been a natural gas line, but it turned out to be an orphaned flowline."
7720,2007-12-02,Tug Deschutes,"Snake River, WA",46.2477,-118.962,Oil,Grounding,diesel fuel,,,,,,6000,5,"USCG Sector Portland called 12/1 at 2 p.m. to report the Tug Deschutes is grounded and taking on water on the Snake River between miles 4 and 5 (near Pasco, about 4 miles from where the Snake River enters the Columbia River). No significant oil release has occurred at this time. The vessel is carrying approximately 6000 gallons of diesel fuel. Sector Portland requested worst-case trajectory and oil fate information in the event of a release. "
7719,2007-12-01,M/V Ceci,"Winyah Bay, SC",32.2009,-79.1652,Oil,,,,,,,,1000,7,"USCG was notified at 10AM local that a 70 foot fiberglass vessel sank just south of the north jetty at Winyay Bay, SC with 1000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. A sheen is reported as up to a mile long but breaking up."
7718,2007-11-27,MSC KOREA,"Savannah River, Ga",32.1,-81.0,Oil,Grounding,HFO,,,,,,,6,Container vessel grounded at Elba Island in the Savanna River. USCG called to request worst case release trajectory during anticipated refloating operations scheduled for the afternoon
7717,2007-11-23,Evergreen Timber House Boat,"George Inlet, SE Alaska",55.455,-131.478,Oil,Grounding,diesel and hydraulic fluid,,,,,,6000,6,"Around 2030 on November 23, Sector Juneau reported that a 120 ft. houseboat, owned by Evergreen Timber was aground in Coon Cove in George Inlet. The vessel was taking on water via a small hole in its hull. 6000 gallons of diesel were onboard but none had yet leaked into the environment. Sector Juneau requested support from NOAA for a trajectory, weather and tidal information. SPOT weather forecasts were provided by the Juneau NWS office, and NOAA Hazmat provided the remaining information. The Coast Guard initially provided one dewatering pump and planned to provide additional pumps. By the morning of November 24, five additional pumps had fully dewatered the vessel, causing it to float high enough to expose and patch the hole in the hull. No fuel was released into the water and the Coast Guard declared the incident closed. "
7716,2007-11-22,Tarball Mystery Spill,"So Shore Long Island, NY",40.5833,-73.6767,Oil,,possibly heavy fuel oil,,1,,,,,7,"At appoximately 1100EST, Sector Long Island Sound was notified of tarballs washing ashore on the south shore of Long Island, NY. Tarballs have been observed from Atlantic Beach to Long Beach, NY (abt. 1 mi.). Source unknown. Cleanup crews on-scene."
7715,2007-11-21,Port Heiden Dump Site,"Alaska Peninsula, Bering Sea side",56.9164,-158.684,Oil,,"oil, batteries, medical wastes, etc. ",,,,,,,5,"Coastal erosion at Port Heiden, on the Alaska Peninsula, has encroached on an old military dump site causing some sheening in the adjacent Bering Sea. The sheening was first observed on October 11, 2007, and is currently only sheening minimally. Nevertheless, Sector Anchorage has established an IC here in Anchorage to deal with the pollution. Current plans are to get the PST, along with state and contract folks, to conduct an evaluation and appraisal of the situation probably beginning around the first of next week. The sheening site is adjacent to a FUDS site in which the Army Corp of Engineers removed 2000 old drums containing only 100+ gallons of mixed petroleum fluids. In addition to old military drums, the dump site has been used by locals for years and contains derelict fishing gear, batteries, old vehicles, some medical waste and on and on. As a result, this response is being funded by CERCLA. NOAA has asked the NWS to provide a weeks' worth of Spot forecasts beginning November 23 and is currently providing tidal data for the incident. The Coast Guard assessed the situation, Nov. 28, when a six-man team consisting of Coast Guard, state of Alaska, and contractor reps flew to Port Heiden. Their first impression was how much had changed at the dump site from the photos taken only one month previous. No sheens or evidence of on-going releases was observed. Numerous old fuel drums were in the intertidal zone, all seriously rusted and open to the environment. In one and one-half months time, the shoreline embankment had eroded back from 10 to 40 feet. As a result, both the FOSC and the SOSC agreed to close the case. They asked the locals to continue monitoring the beach/dump site, and to remove any old batteries or minor amounts of oily fluids in drums that might appear. Case Closed. "
7713,2007-11-17,M/V Seaboard Rio Haina,"Jacksonville, FL",30.6775,-81.4644,Oil,,HFO,,,,,,,6,250 foot coastal freighter discharged unknown amount of HFO during loading and ballasating operations on on the St Mary's River at the Nassau Terminals at 2100 local Nov 16. Vessel is boomed and response and assessments were begun morning of Nov 17.
7714,2007-11-17,"Sunken Fishing Vessel, MAMA JUNE",Gulf of Mexico,28.184,-92.6863,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,11000,6,"Shortly after noon on 17 November 2008, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a fishing vessel sinking in the Gulf of Mexico. The F/V Mama June was reported to have sank at 28° 11.04' N Lat. 092° 41.18' W Long. Three crew members were rescued. USCG MSU Port Arthur requests a trajectory analysis for a 11,000 gallon potential release (the capacity of the tank). Latter it was learned that on 2,000-2,500 gallons were onboard. "
7712,2007-11-16,Platform Hondo,"5 nm off Santa Barbara, CA",34.4,-120.117,Oil,,Hondo Crude,,,,,,168,3,"Approximately 130 gallons of crude oil emulsion spilled from eroded pipes on Platform Hondo at 0710 this morning (Friday, 11/16/07). "
7711,2007-11-12,Tampa Bay Pipeline Anhydrous Ammonia Release,"Riverview, east of Tampa, FL",27.8683,-82.3264,Chemical,Pipeline,anhydrous ammonia,,,,,,,15,"Sector St Petersburg contacted the HDO to request plume modeling for an anhydrous ammonia release. SSC contacted the command center to request location, release volume and time and on scene weather. Location of leak was later determined to be on the south end of the US Hwy 301 bridge over the Alafia R., east side. NOAA assisted USCG to assess the hazards. A teanager had drilled a 1/4-3/8"" hole in a 6"" diameter liquid ammonia pipeline. Local authorities evacuated public from 1/4-1/2 radius toward the westsouthwest for about 40 hours."
7709,2007-11-08,Spirit of Nantucket,"Intracoastal Waterway, VA",36.665,-76.0614,Oil,Grounding,diesel fuel and hydraulic fluid,,,,,,33600,1,"The NOAA SSC was notified by USCG Hampton Roads, VA, that the 207' cruise ship Spirit of Nantucket was aground in the Intracoastal Waterway 3 mi. from the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is carrying 720 bbl diesel but there have been no breaches in tanks or hull. However, a 1000' sheen is reported on the water. Ship is taking on water. The spill is suspected to have resulted from a hydraulic system casualty as the vessel lost steering and was intentionally grounded to prevent sinking."
7708,2007-11-07,M/V Cosco Busan,"San Francisco Bay, CA",37.8005,-122.372,Oil,,IFO380,1,1,,,,58000,120,"The container ship M/V Cosco Busan struck the Bay Bridge in San Francisco Bay, CA at 08:30 PST 7NOV07. An approximate 100' gash in the hull of the vessel resulted, and 58,000 gal of fuel oil (IFO 380) was released into the water. An Incident Command Post is located at Treasure Island, on-water cleanup activities have largely concluded, shoreline assessment teams continue to survey oiling conditions, and shoreline cleanup is well underway across the affected area. Many oiled and closed beaches have been cleaned and re-opened."
7707,2007-11-05,Harvest Oil platform,"Breton Sound, LA",29.5392,-89.2622,Oil,,Unk,,,,,,,5,"The NOAA SSC was notified at 12:30 local (CST) 05 NOV of a 1 mi. slick of brown oil extending from the Harvest Oil platform in Block 32 of Breton Sound, Mississippi River Delta, LA."
7706,2007-11-05,Sabine Bank pipeline leak,"Sabine Bank, TX",29.5417,-94.1417,Oil,Pipeline,"Crude Oil, API Gravity 55",1,,,,,327600,45,"MSO Port Arthur reports a pipeline release 5 nm offshore between the Sabine River and Galveston, TX. Amount and product reported to be 750 bbl condensate crude, API 55. A sheen of undefined dimensions has been reported on the water."
7704,2007-10-29,M/V SCF TOMSK,Dominican Republic,18.44,-69.2517,Oil,,LPG,,,,,,,24,"USCG Sector San Juan is responding to a grounded tank ship on the south coast of the Dominican Republic at position 18-26.4N 069-15.1W. On 29 Oct the M/T SCF Tomsk, a Liberian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier with approx. 5000 MT of LPG cargo, 900 MT of heavy fuel oil, and 108 MT of diesel, broke free from its mooring and grounded on a nearby reef. The ship is 200 yards south of San Pedro Macoris (approx 50 mi. east of Santa Domingo) and about a quarter of a mile east of and LPG facility. No injuries were reported to the 23 crewmembers and 4 company representatives aboard.6-10 ft. seas and high winds continue to push the vessel onto the reef. Tug assist is unavailable due to shallow water. Vessel list is reported at five degrees."
7703,2007-10-26,Sunken Fishing Vessel LA7516EG,"Dead Women Pass, Mississippi Delta, LA",29.2552,-89.1155,Oil,,"Red Dyed Diesel, Diesel Fuel Oil",,,,,,750,10,"On Friday evening, 26 October 2007, USCG Sector New Orleans notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a sunken fishing. The vessel, a 42 foot steel hull shrimper, sank in the Mississippi River Delta region at approximately 1735 hrs with an estimated 750 gallons of red dyed diesel. Diesel was reported to be escaping to the environment. The USCG requested that NOAA provide a trajectory analysis. This incident is immediately adjacent to the Delta National Wildlife Refuge."
7702,2007-10-23,Sterling Exploration Pipeline Discharge,"Jefferson Co., TX",29.6233,-94.1968,Oil,Pipeline,Light crude oil,,1,,,,5796,10,"A DISCHARGE OF OIL FROM A PIPELINE WAS REPORTED TO OR&R EMERGENCY RESPONSE DIVISION AT APPROX. 2315HRS 23 OCT 2007. PRP CALCULATED A LOSS OF 138 BARRELS BUT CANNOT FIND THE ACTUAL SOURCE OF THE LEAK. THE PIPELINE HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN. USCG REPORTED ON THE MORNING OF 24 OCT THAT THE SOURCE IS A ""PINHOLE"" LEAK IN THE PIPELINE IN 1 FOOT OF WATER. AN OVERFLIGHT WAS CONDUCTED THIS MORNING AND AN OIL SLICK HAS BEEN OBSERVED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 2-3NM BY 200YDS IN SIZE AND SOUTHEAST OF THE SOURCE. LOCATION IS BETWEEN HIGH ISLAND AND SABINE PASS (029deg37.40N, 094deg11.81W)."
7701,2007-10-12,F/V Miss Cindy II,"10 miles Off Cumberland Island, Ga",30.8967,-81.305,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,350,6,"USCG reported at 0730 that the F/V Miss Cindy II was sinking at pos36-53.8N 081-18.3W, 10 miles off Cumberland Island,Ga. Total fuel on board was reported as 350 gallons of diesel. Weather is reported to be 15 knots and seas of 2-4 feet. A sheen was reported."
7700,2007-10-11,Fishing vessel aground,"Barnegat Light, NJ",39.7667,-74.1,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,2500,6,"At approximately 0750 local time, the 57-ft F/V Karen , a commercial scallop fishing vessel, was caught in currents and grounded in Oyster Creek Channel, Barnegat Inlet NJ. No product has been released, but the vessel is on its starboard side and is carrying 2500 gal. of diesel. Salvage team is aboard and awaiting Coast Guard approval to proceed. Coast Guard has requested trajectory information from NOAA/ERD as guidance"
7699,2007-10-10,T/V Tigani,"Delaware River, Paulsboro, NJ",39.8545,-75.2276,Oil,,Bunker C fuel oil,1,1,,,,3000,18,"At 10:45 EDT on October 10, 2007, an estimated 1,600 gallons of Bunker C fuel oil was spilled into the Delaware River at Paulsboro, NJ. The COTP Philadelphia reported that the cause may have been the result of a cracked scrubber aboard the T/V Tigani. Booms have been deployed and cleanup is underway. USCG conducted overflights this afternoon. USCG requested trajectory, weather, and tide information from ERD. "
7698,2007-10-05,Barge OB6,"Ugashik Bay, AK",57.5733,-157.595,Oil,Grounding,gasoline and diesel,,,,,,11600,4,"On the morning of October 5 Tank Barge OB6, operated by Delta Western, grounded in the lower Ugashik River three miles southeast from Smokey Pt. OB6 currently has 5,868 gallons of unleaded gasoline and 5,882 gallons of #2 diesel in its tanks. Attempts to refloat will commence on next high tide. If successful, OB6 intends to anchor in Ugashik River. Current wx conditions: West winds 35kts, overcast, 10kt vis."
7697,2007-10-01,Bayou Sorrel Oil Spill,"Atchafalaya Basin, LA",30.1647,-91.3896,Oil,,Crude Oil and Production Water,,,,,,840,8,"On Sunday night, 30 September 2007, USCG Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge received a report from a local citizen of a football field size, black oil slick in a canal north of Bayou Sorrell. No Responsible Party was immediately known. With the help of the local citizen that reported the incident, some boom was deployed Sunday night by cleanup workers hired by the USCG. The volume of spilled oil was estimated as 20 barrels spread out into several pockets. The area is primarily freshwater swamp with bayous and canals and is part of the Atchafalaya Basin. Since the initial response, an adjacent facility operator has taken over responsibility for the cleanup."
7696,2007-09-13,Kivalina Village,NW Alaska,67.7267,-164.536,Oil,,,,,,,,230000,13,"The village is being evacuated because it's coastline on a barrier island is rapidly eroding.Due to continued erosion the village is about to lose its fuel tanks of 200K diesel and 30K gasoline. CG is concerned about the potential spill if the tanks are compromised. Ultimately, the Coast Guard had the Pacific Strike Team come to Kivalina to evaluate the situation and develop contingency response plans in case the tank(s) were compromised. Ultimately the fuel was moved to another location at a considerable distance from the eroding shoreline. No oil was released. "
7695,2007-09-06,Cotton Patch Bayou Acid Release,"Pasadena, Harris County, Texas",29.7336,-95.1981,Chemical,,"Phosphoric Acid Solution, ammonia, heavy metals",,,,,,,40,"Since 20 August 2007, there were periodic discharges of acidic water from the Agrifos Fertilizer Facility in Pasadena, Texas. The total volume lost since 20 August was more than 20 million gallons of a phosphoric acid solution (pH 2) through Cotton Patch Bayou on the Houston Ship Channel. The NOAA Scientific Support Team provided on-scene scientific support to the USCG and Unified Command. "
7694,2007-09-04,Barataria Bay Mystery Slick,"Inside Barataria Bay, LA",29.2819,-89.9522,Oil,,Unknown oil type,0,0,,,,,13,"1300 CDT a 6 mile slick from an unknown source was reported.Northern endpoint was 29° 20' 47""N by 89° 57' 21""WSouthern endpoint was 29° 16' 55""N by 89° 57' 08""WOnscene reports indicated a strong current flowing out of Barataria Pass andthe slick was headed that way."
7693,2007-09-04,Sweet Dreams,"Wrightsville Beach, NC",34.1797,-77.8032,Oil,Grounding,#2 diesel fuel oil,,,,,,375,2,"The sailboat, Sweet Dreams, ran aground in Masonboro Inlet, adjacent to Wrightsville Beach, NC at approximately 2300 hours on 9/3/07. USCG Wilmington, NC notified NOAA SSC at approximately 0930 hours on 9/4/07. It was reported to the SSC that the vessel sank and broke apart. Approximately 375 gallons of #2 fuel oil was on board the vessel when she ran aground. Due to warm ocean temperatures in the mid-80's F. and warm air temps in the 90's F, most if not 100% of the fuel oil would be expected to evaporate and dissipate within 24 hours or less from the time of the incident. Vessel owner hired salvage company to inspect vessel. Salvagers confirmed that fuel tank breached and empty. No reports of product observed in water or on shoreline. "
7692,2007-09-03,F/V PAPA GEORGE,"Off Willapa Bay, OR",46.4675,-124.209,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1000,1,USCG called on 3 September 2007 to request a trajectory for 1000 gallons of diesel from a fishing vessel PAPA GEORGE that sank 2 September (date and time uncertain). An oil slick 3-4 nm long was observed (unknown time).
7691,2007-09-02,F/V Secret,"6 miles south of Umpqua R, OR",43.5698,-124.287,Oil,,#2 diesel,,,,,,700,0,"USCG Sector Portland, OR reported a 52' fishing vessel SECRET sank at approximately 1200 hr 2Sep07 with 600-700 gallons of #2 diesel on-board. No pollution reported at time of report. Sector has requested a trajectory in the event of a fuel release. Vessel sank at N43-34.19', W124-17.22', or 6 nm south of the Umpqua R. and 3.5 nm offshore. One person only was on-board and he abandoned the vessel safely."
7690,2007-08-31,USS New Orleans,"Off San Clemente Island, CA",32.5667,-118.6,Oil,,Navy diesel,0,,,,,1000,4,"Sector San Diego contacted the NOAA SSC (at 1140hrs 31AUG07) regarding a 1,000 gallon spill of Navy diesel from the USS New Orleans. The incident occurred at 2000hrs on 30AUG07 15-20nm southwest of San Clemente Island, CA (32deg 34'N, 118deg 36'W). Trajectory support was requested."
7689,2007-08-30,Mystery oil slick-south coast of PR,"Guanica-Bahia de Guayanilla, Puerto Rico",17.9325,-66.8438,Oil,Mystery Substance,"Unknown oil, but included weathered tarballs and lighter diesel like fractions",,,,,,11500,278,"Starting on August 30th,2007, USCG Sector San Juan began receiving various reports of tarballs and oil slicks in the area of Guanico-Bahia de Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. One oil slick was reported at 0900 local time at Lat/Lon N 17deg 55.95', W 066deg 50.63' as 1 mile offshore. Other various sightings offshore of the southern coast of PR were subsequently reported. Tarballs were reported on beaches as early as 1030 local time the same day. USCG requested a NOAA SSC to respond on-scene to provide scientific support. "
7688,2007-08-23,Acid Fumes During Vessel Cleaning,"Mississippi River near St. Rose, LA",29.9417,-90.3083,Chemical,,"Hydrochloric acid (HCL) fumes, reaction products of HCL and water, cement, or other.",,,,,,,2,USCG Sector New Orleans requested technical support for a reported irritating vapor cloud near a vessel cleaning operation using hydrochloric acid to clean out cement residue.
7687,2007-08-21,Offshore mystery sheens,"San Diego, CA",32.7667,-117.817,Oil,Mystery Substance,Unknown petroleum,0,,,,,,6,"Sector San Diego contacted the NOAA SSC on 21AUG2007 regarding two mystery sheens observed offshore from San Diego, CA. The first sheen was observed at 1400hrs on 20AUG, 25-30nm off the mainland and was described as a ""thin"" sheen covering 3x3nm and centered at 32deg 37'18""N, 118deg 38' 48""W. The second sheen was observed at 1400hrs on 21AUG, approximately 15 SW of San Clemente Island and was described as a ""dark"" sheen with a strong odor covering 2x6.6nm running roughly parallel to shore and centered on 32deg 46' 00""N, 117deg 49' 00""W. On 22AUG, two more sheen reports were made at 1300 and 1500hrs. And on 24AUG, two more sheen reports were made at 0630 and 1005hrs."
7686,2007-08-18,F/V Aldebaran,"Revillagigedo Channel, AK",55.2438,-131.438,Oil,Grounding,Diesel and hydraulic fluid,0,,,,,850,8,"MSD Ketchikan reported to Alaska SSC (at 0900 ADT, Aug. 18) that the 58' F/V Aldebaran sank at 0116 ADT, Sat., August 18, on the west side of Bold Island at 55-14.63N, 131-26.25W, in 75-80 fathoms of water. Vessel had 800 gallons of #2 diesel and 50 gallons of hydraulic fluid on board. Vents were successfully pluged prior to vessel sinking, however fuel began surfacing from the sunken vessel. A Coast Guard overflight on late Saturday morning revealed a silvery to rainbow sheen extending 3-4 miles NW of the capsizing site. A subsequent overflight on Monday morning, Aug. 20, showed a dramatically reduced amount of fuel surfacing from the sunken vessel. "
7685,2007-08-15,Diflouro Ethylene Tank Leak,"Charleston, SC",32.9,-79.9583,Chemical,,diflouro ethylene: UN# 1959,,,,,,,4,A cylindrical tank of 20220 lbs of diflouro ethylene at the North Charleston Container Terminal began leaking from a valve assembly yesterday (8/14/07. USCG and local fire department hazmat teams are monitoring.
7684,2007-08-07,Meterhouse Canal Oil Spill,"Bateman Lake, Atchafalya Basin, LA",29.6472,-91.2389,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil Condensate,,,,,,8400,6,"On Monday, 7 August 2007, the USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of small spill in the Atchafalya Basin. The release was from a 2 inch flow line near the Meterhouse Canal that flows into Bateman Lake. Since the initial notification, NOAA has provided additional support therefore, a new hotline report was generated to track NOAA's continuing response activities."
7683,2007-08-05,Mystery Spill,"Neah Bay, WA",48.3835,-124.742,Oil,Mystery Substance,Suspected diesel,,,,,,,4,"A mystery ""diesel"" spill off the coast of Neah Bay, WA, was first reported yesterday, August 4th, at 11:40 AM. At 3:12 PM, a cruise ship in the area did not detect a spill. Today at 4:30 PM a USCG vessel reported oil ½ nm x 75 yards located about 600 yards off the west side of Neah Bay. Coordinates were provided as follows:North extent: 48 deg 23.01'N, 124 deg 44.51'WMiddle: 48 deg 23.25'N, 124 deg 44.13'WSouth: 48 deg 22.60'N, 124 deg 44.50'WFog has prevented the USCG from flying over the area of the reported spill to make observations. An overflight will be conducted as soon as weather conditions permit."
7682,2007-08-01,F/V Rough Seas,"Little Egg Inlet, NJ",39.485,-74.2917,Oil,Grounding,diesel,0,0,,,,1500,21,F/V Rough Seas (59 ft) ran aground at 1600 EDT on 7/31 and began breaking up with approximately 1500 gal of diesel on board. Initial estimate of 200 - 300 gal released. Thirty nesting pairs of piping plovers (a T/E bird) is in the area.
7680,2007-07-29,MP 21 Platform Allision and Oil Spill,"Breton Sound GOM, LA",29.5642,-89.3358,Oil,Collision,27 API Gravity Crude Oil and Production/Formation Water,1,,,0,,3360,10,"On Sunday morning, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified by USCG Sector New Orleans of an oil spill in the GOM. At approximately 0200 hrs that same morning, an unidentified vessel was reported to have struck a wellhead platform in Breton Sound resulting in an oil spill. The reported position of the well and leak was 29° 33' 51"" N Lat. 089° 20' 09"" W Long. The well was secured at 1240 hrs the same day. The amount of oil released was reported as 80 bbls."
7681,2007-07-29,Mystery spill,"Green Canyon Block 168, Offshore, LA",27.7797,-90.1767,Oil,,unknown,,,,,,,2,"On July 29, 2007, oil was observed bubbling to the surface in Green Canyon block 168 (27deg 46' 47""N, 090deg 10' 36""W)approximately 75 miles south of Timbalier Bay, LA. USCG MSU Morgan City has requested assistance with identifying source location."
7678,2007-07-25,M/V Pegasus,"Sunshine Cove, AK",58.6035,-134.926,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,1200,1,"The M/V Pegasus, a 61' landing craft hauling two containers filled with more than 40,000 pounds of explosives, capsized Tuesday morning along Lynn Canal north of Juneau. The vessel grounded in Sunshine Cove north of Yankee Cove at 58.6035°N, 134.9255°W it contains 1200 gallons of diesel, none of which was released. The vents were all plugged. The vessel, owned by Gumption Leasing, was mostly submerged standing upright with its stern pointing directly out of the water. The USCG and a salvage company are working to recover the boat, the diesel, and the cargo. No injuries were reported to the two people aboared the landing craft, which was en-route to the Kensington Gold Mine. Both the diesel and the explosives were successfully removed from the vessel, and the vessel was refloated. "
7679,2007-07-22,F/V Nordic Viking,"Prince William Sound, AK",60.7137,-146.194,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,1,,,,,15000,9,"The 127 foot F/V Nordic Viking ran around in eastern PWS at 10:35 pm on July 21, 2007, 55 miles SE of Valdez. One tank containing 3500 gallons of diesel was breached and release into the water. 11,500 gallons remained in eight other tanks which were not damaged. The PRP hired Hudson Marine as the IMT and Alaska CHADUX to handle the response and the litering of the remaining fuel on board the vessel. Weather was overcast with little to no wind and calm seas. "
7677,2007-07-20,F/V Christine Ann,"Crystal River, FL",28.9333,-82.8167,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,450,5,USCG reported the fishing vessel Christine Ann sank four miless offshore with 450 gallons of diesel on board at 1930 EST. Trajectory and oil fate information has been requested.
7675,2007-07-14,Grounded vessel,"Rogue River Reef, OR",42.4633,-124.5,Oil,Grounding,"Diesel, gasoline",,,,,,550,1,"USCG Sector Portland called to request a trajectory for potential release of 700 gallons of diesel and 50 gallons of gasoline from a 50 foot pleasure craft that grounded on the Rogue River Reef late the night of July 13 approximately 3.2 miles off the Coast of Oregon, near the mouth of the Rogue River. "
7676,2007-07-14,Mystery sheen,"Off Tatoosh Island, WA",48.4039,-124.791,Oil,Mystery Substance,Suspected diesel,,,,,,,1,"USCG notified the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary manager that fishermen reported a heavy diesel sheen and odor near Tatoosh, Island. No releases had been reported in the area. USCG Air Station Port Angeles will conduct an overflight of the area as soon as possible."
7673,2007-07-13,Tug Russel B Murray,"Hampton Roads, VA",36.9633,-76.384,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,1,,,,,34000,6,"At 0900 on 13 July 2007, the Tug Russel B. Murray grounded north of the Newport News Channel on the Newport News Bar. (36deg 57.800N, 076deg 23.040W) An unknown amount of the 34,000 gal of diesel fuel was released. Boom and sobents were deployed. After initial grounding, vessel suffered loss of power and was floating freely until USCG secured vessel and brought it dockside. Damage to hull being temporarily repaired. USCG anticipating that remaining fuel will be lightered later this evening. USCG requested weather and trajectory analysis from NOAA. "
7672,2007-07-12,T/V WHITE SEA,"Ambrose Channel, New York",40.5483,-74.0217,Oil,Grounding,#2 diesel fuel oil,,,,,,23352000,9,"T/V WHITE SEA carrying 556,000 bbls of #2 diesel fuel ran aground in Ambrose Channel between Coney Island, NY and Sandy Hook, NJ while leaving NY Harbor. It has been reported that a problem with the steering system caused the vessel to run aground. No oil has been released. On the afternoon of 7/12/07 there was an unsuccessful attempt to remove the vessel from the grounding site using tugs. USCG and RP in process of preparing salvage and lightering plans. Plan calls for the lightering of 110,000 bbls, expected duration is 10-12 hours. Dive surveys are being planned to ascertain vessel condition and required exit path. Sounding surveys indicate vessel aground along port side from bow to midship. Anticipated refloating schedule would be at high tide, approximately 2000 hourson 7/13. "
7674,2007-07-11,M/V HAI TONG #7 ,375 Miles NW of Guam,16.9267,139.435,Other,,,,,,,,,3,"Vessel sank during Typhoon 04W (Man-yi).SAR effort was initiated by CG after EPIRB signal received.An oil slick was found with no vessel.NOAA SSC, Ruth Yender, was asked where the slick could havecome from. This helped the CG determine their SAR area."
7671,2007-07-06,Bering Sea sheen,140 nm WNW St Matthew Island,61.2817,-177.807,Oil,,,,,,,,,14,Rcvd call fm LT Hnatow at USCG command center in Juneau to report 12 Russian vessels in area with sheen (5 nm x 200 yds) outside of the EEZ. USCGC MELLON (with deployed helo) spotted sheen and flew sortie to gather more data. USCG looking to assess potential for sheen to cross into US EEZ. Vessel believed to be the source is Vasilyenvnsky Ostrov.
7670,2007-07-06,Grand Isle 47C,"Sector Morgan City, LA",28.9845,-90.2167,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,900,4,Received report of 900+ gal discharge of oil from offshore platform into Gulf of Mexico. Morgan City requesting trajectory to assess whether oil will impact shoreline.
7669,2007-07-01,T/V Eagle Otome,"30nm off Galveston , TX",29.0825,-94.2497,Oil,Grounding,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,,4,"The T/V Eagle Otome has grounded about 30 nm SE of the entrance to Galveston Bay. The location of the grounding is 29° 04.92' N by 094° 14.98' W. The vessel contains 91 metric tons of heavy fuel oil which is about 25,000 gallons. No reported release at this time."
7668,2007-06-29,Diesel spill Breton Sound,"2 nm from Breton Is, LA",29.45,-89.15,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,100,1,At 0245 CDT a diesel spill of approximately 100 gallons occurredduring a transfer operation when a hose broke. The location is nearthe Breton Islands at 29° 27' N by 89° 09' W.See Attached map for approximate location which is about 2 nm from Breton I.
7666,2007-06-25,MP 288 Oil Spill,"Offshore, LA",29.24,-88.4117,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,0,,,,,,10,"On Saturday, 23 June 2007, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a slick offshore Louisiana. The slick was reported to cover a 20 square mile area, and was composed of sporadic sheen and observed emulsified oil. The nearest point to land was 21 nautical miles E of the Mississippi Delta."
7664,2007-06-23,M/V Koznitsa,"Off Brunswick, Ga",31.0458,-81.2417,Oil,Grounding,Ship's fuel oil,,,,,,,12,"M/V Koznitsa , a 600 foot freighter loaded w grain was outbound from Brunswick, Ga and grounded about 5000 ft from the Brunswick seabouy at appx pos 31-2.75N 081-14.5W between 12 and 1 pm est 6/23/2007. draft is 12M at stern 9 M at the bow. CG reports vsl is hard aground and plan lightering ops to try to float vessel at high tide. Fuel on board is not now known. "
7665,2007-06-21,Dolphins,"Oceanside, Ca",33.2047,-117.395,Other,,,,,,,,,3,"Between 29MAY2007 and 5JUN2007, 5 dolphin carcasses were found along a six mile stretch of beach north of San Diego. At least some of the dolphins had been shot. NMFS Law Enforcement requested hindcast trajectory support as part of their investigation."
7663,2007-06-21,Mystery Sheen,"Off Newport, RI",41.4,-71.3333,Other,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,1,"The NOAA SSC was notified of a metallic sheen observed south of Newport, RI. The sheen was observed by a helocopter overflight. Dimensions reported were 300 X 800 yards."
7662,2007-06-19,Mystery spill Vashon Is.,"Burton Beach, Quartermaster Harbor, WA",47.3966,-122.463,Oil,,,0,0,,,,,9,"CG notified of a sheen on Monday, June 11 at about 0930.We got called on Tuesday at 0830 by CG about oil on a stretch ofBurton beach. About 1/4 mile of beach has a stain. CG thinksit is either diesel or lube oil. They have asked for an ERD personto walk the beach and do an assessment."
7661,2007-06-18,NOAA R/V CYCLOPS R2601,"Monroe, MI",41.9072,-83.3744,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,,0,"The SSC was contacted by the HDO with a report from USCG Station Toledo about a NOAA vessel that was sinking by the stern in Monroe Marina, Michigan. Initial report was made by a passing Tug Boat. SSC contacted the USCG and provided contact information for the 20' NOAA research vessel CYCLOPS. At the time of the call a light sheen was noticeable, but due to darkness it was unknown how much product was released. In a later conversation with the Coast Guard, the vessel was low at the stern while alongside, the engine compartment was partially submerged, and the RP was on scene to rectify the situation. The amount of product released was minimal. This is the first and final report. "
7660,2007-06-11,Vermilion Parish Well Blowout,"Vermilion Parish, LA",29.5619,-92.2389,Oil,Wellhead,,,,,,,,23,"On June 11, 2007 ERD was notified of a well blowout 15 miles south of Intercoastal City, LA. "
7659,2007-06-09,Mystery Slick,"Off Shore Matansas Inlet, FL",29.5477,-80.6519,Oil,,unconfirmed oil,,,,,,,4,"USCG sector Jacksonville reported that a oil slick had been reported 28 miles east of Matansas Inlet (near St Augustine, FL) at 1530 (L) on 6/9/07."
7658,2007-06-07,Grounded Barge,3/4 mile offshore east of Calcasieu Entrance,28.7707,-93.1951,Oil,,,,,,,,700,11,A couple of barges have gone aground on the outer coast.The CG is concerned about 1 barge that has a potential of about 700 gallonsof diesel and 100 gallons of lube oil.A 1/4 mile by 30' sheen has been reported
7657,2007-06-07,Main Pass Mystery Spill,"About 30 nm East of Main Pass, Miss R",29.2469,-88.4011,Oil,,"Mystery Spill, Possibly Crude Oil",,,,,,,3,Mystery slick reported to be about 1.5 miles by 200 yards.Suspected to be from pipeline.
7655,2007-06-06,Bayou Pigeon Oil Spill,"Atchafalaya River Basin, LA",30.0344,-91.4233,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,2100,2,"USCG MSU Morgan City notified the Regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a small oil spill near Bayou Pigeon, Louisiana. The USCG reported that 50 bbls were discharged into the adjacent waters. A USCG Pollution Response team is on scene."
7654,2007-06-05,Cessna Citation,"Milwaukee, WI",43.0383,-87.848,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,"At approximately 1600 June 4, 2007 a Cessna Citation aircraft crashed into Lake Michigan. Approximately 800 gallons of JP5 were believed to be spilled. The SSC was contacted June 5 at1000 CDT by Sector Lake Michigan and asked to provide trajectory information to help aide in the recovery of human remains."
7656,2007-06-04,Dead Humpback Whale,Off Cape Cod,41.5583,-69.02,Other,Marine Mammal,,,,,,,,2,"Request came to Steve from Marine Mammal Stranding Response Coordinator in NE to do a hindcast on a bloated, dead whale. Whale was sighted on May 30."
7653,2007-05-31,Mystery spill,"Encinitas, CA",33.1,-117.367,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1000,2,"Near mid-day on 31 May 2007, Sector San Diego received a report from a private boater about a possible diesel spill offshore of Encinitas, CA (NRC #837122). A USCG helicopter overflew the area shortly thereafter and described an area of sheen (8,800 x 1,800 yards) that was parallel to shore and approximately 3nm off of the coast. Sector San Diego then contacted NOAA ERD for possible assistance."
7652,2007-05-30,Garden Island Bay,"Mississippi River Delta, LA",29.0725,-89.1789,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,1,1,,,,,1,"Following Hurricane Katrina, oil pollution was observed in the area of Garden Island Bay (part of the Louisiana Mississippi River Delta). The initial response was included as one of more than one hundred small pollution cases investigated during the post-hurricane response under ESF-10. Subsequently, this site was been identified as a chronic source of oil pollution that may be derived from some historical, subsurface oil spill incident that wasn't observed until after the hurricane eroded much of the marsh in SE Louisiana. A possible source is a submerged pipeline. The USCG has requested renewed assistance from NOAA in this investigation."
7651,2007-05-25,Sunken Tug,"Chandelier Islands, LA",29.6667,-88.8833,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,,,,,,6000,3,"On the afternoon of 25 May 2007, USCG Sector New Orleans notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a sunken tug off what was at one time part of the Chandelier Islands. The tug, identified as the BRET HUNTER, was carrying 6000 gallons of diesel fuel and reported to be slowly leaking. The small amount of sheen generated was reported to dissipate quickly."
7649,2007-05-24,ITB Joyce Van Ekenbort,"St. Mary's River, MI",46.2833,-84.1333,Oil,,Diesel #2,,,,,,1000,4,"The integrated tug barge (ITB) Joyce Van Ekenbort spilled 500-1000 gallons of No. 2 diesel fuel into the St. Mary's River in Michigan, near the US-Canada border."
7648,2007-05-23,Grand Bay Tank Battery #12,Mississippi Delta LA ,29.3219,-89.2911,Oil,,Crude Oil,,1,,,,126000,13,"An oil spill was reported to NOAA by Sector New Orleans on 23 May 2007. The spill is a result of a leaking crude oil storage tank at position 20° 19' 19"" N Lat. 089° 17' 28"" W Long. A 25' by 3 mile long brown sheen was reported in the water. The RP is currently equalizing the tank to secure the source."
7647,2007-05-21,Bay Marchand Oil Spill,"Offshore of Fourchon, LA",29.1003,-90.1617,Oil,,Oil,1,1,,,,16800,17,Initially reported as a 1 mile by 1/4 mile dark sheen. E-SE windsmay bring some oil onshore. The updated information is that the cause of the release is oil leaking from a flange at a wellhead located 1 mile off the Louisiana coast. The spill release rate is reported as approximately 300 gallons per hour.
7646,2007-05-19,Small boat name unknown,7.5 nm off Tillamook Bay Or,45.532,-124.142,Oil,,,,,,,,250,2,"At approximately 0700 PDT, May 19, 2007, a 31' vessel lost 250 gallons of diesel fuel about 7.5 nm miles offshore of Tillamook Bay, Oregon."
7667,2007-05-17,South Pass 24 Flowline Spill,"Mississippi Delta, LA",29.0275,-89.3378,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,,,,,,,16,"On 17 May 2007, a USCG Pollution Investigation Team conducted an over flight of a reported 40 bbl crude oil spill adjacent to South Pass on the Mississippi River Delta. The location was identified as South Pass 24. The USCG reported that the spill was well contained by hard boom and within wetland habitat. NOAA was notified of the incident at this time, but since the scale of the problem appeared small and there were no need for specific on-scene NOAA support, the Scientific Support Coordinator provided only verbal consultation to the USCG until a site visit on 26 June. "
7639,2007-05-15,Wayward Humpback Whales,"Sacramento River, CA",38.5625,-121.552,Other,Marine Mammal,Not applicable,,,,,,,52,"On 14 May 2007, two humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) were observed within the Sacramento River upstream of Rio Vista, CA. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Services, The Marine Mammal Center, the U.S. Coast Guard, California Department of Fish and Game, and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services responded and coordinated rescue operations. By 27MAY2007, the whales had moved downstream of the Rio Vista Bridge, lingered near the Benicia Bridge on 28MAY and continued on to the Pacific on 29MAY."
7638,2007-05-13,Mystery slick: Possibly Sewage,"Offshore Ponce, FL",28.8667,-80.6333,Other,,possible sewage,,,,,,13000000,4,"USCG reported a surface slick of sewage 7 miles off Ponce, FL. The feature was reported as being 7 miles by 1/4 mile."
7637,2007-05-07,M/V Paris Express-lost containers,"offshore Cape Hatteras, NC",35.0167,-75.05,Other,,Styrofoam packing ,,1,,,,,5,"At approximately 2138 yesterday (6May07), the M/V Paris Express lost 15-20 containers about 25 miles offshore from Cape Hatteras, NC. The vessel was experiencing bad weather at the time. Contents of the containers is unknown at this time.Containers Lost Overboard in StormFriday, May 11, 2007Styrofoam packing material began washing ashore on the beaches of the North Carolina Outer Banks Wednesday afternoon as a result of a container ship encountering severe weather off the coast. The debris field ranges from Cape Lookout northward to the Virginia border. The most densely littered areas are from Cape Lookout to Cape Hatteras. Late Sunday evening, the Hapag-Lloyd vessel Paris Express encountered severe weather in the Atlantic while en route from Savannah to Norfolk, resulting in the loss of 21 containers overboard, including some containing Styrofoam ""peanuts."" None of the cargo involved was listed as hazardous material, although the Styrofoam could potentially be harmful to pristine National Seashore areas, including critical nesting habitat for endangered turtles and various bird species in the two National Seashores. The responsible party, Hapag-Lloyd, acted promptly and engaged a contractor, Moran Environmental Recovery, to take the necessary action to remove the debris immediately. Hapag-Lloyd is working closely in this clean up effort with the Unified Command, which includes the National Park Service, United States Coast Guard, and North Carolina Emergency Management. Other agencies involved include the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commision, Carteret County Emergency Management, Dare County Emergency Management, Hyde County Emergency Management, and Currituck County Emergency Management."
7635,2007-04-28,F/V Miss Kathy,"Sebastioan Inlet, FL",27.8484,-80.4653,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,1100,1,"F/V Miss Kathy, a 54 foot shrimp trawler grounded west of Sebastian Inlet. Minor release of diesel occurred. 1100 gallons still onboard."
7636,2007-04-28,Mystery Drums,"Port Everglades, FL",26.1017,-80.02,Other,Mystery Substance,"unknown,unconfirmed commodity",,,,,,5500,1,"USCG received notification from boaters of 50-100 55 gallon plastic drums floating 6 miles off Port Everglades, FL. USCG has not confirmed the actual number of drums or the contents, but report there is a fuel odor near the drums that were examined."
7634,2007-04-24,M/V Fifty-First Lady,"St Thomas, USVI",18.335,-65.8483,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,600,2,"52 foot motor vessel with 600 gal of diesel on board grounded in Saphire Bay which is between Red Hook Pt and Red Bay in ST THOMAS, USVI"
7633,2007-04-24,S/V Diva N Shore St Croix,USVI,17.765,-64.635,Oil,Grounding,gasoline,,,,,,15,1,"35 foot sailing vessel grounded at Coakley Bay on North shore of St Croix, USVI"
7632,2007-04-21,F/V Miss Mary,"La Push, WA",47.9686,-125.28,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1500,3,"USCG Sector Seattle notified NOAA ORR ERD on April 21, 2007 at approximately 1900 that the 63 foot F/V Miss Mary had capsized 18 miles west of La Push, Washington. The crew was rescued by a nearby vessel. The F/V Miss Mary was reported to have 1500 gallons of diesel aboard. An evening overflight observed the vessel to be moving away from Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary waters. "
7630,2007-04-11,Tug American Challenger and Barge (Dredge ),"Off Charleston, SC",33.2775,-77.8332,Oil,,"diesel, lube, and waste oils and possibly dredge spoils",,,,,,6100,24,Barge with dredge spoils overturned 63 miles offshore.
7629,2007-04-08,100 gallon diesel spill,"Off Hernando Beach, FL",28.5365,-82.7597,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,100,1,"100 gallon diesel spill at 0400 EDT about 5.5 nm from shore, off Hernando Beach, FL."
7628,2007-04-05,Port Washington Dielectric Fluid,NY,40.8364,-70.6633,Other,,Dielectric Fluid,,1,,,,30000,2,"On 5 April 2007 at 2200 the SSC was notified by the USCG Sector NY of a release of approximately 30,000 gallons of dielectric fluid in Port Washington, NY (on Long Island). The source of the release was an electricity transmission cable that was accidentally cut by workers. The fluid spilled onto a roadway and was mostly contained by construction of a sandbag berm. The NY State Department of Environmental Protection and USCG responded to the scene. They estimated that approximately 1,000 - 2,000 gallons of dielectric fluid flowed into a nearby marsh. The state has the lead on monitoring the clean up. Keyspan Energy Corporation has taken responsibility for the clean up and remediation."
7626,2007-03-28,Moncla Marina Barge,"East Cote Blanche Bay, LA",29.4887,-91.6483,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,300,3,"At 1156 CDT today, approximately 200-300 gallons of diesel fuel was released into the water during fueling operations between a vessel and a fuel barge. The spill location is 29 deg 29.323'N, 091 deg 38.899'W, about half-way between South Point on Marsh Island and Pt. Chevreuil by Bayou Sale Bay, LA."
7625,2007-03-28,M/V Antilles Two,"Tampa Bay, FL",27.6192,-82.6502,Oil,Grounding,,,,,,,,1,Phosphate cargo ship lost power and grounded 400 yards east of the Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay.
7624,2007-03-26,M/V Anzhela Explorer,"West Hollywood Beach, FL",25.9671,-80.1112,Oil,,,,,,,,4000,26,"Twin hull motor vessel sank approximately 1 mile offshore of west Hollywood Beach, FL with 4000 gallons of diesel fuel."
7623,2007-03-20,Yacht Mermaid,"Marathon, FL",24.7022,-81.0853,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,500,20,"The 54-foot Motor Yacht Mermaid was transferring fuel internally among tanks at the Marathon, FL, Yacht club. An estimated 500 gallons was spilled. The spill is reported to be largely contained in boom. USCG requested weather and evaporation rates."
7621,2007-03-17,Ferry American Pride,USVI,18.3132,-64.9188,Oil,Grounding, diesel,,,,,,1000,17,100' ferry grounded about 1/2 mile offshore. Location is about 2 miles SE ofCharlotte Amalie Harbor.Potential spill.
7622,2007-03-17,M/V Kobe Express grounding,NY,40.57,-74.04,Oil,Grounding,fuel oil,,,,,,42000,5,Grounded 700' vessel. No release.
7631,2007-03-16,Right Whale,"Cape Hatteras, NC",35.3479,-75.1966,Oil,Collision|Marine Mammal,,,,,,,,2,Dead Right Whale found off Cape Hatteras.Question is where could it have come from
7620,2007-03-12,Mystery Spill,"60 NM offshore White Lake, LA",28.5594,-92.3442,Oil,,Unknown Oil,,,,,,,4,"The NOAA SSC was contacted by MSU Morgan City regarding a mystery spill 60 NM offshore of White Lake, LA. A 15 NM slick and a smaller patch of dark oil was observed. USCG requested weather and trajectory support"
7619,2007-03-11,Wellhead Incident,"Little Lake, LA",29.5467,-90.163,Oil,Collision,Crude Oil,0,0,,,,1260,8,"NOAA was notified on 11 March 2007 of a tug striking a wellhead platform resulting in a 15 to 20 foot spray of oil. Fortunately, the incident only involved a connecting flow line that was cut by the tug's prop and not a wild well blowout. An employee of the company that manages the well observed the incident and was able to access the platform and secure the line by shutting in an isolation valve. As a result, what could have been a much larger problem was quickly minimized to a small spill. NOAA has provided consultation to the USCG on the fate and transport of the spilled oil. "
7618,2007-03-06,South Pass Block 11 Oil Spill,LA,29.0387,-89.2787,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,1,0,,,,5,9,"An oil spill caused by a pipeline cut during repairs was reported off the Mississippi Delta at South Pass Block 11. The initial report was only 5 gallons. Based on subsequent overflights, the estimated volume was increased to 9 bbls. Trajectory support has been requested by the USCG."
7617,2007-03-05,HCl Release at Gramercy Alumina Facility,"Gramercy, LA",30.0667,-90.7,Chemical,,Hydrochloric Acid,,,,,,10000,2,"Shortly after midnight, 10,000 gallons of Hydrochloric Acid was released into a containment area at the Gramercy Alumina Facility near the Mississippi River in Gramercy, Louisiana. An adjacent highway and the Mississippi River have been shut down to isolate the public and as a safety precaution. Gramercy is located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana. "
7616,2007-03-02,Tank Vessel East Point,"Offshore, Atlantic Ocean",21.31,-58.01,Oil,,Waste Oil,,,,,,24000,2,"On March 2, 2007, USCG Sector San Juan contacted ERD regarding a report of 24,000 gallons of waste oil spilled from the Tank Vessel East Point. The incident occurred approximately 450 NM NE of St Croix. USCG requested potential fate and potential for impacts to US waters."
7615,2007-02-28,M/V Montrose grounding,"Chesapeake Bay, MD",38.6299,-76.4064,Oil,Grounding,Fuel Oil,,,,,,,21,"Grounded 712' Coal Carrier that was outbound.Unknown amount of fuel oil.Grounded in soft mud.No reported damage, no reported spill.At high tide on Thursday, about 1430 EST, an attempt will be made to pullthe vessel free."
7611,2007-02-24,Mystery Spill in Lake Machias,LA,29.7083,-89.4817,Oil,,Suspected to be crude oil.,,,,,,,12,"The USCG notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a mystery oil spill in Lake Machias, Louisiana on 24 Feb. 2007. At present, no RP has been identified. The USCG has conducted an overflight to document the reported mystery spill, which current cover an area estimated as 4 miles by 2 miles. Possible sources include a pump station located in Lake Machias. "
7612,2007-02-24,Paraquat Drums,"Port Eads, LA",29.0,-89.15,Chemical,Hurricane,Paraquat Drums,,,,,,,6,"During the USCG managed, FEMA directed mission to remove debris and hazards from selected Commercially Navigated Waterways impacted by Hurricane Katrina, a barge was discovered containing drums identified as Paraquat near Port Eads. Louisiana. Port Eads is just off South Pass in the Mississippi Delta and adjacent to Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area. At this time, it is not known if the drums contain any chemical."
7610,2007-02-23,Central Crude Valentine Terminal,"Lockport, LA",29.5901,-90.444,Oil,,Crude Oil,1,1,,,,63000,6,"On 22 February 2007, a crude oil spill was reported near Lockport, Louisiana. More than 100 bbls of oil have been reported in Bayou Lafourche. The actual amount of oil released from the tank was greater than 1500 bbls, but most of the oil was contained at the facility. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator has been in touch with both the USCG and LDEQ."
7608,2007-02-16,F/V Nisshin Maru,"Cape Adare, Antarctica",-73.33,176.3,Oil,,heavy oil,,,,,,351000,8,"At 0500 PST on 16 February 2007, NOAA was notified of a fire on a whaling vessel approximately 110 miles off Cape Adare (Adair). The vessel is not under it's own power and the stability of the vessel was unknown at the time of the notification. The vessel is carrying approximately 351,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil. "
7607,2007-02-16,Natural Gas Release,"Bethune, SC",34.414,-80.348,Chemical,Pipeline,Natural Gas,,,,,,,2,"NOAA Weather Service Notified Hazmat of a natural gas leak in Bethune, SC during early morning of 16 February, 2007."
7606,2007-02-08,Intercoastal City Diesel Spill,LA,29.7737,-92.175,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,2800,6,Trajecotry support requested by USCG for a small diesel spill.
7605,2007-02-07,F/V Island Charter,"Offshore Winyah Bay, SC",33.0836,-78.7178,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,150,2,"Fishing Vessel sank 20 NM off Winyah Bay, SC with 150 gallons of diesel fuel onboard"
7604,2007-02-06,Mystery Pipeline Spill off SE Pass,LA,29.0719,-89.0022,Oil,Pipeline,,,,,,,,8,"The NOAA SSC was notified of a pipeline release off South East Pass, LA. An overflight conducted at 10:50 CST reported a 100 X 20 yard slick. The second overflight conducted at 13:50 CST reported the leading edge approximately 1.25 miles southwest (230° SW). "
7613,2007-02-05,Fluorosilicic Acid,"Braithwaite, LA",29.8717,-89.9417,Chemical,,"fluoroslicic acid, 25% solution",,,,,,20000,1,"On 5 Feb. 2007, the SSC was notified by USCG Sector New Orleans of a release of acid into the Mississippi River. A reported 20,000 gallons of 25% solution of fluorosilicic acid lost to the river due to an equipment failure. It was initially not entered into ResponseLink. In retrospect, since it included the first use of a new NOAA on-line support application developed for emergency responders, it should be documented."
6156,2007-02-02,Oil Barge Fire,"Mississippi River near Vicksburg, MS",32.156,-91.003,Oil,,Fuel Oil,,1,,,,,3,"Approximately 9:00 PM CST an oil barge struck a railroad bridge near Vickburg, MS. The barge erupted into flames and drifted approximately 12 miles down the Mississippi River from Vicksburg, MS."
6155,2007-01-31,Mona Passage Mystery Spill,Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico,18.3833,-67.7,Oil,,,,,,,,,6,"On January 31, 2007, 1330 PST, NOAA ERD was notified of an apparent mystery spill in Mona Passage between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The USCG has received reports of a 52 mile long slick (width unknown) extending from approximately 6 miles south of Isla Selona on the SE corner of the Dominican Republic to 12 miles north of Mona Island in the middle of Mona Passage. The substance was described as a heavy black oil with a fringing sheen. USCG is sending an aircraft and vessel to the site to investigate and collect samples. USCG requested weather, an initial trajectory, and potential for landfall in US."
6154,2007-01-22,F/V American Freedom,"Long Island, NY",40.652,-72.46,Oil,,100 gallons of lube oil,,,,,,100,2,"100 gallons of lube oil was lost at 0700 EST from theF/V American Freedom,a 350' fish processing ship, about 11 miles south of Long Island."
6153,2007-01-21,Well Blowout,"Bayou Perot, LA",29.6667,-90.1167,Oil,Collision,Crude Condensate,1,1,0,,0,,44,"On January 21, 2007, the NOAA SSC was notified of a suspected well head or pipeline blowout in Lake Perot, LA. The source is unconfirmed and may be an abandoned wellhead or pipeline. There is a significant plume of oil condensate jetting into the air and a trailing plume of brown condensate on the water"
6151,2007-01-16,Grand Bay Pipeline,"Grand Bay, LA",29.3183,-89.2917,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil ,,1,,,,840,11,"USCG contacted the NOAA SSC for support on a small pipeline spill in Grand Bay, LA. The release was discovered and the pipeline was shut in on January 14 (Sunday), but weather conditions prevented a prompt visual assessment. In the event that the release proves larger than initially thought, the USCG has requested weather and trajectory and trajectory support."
6152,2007-01-16,M/V Tong Cheng,Hawaiian Islands,20.6167,-164.767,Oil,,"#6 fuel oil, diesel, Cargo: Sodium tripolyphosphate, PVC resin, steel pipe & rebar",,,,,,,37,"On January 16, 2007 the 480 foot Chinese freighter M/V Tong Cheng, south of Necker Island, reported to USCG Sector Honolulu that its #2 cargo hold has a 2.5 foot fracture and has been flooded with 21 feet of water. The vessel is carrying approximately 372 metric tons of #6 fuel oil and 37 metric tons of marine diesel. The freighter's cargo includes steel pipe and rebar, sodium tripolyphosphate and PVC resin. The vessel's position at 1200 HST Jan. 16 was approximately 20 deg. 37 minutes North and 164 deg. 46 minutes West. The vessel is slowly motoring toward Honolulu for USCG marine inspection prior to entering the harbor to make repairs. "
6150,2007-01-03,Right Whale Carcass,GA,31.0334,-81.0525,Other,Collision|Marine Mammal,,,,,,,,2,On Dec 30 a Right Whale carcass was reported off southern Georgia.We were asked to estimate where it could have come from.Used winds from NDBC 41012 for winds and current estimates
6149,2006-12-30,F/V Wahine Kepaloa II,"Ni'ihau Island, HI",21.8087,-160.193,Oil,Grounding,Marine diesel,,,,,,850,9,The 44-foot F/V Wahine Kepaloa II grounded off the southern tip of Ni'ihau Island on the night of December 29. The crew was rescued by USCG Barbers Point. An estimated 500 gallons of marine diesel were released from the grounded vessel and approximately 350 gallons of diesel are estimated to remain aboard. The Pacific Environmental Company has been hired to conduct oil removal operations. Weather forecasts and oil fate information were requested.
6148,2006-12-30,"Yacht ""Big Blow""","Sunk Off Crystal River, FL",28.8283,-82.8502,Oil,,"diesel, lube oils",,,,,,1000,2,"Sunken 50 foot Ocean motor yacht ""Big Blow"" sank off Crystal River, FL in 11-12 feet of water on December 30th, 2006. Six persons on board were rescued by USCG vessel. The vessel had approximately 500 gallons of diesel and some lube oils on board. A small sheen was sighted on the water during the rescue. Sea Tow located the vessel later that day and towed it into port in Crystal River. Sounding of the fuel tank back at the marina indicated that no diesel had been released during the incident, and it is assumed that the sheen was a result of some lube oil in the bilge water."
6147,2006-12-29,F/V Kotobuki Maru No. 38,Midway Island,28.1933,-177.355,Oil,,Marine Diesel,,,,,,34300,29,"The Japanese fishing vessel F/V Kotobuki Maru No.38 was inbound to Midway Island for a medical evacuation when the vessel struck an object (estimated at 28 deg 11.6 N, 177 deg. 21.3 W)and reportedly released potentially 2640 gallons of marine diesel from the #3 fuel tank. The vessel is currently moored inside the small boat harbor on the east side of Sand Island at 28 deg. 12.8 N and 177 deg. 21.9 W. "
6146,2006-12-28,"Disabled Lift Boat ""Juan""","Offshore, LA",28.5374,-90.9807,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,7000,5,"USCG Morgan City, LA, notified ERD of a disabled lift boat ""L/B Juan"" with 7,000 gallons of diesel onboard that is listing and expected to capsize. The location is approximately 30 NM south of Isle Dernieres, LA. USCG requested weather and trajectory support."
6145,2006-12-24,Planes Pipeline,"Offshore, TX",28.8317,-94.57,Oil,Pipeline,Medium to Heavy Crude Oil,,,,,,42000,13,MSU Galveston notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) of a reported 500 bbl spill of a medium-heavy crude oil spill offshore of SE Texas. The volume and product was later upgraded to 1000 bbl of light crude (See hotline entry on 12/27). The location is roughly 20 miles offshore. The spill was the result of a pipeline failure discovered at 0640 hrs local time. The pipeline was immediately shut in.
6144,2006-12-06,Barge KIRBY 14625 - Taft,LA,30.0086,-90.4763,Chemical,,Ethylenediamine,,,,,,,2,"On the evening of 6 December 2006, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was contacted by Sector New Orleans and notified of a chemical incident near Taft, Louisiana (RM 127.9). The barge was identified as KIRBY 14625. For some reason, as yet unconfirmed, ethylenediamine was being released into the air from transfer piping on a chemical barge. "
6142,2006-12-06,Raffinate Spill,"Port Allen Locks, Baton Rouge, LA",30.4341,-91.1953,Oil,Collision, Raffinate,,,,,,4200,4,"USCG contacted ERD regarding a barge collision near Baton Rouge, LA. The incident resulted in the release of raffinate, a gasoline type substance. The USCG requested assistance in determinining an appropriate safety zone for response to the incident"
6143,2006-12-06,Tug Seneca,"Lake Superior, MI",46.6783,-85.54,Oil,Grounding,"Diesel, Lube Oil",,,,,,,12,"During a storm, the 80+ foot Tug Seneca grounded in 3 feet of water. The tug is carrying 1900 gallons of diesel fuel and 50 gallons of lubricating oil. No oil has been released at this time. Marine Safety Field Office Sault Ste Marie contacted NOAA ERD for assistance in determining the feasibility of monitoring the vessel via satellite imagery.DOI/Bur. of Indian Affairs has been contacted by the USCG and Mike Ripley a fisheries biologist for the Chippewa & Ottawa Resources Authority (a tribal organization) has responded regarding concerns over tribal fish resources."
6141,2006-12-04,M/V Sea Honesty,"Adak, Bering Sea, AK",54.7781,-174.958,Oil,,"Fuel Oil, Wheat",,,,,,,4,"USCG contacted NOAA ERD with request for weather and trajectory support for the M/V Sea Honesty which is disabled approximately 100 miles north of Adak Island, AK, in the Aleutians. The vessel has engine problems and has been directed to proceed to Dutch Harbor where tugs and other assets are standing by. The 169 meter (554 foot) vessel is carrying wheat. Max speed of vessel is reported to be 4 knots."
6140,2006-11-22,CAI Inc. Explosion,"Danvers, MA",42.5467,-70.9167,Chemical,,"Toluene, Acetone and others",1,,,,,10000,11,"At about 0256 CST an explosion occurred at the CAI, Inc. chemical facility in Danvers, Massachusetts. NOAA's ERD was requested to provide support in assessing the risk in the nearby Danvers River from possibly contaminated firefighting water runoff. The most likely contaminant in the runoff water is expected to be Tolune. Total amount of toluene on site is 10,000. Initial estimates are that perhaps 1,500 gallons of this tolunene were lost into the river. (Update: Discovered that toluene tanks are underground, unclear what may have gone in the river, see situation updates for latest information) "
6139,2006-11-18,Main Pass 21,"Breton Sound, LA",29.5651,-89.3374,Oil,Mystery Substance,Crude oil,,,,,,,11,"On November 18, 2006, NOAA ERD was notified of a mystery spill in the area of Main Pass, Breton Sound, LA. The nearest facility, a platform operated by Bois Biaz, has initiated response actions but it is not clear whether they are the RP. Several pipelines also cross the area. The release point is boomed and the release rate is estimated at 1-2 barrels per hour."
6138,2006-11-10,T/V Kristin Poling,"Rockaway Inlet, NY",40.5875,-73.7667,Oil,Grounding,No. @ Heating oil & Diesel oil,,,,,,672000,14,"Just before midnight on November 9, 2006, the T/V Kristin Poling grounded between Buoys 5 and 7 outside East Rockaway Inlet, Atlantic Beach, NY. The vessel is reported to be carrying 672,000 gallons of No. 2 Home Heating Oil and Diesel onboard. Vessel reports no damage, injuries or pollution. Morning USCG overflight reports no sheen or oil in water. Vessel is grounded by the bow. Position 40-35.25'N, 073-46'W."
6137,2006-11-07,F/V Medusa,"Off St Petersburg, FL",27.1033,-83.6383,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,400,1,Fishing vessel sank offshore.
6136,2006-11-01,M/V Star Fuji,"Charleston, SC",32.6877,-79.7843,Chemical,,Chloroacetic Acid Solution,,,,,,,12,Vessel is inbound to Port of Charleston with a leaking tank of Chloroacetic Acid. USCG has requested hazard/risk assessment
6135,2006-10-25,Barge Hilton,Honduras,15.8745,-87.8167,Oil,Grounding,Asphalt,,,,,,,11,"The barge Hilton is aground and sunk in shallow water near Porto Castilla, Honduras. The abandonment and grounding occurred in November 1990. The barge originally was carrying 7000 BBLS of asphalt. After offloading three tanks and leakage, the remaining volume onboard is unknown. The Honduran government has asked for NOAA's suggestions on cleanup options."
6133,2006-10-22,Mystery Spill,"Empire Locks, LA",29.3804,-89.6092,Oil,Mystery Substance,crude oil,,1,,,,200,10,A federalized clean-up of an estimated 100-200 gallons of crude oil pooled near the Empire Locks has been initiated. No RP has been identified.
6134,2006-10-22,Tug LA MARIE,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.4492,-93.4278,Oil,Collision,Diesel & Lube oil,,,,,,100000,5,"USCG reported that the Tug LA MARIE struck a submerged object approximately 17 miles off the Calcasieu Ship Channel at approximately 0015 hours local time on Sunday morning, 22 Oct. 2006. The last vessel position was sunk at 29deg 26.95' N Lat. 093deg 25.67' W Long. The vessel is reported in 42 foot of water and capsized. The vessel was reported to have nearly 100,000 gallons of diesel and 35,000 gallons of lube on board at the time of the incident. "
6131,2006-10-16,M/V Vagabond,"Virgin Gorda, BVI",18.4008,-64.4519,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,20000,12,"The M/V Vagabond, a 180 foot coastal freighter, is aground and leaking in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. The vessel is reported to have 20,000 gallons of diesel onboard. Vessel location is 18 degrees 24.3'N by 64 degrees 27.7'W. This is off Round Rock Island at the SW end of Gorda I. USCG San Juan requested trajectory assistance from NOAA ERD regarding whether the diesel might affect US waters. "
6132,2006-10-16,Penn Maritime Barge P-120,"Long Island Sound, NY",40.9748,-72.7419,Oil,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,1000,14,"A overflow occurred during transfer of #6 oil from the Conoco Phillips Riverhead Terminal to the Barge P-120. The Riverhead Terminal is a platform approximately 1 NM offshore. Up to 1000 gallons of #6 oil may have been released onto the deck of the barge and into the water. The incident occurred on Saturday, 10/14 at 2230 local time. HAZMAT was notified at 1430 on Monday, 10/16. USCG requested fate and weathering information for the oil stranded on the shoreline near the terminal"
6130,2006-10-06,Platform Elly,"Huntington Beach, CA",33.5822,-118.128,Oil,,"Produce water, crude oil",,,,,,10,1,"At 1542hrs on 05 October, a release of 3,000 gallons of produce water (estimated 10 gallons crude) occurred at the Elly Platform (33deg 34'56""N, 118deg 7'39""W), approximately 7 miles offshore of Huntington Beach. On 06 October, Sector LA/LB requested trajectory to estimate time and location of beached tarballs."
6129,2006-10-05,Barge MOR 152,"Belle Chasse, LA",29.8203,-90.0071,Oil,Hurricane,heavy oil,,,,,,30000,45,"Oil barge MOR 152 (See name correction on 12/12/06) is a casualty of hurricane Katrina. During salvage operations of MOR 152 (Case #373), the side of the barge was compromised causing the release of heavy (sinking) oil. An estimated 30,000 gallons of product were in the punctured hold. The barge is beached on the west bank of the Mississippi River near mile marker 73."
6128,2006-10-05,Deck Barge,"Rhode Island Sound, RI",40.5176,-73.0261,Other,,none,,,,,,,4,"At approximately 0500EDT 10/05/06 a tug captain realized he had lost one of two barges in tow. The 100x35ft. empty deck barge was picked up in Hemstead Bay Long Island, NY at 1800 10/04/06. It was lost in rough weather somewhere between Long Island and Buzzards Bay, RI. "
6127,2006-10-03,Mystery Spill,"Offshore Pass A Loutre, LA",29.2875,-88.9203,Oil,,"""Brown Oil""",,,,,,,11,"A mystery slick was reported to the USCG at 0815CDT 3 Oct. 2006. It was described as brown oil, 2nmi long by 100 yds wide, offshore Pass A Loutre, Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana."
6126,2006-09-22,Mystery Diesel Spill,"New York, NY",40.6417,-74.1433,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,,2,"On 9/21/06 at approximately 0600 EDT, USCG Sector NY was notified by passing vessels of a mystery fuel oil spill in New York Harbor. Heavy sheen is reported in the from north of the VZ Bridge to east of the Bayonne Bridge. Sector New York is currently investigating the source and responding to this information. A CG team has reported a heavy rainbow sheen with no recoverable product in the vicinity of Bayonne Bridge on the New Jersey side. A NYPD overflight reports that the fuel oil may have entered Newark Bay. A CG Auxiliary Flight is scheduled to evaluate for the area.NOAA was requested to provide WX and trajectory"
6125,2006-09-20,Gas Well Blowout,"South Timbalier Block 8, LA",29.0536,-90.64,Oil,Wellhead,"Natural Gas, Condensate",,,,,,,4,"At 1050 local time on 9/20/06, a Stone Energy platform at South Timbalier Block 8 had a gas blowout. The well is releasing 15 MCF/hr (Thousand Cubic Feet) of gas and an unknown volume of oil condensate. There is a 1 mile by 150 yd silver sheen heading SW from the platform. USCG has requested WX, trajectory, and explosive limits. There is a safety zone around the platform."
6123,2006-09-18,Barge Alafia,"Tampa Bay, FL",27.6083,-82.9917,Oil,Grounding,molten sulfur CAS 7704-34-9,,,,,,,1,Barge grounded near bouys 11 and 12 outside Egmont channel with full load of molten sulfur.
6124,2006-09-18,Port Manatee Oil Spill,"Tampa Bay, FL",27.6417,-82.5667,Oil,Pipeline,#6 HFO,1,1,,0,0,1000,20,"Florida DEP/BER reported that approximately 1000 gallons of HFO was released from a containment area at Port Manatee. Later determined to be a small leak from a 30"" unused pipeline that was not under pressure. The oil was moving into Tampa Bay to the northwest. A command post was established at Port Manatee Cruise terminal. Later volume into the water was estimated as 500 gallons of #6 HFO. Minimal environmental impacts."
6122,2006-09-14,M/V Clipper Lasco,"Fort Lauderdale, FL",26.1178,-80.0838,Oil,Grounding,"bauxite, diesel fuel, heavy fuel oil",,,,,,,44,"The M/V Clipper Lasco carrying a cargo of bauxite grounded inshore of the anchorage outside Port Everglades at 1245 EST Sept 14, 2006"
6120,2006-09-11,OSV Deep Stim 3,"Offshore South Pass, LA",28.94,-88.9019,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,350,3,"On Sunday evening, 9/10/06, the OSV Deep Stim 3 had an accidental release of an estimated 350 gallons of diesel during a fueling transfer. The Incident occurred approximately 22 miles ESE of South Pass, Louisiana."
6121,2006-09-08,Conoco Phillips Bayway Refinery,"Carteret, NJ",40.63,-74.22,Oil,Pipeline,#6 Fuel Oil,1,1,,,,3000,12,"On September 6, 2006 an oil spill was discovered at the Conoco Phillips Bayway Refinery, Carteret, New Jersey. The source was a 6 inch pipeline which hadn't been used in 15 years. It appears that the pipeline failure was due to corrosion. USCG and Conoco Phillips estimates that between 2,000-3,000 gallons of residual No. 6 oil spilled into a small freshwater pond that is located on the refinery's property. The pond is connected to Morris's Mill Creek which is tidal and eventually discharges into the Arthur Kill. Some oil did flow from the pond into the creek, but it was contained by fence boom, no oil made its way into the Arthur Kill. "
6119,2006-09-06,M/V Toro,"St. Lawrence Seaway, NY",45.0,-74.6667,Oil,Grounding,"Wheat, Bunker",,,,,,10000,2,"M/V Toro grounded in the St. Lawrence Seaway near Massena, NY. While the bow grounded on the Canadian side of the Seaway and encountered some damage, the stern (and pollution threat) remained in US waters."
6118,2006-09-05,Styrene Spill,"New Haven Harbor, CT",41.2949,-72.9036,Chemical,,Styrene,,,,,,8000,8,"At approximately 0515 hours this morning a tanker truck overturned on I-95 in New Haven, Connecticut just before the New Haven River Bridge. According to the USCG, the tanker truck was carrying an estimated 8,000 gallons of styrene. About 6,000 gallons was released into the environment with the majority of it soaking into the surrounding ground. However, an unknown amount of styrene appears to have spilled onto the roadway and made its way into at least one if not several storm water drains. These stormwater drains discharge into the New Haven River. USCG has a vessel on the river in the immediate area of the spill location.The USCG did report observing a sheen in the vicinity of the incident, but the sheen did not have any odor associated with it nor was it opaque in color what would be the expected color of the sheen if it was floating styrene. Federal EPA (ERT, Edison, NJ) in route ans will serve as Federal OSC. Connecticut DEP and USCG providing response support. NOAA has been requested by USCG to provide tidal, weather, chemical characterization, and trajectory support. "
6117,2006-09-04,Coastal Barge # 501,"Miami, FL",25.4544,-80.3056,Oil,Grounding,FO #6,,,,,,600000,1,Barge grounded outside channel while entering Florida Power & Light Turkey Point Facility in Biscayne Bay
6115,2006-08-29,Fish Kill,"Mill Creek, Chelsea, MA",42.4017,-71.0119,Oil,,"Chlorine suspected, but unconfirmed",0,0,,,,,4,"While monitoring a restoration site on the Mill Creek, a NOAA biologist noticed a slight chlorine odor and dead or dying marine biota (small fish, crabs, eels). He contacted his office and the NOAA SSC was contacted. The SSC notified the US Coast Guard (Sector Boston) who sent a team to investigate, requesting the SSC to accompany. USEPA MA DEP and MA Fish and Wildlife were also notified and reported to the scene. USDOI was notified due to shorebirds feeding on the dead fish, but did not response on-scene.The kill included over 100 individuals within the 1/4 mile stretch of the creek investigated. Although state, federal and local officials looked throughout the drainage system for a source, none has been located.MA DEP obtain samples of the water and several marine fauna for later analysis.No further action by the USCG is expected."
6116,2006-08-29,Super Typhoon Ioke,Wake Island,19.3,166.6,Oil,Collision,JP-5,,,,,,,49,Potential JP-5 Fuel Storage tank damage incurred from impending SuperTyphoon Strike.
6114,2006-08-27,Conoco-Phillips SO2,"Ferndale, WA",47.0,-122.0,Chemical,,"Sulfur Dioxide, SO2",,,,,,,2,"On August 27, 2006 from approximately 1900-1945 PDT the Conoco-Phillips facility in Ferndale, Washington, experienced a release of Sulfur Dioxide in excess of 500 pounds. By 1945 the release was controlled."
6113,2006-08-21,Tank Vessel Solar 1,"Guimaras, Philippines",10.7,122.567,Oil,,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,1,,528000,59,"On August 11, 2006, the tanker M/T Solar 1 sank offshore of Guimaras Island, near Iliolo, in the central Philippines. The vessel was carrying an estimated 2 million liters of bunker fuel for a local powerplant. The vessel is reported to be sunken in 700 meters of water. A substantial but unknown amount of oil has leaked from the vessel, oiling shorelines on Guimaras Island. The USCG Pacific Strike Team is responding and has requested NOAA HAZMAT support. "
6111,2006-08-10,Vessel Hindcast,"Offshore of Cameron, LA",29.3999,-93.3494,Other,,Missing persons,,,,,,,1,"NOAA HAZMAT was contacted to assist in hindcasting a sunken vessel with human remains found entangled in an oil platform off Cameron, Louisana. For more details, please contact the SSC or Chris Barker"
6110,2006-08-08,F/V Virginia,"Eagle Cove, San Juan Island, WA",48.45,-123.0,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,100,2,USCG Seattle called for information regarding shoreline types at Eagle Cove on the southern shore of San Juan Island in response to the sinking of a 26-foot fishing vessel. The vessel has 100 gallons of gasoline onboard and is sheening.
6108,2006-08-04,Dredge Barge,"Sturgeon Bay, Lake Michigan, WI",44.322,-86.851,Oil,,Diesel Fuel,0,,,,,10000,5,"The dredge barge ""Courtney"" being towed by the tug ""Carol Ann"" capsized for unknown reasons approximately 20 miles east of Sturgeon Bay in Lake Michigan. Total capacity of fuels on board the barge is 10,000 gallons - mostly diesel. Wisconsin and USCG observers (by boat) reported a sheen coming from the boat of 1/3 - 1 mile long."
6107,2006-08-01,Chevron Platform,"Main Pass 77, LA",29.1808,-88.9031,Oil,,Crude Oil,,,,,,84,3,"At 0530 local time on August 1, 2006, a small spill was reported at a Chevron Platform at Main Pass 77A in Breton Sound, louisiana. The cause of the spill was reported as an equipment failure. An estimated 84 gallons of crude oil was spilled into the water, creating a 1 mile by 100 ft sheen. The sheen was reported to be moving west to east. USCG contacted NOAA Hazmat with a request for a trajectory and analysis of whether the Breton and/or Chandeleur Islands were at risk. "
6106,2006-07-31,Power Plant Oil Spill,"Beirut, Lebanon",33.6,35.4,Oil,,IFO 150,,,,,,8000000,26,"THIS WEB SITE HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE AS A MEANS FOR SHARING OF INFORMATION BETWEEN FEDERAL AGENCIES. On July 13 and 15, 2006, storage tanks serving a power plant 30 km south of Beirut, Lebanon, were damaged by military conflict. Between 10,000 and 30,000 tons (2.5 to 8 Million Gallons)of heavy fuel oil was reported to have been released into the Mediterranean Sea."
6105,2006-07-30,S.S. Catala,"Ocean Shores, WA",46.5642,-124.071,Oil,,Bunker oil,,,,,,20000,4,"The S.S. Catala ran aground near Ocean Shores, Washington on January 1, 1965 during a storm, and gradually was buried by sand. Recent high winds and seas are peeling back the sand, exposing the vessel's rusty remains. A beachcomber reported oil leaking from the old hull in April, 2006. Washington Department of Ecology, in cooperation with USCG Sector Portland, is planning removal of oil remaining in tanks of the wreck in August, 2006. "
6104,2006-07-26,OSV Gulf Dream,"SE Brenton Island, LA",29.3483,-89.0817,Oil,,diesel & lube oil,,,,,,16000,3,"The offshore vessel ""Gulf Dream"" sunk at approximately 1925 hours on July 25 outside Main Pass, SE of Brenton Island. "
6103,2006-07-24,R/R Cougar Ace,"North Pacific Ocean, AK",48.13,-174.27,Oil,,"Fuel oil, gasoline",,,,,,1380000,48,"The ""Cougar Ace"", a 654-foot container ship transporting over 4,800 automobiles from Japan to Vancouver British Columbia Canada, began to take on water for an unknown reason late Sunday about 245 nautical miles southwest of Atka Alaska and started to list to its port side. The ship was initially reported listing at about 80 degrees from vertical. The ship has approximately 142,180 gallons of IFO-380 and 34,180 gallons of marine diesel fuel on board, in addition to the oil and gasoline in the autos. On Monday a sheen was reported about two miles in length emanating from the vessel. The crew of 23 was rescued Monday by U.S. Coast Guard and National Guard helicopters. One crew member suffered a broken leg before being rescued.After floating around in the N. Pacific Ocean for over a week, a tug from Seattle finally arrived and took the vessel under tow. The tug was able to successfully tow the vessel to Unalaska Harbor, adjacent to Dutch Harbor, where the vessel was re-ballasted to a normal upright position. No additional pollution occurred, and the Cougar Ace was towed to Vancouver where the automobiles were all sent to the junk yard. "
6102,2006-07-17,International Petroleum,"Wilmington, DE",39.7414,-75.5392,Oil,,Waste Oil,1,,,,,10000,0,"A line break during a transfer of recyclable oil resulted in approximately 2,000 gallons reaching the Christina River."
6101,2006-07-17,Mystery Spill,"Savannah River, GA",32.0823,-81.0462,Oil,,possibly heavy fuel oil,1,1,,,,29000,68,"At 0640ET a mystery spill was reported in the Savannah River, seaward of Savannah, GA (near the LNG facility). Sheen an oil cover several miles of river. An estimate of 8,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil has been reported. USCG is conducting an assessment."
6098,2006-07-12,Body drift Analysis,"Cape May, NJ",38.9343,-74.8668,Other,Search + Rescue,,,,,,,,0,"NOAA HAZMAT was contacted to assist in hindcasting a body found on June 27, 2006 floating near Cape May, NJ. For more details, please contact the SSC or C.J. Beegle-Krause."
6097,2006-07-12,Body Hindcast,"Offshore, NJ",40.24,-73.7102,Other,Search + Rescue,,,,,,,,0,"NOAA HAZMAT was contacted to assist in hindcasting a body found on June 9, 2006 floating off the New Jersey coast. For more details, please contact the SSC or C.J. Beegle-Krause."
6099,2006-07-12,F/V Five Gs,"Santa Cruz Island, CA",34.0172,-119.622,Oil,Adrift|Grounding,diesel,,,,,,200,7,"The NOAA SSC was notified of a fishing vessel that had capsized and was adrift near Santa Cruz Island, CA. An estimated 200 gallons of diesel were on board when she capsized and sheen was observed by USCG during rescue operations. The drift trajectory may take the vessel aground. The vessel is reported to be in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. The Island is managed by the National Park Service. USCG requested weather support."
6100,2006-07-12,F/V Norqueen,"Sitka, AK",56.4113,-135.042,Oil,,"900 gallons diesel, 200,000 lbs. fish",,,,,,900,2,"The SSC was notified at 9:30 p.m. via HDO that a wooden fishing vessel, the F/V Norqueen is adrift near Sitka, AK. At noon 7/12/06 the vessel's location was 56d 24.675'N, 135d 02.521'W. At 7:45 p.m. the vessel was located at 56d 32.726'N, 135d 05.339'W. The vessel is carrying approximately 900 gallons of diesel fuel and approximately 20,000 lbs of fish. Trajectory products were requested."
6096,2006-07-11,Mystery Spill,"Offshore Port Au Fer, LA",28.1843,-91.2687,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,3,"At 1100 CDT this morning a slick approx. 12 nm x 2 nm of sheen to black oil was discovered approx. 60 nm offshore of Port Au Fer Island. Position of the slick was given as 28 deg 11.06'N, 091 deg 16.12'W. Another slick was reported of unknown time at 28 deg 24.41'N, 091 deg 16.32'W. A platform nearby is located at 28 deg 19.54'N, 091 deg 12.18'W"
6094,2006-06-21,Citgo Refinery,"Calcasieu River, LA",30.1833,-93.3167,Oil,,Slop Oil,,,,,,1470000,128,"On June 19th,2006, a waste oil tank at the CITGO Refinery on the Calcasieu River, near Sulfur, LA was compromised during a violent rain storm. The spilled oil was initially contained by oil booms. Those booms subsequently failed and oil spread down the Calcasieu River and into Calcasieu Lake. Up to an estimated 71,000 barrels (approximately 3 million gallons) of waste oil was released into the containment. The exact amount of oil spilled and the amount reaching the water is still unknown"
6093,2006-06-12,Crude Tall Spill,"Savannah River, Savannah, Ga",32.0817,-81.0483,Oil,,Crude Tall Oil,1,1,,,,2000,7,"Release of estimated 2000 Gallons of Crude Tall Oil into Savannah River during tank transfer operations. Impacts to waterway, shoreline and wetland habitat."
6092,2006-06-12,Exxon/Mobil Terminal,"Boston, MA",42.3891,-71.0592,Oil,Pipeline,Number 6 Fuel,1,1,,,,4000,14,"T/B PENN 400 WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TRANSFERRING ASPHALT TO SPRAGUE EVERETT TANKS VIA EXXON MOBIL MTA. TRANSFER SECURED UPON SHEEN DISCOVERY PENDING FURTHER INVESTIGATION. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A #6 OIL LINE (FROM EXXONMOBIL) WITH PRODUCT LEAKING OUT AT RATE OF APPROXIMATELY 30 - 50 GALLONS/HOUR."
6088,2006-05-17,M/V SPAR ORION,"Port Everglades, FL",26.0928,-80.1112,Oil,Grounding,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,,6,"On May 17, 2006, the bulk carrier MV Spar Orion ran aground near Port Everglades, FL. The cargo is unknown at this time. The vessel is reported to have 480 MT of a heavy fuel oil. The incident occurred at approximately 0630 hours EST. The vessel is reported to be aground on a reef one mile off shore of Port Everglades, FL. The vessels location is 026-07.35N and 080-05.22W. The location of this grounding is similar to that of the FEDERAL PESCADORIS , a cement carrier, grounded around 2004 at the Western edge of the ancorage."
6087,2006-05-16,F/V Special Lady,"Lake Salvador, LA",29.759,-90.2278,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,400,4,"At approximately 4 AM Local, the shrimp vessel ""Special Lady"" exploded and sank in Lake Salvador, south of New Orleans, LA. The vessel had approximately 400 gallons of diesel onboard. The USCG observed a 1 mile sheen extending from the vessel and requesting assistance in evaluating the need for emergency salvage of the vessel. The vessel is upright and sunk in approximately 8 feet of water, with the wheelhouse awash."
6086,2006-05-08,Pesticide Release,"Charleston, SC",32.895,-79.9617,Chemical,,Propargite UN3077,,,,,,,0,20 ft long heated tank released pesticide Propargite located at a facility in Port of Charleston.
6085,2006-05-04,Drifting Abandoned Barge,"Gulf of Alaska, AK",48.34,-175.24,Oil,Derelict,Unknown,,,,,,,9,"USCG contacted NOAA HAZMAT for a drift analysis for a derelict barge of unknown origin or ownership that has been floating around in Gulf of Alaska for the past couple of months. The barge was first noted approximately 200 miles south of Adak in the Central Aleutians on May 4, 2006. The vessel was recently sighted on Sept. 9 at 57-19.7N, 142-59.1W, approximately 200 miles south of Cape St. Elias in the Eastern Gulf of Alaska. By Sept 20 the barge had turned north and then westward in its drift and was approximately 50 NM south of Resurrection Bay on the south coast of the Kenai Peninsula. Coast Guard Sector Anchorage has been developing plans to salvage/tow the barge to safe port before it comes aground somewhere in southern Alaska. "
6084,2006-05-03,Mystery slick,"Off Louisiana, LA",29.0536,-90.2581,Oil,Mystery Substance,unknown oil,,,,,,,3,"Overflight reported a 1 mile diameter area of dark oil about 1 mile off shore.This just off Belle Pass, La."
6083,2006-05-02,M/V Horizon Producer,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",19.4149,-65.7575,Oil,,Fungicide: Commercial Name Fungitrol UN# 3082,,,,,,165,5,"Container vessel 80 miles from San Juan, Puerto Rico enroute reported leaking container of fungicide chemical. Crew members reporting ill effects."
6082,2006-05-01,M/V Crowley Ambassador,"Florida Keys, FL",25.4024,-80.0536,Oil,Search + Rescue,"HFO, diesel , Automobiles",,,,,,2000000,4,Auto Carrier fully loaded adrift without power off Florida Keys
6081,2006-04-28,Barge Hygrade 42,"St Croix, US Virgin Islands",17.7527,-64.706,Oil,Grounding,diesel fuel,,,,,,630000,3,"Hygrade 42 Barge, St Croix, USVIFriday, April 28 2006Hovensa Barge Hygrade 42 with tug Grape Tree Bay went aground North of Providence Cay in the WOPA channel. Product Onboard is 15000 Bbls of diesel fuel."
6080,2006-04-27,T/V Margara,"Tallaboa, Puerto Rico",17.95,-66.7267,Oil,Grounding,#6 HFO,,,,,,13000000,22,Double bottom Tank Vessel Maragara is hard aground outside Guayanilla Port with over 308000 Bbls of #6 fuel oil on board.
6078,2006-04-24,Mystery sheen,"Offshore Fourchon, LA",28.85,-90.1667,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,4000,2,Silver sheen with brown and rainbow.Oil on the beach near Fourchon.
6079,2006-04-24,Mystery Spill,"Delaware Bay, NJ",39.1667,-75.1667,Oil,,Unknown oil,1,,,,,,48,Reports of oil in the upper Delaware Bay were received by NJ DEP and USCG.
6077,2006-04-21,Barge w/Styrene,"Intercoastal Waterway MM110, LA",29.6611,-91.4328,Chemical,,Styrene,,,,,,,2,Unknown problem on barge carrying styrene. Barge was pushed to side of channel on the Intercoastal Waterway Mile Marker 110 in Louisiana. USCG is investigating. NO RELEASE to water at time of initial report.
6076,2006-04-20,Block 33 Mystery Spill,"Offshore, LA",29.0269,-89.9233,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,4,Mystery sheen observed by USCG approximately 10 miles offshore SE Louisiana in Block 33. Silver sheen approximately 5 miles by 2.5 miles. Source unknown.
6072,2006-04-09,CMS London Express,"Elliot Bay, WA",47.5889,-122.346,Chemical,,methyl acrylate,,,,,,,1,"CMS London Express at Terminal 18 in Seattle may be leaking methyl acrylate. The vessel's crew detected a strong odor prior to coming into and once at the terminal (though the vessel did not report the potential release until at the terminal). The source of the odor has not been confirmed but may be one of four ISO containers of methyl acrylatel. Methyl acrylate, an inhibited polymer, is highly flammable and may represent an explosive hazard depending on the circumstances of the release. First responders have been advised to determine if there is heat generation, an indication of chemical reaction and potential explosion risk. Methyl acrylate is a serious inhalation and contact hazard. The vapors are heavier than air and can pool. First responders have been advised to use appropriate protective gear, to establish conservative isolation distances, and to monitor constantly. The SSC and Hazmat chemist are standing by to provide further assistance remotely or on-scene. "
6073,2006-04-05,F-16 Jet Crash,"Myrtle Beach, SC",33.3033,-78.4083,Oil,Search + Rescue,JP8,0,,,,,5000,1,"An F-16 jet crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, 35 miles SE of Myrtle Beach SC.Fuel on board was (worst case 5000 gal) JP8. Position 33-18.2N, 078-24.5W"
6071,2006-03-31,F/V Blue North,"NW Unalaska Island, AK",53.6313,-167.839,Oil,Adrift,"Diesel, Lube Oil",,,,,,33000,1,"F/V Blue North, 166 ft steel hull catcher processor, is disabled and adrift approximately 25 nm west of Unalaska Island. The vessel's single screw is fouled with unknown amount of line. The vessel has approximately 33,000 gallons of diesel, 500 gallons of lube oil and 11 people on board. The approximate location of the vessel as of 31 MAR at 0600 Alaska local time was 53 deg 37.88N, 167 deg 50.31W."
6070,2006-03-24,M/V Empress of the North,"Columbia River, WA",45.5717,-122.36,Oil,Grounding,Diesel fuel,,,,,,32000,1,"The Empress of the North, a 360-foot cruise ship operated by the American West Steamboat Co., ran aground on the Columbia River near Washougal, Washington on Friday, March 24 at 10:10 a.m. All passengers and crew were safely transferrred off the vessel onto the passenger vessel Queen of the West and a barge early Friday evening. On Saturday, March 25 approximately 20,000 gallons of diesel fuel were removed from the vessel in preparation for re-floating. The NOAA SSC assisted at the USCG Sector Portland Command Post. NOAA ORR provided information on likely oil fate, persistence, and movement in the event of a diesel release from the vessel. "
6069,2006-03-17,Elliott Bay Mystery Spill,"Seattle, WA",47.6,-122.35,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,3,"A sheen of unknown origin was reported at 6:30 a.m. in Elliot Bay near Terminals 70, 46, and 91 by a vessel transitting the area. A USCG overflight at approximately 9:00 a.m. has observed silver and rainbow sheen in the Bay. A potential storm drain source near Terminal 18 (end of SW Landers Road) is being investigated."
6067,2006-03-09,Irving Oil,"Chelsea Creek, MA",42.3975,-71.0104,Oil,,#2 fuel Oil,,,,,,22000,11,"A transfer accident resulted in a #2 fuel oil spill into Chelsea Creek at the Irving Oil Terminal in Revere, Mass."
6066,2006-03-07,Hurricane Katrina Wreck Removal,LA,29.95,-90.0642,Oil,Hurricane,,,,,,,,48,This is a general folder to capture information and products related to NOAA HAZMAT support to USCG for vessel removal in Louisiana
6065,2006-03-03,MSC Ingrid: Ethyl Mercaptin,"Savannah, GA",32.0827,-81.0914,Chemical,,Ethyl Mercaptin,,,,,,5000,4,"Friday 03 March 2006United States Coast Guard in Savannah, Ga contacted NOAA for scientific Support for a leak of ethyl Mercaptin from a 5000 gallon tank aboard the container vessel MSC Ingrid. The Ingrid is a 964 vessel currently at the anchorage just outside the port of Savannah. The crew notified the USCG of a odor from the tank containing the ethyl mercaptin. No visible leak or puddle has been observed. USCG confirmed the material is not stored in the appropriate type of tank and a deteriated gasket seal at the service port of the tank is suspect.USCG MSU Savannah asked NOAA to provide chemical hazard information as a contingency. Currently, the USCG had the vessel brought into port the evening of March 3.The tank with the Ethyl Mercaptin was safely repaired (a faulty valve was the culprit) and offloaded Saturday March 4th and then shipped via truck and the incident was closed."
7614,2006-02-28,Chemical Barge Spill,"Brookport, IL",37.1257,-88.6533,Chemical,Collision,Cumene (Isopropylbenzene),,,,,,200000,2,"Chemical barge allided with Lock & Dam 52 on the Ohio river near Brookport, IL. Chemical of concern is cumene (isopropylbenzene). No release reported at this time."
6063,2006-02-23,F/V Relentless,"Half Moon Bay, CA",37.6,-122.933,Other,,diesel fuel / maybe marine debris,,,,,,,2,"The F/V Relentless disappeared on June 21, 2004 and is presumed sunk. NOAA NMSP has requested advice regarding a search area for the vessel based on the USCG Marine Investigator Report and the USCG Report on the Investigation into the Circumstances Surrounding the Incident."
6062,2006-02-22,Mystery Spill,"Pralls Is., NY",40.6167,-74.2033,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,,3,"While on an overflight for the Chevron - Sewarren, NJ spill response cleanup, observers spotted a slick of red-dyed diesel in the Arthur Kill near Pralls Island."
7609,2006-02-17,Tank Barge Fire,"Pas A Loutre, LA",29.1417,-89.1967,Oil,,Crude oil,0,1,,,,38200,10,"At 0340 this afternoon, USCG Sector New Orleans notified the NOAA SSC of an oil barge on fire near Pas A Loutre, LA. Barge is reported to be carrying 410 bbls of crude oil with an additional 500 bbl storage tank very near to the burning barge. Also on fire is the house barge/crew quarters. Location is in a State Wildlife Management Area."
6061,2006-02-16,F/V Miss Caroline,"Montauk Pt, NY",40.8333,-71.8967,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,2000,1,"The 66-foot fishing vessel ""MISS CAROLINE"" capsized and is adrift 14 miles south of Montauk Pt, Long Island, NY. The incident occurred at 0900 local. The vessel is afloat with 2-4 feet of freeboard. USCG models predict that the vessel will come aground on Long Island in approximately 30 hours, but the USCG contacted the NOAA SSC for vessel and fuel trajectories."
6060,2006-02-13,Chevron Facility,"Sewarren, NJ",40.544,-74.256,Oil,,Doba Crude sweet low sulfur,1,1,,,,1470000,36,"During a product transfer of Dabo crude oil between the Chevron Perth Amboy Facility on the Arthur Kill and the T/B Energy 8001, oil was discharged from a 1/4"" hole in a manifold pipe 30 feet inland. As of 1400 on 13 February, 733 bbl (30,786 gal) are unaccounted for, with an unknown portion of this on land in and under snow, and in the water. A morning overflight reported a slick of approximately 20' x 2 mi, with a mix of oil patches and sheens. The Arthur Kill is closed to vessel traffic between Outerbridge Crossing and Fresh Kills, and facilities and sensitive areas have been boomed."
6057,2006-02-02,LOOP Mystery Spill,"Coastal, LA",29.0562,-90.1827,Oil,,,,,,,,,3,"an overflight noted two slicks with broken patches of brown oil. One slick was about 2 x 4 nm and the other about. 1 nm. The overflight had to abort due to low ceilings, and an exact position was unavailable."
6058,2006-02-02,T/V Seabulk Pride,"Nikiski, AK",60.6767,-151.403,Oil,Grounding,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,0,4760000,14,"At 5:30 a.m. AST the T/V Seabulk Pride broke free from the dock, due to heavy ice conditions, while loading a heavy fuel oil from the Tesoro Refinery at Nikiski, AK. The vessel is a 600 ft. long, double bottom tanker. The vessel has a total of 4,760,364 gallons of various fuel oils on board."
6055,2006-02-01,Main Pass Block 299,"Offshore, LA",29.2686,-88.7558,Oil,,Crude oil (34 API),,,,,,1260,4,"At approximately 1030 hrs on 1 February 2006, NOAA was notified of a crude oil release from a facility located offshore of the Mississippi Delta (Main Pass Block 299). An estimated 30 bbls of 34 API gravity crude oil was released to the Gulf of Mexico due to an equipment failure. The incident was discovered at 0900 hrs, and the leak was secured immediately afterwards. The USCG is preparing to conduct an overflight of the site to assess the slick. NOAA has been asked to provide a trajectory and will probably participate in the overflight. The facility is operated by Freeport/McMoran."
6052,2006-01-26,Asphalt Barge M-53,"Louisville, KY",38.2819,-85.7986,Oil,Collision,"Asphalt, Diesel",,,,,,,31,"On January 26, 2006, a runaway barge ""M-53"" loaded with 19,500 barrels of asphalt allided against a railroad bridge on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky. The tug M/V Kelly Lee was heading down river with 3 asphalt barges when the breakaway occurred. Two of the barges were recovered, but one barge is trapped against the K&I Railroad Bridge at river mile 607.4. The USCG reports that the barge is lying on its side with the bottom of the barge against the bridge. The barge was also carrying 15,000 gallons of diesel used to keep the asphalt heated. An unknown amount of asphalt and diesel fuel has been released into the Ohio River. The river is closed to commercial traffic until the situation is resolved. The barge M-53 is owned by Magnolia Marine Transportation."
6051,2006-01-23,F/V Chovie Clipper,"Catalina Island, CA",33.45,-118.483,Oil,,"diesel, lubes, batteries, 15 tons squid",,,,,,1000,5,"CFV CHOVIE CLIPPER -- CAPSIZED/SUNK/ABANDON SHIP- 5NM NE OF LONG PT, CATALINA ISLAND: Sector Los Angeles -- Long Beach received a call on 23JAN from the owner of F/V CHOVIE CLIPPER, DOC# 524626, a 67 ft steel hull purse seiner. Owner stated the vessel had capsized and sank approximately 5 NM off Long Point, Catalina Island. Vessel crew had abandoned ship into their lifeboat and made their way to Camp Fox, a YMCA campground on the beach just east of Long Point. Initial reports indicated the vessel sunk due to heavy weather, however, an overflight revealed that the vessel was still adrift. This first light overflight revealed the vessel, but no further debris or visible pollution. Crew was flown from Catalina Island to Long Beach where interviews and medical testing was conducted. Preliminary reports indicate that vessel took water over port side and capsized. Vessel had approximately 1000 gallons of fuel and 15 tons of squid on board. Later reports by Baywatch Isthmus revealed a release coming from the vessel. Insurers have been notified and are taking responsibility for this case. An overflight with a Coast Guard rider will take place at first light on 24JAN. Confirmed upon an early morning flight with a Pollution Investigator on board, the vessel has drifted onto Blue Cavern Point just north of Isthmus (Catalina Island). There is no recoverable oil at this time, and the responsible party is working with a contractor to put together a dive/salvage plan. Update: Insurance company has now hired NRC to complete clean up operations. NRC will present a complete salvage plan on 26JAN."
6050,2006-01-21,Barge Energy 5501,"New Haven, CT",41.2822,-72.9118,Oil,,Gasoline,0,,,0,,168000,6,"The USCG Sector LIS was notified by the Motiva facility that the barge Energy 5501 was leaking product at its pier in New Haven, CT harbor. The barge initially was boomed. The product was 93-octane gasoline and an estimated 100 barrels was contained within the boom. The NOAA SSC was notified at 0700 and requested to provide trajectory analysis, weather, and tides and current information. Also discussed were response options, including releasing the oil from the containment boom, the use of firefighting foam to inhibit any potential explosive hazard, and the use of fire hoses to spray along the shoreline to keep the gasoline away and to break up the slick. The New Have Fire Department was on scene and acting as the Incident Commander. They did not have any way to apply foam to the spill. The boom was opened about 0800 on an ebb tide."
6047,2006-01-18,Tank Barge Maritrans-192,"Offshore Cape Fear, NC",33.4869,-77.7333,Oil,,Light oil,,,,,,5500000,2,"The Tug Valour was forced to cut lose the Maritrans Barge M-192 in heavy seas off the Coast of the Carolinas in the very early morning hours of 18 Jan 06. The Valor subsequently sunk, and the crew was rescued with one exception by the Coast Guard. The B-192 is currently adrift near Cape Fear, NC. The barge is reported to contain 5.5 million gallons of light oils described as vac gas oil and cracker gas oil."
6049,2006-01-18,Tug Valour,NC,33.285,-77.69,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,90000,7,"The Tug Valour was forced to cut lose the Maritrans Barge M-192 in heavy seas off the Coast of the Carolinas in the very early morning hours of 18 Jan 06. The Valor subsequently sank, and the crew was rescued with one exception by the Coast Guard. The tug is presently on the bottom and not known to be leaking (1/18/06). A separate hotline incident for the Maritrans Barge M-192 has also been opened. "
6046,2006-01-17,F/V Captain Chance,"Near Tampa, FL",28.15,-82.8317,Oil,Grounding,"Diesel, lube oils",,,,,,1000,4,"72' wooden shrimping vessel. Grounded and partially submerged in St. Joseph Sound, off Tarpon Springs, FL"
6045,2006-01-13,Hurricane Katrina Debris Fire,"Southern Scrap, New Orleans, LA",29.9876,-90.0145,Chemical,Hurricane,Burning Hurricane Debris,,,,,,,5,"At 11 pm on January 12, a scrap pile fire was reported at the Southern Scrap Facility in New Orleans. The fire is at Jordan and Florida avenues near the Lower Ninth Ward. The debris pile is mostly white goods (household appliances), including stoves, refrigerators, water heaters, etc. The pile of debris is approximately 400' x 500' and 100 feet tall. The fire is under control but expected to take several days to extinguish. "
6044,2006-01-12,Mystery Sheen,"Off Grand Isle, LA",29.0192,-90.0683,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,4200,3,"A sheen about 1/2 by 4 nautical miles in size was spotted 10-12 miles off Grand Isle, LA at 1630 CST, Jan 12, 2006"
6040,2006-01-10,F/V Northern Orion,"Offshore, Oregon",46.1034,-124.473,Oil,Adrift,diesel,,,,,,,2,"The F/V Northern Orion, a 165' vessel, is dead in the water off northern Oregon about 18-20 miles off Clatsop Spit. The vessel has approximately 20,000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. "
6043,2006-01-10,Island End River Mystery Spill,"Boston, MA",42.3911,-71.0516,Oil,,,1,,,,,10000,9,"Monday afternoon US Coast Guard, Sector Boston was notified of a release in the area of the Island End River in Boston Harbor. The source, the amount and the product were (and remain) unconfirmed. However, it is suspected that the release happened sometime on the night of Sunday January 08 and was a diesel or #2 heating oil product (chemical analysis through the USCG Marine Safety Lab is pending) and the amount is somewhere between 5,000 and 10,000 gallons. Helped by slow currents and consistent west to southwest winds, a large portion of the released product pooled at the northern end of the Island End River (IER) and recovery operations have been focused there. Some oil sheen was reported in the Mystic River (upper end of Boston Harbor) and in the Chelsea River, about a half a mile east of the IER, but none of it was deemed recoverable. Protective booming of the salt marshes at the end of the Chelsea River (aka: ""Chelsea Creek"") was deployed as an extra safety measure. The Island End River is more of an inlet than a true river. Historically (a century ago) it flowed through Chelsea and Everett to the sea. Today it terminate approximately a quarter mile from the Mystic River (generally considered part of Boston Harbor), is about 200 yards wide and heavily industrialized on one side. The other side has a small park and condominium project known as Admiral Hill. Environmentally the area is of note due to historic (and heavy) contamination from coal tar. The bottom sediments as well as much of the southeastern shoreline are contaminated by chronic (now secured) and acute releases of the materials. The exposed coal tar on the shoreline dates back to the 1940s. The material is a byproduct of a large coal gasification facility that operated from the turn of the 19th century to sometime in the early 1960s. Response Activities: The USCG has been supervising the oil spill cleanup contractor as it uses vacuum trucks and sorbents to recover trapped materials. Over 3,000 gallons (oil) have been recovered thus far. NOAA Activities: The NOAA SSC has been working with the FOSC and SOSC on cleanup options and spill characterization, including work with the NOAA HAZMAT modeling staff on oil fate calculations, and reverse trajectories."
6039,2006-01-09,F/V Infidel,"SSW of Catalina Island, CA",33.2978,-118.317,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,800,2,"On the night of January 8, 2006, the fishing vessel F/V Infidel sank. The location is about five miles SSW of Catalina Island, California. The vessel was carrying about 800 gal diesel fuel. It is not know if there is currently a sheen from any spilled fuel. The depth at that location is about 600 fathoms."
6038,2006-01-06,F/V Buccaneer,"Point Mugu, CA",34.0467,-119.117,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1000,3,"On January 4, 2006, the F/V Buccaneer sank in 1200 feet of water 2.5 miles off Point Mugu, CA, near Port Hueneme, CA. The 68-foot steel-hulled squid fishing vessel was carrying approximately 1000 gallons of diesel. Sheening was observed when the vessel sank but currently is no visible sheen."
6037,2006-01-03,F/V Hail Mary II,"Long Island, NY",40.85,-72.4833,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,6000,7,"At 0500 EST On January 3, 2006, the 80 foot fishing vessel F/V Hail Mary II grounded in Shinnecock Bay, NY. The vessel was carrying an estimated 6,000 gal diesel fuel, and was not leaking.On Friday, Jan 5th, the vessel was located at 72deg 28.63' W by 40deg 50.44'N. Plans were in place to move the vessel to 72deg 28.96' W by 40deg 50.57'N on Saturday afternoon at about 1400. The vessel was estimated to have between 4,000 and 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. The Hail Mary II was hung up on the west bank of jetty lining the Shinnecock Inlet. The offshore weather conditions prohibited the arrival of a barge with crane to do the salvage operation. The USCG received the RP's salvage plan and eventually allowed the fishing vessel to be lifted and taken for repairs."
6036,2005-12-28,M/V Panama,"Ensenada, Mexico",31.8591,-116.618,Oil,Grounding,Bunker C,,,,,,,3,"The containership M/V Panama grounded on a sand bar on Christmas Day 2005, 300ft off the main dock at Ensenada, B.C.S. Mexico. There has been no fuel release at the time of notification. Two tugs from Los Angeles have responded to remove the vessel. USCG District 11 has requested NOAA Hazmat trajectory products."
6035,2005-12-19,Missing Rowan MODUs,LA,28.0739,-92.6989,Other,Hurricane,Missing Mobile Drilling Units (MODUs),,,,,,,10,"NOAA HAZMAT was requested to assist in locating two missing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) that were set adrift and presumably sunk during Hurricane Rita. The rigs are the MODUs ROWAN FT. WORTH and the ROWAN HALIFAX. Both rigs are LeTourneau 116-C design, hull dimensions are 243L X 200W X 26D(not counting super structure). Each are equipped with 477' legs. "
6034,2005-12-16,Conoco-Phillips Bayway,NJ,40.6081,-74.2289,Oil,Pipeline,No. 2 Heating Oil / Water mix - red dyed,1,1,,,,81900,20,"At approximately 0800 hours on December 16, 2005 a leaking valve was first observed at the Conoco-Phillips Rahway River Tank Field, adjacent to the Rahway River, New Jersey. The valve was immediately replaced and the discharge of oil/water was stopped. The product was primarily discharged off site at the edge of the property where it slopes down to the perimeter of the closed Linden Landfill. The released product was a mixture of No. 2 heating oil (red dyed) and water. Data from tank guages indicate 1,950 barrels of oil/water are unaccounted for. Clean-up response includes vacuum trucks and deflection/exclusion booming operations in the Rahway River. Habitats at risk include wetlands, mudflats and river/estuary. Oiled wildlife has been reported. "
6033,2005-12-15,F/V Sky Sun,"Cape Kumukahi, HI",19.465,-154.826,Oil,Grounding,"Diesel, Fish",,,,,,,1,"The 68-foot fishing vessel SKY SUN ran aground on the eastern shore of the Big Island. The longline fishing vessel is loaded with 3,000 gallons of diesel and has 4 tons of fish on board. The grounding site is near the southern end of the Waiopae Tidepools Marine Life Conservation District 25 miles southeast of Hilo. The four crew members and a National Marine Fisheries Service observer were rescued via helocopter. There were no injuries. NOAA HAZMAT was notified and requested to provide weather forecasts to assist with salvage. "
6032,2005-12-14,F/V Captain A.B.,FL,30.1183,-81.345,Oil,Grounding,"Diesel, Lube Oil",,,,,,,4,"On December 12, 2005, at approximately 5:30 AM, the fishing vessel Captain A.B. grounded in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl, near Jacksonville, FL. The grounding site is just north of Guana River State Park, Fla. There were no injuries or pollution as a result of the grounding. The vessel is carrying 4500 gallons of diesel and 300 gallons of lube oil. "
6031,2005-12-14,Volunteer Asphalt Company,TN,35.9529,-83.8605,Oil,,Liquid Asphalt,,,,,,,0,"A hose on a pier failed during offloading a barge, spilling liquid asphalt onto the barge and into the Tennessee River. The incident occurred at the Volunteer Asphalt Facility in Knoxville, TN."
6030,2005-12-08,Delta Fuels Storage Tank,OH,41.6586,-83.5047,Oil,,gasoline,,,,,,100000,1,"A 2 million gallon storage tank at a fuel distribution company in Toledo, Ohio, was overfilled as a result of operator error causing gasoline to spill into secondary containment. The containment wall was breached, releasing an unknown amount of gasoline beyond the facility. NOAA HAZMAT was contacted for weather and evaporation rates. More information is available at http://www.epaosc.net/deltafuels"
6029,2005-11-28,Barge Piney Point,"James River, VA",37.4033,-77.3933,Oil,Grounding,Asphalt,,,,,,,18,"The Barge PINEY POINT being towed by tug BARBARY COAST ran aground near Kingsland Reach on the James River, VA. The capacity of the barge is 22,000 bbls."
6028,2005-11-28,F/V Ace,"Dana Point, CA",33.408,-117.65,Oil,,"diesel, lube oil",,,,,,1500,0,"The 58 foot F/V Ace capsized in the early morning hours of Saturday, 26 November 2005, with an estimated 1,500 gallons of diesel and 50 gallons of lube oil on board. At 0924hrs, Sector Los Angeles reported the vessel approximately 2 miles west of Dana Point with a one acre sheen. The vessel later sank and the vents were being plugged prior to salvage."
6027,2005-11-25,R/V L'ARTENTEUR,"OFFSHORE, LA",28.6133,-91.9983,Oil,,"Diesel, lube oils",,,,,,15000,2,"The R/V l'Artenteur sank offshore LA last night at the position 28˚ 36' 48""N,091˚ 59' 54"""
1314,2005-11-21,T/V Sperchious,"Bahia de Guayanilla, Puerto Rico",17.9607,-66.7683,Oil,Grounding,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,13400000,19,"On 11/21/05 at 0730 local time the T/V Sperchious grounded on the south coast of Puerto Rico, outside Bahia de Guayanilla. The vessel is not leaking at this time. The vessel has a cargo of 50K metric tons or 13.4M gallons of #6 fuel oil."
1313,2005-11-11,FV Bold Contender,"Offshore Lincoln City, OR",44.7663,-124.117,Oil,Adrift,Diesel fuel and hydraulic oil ,,,,,,6300,3,Sector Portland reported that at approximately 1400 Friday November 11 the 60 foot crabbing vessel F/V Bold Contender was floating upside down about 2 nm offshore of Depoe Bay at Cape Foulweather with a potential of 6000 gallons of diesel and 300 gallons of hydraulic oil onboard.
1311,2005-11-11,TB DBL 152,"Offshore, LA",29.2058,-93.468,Oil,Collision,"#6 Fuel Oil, Slurry Oil",1,0,,0,0,5050000,154,"On 11 November 2005, an Integrated Tug/Barge System -ITB DBL 152 and the T/V REBEL- allided with an unknown submerged obstruction approximately 32 miles offshore of the Western Louisiana Coast. The obstruction, apparently, was a rig owned by Dynegy that had been toppled during Hurricane Rita. The barge was holed on the starboard bow. The hole was reported to be 30' x 5' and an estimated 7,200 bbls of #6 oil was lost from #1 Starboard Storage Tank."
1312,2005-11-07,Mercury Release,"Florence, OR",44.0278,-124.137,Chemical,Mystery Substance,Mercury,,,,,,,3,On November 6 a citizen reported observing pools of mercury in the surf zone on the beach approximately one half mile north of the jetty at the Siuslaw River entrance. Approximate dimensions reported were 3 x 11 feet. A sample was collected by the citizen and later confirmed to be mercury after analysis by NRC. An extensive survey was conducted of the location where the citizen reported the mercury but no mercury was found.
6026,2005-11-04,Hurricane Katrina Hazmat Debris Removal,LA,29.9725,-90.065,Other,Hurricane,,,,,,,,27,"In 2005, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita littered the Louisiana coastal zone with tens of thousands of drums, cylinders, aboveground storage tanks, and other containers that contained crude oil, refined petroleum products, chemicals, and other hazardous materials. The EPA and United States Coast Guard (USCG) conducted the response action jointly in direct support to the State of Louisiana under ESF-10. NOAA was requested to provide the role of the Scientific Support Coordinator and coordinated the Environmental Unit functions for the Incident Command. "
6002,2005-10-22,Hurricane Wilma (General),East Coast,26.1401,-81.7959,Other,Hurricane,Hurricane Track Forecasts,,,,,,,4,NOAA Hazmat requested to post NHC forecast hurricane Wilma tracks to hotline
1310,2005-10-17,Maumee River Mystery Spill,"Toledo, OH",41.6608,-83.5121,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,1,,,,5000,6,"The SSC was contacted Oct 17 at 1100 am concerning anmystery slick on the Maumee River In Toledo, Ohio. The oil appeared tobe waste oil and was seen floating between the Martin Luther King Bridgeand the I 280 Bridge. The volume was estimated to be between 500 -5000 gallons. Early reports indicated no shoreline or wildlifeimpacts, although there were reports of oiled vessels. The oil did notmatch any vessels in the area during the spill. A sewer outfall on theeastern shore near the MLK bridge was indicated as a possible source.An overflight showed heavy sheens and free productfrom the MLK bridge to the CSX railroad bridge. Scattered pockets ofoil were seen on both banks. Shoreline impacts seem to be mostly inareas of riprap. A marina south of the MLK bridge on the east bankacted as a natural collection point. There were no known impacts to wildlife. A localclean up contractor recovered oil along an area of riprap."
1307,2005-10-12,Union Pacific Tank Battery,"Pelican Island, Galveston, TX",29.3056,-94.826,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,7,Union Pacific Tank Battery
1309,2005-10-10,Masters Resources A-1 Platform,"Galveston Bay, TX",29.5332,-94.8502,Oil,,oil,,,,,,200,4,Approximately 200 gallons was spilled from a tank on the rig. Overflights showed a line of sheen and black oil heading for the town of San Leon in Galveston Bay. Oil made landfall. Cleanup crews were on-scene. No major impact to shorelines (mostly rip rap) nor wildlife were observed.
1305,2005-10-05,F/V Eric H,"Offshore St. Petersburg, FL",26.6683,-84.0883,Oil,,"Diesel, lube oils, Search and Rescue Operations",,,,,,16000,2,"On October 5, 2005 the shrimping vessel F/V Eric H, was reported on fire and adrift offshore of west Florida. Crewmen were in the water and Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg requested trajectory and weather information."
1306,2005-10-05,Tank Truck Accident,"Seven-Mile Bridge, Marathon, FL",24.7059,-81.1401,Oil,Collision,"gasoline, aquious fire fighting foam (AFFF)",,,,,1,,2,"On October 3, 2005, a fatal crash between a SUV and gasoline tank truck on theSeven Mile Bridge near Marathon, FL, resulted in a large fire and release ofgasoline and fire fighting foam into the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The burning fuel truck was extinguished using Aqueous Fire Fighting Foam(AFFF). NOAA HAZMAT was requested to provide information on the potential fateof the spilled gasoline and AFFF. Given the relatively small volumes involved,we believe that discernible impacts are unlikely. However, recent concernsregarding the environmental impacts from AFFF suggest that sampling of bivalvesand corals adjacent to the bridge might be prudent. See Biological concerns report posted to hotline for more details."
6023,2005-10-03,MSU Morgan City Response & Offshore Observations,LA,29.7004,-91.2056,Oil,Hurricane,Oil and oil products,,,,,,,83,"The U.S. Coast Guard's Marine Safety Unit (MSU) at Morgan City, LA, is responsible for monitoring offshore oil rigs, pipelines, and other infrastructure for hurricane damage that results in oil spills."
6019,2005-09-21,Hurricane Rita (General),LA/TX,30.2298,-93.2194,Oil,Hurricane,,,,,,,,153,Contains documents and files related to incidents caused by Hurricane Rita.
1304,2005-09-16,Sunken Calcium Chloride Barge,"Mississippi River Mile 956, Cairo, IL",37.002,-89.196,Chemical,,,,,,,,,2,"NOAA was notified that a barge carrying calcium chloride sunk at river mile 956 on the Mississippi near Cairo, IL. NOAA was asked for assistance."
6014,2005-09-07,Hurricane Katrina (MS and AL General),MS/AL,30.6888,-88.0493,Oil,Hurricane,,,,,,,,148,This is a general Incident for information covering non-site specific pollution events in Mississippi and Alabama.
6005,2005-09-06,Hurricane Katrina Bass Enterprises,LA,29.4628,-89.6235,Oil,Hurricane,Heavy Louisiana Sweet Crude Oil,1,1,0,,1,3700000,97,"Crude oil spill into the Mississippi River from two damaged storage tanks at Bass Enterprises. Location is near mile marker 35 in Plaquemines Parish, LA. Each tank measures 16' high and 290' in diameter. About 88,000 to 90,000 bbl have been released, with 10,000 bbl remaining in the tanks. A large amount of oil is contained in the berm, but a significant amount of oil was lost to both the river and adjacent marsh. Much of the oil ended up on the downriver side of the facility. Cleanup in these areas was intense and in-situ burninig took place. Stage 1 cleanup efforts were finished by 20DEC05. All zones were in Stage 3 on 09FEB06. "
6006,2005-09-06,Hurricane Katrina Chevron Empire ,LA,29.3693,-89.5349,Oil,Hurricane,Heavy Louisiana Sweet Crude Oil/Diesel,,,1,,1,1420000,78,"Sweet crude release from two damaged tanks at the Chevron Empire Terminal, across the river from Buras, in Plaquemines Parish, LA. Approximately 24,000 barrels of crude oil were lost -- most of the spilled oil is reported to be contained on-site. Stage 1 was completed on 14NOV05. Multiple burns were conducted in a few marsh areas including the Chevron Mobile/Exxon Mobile (XOM) site as well as along the berm where most of the oil spilled was contained. The area was signed off to Stage 3 on 29NOV05. "
6004,2005-09-06,Hurricane Katrina Chevron Wagon Wheel,LA,29.2242,-89.3936,Oil,Hurricane,Heavy Louisiana crude oil,1,1,,,,33600,11,"Broken wellhead, located in the Wagon Wheel near Venice in Plaquemines Parish LA. An estimated 200 bbl of oil was spilled. Sorbents are being used to collect floating oil. "
6007,2005-09-05,Hurricane Katrina Chevron Port Fourchon Pipeline,LA,29.115,-90.207,Oil,Hurricane,Heavy Louisiana sweet crude oil,1,1,,,,53600,10,"Ruptured pipeline that has discharged oil into marshland located near Houma, LA. Response crews are flushing the marsh to allow oil to be skimmed and transferred into vac trucks. "
6015,2005-09-05,Hurricane Katrina Dynegy Venice,LA,29.2232,-89.3948,Oil,Hurricane,Light crude oil,,1,,,0,25200,77,"Discharge of sweet crude oil near the main channel leading into the Gulf. Incident location is in Pass Tante Phine Pass at the Venice Energy Service Co., 5 miles SW of Venice. Oil is contained in the berm, with 3 inches of freeboard. Containment and sorbent boom have been deployed and skimmers and barges are on scene."
6011,2005-09-05,Hurricane Katrina Forrest Oil,LA,29.0556,-89.3064,Oil,Hurricane,Crude oil,,1,,,,,5,Multiple pipelines and facilities located in a remote area 4.5 miles S of Heads Pass. Spill volume is unknown.
6003,2005-09-05,Hurricane Katrina Murphy Oil,LA,29.9492,-89.9306,Oil,Hurricane,Crude oil,,1,,,,3570000,56,"Murphy Oil (Greater New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish LA) -- One storage tank with a 250,000 bbl capacity leaked an estimated 19,500 bbls of medium sour crude oil. Oil released from this tank breached secondary containment and was observed in residential neighborhoods adjacent to the facility."
6009,2005-09-05,Hurricane Katrina Mystery Tank N of Pilot Town ,LA,29.1847,-89.5375,Oil,Hurricane,Unknown,,,,,,,9,"Report of a sheen (area unknown) coming from a displaced tank. Location is N of Pilot Town, on the W bank of the Mississippi. "
6010,2005-09-05,Hurricane Katrina Shell Nairn,LA,29.4465,-89.617,Oil,Hurricane,Heavy Louisiana Sweet Crude Oil,1,1,,,,3610000,60,"A 20 inch diameter pipeline near Port Sulfur (MM35), supported by a berm that lost 150 feet in the hurricane, ruptured with a 2-inch by 6-inch hole. An unknown amount of oil has been released into a nearby marsh and created a sheen 5 to 6 miles long. Drum skimmers are being used in the marsh and 7,000 feet of boom has been deployed in the marsh."
6017,2005-09-05,Hurricane Katrina Shell Pilot Town,LA,29.1843,-89.2501,Oil,Hurricane,Heavy Louisiana Sweet Crude Oil,1,1,,,,1070000,55,"Discharge of sweet crude oil from an above-ground tank into the Mississippi River at mile marker 3, caused by a microwave tower that fell and pierced the tank. A pipeline was also breached. The spill occured within the containment berm of the facility. Much of the oil was most likely lost/released/dispersed during the hurricane. Approximately 22,685 barrels were recovered. The entire facility was moved into Stage 3 on 26OCT05."
6008,2005-09-05,Hurricane Katrina Sundown,LA,29.5,-89.7,Oil,Hurricane,Crude oil,,,,,,32300,66,"Sundown East: Ruptured tanks and piping. Estimated spill volume: cumulative 450 bbl. Remote site with difficult access, located at Potash, LA, E bank of Mississippi R, mile marker 40. Sundown West: Ruptured tanks and piping. Estimated spill volume: cumulative 320 bbl medium crude oil. Remote site, located at Potash, LA, just N of Port Sulphur on W bank of Mississippi."
6012,2005-09-05,Hurricane Katrina Vintage Oil ,LA,29.1219,-89.3211,Oil,Hurricane,Crude oil,,,,,,,2,Potential spill. Multiple pipelines and facilities located in a remote area at South Pass 24/Dixon Bay
1303,2005-09-02,FV Mr Natural,"South of Cape Romano, FL",27.2069,-82.8895,Oil,Adrift,diesel fuel,,,,,,4000,3,Sector Tampa asked for trajectory for the F/V Mr Natural which had been adrift since 26 Aug 30 miles south of Cape Romano.Position of the vessel on 31 Aug at 1950 hrs was 27-17.8N 082-59.6WVessel had max of 4000 gallons of diesel on board. NOAA provided some info as to expected drift track of the vessel and trajectory of oil is 4000 gal was released as well as wx forecast.
6001,2005-08-30,Hurricane Katrina (LA General),LA,29.9725,-90.0642,Oil,Hurricane,Multiple,,,,,,8630000,157,This is a general Incident for information covering non-site specific pollution events in Louisiana.
1302,2005-08-16,Barge MGM 3030,"Chocolate Bayou, TX",29.2982,-94.8506,Chemical,,sulfuric acid,,,,,,431000,15,"The NOAA SSC was notified on the morning of 16 August 2005, that a bargecarrying sulfuric acid was venting fumes and was sinking near Alvin Texas. Thereported position was 29deg 14.117 N Lat. 095deg 12.950 W Long. Initial watersampling didn't show any change in pH near the vessel. Several voids werecompromised and acid was detected in each. Samples of the voids and cargo tankswere taken to characterize the percent acid. Product was lightered from the vessel. The barge was moved into a dry dock facility. This endedthe active response to MGM 3030."
1301,2005-08-15,Dennis Pass Wellhead Blowout,LA,29.0958,-89.1692,Oil,Wellhead,Crude oil and natural gas,1,1,,,,2100,14,"At 0715 on Monday, August 15, well head in the Pass A Loutre Wildlife ManagementArea blew out, spewing crude oil and natural gas into the surrounding freshwatermarsh. The spill, from Enervest Well #501, is located at 29d 05'45""N, 089d10'09""W released approximately 50 bbls of oil. Some sheen moved from the immediate area and outthrough Dennis Pass into the Gulf of Mexico, but most of the oil was contained inthe marsh, much of it in two different pockets approximately 200 yards by 150'. Some of the oil stuck in the bordering Roseau cane. 2000' of boom was on-scene as well as 5 skimmers were on-scene. No wildlife injuries were reported were."
1300,2005-08-10,Romulus MI Facility Fire,MI,42.2287,-83.382,Chemical,,"Xylene, Toluene, Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, MEK, MIBK, Ethylene glycol",,,,,,,15,"The Great Lakes SSC was notified of a facility fire inRomulus MI. EQ Resource Recovery stores and process waste organic solvents. The wasteproducts consist of the mainly the following solvents: Xylene, Toluene, Acetone,Isopropyl Alcohol, MEK, MIBK, Ethylene glycol. The facility reported that nochlorinated products were stored at the facility. A ditch that runs through the facility was blocked with sanddown stream to control potential effluent. There was also primary containmentaround the facility tanks.The tanks ranged from 55 gallon drums to 30, 000 storage tanks.The fire was allowed to burn out. "
1299,2005-08-08,Calcium Chloride Spill,"Kenosha, WI",42.5882,-87.8197,Chemical,Pipeline,calcium chloride,,,,,,4000,3,"The NOAA SSC was contacted in regards to a 4000-gallon spill of calciumchlorides 32% solution. The solution was spilled in to a storm water sewerdrain. The drain was approximately 2 miles from Lake Michigan. The USCGFOSC wanted information on the potential impacts from dilute calcium chloridesolution on the biota in Lake Michigan. The local fire department waspreparing to flush the storm drain with copious amounts of water.The local fire department ultimately flushed the drain with 3000 gallons ofwater per minute for 3 hours. The flushing water entered the drain at threedifferent locations on the run to the lake. The drain entered the lake in anopen area, which would allow for maximum dilution.The USCG reported no impacts from the flushing of the CaCl to Lake Michigan."
1298,2005-08-04,FV Shirley Girl,"Oyster Bayou, LA",29.234,-91.1372,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,300,6,"On, or before 26 July 2005, the F/V Shirley Girl struck an object in OysterBayou (a small bayou that connects to the Gulf of Mexico in coastal Louisiana)causing it to sink and ground on an oyster reef. The USCG requested NOAA assistance to assessresponse trade-offs."
1297,2005-07-29,New Windsor Cargo Terminal,"Hudson River, NY",41.5435,-73.9741,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,5000000,4,A storage tank ruptured at the New Windsor Cargo Terminal located approx. 10 miles north of West Point. Approximately 5 million gallons of diesel were released into a secondary containment area. No product has reached the river.
1295,2005-07-25,F/V Royal Quarry,"Columbia River Entrance, OR",46.2528,-123.991,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,1000,2,The F/V Royal Quarry grounded with 1000gal of diesel on board against the south side of the south jetty of the Columbia River at 0230 on 23 July. The fuel was removed without significant loss and the vessel was refloated at 1600 on 23 July without breaching the hull.
1293,2005-07-20,FV Golden Dragon,"Padre Island, TX",27.475,-97.2744,Oil,Grounding,,,,,,,,6,"At least two shrimp boats have been reported in distress or have grounded offthe South Texas Coast in the wake of Hurricane Emily. The GOLDEN DRAGON wasin-tow, but had to be abandoned due to increasing winds and heavy waves thenight of 19 July."
1294,2005-07-20,ITB Mobile,"Sabine Pass, TX",29.63,-93.8223,Oil,Grounding,,,,,,,,7,"On Wednesday morning, 20 July 2005, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator wasnotified of a grounded 690 foot, single hulled, Integrated Tank Barge atcoordinates 29° 37.80'N by 93° 49.34' W."
1292,2005-07-12,Thunder Horse Platform,"Offshore LA, Gulf of Mexico",28.1906,-88.4956,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,0,6,"On July 11, 2005 the NOAA Gulf Region Scientific Support Team was contacted byUSCG MSO Morgan City, LA about the listing offshore oil rig THUNDERHORSE. Therig was evacuated for hurricane Dennis and upon returning the rig was observedwith a list of 20-30 degrees."
1291,2005-07-02,The Casitas,"NW Hawaiian Islands, HI",27.9615,-175.771,Oil,Grounding,"gasoline, diesel, lube oil",,,,,,33200,29,"The night of July 2, 2005 a 145 foot NOAA chartered vessel, the M/V Casitas, ran aground in the Northwest Hawaiian islands. The Casitas is hard aground on the northeast side of Pearl and Hermes Atoll at coordinates 2757.694 N and 17546.282 W. Sea conditions are 4-6 foot south swell with 15-20 knot winds. The vessel is carrying 16 marine debris divers plus crew for a Marine Debris recovery mission. All passengers and crew are reported safe with no injuries. The vessel contains approximately 30,000 gallons of diesel fuel, 3000 gallons of gasoline, and 200 gallons of lube oil aboard. A morning overflight by the USCG C-130 Hercules observed rainbow sheen from the aft portion of the vessel moving southwest, approximately a half nautical mile long by 200 feet wide. "
1290,2005-06-28,Breton Sound Block 28,LA,29.5611,-89.1433,Oil,Pipeline,,0,,,,,60,3,"Between 1615 and 1700 CDT approx. 60 gallons of oil were released from apipeline within Breton Sound Block 28. The coordinates of the release are 29˚ 33’ 40"N, 089˚ 08’ 36"W. The slick is reported to be moving to the northeast at this time."
1296,2005-06-27,FV Ocean Tor,"Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, WA",48.3133,-125.603,Oil,,Diesel fuel and hydraulic oil and lube oil,,,,,,4340,5,"Between 1900 and 2300 on 26 July, the Canadian fishing vessel Ocean Tor capsized with four souls on board. Initial Search and Rescue efforts recovered two survivors. The vessel has drifted south from Canadian waters into US waters and is now in the northern extremes of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and is drifting south south east. The vessel remains afloat with an estimated 7% of its stern exposed (2 or 3 feet). The maximum oil on board is: 4000gal diesel, 300gal hydraulic fluid, 45gal lube oil."
1289,2005-06-15,Breton Island Oil Spill,LA,29.4969,-89.1795,Oil,,LA Crude,,1,,,,,7,"On the morning of June 12th an equipment failure on an oil rig caused the release of an estimated 8-12 bbls of LA crude oil. Initial reports noted some shoreline impacts and bird mortalities in the vicinity of Breton Island, LA. This is within the Breton Island NWR. Latest reports now indicate significant pelican mortalities."
1288,2005-06-10,MV Sea Astride,"Cabo Rojo, PR",17.984,-67.2227,Oil,Grounding,"diesel, lube oil",,,,,,2250,9,"During the evening of June 9, 2005 the M/V Sea Astride, a 150 foot Haitian coastal freighter was adrift with no power and taking on water 3/4 miles off Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. The vessel grounded at 17-59.04N, 067-13.365W in 12-15 feet of water. The vessel remained firmly aground and water entered the vessel's engine room. No pollution has been observed outside of the hull.The vessel is reported to have 2000 gallons of diesel and 250 gallons of lubeoil on board.NOAA provided trajectory, weather, oil fate, and resources atrisk information for the incident. NOAA coordinated with local resource managers and divers to evaluate potential risk to area natural resources.On 13 July the vessel had been refloated and taken into port in San Juan. Approval to sink the vessel offshore was requested and approved (after most pollution removed. On 26 August 2005, the vessel was towed to deep water and scuttled 12-15 nm northeast of San Juan."
1287,2005-05-09,Barge VB53,"Richmond, VA",37.3933,-77.3833,Oil,Grounding,diesel,1,1,,,,210000,16,"MSO Hampton Roads reported that a barge was damaged and had releasedsome several hundred gallons of diesel fuel into the James River near Richmond,VA.Tanks #1 and #2 Port were damaged and each tank had a potential of 5,000 bbls of diesel fuel.The release was reported to be less than 25-30 bbls. Representatives of the RP, VA DEQ, NOAA DAC, EPA, MSO Hampton Roads, F&WS, and Entrix joined in a survey of the one site where the oil had been collected located just east of the site of the grounding. Area impacted in this pond area off of the East Bank of the James River, known locally as the Gravel Pit, total less than an acre. Diesel product was observed along this sheltered shore that once the floating product had been removed, oil soaked woody debris had been removed, that some sorbent material would be maintained on site for several days or weeks until it could be assured that oil sheen from saturated sediments would not escape into the James River."
1286,2005-05-04,FV Laura E,"Columbia River Entrance, OR",46.2322,-124.075,Oil,,diesel,0,0,,,,500,2,Fishing vessel capsized near south jetty of Columbia River Bar. Diesel threat in roough seas.
1285,2005-04-29,FV Hannah and Sarah Grounding,"Nantucket Island, MA",41.2833,-69.965,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,,6,No details are available at this time.
1283,2005-04-28,Barge B-35,"Hudson River, NY",41.5962,-73.9567,Oil,Grounding,Gasoline,,,,,,630000,6,"On 28 April 2005 at approximately 1530 the USCG Activities NY was notified of a release of gasoline from the barge B-35. The barge was moored at the Dynergy facility in Roseton, NY. It reported slight sheen around it and believed the damage was to the #1 and #2 port tanks (each containing 7,500 barrels of gasoline). ACTNY requested NOAA support for weather and trajectory information. The barge initially had 75,145 bbls of gasoline. Using the figures provided by the RP the amount lost would be 683 bbls or 28,686 gallons. The amount of product and water combined is 89,823 bbls which means that during the several times they lightered they took on an additional 7,803 bbls of water (the barges total capacity is only 82,020 bbls).The barge was single hulled and they believed it sustained an impact with the bottom near Diamond Reef (NE of buoy #56) while heading up river. Weather at time of incident was winds 12 knots from the SW, air temperature 41F, and visibility 10NM.The waterway remained open to all traffic with a Safety Broadcast for no-wake speed in the vicinity of the incident. The contractor conducted air monitoring of LEL and benzene levels. None were detected. Protective boom was deployed at the mouth of Wappinger Creek."
1284,2005-04-28,Crew Boat Rene I,"Sabine Pass, LA",29.7118,-93.8462,Oil,Collision,diesel,,1,,,,,10,"At 1313 hrs (CDT) on 28 April 2005, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator wasnotified by the USCG of a collision between an outbound tanker and an OffshoreSupply Vessel (OSV) in the Sabine Ship Channel just N of the jetties."
1282,2005-04-27,Anahuac Refuge Oil Spill,"High Island, TX",29.5729,-94.5239,Oil,,,,,,,,,3,Anahuac Refuge Oil Spill
1281,2005-04-26,Mystery Spill,"Admiralty Inlet, Puget Sound, WA",48.1221,-122.736,Oil,Mystery Substance,,0,,,,,500,3,Unknown quantity of unknown substance IVO Sierra Alpha Buoy near Admiralty Inlet. No response.
1280,2005-04-20,Grand Isle Area Pipeline Incident,"Barataria Bay, LA",29.325,-89.9764,Oil,Pipeline,Sweet crude,1,1,,,,25200,22,"A pipeline leak was reported in Barataria Bay, north of Mendicant Island near the eastern edge of Grand Isle, LA. Lat 29d 19’30"N, 089d 58’35"W. The release consisted of roughly 600 bbls of sweet crude oil."
1279,2005-04-07,Mystery Spill,"Offshore, LA",27.0,-89.0,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,1,"Hotline has been opened to capture information regarding a mystery spill, offshore, LA."
1277,2005-04-01,LOOP Incident,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",28.8849,-90.0248,Oil,,,,,,,,,5,"A mystery slick was observed N or the LOOP facility and a leak was discovered atone of the crude oil off-loading facilities from an apparent corrosion failureat a flange. That flange failure created a slick some three miles long, but thesurface oil observed was mostly sheen. The larger slick was reported by LOOP asbeing unrelated and not sourced from any failures at the facility. The mysteryslick was also mostly sheen, and was reported to cover an estimated 20 sq.miles, but the cover was not continuous. Dispersant aircraft were put onstandby status by the USCG, but no heavy surface oil that would justifydispersant use was observed. The source at the flange was secured on the sameday."
1276,2005-03-27,MV Sea Cloud,"St. Croix, US Virgin Islands",17.6783,-64.765,Oil,Grounding,"#6 Fuel Oil, diesel",,,,,,,5,"The vessel MV Sea Cloud, a 132 foot container ship grounded on coral or hardbottom on the south central coast of St Croix at approximately 0745 local onSaturday 26 March 2005. CG reported the grounded position is 17-40.7N 064-45.9W. This position is at the Alucroix port channel near the Hovensafacility. Water depths were reported as 9-4 fathoms, but this is unconfirmed.CG reported they believe the vessel is aground on coral.Fuel on board was initially reported as 500 metric tons of #6 fuel oil. Thisinformation was later updated to be 180 metric tons of #6 and an unknownquantity of diesel fuel. The diesel fuel was being transfered to inside tanksfor added security. NOAA provided contingency trajectory information and weather forecasts to the USCG MSD in St Croix. After lightering the majority of fuel, the vessel was successfully re-floated without incident the morning of March 28 and taken into dock for hull inspection. There was no significant damage to the hull.NOAA DAC coordiantied with co-trustees to assess damage to the reef grounding site."
1275,2005-03-24,Cold Springs Harbor Barge,"Arthur Kill, NY/NJ",40.5408,-74.2547,Oil,Collision,#2 Fuel Oil,1,,,,,99000,7,"At about 1955 EST the barge Cold Spring Harbor was holed and released approximately 40,000 gallons of #2 fuel oil. It is reported that a significant amount of the oil has been boomed. The location is in the southern section of Arthur Kill about 2.5 miles from Raritan Bay. This is at Motiva C1 dock in New Jersey. "
1273,2005-03-22,MV CSAV Maresias,"Charleston, SC",32.7305,-79.8382,Chemical,,"tetrachloroethylene, methylene chloride, chloronated parafin wax",,,,,,,1,"On Tuesday, 22 March, 2005, the MV CSAV Maresias waited off Charleston Harbour with six damaged containers due to bad weather offshore while in transit. The containers include tetrachloroethylene and methylene chloride solvents and choronated parafin wax. The USCG asked NOAA to assess toxicity, reactivity, and response concerns for these products. Also NOAA was asked to evaluate the photo ionization (PID) detection results performed by the RP. NOAA chemists and LSU contract chemists were given the cargo information to evaluate for hazards.USCG ordered the vessel to remain at anchor offshore until a plan was submitted to address offloading of the damaged containers, monitoring for toxicgas, and a contingency for dealing with any leaking or released product.NOAA Chemists reviewed the details of the plan prior to the vessel being allowed to enter port to verify correct monitoring methods.On the evening of Wednesday, 23 March USCG accepted the RP's plan for offloading the damaged containers, monitoring, and contingencies for any spillage. The vessel was allowed to enter port and offload. The operation was successful and without incident. The vessel departed the area at 0200 EST on 24March 2005."
1274,2005-03-22,RTC Barge 380,"Elizabeth Port, NJ",40.6366,-74.1966,Oil,Collision,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,2000,2,"At approximately 8PM Monday, March 21st, an estimated 2000 gallons of #2 fuel oil was lost at Elizabethport Reach in Arthur Kill."
1270,2005-03-21,Commonwealth Oil Refining Company,"Guayanilla Bay, PR",18.0067,-66.7483,Oil,Pipeline,#6 Fuel Oil,,1,,,,294000,4,"At approximately 2330 March 20, 2005 a spill of 6000 to 7000 BBL (250,000-300,000 gallons) of #6 fuel oil was lost from a ruptured pipeline at the Commonwealth Oil Refining Company, Guayanilla Bay, PR. (NRC report 753234). The oil spill occured during a transfer operation when the pipeline supplying fuel to a vessel apparently ruptured due to corrosion. The rupture occured 5000 yards inland. An estimated 50 gallons of oil entered the waterway. The remainder of the release (7000 Bbls or 294,000 gallons) was mostly contained on land in a containment area of pipes and an adjacent ditch. USCG D7 requested NOAA develop weather forecast, tide and current predictions, and resources at risk information in the event of a significant release into the waterway. Recovery operations were effective, and little oil entered the waterway and the oil has remained effectively contained primarily in a land ditch. The only wildlife impacts reported were one egret oiled, but mangrove habitat along the ditch was oiled."
1271,2005-03-21,Tank Barge Millicoma,"North Head, WA",46.302,-124.079,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,5000,8,Barge Millicoma aground along the Columbia River. After two days she was refloated and transported to Astoria without incident.
1272,2005-03-21,USS Hue City,"Offshore Mayport, FL",30.6583,-80.025,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,6000,2,"On March 21, 2005, a US Navy vessel,USS Hue City, approximately 75 miles offshore Mayport, FL,lost 6000 gallons of diesel fuel at position 30-39.5N: 080-01.5W. USCG requested information as to the movement and fate of this oil. NOAA provided a weather forecast, ADIOS oil fate output, and analysis of oilmovement. NOAA provided the following trajectory forecast: The oil would likely move to the NW or NNW at about 1/2 knot. A visible sheen would only be discernable for 3 miles maximum. Within 11 hours the oil should brake up, evaporate or naturally disperse. No shoreline impacts should occur from the spill.USCG reported that no visible of sheen was reported or observed followingthe release of diesel. USCG closed the case without further action."
1269,2005-03-17,Yacht TV,"Port Everglades, FL",26.0945,-80.1037,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,7000,5,"The 100 foot yacht TV ran aground at approximately 2200 EST on 16 March 2005at the entrance to Port Everglades on the north jetty. The position of thegrounding is 26-05.671N 080-06.222W as reported by USCG. The vessel had 7000gallons of diesel oil onboard at time of grounding. Hull damage has occurredand the engine room is flooded with free communication with the sea. Lighteringof the fuel took place using vac trucks on the shore.Some water in the flooded engine room mixed with engine oil and lube oils.A conference call was held with the incident specific RRT to discuss decantingand discharge of the oily engine room water if necessary during a refloatoperation. The RRT agreed to this operational tradeoff if necessary. CoastGuard agreed that attempts to lighter all fuel and the oily seawater would beconducted prior to a refloat attempt.If decanting and discharge of the oily water becomes necessary, the dischargewould be directed into a containment boom with sorbent materials for recovery ofany oil sheens. Pump rates would be controlled to eliminate or minimize anysheens into the water.Protection measures for sensitive areas inside the cut have been reviewed andboom and sorbents will be ready for deployment at turtle nesting sites to thenorth and to protect mangroves and Whiskey Creek to the south.The potential use of special solidifier products are being considered to removesheen from the engine room and as a filter for the oily water discharge.The M/V TV was successfully refloated at 1430 EST, March 18th. Once refloated, the vessel did not appear completely stable, so the Coast Guard decided to direct the vessel to a nearby facility at the Dania cutoff canal rather than the planned facility further away in the New River. The vessel made it safely to the facility without incident. No spill or even visible sheening was reported during the entire refloat and movement operation. The vessel damage will be further assesed and repaired enough to continue to the New River facility or removed from the water by sling at the Dania location."
1267,2005-03-14,W and T Pipeline,"Main Pass, Block 69, LA",29.2739,-89.0244,Oil,Pipeline,LA Crude,,,,,,,4,W and T Pipeline
1265,2005-02-27,Bouchard Tug,"Offshore, NJ",39.8333,-73.8333,Oil,,#2 diesel fuel,,,,,,110000,4,"It is reported that the tug is on fire, unmanned, and adrift about 8 miles offshore of Barnegat, NJ. The tug has about 110,000 gallon of diesel fuel onboard and is towing an empty barge. The tug on fire is the Robert Bouchard. It has a fixed CO2 fire suppression system in the engine room and it appears that the fire may be coming under control. The tugs Ralph Bouchard and Frederick Bouchard are enroute. The plan is for the Ralph to come along side, disconnect the barge and take the towed barge from the Robert and bring it to Philadelphia. The Frederick will then hook up to the Robert and tow it to NYC. The salvage vessel from Don Jon Marine is due on scene shortly. That vessel will make an assessment of the condition of the Robert and decide if it is safe to tow."
1264,2005-02-22,T/V Great Lakes,"Arthur Kill, NJ",40.6,-74.2,Oil,Grounding,#2 diesel fuel,,,,,,2500,1,"At approximately 0500 EST February 22, 2005 the vessel Great Lakes touched bottom and began leaking oil near the west side of Pralls Island, continuing to leak at an unknown rate during its transit to Carteret, New Jersey. An estimated 2,500 gallons of diesel have been lost."
1262,2005-02-11,Pipeline Spill,"Bateman Island, LA",29.65,-91.2567,Oil,Pipeline,,,,,,,,3,"A Hotline has been opened to capture information related to the Pipeline Spill, Bateman Island, LA incident. "
1260,2005-02-02,F/V Westwind III,"26 miles Offshore Tampa, FL",27.3967,-83.3567,Oil,,diesel,,,,,1,9000,5,"USCG MSOTampa requested trajectory for a potential spill from a fishing vessel at 0900 2 February 2005. The vessel is the Westwind III, a 68.8 foot, 127 gross ton fiberglass hull fishing vessel that caught fire 1 Febuary at 2100 local at position 27-24.8 N 083-12.8 W. The crew was evacuated and the vessel continued to burn as it drifted freely. At 0800 local 2 February the vessel was at position 27-24.1N 083-19.7W and at 1000 local a Coast Guard C-130 aircraft overflew the area and noted the position as 27-23.8N 083-21.4W. The vessel was still burning (smoldering) and continuing to drift. No pollution was observed. The vessel has a capacity for 9000 gallons of diesel fuel, but the amount of fuel onboard at the time of the fire was not initially known. NOAA Hazmat provided the COTP with a weather forecast for the area as wellas spill trajectory and oil fate information. During the afternoon of 2 February, MSO Tampa had discussions with the vessel operator, who said the vessel had only 1000 gallons or less fuel onboard at the time the fire started. Given the small amount of diesel and distance offshore, the MSO ceased further actions or monitoring of this case. Coast Guard District 7 office followed up with discussions between the owner/operator and the vessel's insurance company to insure proper handling and salvage of the boat remains."
1261,2005-02-02,M/V Cape Flattery,"Barbers Point, Oahu, HI",21.31,-158.127,Oil,Grounding,IFO and granular cement,,,,,,120000,55,"At 0700(Hawaii Time) on 02 Feb, an inbound 550ft cement carrier went aground at the entrance of Barber's Point--21deg 18.6n 158deg 07.6w. There were 550 tons (120,000 gal) of IFO on board. At high tide, the USCG and 3 tugs tried unsuccessfully to refloat her. After offloading most of the vessel's fuel and several tons of the granular concrete cargo, the vessel was successfully floated off the reef early the morning of February 15 on the high tide and towed into deep water. No oil was released during the operations. A joint natural resource trustee and RP dive survey of vessel damage was conducted in the afternoon to assess grounding damage of coral. "
1258,2005-01-26,Mid-Valley Pipeline,"Kentucky River, Carrollton, KY",38.41,-85.11,Oil,Pipeline,light crude oil,1,1,,,,63000,25,"On 1/26/05 (Wednesday), a pipeline broke and spilled an estimated 63,000 gallons of light crude oil into the Kentucky River near Carrollton, KY. NOAA SSC assistance has been requested.Feb 14 2005 the FOSC made a boat survey from the Kentucky River past Louisvilleand saw no evidence of oil. Feb 15 2005 he made an overflight of the same area and saw no sheen. It appears that the high water on the Ohio River has removed any sign of oil. "
1257,2005-01-18,Tug Southern Cross,"Mamaroneck, NY",40.9405,-73.7233,Oil,,marine diese,,,,,,5000,2,"At 1352 EST January 18th Tug Southern Cross was reported grounded in Mamaroneck Harbor, NY. The vessel was reported to be carrying 5,000 gallons of marine diesel. Some fuel was in the water contained within surrounding boom. The vessel was expected to swamp on the incoming tide."
1255,2005-01-14,Tug Texian,"Corpus Christi, TX",29.8294,-97.1619,Oil,Collision,,,,,,,,6,"On Friday morning, 14 January 2005, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a Tug incident off Pelican Island in the Corpus Christi Channel. At approximately 2345 last night, while in tow with 2 empty barges, the M/V TEXIAN hit a dredge pipe breeching the bottom of the starboard fuel tank that was reported to hold 6500 gallons of diesel (a total of approximately 9000 gallons was reported on-board). The tug lost both barges in tow."
1256,2005-01-13,Oiled Birds,"Eastern Santa Barbara Channel, CA",34.2466,-119.276,Oil,Mystery Substance,Crude oil,,,,,,,15,"On THU, 13JAN, MSO Los Angeles/Long Beach reported numerous oiled birds washing ashore in the Ventura Harbor area for the previous 2 days. By FRI afternoon, 4 wildlife recovery teams had observed 500 oiled birds and collected 200-300 oiled birds, of which 5 were dead. No oil has been observed on the beaches during early wildlife surveys, though unusually large amounts of debris have been noted. An overflight of the Ventura Harbor area observed large patches of brown, floating material heavily strewn with debris."
1254,2005-01-13,Tug WALLEY BLESSEY,"Corpus Christi Bay, TX",29.82,-97.295,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,,9,"On Wednesday evening, 12 January 2004, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a grounding and diesel spill off Corpus Christi, Texas."
1253,2005-01-11,Mystery Tarballs,"Vicinity Ft. Lauderdale, FL",25.8567,-80.1167,Oil,Mystery Substance,Tar balls (heavy oil patties),,1,,,,,3,"Tarballs discovered on the beaches around mid day on January 11, 2005 in several locations between north Dade county (Miami) to north of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Oiled areas included John U. Lloyd State Park. Sheen was also reported just offshore of the beach in some locations. State assumed cleanup lead in coordination with Coast Guard. Cleanup was essentially complete on 12 January."
1252,2005-01-08,Pipeline SP24,"South Pass Block 24, Mississippi Delta, LA",29.0542,-89.3017,Oil,Pipeline,Unspecified Oil,,,,,,4200,4,Approximately 100 bbls of an unspecified oil was lost due to pipeline failure in South Pass 24 near the Mississippi River. The pipeline was eventually secured by divers.
1250,2005-01-07,MV Global Challenger,"Lower Columbia River, OR/WA",46.2569,-123.537,Oil,Grounding,Heavy oil and diesel,,,,,,315000,4,"The 528-foot freighter Global Challenger grounded the night of January 6, 2005 in the Columbia Rivernear Skamokawa, WA. The vessel was refloated the morning of January 7, 2005. The grain vessel was heading upriver and was notcarrying any cargo, but had 258,836 gallons of heavy oil and 56,339gallons of diesel onboard. No oil was released during the grounding or refloating. "
1251,2005-01-06,Barge RTC503,"Hells Gate, NY Harbor, NY",40.7201,-73.9695,Oil,Grounding,#2 home-heating oil,,,,,,5460000,1,"A fuel-oil tanker ran aground in the East River. It was first feared that some of the 446-foot long barge's 130,000 barrels of home-heating oil on board had spilled. But by daybreak divers determined not a drop had leaked. The barge was towed to the docks under the Whitestone Bridge, and divers were in the water just after 6:30 a.m. to look at the extent of the damage. The tugboat hauling that barge ran aground around 7:20 p.m. Thursday near the Hell's Gate Bride. A Staten Island transportation company owns the tugboat. The captain was tested for drugs and alcohol and tests came back negative. The barge is now being assessed for stability. NOAA provide trajectory and weather information."
1249,2004-12-19,Bayou Vista,"Near Galveston, TX",29.3357,-94.9568,Oil,Pipeline,"Crude Oil, ",,,,,,21000,18,"On 19 December 2004 a spill estimated at 100-150Bbls was reported near an abandoned tank battery near Galveston, TX. As the RP was unknown, the incident was federalized and sediment removal occured. In situ burning was considered for treatment. The incident was eventually transfered to the EPA."
1248,2004-12-17,Green Canyon Deep Water Release Block 645,LA,27.3211,-90.5353,Oil,,Unspecified Oil,,,,,,,2,"On December 16, 2004 t an oil spill occured inGreen Canyon Block 645, approximately 100 miles offshore, south of TerrebonneBay, LA. The source appeared to be subsurface. Quantity and cause unknown. "
1247,2004-12-15,Ievoli Splendor,"Houston Ship Channel, TX",29.7182,-95.0277,Oil,Collision,Heavy Fuel Oil (IFO 180),1,1,,,,1680,8,"During the night of 15 December 2004, the chemical tanker IEVOLI SPLENDORcollided with a barge resulting in damage to a tank and spilled some 20 to 40bbls of heavy fuel oil (IFO-180) in the Houston Shipping Channel, closing the channel. The Responsible Party's spill management team proposed that PES-51 spray and wipe technique be applied (chemical cleaning agent). "
1246,2004-12-11,HY-Line Ferry Dock,"Hyannis, MA",41.63,-70.3,Oil,,Diesel,1,1,,,,1000,6,"Hy-Line Ferry Terminal, Hyannis MA. Marine Safety Field Office Cape Cod Approximately 1000 gallons of #2 diesel fuel was discharged into Hyannis Harbor during transfer operations from a Scudder and Taylor Oil Company truck when the operator suffered a fatal heart attack. Hyannis fire dept responded to the ferry terminal to render aid. Upon arrival they notified Coast Guard of the discharge."
1244,2004-12-10,MMI 605 Alkylate Barge Collision,"Galveston Bay, TX",29.372,-94.7869,Chemical,Collision,Alkylate,,,,,,1050000,10,Alkylate Barge MMI605 collided in the Houston Shipping Channel releasing at least 1000 BBls of product. This incident had human health and safety concerns as well as wildlife impacts.
1245,2004-12-09,Natural Gas Release,"Eagle Point, Galveston, TX",29.5222,-94.9023,Oil,Pipeline,Natural Gas,,,,,,,3,"A Natural Gas Pipeline failed releasing gas and condensate in Galveston Bay, Texas. The Coast Guard set up an exclusion zone based upon air monitoring data."
1243,2004-12-08,F/V Miss Dottie,"Offshore Marathon Key, FL",24.585,-80.8117,Oil,,"diesel, lube oil",,,,,1,8200,4,"On December 8, 2004 (AT approximately 7:00am), the 72-foot steel fishing vessel Miss Dottie caught fire and was abandoned offshore of Marathon Key, FL. The vessel had 8000 gallons of diesel fuel and 200 gallons of lube oil on board. The vessel's position at 1400 was reported to be N24 deg 35.1min, W80deg 48.7min, which is 5.7 mi. outside of the FKNMS boundary. After consultation with Sanctuaries about resource concerns, and NOAA HAZMAT regarding potential drift trajectory, the USCG proposed sinking the vessel before it drifted into Sanctuary waters.That evening at 9:15 pm the vessel sank at position N24deg 47.5min, W80deg 33.6min (approximately 2.2 miles from the FLKNMS boundary) in 370 feet of water. USCG cutter Drummond had been dousing the smoldering vessel with water to extinguish the fire to allow for the attachment of tow lines so the vessel could be towed further offshore and sunk, but the vessel sank on its own before the towing could be accomplished. At the time of sinking, no report was made of observed oil on the water, however since it was dark, it was difficult to assess.At dawn the next day an overflight reported no sighting of pollution.Information sources: NOAA hotlines and Chief Donald Whittle, CG station Key West."
1242,2004-12-08,M/V Selendang Ayu,"Unalaska-Aleutian Islands, AK",53.7567,-167.346,Oil,Grounding,"IFO-380 Fuel oil, marine diesel and small amount of lube oil",0,1,,0,,445000,380,"During early December of 2004, a huge storm drove the floundering M/V Selendang Ayu onto the rockly shoals on the west side of Unalaska Island, where the vessel broke in two releasing over 75% (337,000 gallons) of its total petroleum fuel products of IFO-380 and marine diesel. Nearly all the oil was driven onto the mostly rocky shorelines of Makushin and Skan Bays. Within two weeks the bow section had sunk however, the stern section remained afloat with the balance of the fuel. From early January, 2005, until mid-February, 2006, a heavy lift helicopter was used to lighter this fuel from the stern section with over 70 round trips to Dutch Harbor, 25 miles away, and using a 2000 gallon steel sling-loaded cube. Due to the potential for an additional release during this period, skimmers and dispersants (Corexit 9500) were maintained as standby response measures. Reasonable weather during these operations allowed for reconnaisance SCAT evaluation and some modest manual shoreline cleanup. 2005 winter operations were halted around mid February due to deteoriating weather conditions. In mid-April, 2005, SCAT and full shoreline cleanup teams returned to Unalaska Island and worked into October, 2005, until again winter weather shut down the operation with only a couple dozen of over one hundred shoreline segments needing further cleaning and/or inspection. Modest SCAT personnel and shoreline cleanup folks returned in May, 2006, to complete the final shoreline cleanup and inspections. Manual shoreline cleanup was the dominate technique utilized however dry mechanical tilling and berm relocation were used quite successfully on the appropriate shorelines. One of the key peripheral issues involved possible oiling of the commercial sea food harvest that is caught around and processed on Unalaska Island. Heightened monitorning and inspections resulted in the finding of no oiled fish products. Another issue was the oiling and tainting of traditional and subsistence food harvested by the Alaska natives who live on the island. Task forces of federal, state, local, and industry representatives were established to deal with these issues. "
1239,2004-12-03,Jack-Up Rig,"South of Terrebonne Bay,LA",28.962,-90.729,Oil,,Diesel and Hydraulic Fuel,,,,,,1500,5,"A lift boat (jack-up barge) collapsed causing a vessel to sink with some diesel and hydraulic oil. A salvage plan was produced to recover the barge, though no apparant oil cleanup was undertaken (nor necessary)."
1240,2004-12-03,Lime Spill,"Powells Creek, VA",38.6635,-77.2548,Chemical,Collision,Powdered Agricultural Lime,,,,,,,5,"On December 3, 2004, NOAA DAC was notified by the USFWS of a truckaccident along Route One near Woodbridge VA that resulted in a release ofpowdered lime into Powells Creek. The truck was loaded with 27 tons of lime. The exact amount spilled into the Creek is unknown, but preliminary visualestimates suggest that up to 20 tons may have spilled into the Creek. Powellscreek enters the Potomac River just south of Occuquan Bay, approximately 25miles downstream of Washington D.C. The spilled lime is having a visible exothermic reaction in the creek and thewater is boiling near the release site. In addition to the heat given off bythe reaction, there is concern regarding elevated pH. NOAA has requestedchemistry support from LSU to evaluate the potential fates and behavior of thespilled lime.This portion of Powells Creek is tidally influenced and is an environmentallysensitive area. NOAA resources, primarily anadromous and catadromous fishspecies, are present in this area and there are already reports of fish kills. "
1241,2004-12-03,T/V Kristin Poling,"East Rockaway Inlet, NY",40.5846,-73.7602,Oil,Grounding,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,756000,7,"The Tanker Kristen Poling grounded on a sandy bottom just outside East Rockaway Inlet, NY, carrying 18,000 bbls of number 2 Fuel. "
1238,2004-12-02,Kirby Barge,"Anhydrous Ammonia, Sterling, LA",32.6972,-92.0859,Chemical,,Anydrous Ammonia,,,,,,,2,"An anhydrous ammonia barge allided with a railroad bridge on the Ouachita River near Sterlington, LA. Although odor was reported, the tanks were mostly empty and repairs were rendered and the barge set underway without incident."
1237,2004-11-30,M/V Saudi Abha,"Chesapeake Bay, MD",39.1803,-76.457,Oil,Grounding,,,,,,,,8,"Grounded freighter M/V Saudi Abha in Chesapeake Bay near the entrance channel to Baltimore, MD. Vessel was refloated without release."
1236,2004-11-27,M/V Athos I,"Delaware River, NJ/PA",39.8583,-75.23,Oil,Grounding,Bachaquero Crude Oil,1,1,,,,13700000,312,"At approximately 9:30 p.m. on November 26, 2004, the M/T Athos I, a 750-foot tanker, hit one (or more) obstructions in the Delaware River near Philadelphia, PA. A 15-foot curved piece of pipe was ultimately found with the assistance of the NOAA Navigation Response Team. After further examination, the hull showed evidence that the ship may have hit more than one object. The tanker, registered in Cyprus, was carrying 325,000 barrels (13.6 million gallons) of heavy crude oil from Venezuela. The collision(s) created three holes, the largest a 6-foot by 2-foot tear in the hull that breached a center cargo tank and port side water ballast tank, releasing approximately 264,000 gallons. After the incident, a review of PORTS tide level recordings showed the collision(s) occurred at maximum spring low tide. The oil from the ruptured tank spread down river, ultimately oiling 57 miles of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware shorelines. The spill closed the Delaware River to commercial vessel traffic for over a week. Submerged oil resulted in contamination of water intakes and the closure of the Salem Nuclear Power Plant."
1235,2004-11-18,M/V Nadine Baker,"Green River, KY",37.7381,-87.3467,Oil,,fuel oil #2,1,,,,,10000,3,"MSO Louisville contacted the Western River SSC in regards toa vessel that sank on the Green River. The M/V NADINE BAKER sank in 40 feet ofwater at river mile 28.5 (LDB). The vessel came torest on its starboard side. Divers plugged 6 out of 8 vents, the tworemaining vents were underneath the vessel. The vessel had 10, 000 gallons of fuel oil #2 on board at the time of the sinking. On scene observers indicate that approximately 500 to 1000gallons of product were released. Sheens stretched 16 milesdownstream, in some places bank to bank. There were noindications of wildlife impacts. Following the vent plugging, nofurther releases were seen. Boom is in place and around 20 gallons of product has been recovered. Diversare on scene and plans to salvage the vessel are being considered."
1234,2004-11-17,M/V Fortune Epoch,"Offshore Savannah, GA",31.9833,-80.6833,Oil,Collision,IFO 180,1,1,,,,37200,42,"On November 17, 2004, the M/V Fortune Epoch detected an oil sheen in its wake after it left the Savannah River. It then anchored and notified USCG. It was later determined that the ship had run over its own anchor when it dropped it to stop after losing stearing. There was some shoreline oiling, on water skimming, and Right Whales in the Atlantic south of the Savannah R. were briefly threatened by the oil slick. The hull was patched and the vessel returned to port on Nov. 26th."
1231,2004-11-01,12 Pole Creek Coal Tar Distillate Spill,"Huntington, WV",38.4274,-82.4387,Chemical,,coal tar ,,,,,,23000,2,"MSO Huntington WV contacted the Western River SSC in referenceto a coal tar distillate spill. A railcar released 23,000 gallons ofproduct onto the ground which then flowed into Krout Creek whichflowed into Twelve Pole Creek a tributary of the Ohio Rivernear river mile 312.A underflow dam was built and boom was deployed to contain and prevent coal tar from moving any further downstream."
1233,2004-11-01,Tanker Adrift,"Offshore Mexican Waters, SW of Manzanillo, Mexico",24.0,-112.0,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,11800000,4,"At 1700PDT on 01 November, 2004, USCG District 11 reported that the T/VVigilance was adrift approximately 120nm SW of Manzanillo, Mexico. This US Flag tanker is carrying about 280,000 bbls of gasoline and while en route from Panama to Los Angeles had a shaft casualty and lost power at about 2200 on the evening of 31OCT. USCG D11 requested trajectory support to estimate where/when the vessel would make landfall."
1232,2004-10-30,Caustic Soda Spill,"Arthur Kill, NJ",40.6458,-74.1824,Chemical,,Sodium Hydroxide,,,,,,460000,13,"At approximately 1300 hours on Saturday, October 30, 2004, Kinder Morgan Energy, experienced an above ground storage tank failure at its terminal in Carteret, New Jersey resulting in a release of 460,000 gallons of 50% sodium hydroxide. The storage tank's capacity was 500,000 gallons. An unknown amount of product entered the Arthur Kill waterway that separates New Jersey and Staten Island, New York. An unknown amount was contained within the tank's dike system and the facility's storm water containment system. In addition, as a result of the tank failure a second tank sustained damage and also leaked an unknown amount of sodium hydroxide but this leak has been contained. Three individuals were suffered burns. Two were treated and released, third is being held in the hospital for further observations. The RP in cooperation with the USCG are in the process of determining how much product entered the Arthur Kill. Cause of the incident is under investigation. Sodium hydroxide solution is a liquid caustic soda. It is a colorless solution that contains components that are corrosive, and can be damaging to human health and the environment. At 50% solution, the product has a specific gravity of 1.53 and a density of 12.76. Sodium hydroxide solution can substantially raise the pH of an aquatic environment and can be extremely toxic to fish and aquatic plants. "
1230,2004-10-14,Mystery Spill,"Dalco Passage, Tacoma, WA",47.3175,-122.481,Oil,,,1,1,0,0,0,1000,35,A mystery release occured in the evening. A tug operator reported oil on the water early the next morning before the onset of fog. The first overflight at 1300 the next day revealed an estimated 100-1000 gallons of product on the water.
1229,2004-10-13,Lewis J. Goulet,"Offshore Cape Hatteras, NC",34.5467,-75.1817,Oil,,,,,,,,,9,"The drilling rig LEWIS J. GOULET was reported by a passing vessel as abandoned 50 miles off Cape Hatteras at 2140 GMT Oct 13, 2004. The vessel was on a heading of 027 degrees (unknown if this is magnetic or true) at a speed of 2.3 knots.NOAA provided trajectory information. "
1228,2004-10-07,F/V THE BOSS,"Yaquina Bay, OR",44.6126,-124.072,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1200,15,
1227,2004-10-07,M/V Federal Pescadores,"Ft Lauderdale, FL",26.1117,-80.0917,Oil,Grounding,Bunker Oil and diesel,,,,,,,14,"M/V Federal Pescadores, a bulf freighter, grounded approximately 1 mile east of Ft. Lauderdale Beach. Sensitive line of limestone reefs in grounding area, with sponges, hard and soft corals. Vessel successfully refloated on 11 Novvember with no pollution released."
1225,2004-09-30,Pipeline Leak,"Main Pass Block 151, LA",29.25,-89.0,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil,,,,,,,2,"At 1230 September 30, 2004 Shell was notified that there could be a leak in the area of MP Block 151. An overflight conducted by representatives of Shell, USCG, and NOAA confirmed the spill. Sheen was observed with a point of origin at L 29d 11.24N, 088d 51.61W and stretched to the S/SW about 3.8nm down to 29d 07.53N, 088d 53.85W. "
1226,2004-09-30,Weir Creek,"New York City, NY",40.839,-73.881,Oil,,#6 oil,1,1,,,,3400,12,"On 29 September 2004 at 1515, the US Coast Guard Activities New York (ACTNY) was notified of a mystery oil spill in Weir Creek originating from a sewer outfall. Upon investigation by ACTNY and NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) personnel, the source of the spill was identified as an apartment complex about three miles inland. The discharge came from a heating oil tank in the basement of an apartment building. Approximately 3,400 gallons of number 6 fuel oil discharged from a hole in the return fuel line between the boiler and the storage tank. NYCDEP traced discharge from outfall in Weir Creek through sewer line to floor drain in basement of apartment building.The on-scene weather was partly cloudy, wind 17 mph from the north " air temperature 64 degrees F, sea state 1 foot. ACTNY opened the OSLTF and hired a cleanup contractor. Once a Responsible Party (RP) was identified they took over the cleanup cost. The contractor initially deployed containment and sorbent boom at the mouth of the outfall and around the Creek entrance. Federal and state supervision of the RP and contractor was supplied by the USCG and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation."""
1222,2004-09-23,Hurricane Ivan Oil Spills,"Mississippi Delta, LA",29.2083,-88.9758,Oil,Hurricane,,,,,,,,18,NOAA assisted with multiple incidents on the Mississippi Delta in Louisiana resulting from Hurricane Ivan.
1224,2004-09-23,Pipeline Leak,"Miss. Delta Block 69, LA",29.26,-89.02,Oil,Pipeline,sweet crude,1,1,,1,,14700,27,A pipeline leak occurred in Mississippi Block 69 offshore of Louisiana. 350 gallons of dispersant were applied to help mitigate the impacts to birds (estimated at 2000. Heavy impacts the the environment and wildlife occurred.
1223,2004-09-23,Sulfuric Acid Tank,"Texas City, TX",29.3832,-94.9127,Chemical,,Sulfuric acid,,,,,,,2,"An incident occurred involving a tank of sulfuric acid in Texas City, TX."
1221,2004-09-22,FV MARIAN ANN,"Offshore Eureka, CA",41.1834,-124.483,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3000,4,"At approximately 0930 PST, the F/V Marian Ann sank 20 miles NW of Eureka, CA with up to 3,000 gallons of diesel on board. A visible sheen was reported in the vicinity of the sinking at 41.1834 degrees N and 124.4834 degrees W."
1220,2004-09-21,Auke Bay,AK,58.4,-134.5,Oil,Pipeline,"diesel, gasoline",,,,,,2000,0,"In the early morning hours Sept. 21, 2004, vandals severed the fuel hoses feeding into the Auke Bay marina releasing both diesel and gasoline into the marina. Before the valves were secured, 1600 gallons of diesel and 50 gallons off gasoline were released into the marina. On scene weather was calm winds with locally heavy rains. The gasoline dispersed and evaporated within a couple of hours. The diesel was a bit more persistant with patchy sheens persisting for 2-3 days. Ultimately a light wind dispersed the remaining diesel but not before threatening some nearby eel grass beds. "
1219,2004-09-16,Mystery Slick,"Off Newport Oregon, OR",45.0982,-125.51,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,3,Mystery black stubstance off Oregon Coast. A black patch has been reported about 60 miles off of Newport Oregon. It extends from about 45deg 5.89' N by 125deg 30.62'W to 44deg 41.37'N to 125deg 26.3' W. This is approximately 35 miles long and oriented parallel to the coastline.
1211,2004-09-14,Fishing Vessel Spill,"Grays Harbor, WA",46.4,-124.0,Oil,,diesel and lube or hydraulic oil,1,,,,,1000,0,"Washington Department of Ecology called to request weather and a verbal trajectory for a release of potential 100-1000 gal diesel mixed with lube or hydraulic oil released at 1500 September, 13, 2004 from a fishing vessel at Westport Marina."
1213,2004-09-14,F/V Royal Flush Grounding,"SE Alaska, AK",54.8033,-130.933,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,400,0,"Fishing vessel grounded when pillot went to sleep t the wheel during a fishing opening in SE Alaska. Shoreline was very rugged and rocky, but no fuel was released. 400 gals of diesel were removed by the owner at a later date. NOAA support: weather, fate and trajectory of possible release, tidal data. "
1208,2004-08-26,Kirby Barge 7304,"Brusley, LA",30.38,-91.2303,Chemical,Collision,"Light Distillates, Isoprene",,,,,,,3,"Barge Kirby 7304 had a stuck valve and leaked Isoprene. A .25 mile safety/exclusion zone was established near the town of Brusley, LA. The product was safely offloaded and flushed with inert gas. There were no injuries."
1207,2004-08-22,Tug Delta Star,"Sabine, TX",29.7359,-93.8711,Oil,Collision,Diesel #2,,,,,,2500,2,"The Delta Star, a 72' Tug struck a buoy in the jetty entrance to Sabine Pass and released its fuel. No fuel was ever found."
1204,2004-08-18,Merichem Sodium Sulfite Barge,"Baton Rouge, LA",30.458,-91.1932,Chemical,,Aqueous Sodium Sulfide,,,,,,,3,"The NOAA SSC received a phone call from MSU Baton Rouge concerninga leaky barge that had sent 3 workers to the hospital.The barge containing aqueous Sodium Sulfide was loaded in Beaumont, TX andtransported to Houston, TX, where some of the solution was discharged forlightering. The barge was then taken up to Baton Rouge, LA. The barge had numerous fractures and pinholes that could have been leaking gaseoushydrogen sulfide. The NOAA SST provided a report on the material inside the barge and addressed safety issues associated with the evolution of hydrogen sulfide from the sodium sulfide solution."
1205,2004-08-18,Train Car,"Mobile Bay, AL",30.9,-88.0,Chemical,,Coal slurry,,,,,,,1,NOAA was notified of an incident involving a train car carrying coal slurry. NOAA was not asked to provide support.
1203,2004-08-13,Syringe Needles,"Alki Beach, WA",47.6,-122.4,Other,,Syringe Needles,,,,,,,1,needles found on beach near Alkai. WX/Tide/Verbal/Written Trajectory provided
1202,2004-08-04,Truck Accident,"Idaho River, ID",43.91,-116.2,Oil,,Jet Fuel A,1,0,0,,0,1000,1,truck acc 6K Jet A into river notification
1201,2004-08-02,Sun Anchorage T/S Torm Mary,"Port Neches, TX",30.0,-93.9167,Oil,Collision,IFO 380,1,1,,,,,69,"At 0530 on August 2, 2004, the NOAA Scientific Support Team was requested by MSOPort Arthur for an oil spill in the Natchez River in Texas. The T/V Torm Mary was struck by a fuel barge readying to load, leaving roughly a5'x 1' crack in the Torm Mary . The area hit covered part of the engine room and part of a fuel tank, spilling some of the IFO 380 into the engine room. The 258 metric ton fuel container that was cracked was estimated at 95% full before the collision and twenty minutes later, at 0040only 50% full, with an estimated 110 metric tons of oil outside the vessel. On-water recovery and shoreline clean up was employed. 280 bbls of oil were recovered and miles of shoreline were cleaned over a 3 week period."
1200,2004-08-01,P/V Clipper Odyssey,"Baby Island, AK",53.75,-166.5,Oil,Grounding,diesel,,,,,,5500,0,"The Clipper Odyessy unexpectedly grounded on an uncharted rock immediately west of the Baby Islands just east of Unalaska Island. The grounding occurred at approximately 9:30 pm on July 31, 2004, rupturing only the forward fuel tank which contained about 5000 gallons of diesel, all of which was released. At the time of the grounding, 196 passengers were on board the Clipper Odyssey. These passengers were all evacuated via local fishing vessel, etc. from Dutch Harbor and transported back to Dutch Harbor. With the assistance of two tugs, the salvor Magone Marine stabilized the vessel early morning of Aug. 1 after which it proceded to Dutch Harbor. Oil containment boom was placed around the vessel upon arrival in Dutch Harbor. Diesel fuel was reportedly leaking from the damaged #1 port tank immediately after the grounding and enroute to Dutch Harbor. The response contractor, Chadux, was activated and pre-staged response equipment in Dutch Harbor. The Baby Islands are part of the US Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and as such are loaded with a variety of birds. No oiled birds were observed, however, the IBRRC was alerted. NOAA provided support in the form of weather forecasts, tidal current information, trajectories of the diesel release, and resources at risk information. "
1198,2004-07-29,M/T Eagle Memphis Collision,"Mississippi River, MS",29.9383,-90.0008,Oil,Collision,heavy fuel oil,1,1,,,,2100,4,"A collision occurred between the T/B Mr.Craig and the M/T Eagle Memphis in the Mississippi Riverr, near mm 93 (SE of NO). While overtaking the tug, the M/T was hit on her starboard quarter, resultingin a 13ft gash in her #2 starboard fuel tank. The vessel's Chief Engineerreported that 50 bbls of heavy fuel oil were spilled into the river before theoil was safely transferred. Sheen was observed from 29d56.3'N 090d 0.05'W to 29d 55.3'N 089d 57.5'W. Approximately 10 bbls of the sheenended up near shore, mm83, where there was 2000' of boom. An OSRO cleaned up the oil."
1197,2004-07-27,Barge KTC115,"Saint Lawrence River, NY",44.3401,-75.9251,Chemical,Grounding,calcium chloride,,,,,,170000,3,"On 07/27/2004, the SSC was notified of a barge grounding on the SaintLawrence Seaway. The Canadian flagged, barge KTC-115 broke free from its tugduring a steering failure. Before the tug could recover the KTC 115, itgrounded on Frontenac Shoal in position 44deg 20.408' N 075deg 55.508' W nearAlexander Bay NY. KTC-115 contained 35% calcium chloride solution. The bargesustained damage to the starboard tank, which contained 170,000 gallons. Over12,000 gallons spilled from the tank before it reached equilibrium.Divers found three cracks near the starboard bow.NOAA provided a worst case scenario for a release of the product."
1196,2004-07-22,Pipeline Spill,"Lake Grande Ecaille, LA",29.3917,-89.7986,Oil,Pipeline,crude oil,1,,,,,4200,11,pipeline burp 10's of bbls crude WxPipeline rupture cause the release of 50-100 bbls. Clean-up procedures followed
1195,2004-07-21,F/V Andrew and Aaron,"Marco Island, FL",25.45,-81.8567,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1200,4,"On July 21, 2004 at 1630 local time, a fishing vessel carrying 1200 gallons of diesel in two separate 600 gallon tanks sank in 30 feet of water at 25deg 27min N, 81deg 51.4W (5 to 8 miles east of Marco Island). NOAA provided assistance for the recovery of the vessel and information on the potential environmental impacts from a release."
1194,2004-07-17,Barge Grounding,NY,40.5,-73.7,Oil,Grounding,Gasoline,,,,,,,0,gasoline barge aground no spill Notification
1193,2004-07-15,Barge Adrift,"Off Hawaii, HI",20.3,-150.1,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Sector Honolulu called to request a verbal trajector for a barge adrift 350 nm ENE of Hawaii.
1192,2004-07-14,Sunken Barge with Smelter Grade Aluminum,"Lavaca Bay, TX",28.6467,-96.5564,Chemical,,Aluminum,,,,,,,4,"On Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 0915 the NOAA ASSC received a call from MSOCorpus Christi discussing a barge which sunk on July 13 around 1800. The hopper barge, which contained 1,456 metric tons of smelting grade Alumina(aka SGA, UN# 3170) in a fine powder form, sank off Port Lavaca, TX in the Alcoafleeting area, Lat 28d 38.804N Long 096d 33.383W. The aluminum was removed from the barge.No impacts to the environment were observed."
1190,2004-07-09,Lake Pelto Oil Spill,"Louisiana Coast, LA",29.0775,-90.8706,Oil,Wellhead,oil,,,,,,30,4,"At 1800 hrs on the evening of 9 July 2004, the NOAA SSC was notified of a wellblowout in Barataria Bay, Louisiana. The initial report to the USCG was of oilspraying 300' into the air from a wellhead. As additional information becameavailable, the magnitude of the problem was much less than originally reported. The release was caused by a pipeline value failure on a small platform locatedat 29deg 04' 39"" N Lat. 090deg 52' 14"" W Long. Because of the pressure in the line,the release did create a visible plume, but very little oil was released. TheRP reported that only about 30 gallons was actually lost. A small slick wasobserved at the platform and moving toward open water. An overflight by theUSCG identified no oil (or no oil observations of any significance). The lightsheen probably dissipated rapidly. NOAA did provide weather and trajectorysupport based on the initial reports of a potential major oil release. "
1191,2004-07-09,Mystery Spill,Mexico,25.0,-95.0,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,1,NOAA provided telephone support for a mystery spill in Mexico.
1189,2004-07-08,Missing F/V,"Off San Francisco Bay, CA",37.75,-122.7,Other,Search + Rescue,,,,,,,,0,missing F/V investigation Verbal
1188,2004-06-29,Vessel Chemical Leak,"Seattle, WA",47.6,-122.4,Chemical,,Ammonia,,,,,,,1,Ammonia leak from derelict F/V Verbal/ALOHA
1186,2004-06-28,Missing Person,"Tampa Bay, FL",27.7,-82.3,Other,,,,,,,,,0,NOAA provided telephone support for a missing person investigation.
1187,2004-06-28,Potential Mystery Spill,"Off Hawaii, HI",19.5004,-156.068,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,"Sector Honolulu called to get weather and a verbal trajectory for a mystery slick (or potentially algal bloom) on the west side of the big island of Hawaii off Kailua-Kona. Mystery slick or algal bloom was reported to be approximately 8 nm offshore, 300 by 300 yards in size, and appeared to be balck oil like Bunker C subsurface. "
1184,2004-06-22,Truck Collision Spill,"Magee Marsh, OH",41.6061,-83.1663,Oil,Collision,lube and fuel,,,,,,200,3,"clean-up assessment, flush and vacuum products and cut heavily oiled plants"
1182,2004-06-09,Captain Jack Grounding,"Southeast Alaska, AK",55.885,-133.71,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,2500,8,"Vessel lost steerage, but not power. Continued to drift until it grounded on shallow rock reef/ledge. 2-3 days after grounding the vessel unexpectedly caught fire and burned to the water line - M/V Capt Jack was an older wooden vessel. Approx. 50 gallons of diesel released from the day tank causing considerable sheening. Later, a landing craft was able to pump out 2400 gals of diesel from main fuel tanks which were below the water level when vessel burned and not compromised. NOAA support was weather, trajectories from Seattle, tidal heights and currents. "
1181,2004-06-04,Sunken Vessel,"Off San Francisco Bay, CA",37.75,-122.6,Other,,,,,,,,,0,F/V sink investigation where it is Verbal
1180,2004-05-29,Vessel On Fire,"Off Tampa, FL",27.5,-83.0,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3000,0,"A fishing vessel off Tampa, FL with 3000 gallons of diesel onboard caught fire. NOAA provided weather."
1179,2004-05-26,Gasoline Spill,"Half Moon Bay, CA",37.4,-122.5,Oil,,,,,,,,700,0,gasoline spill 700 gall notification
1178,2004-05-26,Oleum Barge Grounding,"Sabine Lake, TX",29.9583,-93.8583,Chemical,Grounding,sulfuric acid oleum,,,,,,302000,5,"A double hull barge carrying 7,200 barrels of 30% concentration of sulfuric acid oleum grounded at 29 deg 57.5'N, 93 deg 51.5'W (200 yards north of buoy 64, west side of the channel Sabine Lake).The barge was refloated during the night of May 26. The barge was transferred to the Bean Fleet pier to allow inspectors to check the condition of the barge and cargo. On May 27, there were no problems noted and it was expected that the barge would continue on its voyage."
1177,2004-05-25,Georgia Fire,GA,31.8,-81.75,Other,,,,,,,,,0,NOAA consulted with Lawrence Livermore National Lab on a fire in Georgia. NOAA provided telephone support.
1185,2004-05-25,Mystery Slick,"Lake Washington, WA",47.6,-122.2,Oil,Mystery Substance,Diesel,,,,,,,0,EPA Region 10 called to notify NOAA of a mystery slick on Lake Washington near Kirkland Harbor. No support was requested.
1176,2004-05-20,Vessel,"Off SC, SC",31.0,-73.0,Oil,,#2 diesel,,,,,,134000,0,"A vessel with 134,000 gallons of #2 diesel onboard reported problems when 400 miles offshore of South Carolina. NOAA provided telephone support."
1174,2004-05-14,Briefing,Persian Gulf,27.0,51.0,Other,,,,,,,,,0,TAP pictures and interpretation were provided for a briefing regarding the Persian Gulf.
1175,2004-05-14,Chemical Fire,KY,37.5,-85.0,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,A chemical fire occurred in Kentucky. NWS assisted with radar.
1172,2004-05-11,Ferry LaConte Grounding,"Peril Strait, AK",57.5667,-135.433,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,30000,14,"The Alaska State Ferry, M/V LaConte, grounded in clear and calm weather on Cozian Reef at the north end of Peril Strait on Admiralty Island in SE Alaska on May 11, 2004. The vessel was hard aground and suffered significant damage, including multiple stress fractures. However, no oil (deisel) was released. Nevertheless, boom was deployed around the vessel and lightering commenced up to 3000 gallons remaining onboard as an operational supply. A substantial amount of response equipment was on-scene and a salvage barge was en route from Seattle. Potential harbors of refuge were evaluated in the vicinity of Cozian Reef. Arrangements were made for bird hazing in the event of an oil release impacting nearby tidal flats. Resource experts from both NOAA Fisheries and the US Fish and Wildlife Servcie were consulted and assisted in assessment of resources at risk. The LaConte was stabilized and anchored at Cozian Reef for the lightering and for temporary patches to the hull prior to towing the vessel to Ketchikan for permanent repairs in their drydock facility. The ferry was refloated and moved off the reef on May 17, and after confirming that the temporary patches were adequate, the vessel was towed to Ketchikan for repairs. "
1170,2004-04-29,Suisun Slough Pipeline Spill,"Suisun, CA",38.1703,-122.074,Oil,Pipeline,Diesel,1,1,,,,1000000,29,"MSO San Francisco received a report of an unknown amount of diesel fuel released from a broken 14-inch subterranean pipeline in the vicinity of Suisun Slough, Solano County, CA. MSO personnel responded and observed oil seeping into the Suisun Marsh."
1171,2004-04-28,NASH Barge Incident,"Baton Rouge, LA",30.2902,-91.2208,Chemical,Pipeline,Sodium hydrosulfide,,,,,,4000,36,"On Wednesday, 28 April 2004, NOAA was notified of a hydrogen sulfide releasefrom a barge located in a fleeting area near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. At thattime, the identified problem, i.e., the failure of two gaskets, was repaired andno subsequent emissions were observed. During assessment activities, it wasdiscovered that the product was ""off-spec"" and the barge was not certified forsuch a product. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) workedwith USCG Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge to address concerns related to thestability of the barge product and plans to off-load the product to preventsubsequent releases that might threaten local communities. Off-loading of the cargo began at approximately 0914 hrs on 10 June afterseveral small delays during final configuration of the modified scrubber. TheNOAA SSC was on-scene to assist the USCG in operational oversight and airmonitoring coordination."
1169,2004-04-26,Mystery Pipeline Spill,"Potash, LA",29.4803,-89.703,Oil,Pipeline,crude oil,1,1,,,,2100,10,"On the evening of April 26, 2004 the NOAA Scientific Support, Gulf Region wasnotified of a mystery pipeline spill in a marsh area near Potash, LA, west ofPort Sulfur, LA. The NOAA Gulf Region Scientific Support Office was contactedand given five locations where there was an estimated 50 bbls of crude oil(total). A resources at risk analysis was provided. NOAA SSC conducted site visit and provided a clean-up assessment to the USCG."
1168,2004-04-22,Mystery Spill,"Terrebone Bay, LA",29.1,-90.6,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,1,"A mystery spill occurred in Terrebone Bay, LA. A slick 1 mile long was reported. NOAA provided weather."
1166,2004-04-07,Container Ship,"Off Galveston, TX",29.0,-94.6,Chemical,,,,,,,,,1,"A container ship with unspecified chemical cargo had in incident off Galveston, TX. NOAA was not asked to provide assistance."
1165,2004-03-31,NaOH Spill,NJ,40.15,-74.2,Chemical,,Sodium Hydroxide,,,,,,,0,NaOH spill into berm Chem verbal
1163,2004-03-26,M/V Eastwind,"Ft. Lauderdale, FL",26.1177,-80.0928,Oil,Grounding,"bauxite, heavy fuel oil, diesel",,,,,,,9,At the time the vessel grounded it was loaded with bauxite and 280 metric tons of a heavy fuel oil and 14.34 metric tons of diesel.The vessel was refloated with no pollution released.
1164,2004-03-26,Tug,"SE of Marquesas Key, FL",24.5,-82.4,Oil,,,,,,,,0,0,A tug was reportedly taking on water SE of Marquesas Key. No spill occurred. NOAA provided weather.
1162,2004-03-23,Spill,"Tampa Bay, FL",27.6,-83.0,Oil,,#2 diesel,,,,,,200,0,Hundreds of gallons of #2 diesel were spilled offshore of Tampa Bay. NOAA provided weather.
1161,2004-03-20,Helium release,"near Halfmoon Bay, CA",37.5,-122.5,Chemical,,Helium,,,,,,,0,The Navy had a diving incident involving helium. NWS provided phone support.
1159,2004-03-19,Raffinate Release,"Galveston Bay, TX",29.3955,-94.8147,Chemical,Collision,Raffinate,,,,,,,6,"Raffinate was spilled when a barge had a collision in Galveston Bay, TX. NOAA provided weather."
1158,2004-03-04,Yacht Fire,"Tampa Bay, FL",27.5583,-82.6317,Oil,,"Diesel, fiberglass boat debris",,,,,,200,0,yacht burns 200 ga #2 Wx/verbal
1157,2004-02-28,T/V Bow-Mariner,"Offshore, VA",37.8833,-74.25,Oil,,"ethanol, #6 fuel oil",1,,,,,,67,"On February 28, 2004, NOAA received a report that the T/V Bow Mariner caught fire and exploded causing it to sink approximately 50 nautical miles off the Virginia Coast. The vessel was carrying 1150 metric tons of ethanol and 700 metric tons of #6 fuel oil. The oil was recovered and the ship was salvaged."
1156,2004-02-24,Mystery Slick,"IntraCoastal Waterway, NC",35.6,-76.25,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,0,A 20 mile long mystery slick was reported in the intracoastal waterway in North Carolina. NOAA provided weather.
1154,2004-02-23,Tug Debra Ann,"Mississippi Sound, MS",30.2483,-88.8267,Oil,,red dyed diesel fuel,,,,,,6200,8,"On the evening of 23 February 2004, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified by the HAZMAT Duty Officer that a tug and barge tow were adrift in Mississippi Sound and that USCG MSO Mobile was requesting trajectory support. Apparently, the Tug DEBRA ANN had lost power. The USCG responded removed the crew for safety and placed a line on the tow. The local weather was poor and expected to degrade. No assist tug responded before the line separated and the tug and tow were lost at approximately N30 deg 14.9' Latitude W 088 deg 49.6' Longitude at 1615 hrs (local time). The tow consisted of four concrete barges. The tug was reported to have 6,200 gallons of red dyed diesel aboard. The tug and tow went missing and overflights were conducted to search for them."
1153,2004-02-21,OSV Lee III,LA,29.04,-89.3267,Oil,Collision,diesel fuel,,,,,,30000,17,"Two ships collided in Southwest Pass approximately 8 miles south of Head of Passes, LA - Lat 29, 2.4N, Long 89, 19.6W, at 5:30 CST. The freighter Zim Mexico collided with the OSV Lee III. The OSV Lee III sunk with 5 people on board. The people crew were not rescued.The OSV LEE III had the capacity to hold 30 thousand gallons of diesel. . A light sheen was seen by the NOAA SSC 2 miles south of the sunken vessel. Little diesel was released from the vessel. Clean-up was completed Feb 22. Salvage was completed Feb 25."
1150,2004-02-05,Chemical Spill,St Clair River,42.9,-82.2,Chemical,,Methyl ethyl ketone,,,,,,,1,"On February 1, 2004, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) was spilled in the St. Clair River. NOAA provided output from ALOHA."
1147,2004-01-31,Vessel,"Off Virginia Coast, VA",36.6,-75.4,Oil,,#2 diesel,,,,,,6000,0,A fishing vessel sank 20 miles off the Virginia coast. It reportedly had 6000 gallons of #2 diesel onboard. NOAA was not asked to provide assistance.
1145,2004-01-29,Chemical Spill,"Sarnia, Canada",42.9,-82.2,Chemical,,Vinyl chloride,,,,,,,1,"In August 2003, vinyl chloride was spilled in Sarnia, Ontario in Canada. NOAA provided weather and output from ALOHA."
1143,2004-01-27,Pipeline Spill,"Off Flower Gardens, TX",28.7,-94.4,Oil,Pipeline,Crude oil,,,,,,966,1,Near the Flower Garden Banks offshore of Texas a pipeline spilled 23 bbls of oil. NOAA provided weather.
1142,2004-01-19,Collision,"Terrebone Bay, LA",29.3,-90.6,Oil,Collision,Crude oil,,,,,,,1,"A barge collided with a rig in Terrebone Bay, LA. An unknown amount of oil was spilled. NOAA provided weather."
1144,2004-01-19,Well Head Incident,"South LA, LA",29.1039,-90.5297,Oil,Collision,,,,,,,,2,"The spill was reported as a result of a tug striking a well head. Thesea-state is rough and a small release of a light condensate oil would easilybe naturally dispersed under such conditions. It was reported later, that ""an overflight indicated only sheens, andthat they were heading out..."" "
1141,2004-01-15,BPA Dalles Dam Spill,"Columbia River, OR",45.5,-121.1,Oil,,Transformer oil,1,,,,,,0,"EPA Region 10 called to notify and later to request support for response to a spill of transformer oil from the Dalles Dam on the Columbia River, mile 165. Verbal support was provided. "
1140,2004-01-13,M/V Brali,"New Haven, CT",41.1833,-72.8833,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,,193000,7,"The M/V Brali was anchored at 41deg 11'N, 72deg 53'W (4 nauticalmiles south-southeast of Lighthouse Pt, New Haven, Connecticut) andcarrying 4,623 barrels of unleaded gasoline. Cracks were found inthe vessel tanks with product in the void spaces, however, no product wasleaking into the environment. The vessel was lightered and sent for repairs."
1139,2004-01-12,Jack-Up Barge,"Chandeleur Sound, LA",29.75,-89.2,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,"A Jackup Barge in Chandeleur Sound, LA had an incident. NOAA provided output from ADIOS."
1138,2004-01-08,Vessel,"Off Coast, LA",29.3,-92.6,Oil,,,,,,,,,1,A floating fishing vessel was reported off the Louisiana coast. The vessel was reported to have no fuel on board. NOAA provided weather.
1136,2004-01-01,Pleasure Craft Collision,"Pt. Roberts, WA",48.9771,-123.065,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,1000,2,yacht coll. 500 gal #2 fire in marina Wx/Verbal
1135,2003-12-30,Foss Barge Point Wells,"Edmonds, WA",47.7833,-122.4,Oil,,IFO 380,1,1,0,0,0,5500,39,A release of oil occured during transfer from a Foss Maritime shore facility to a barge. The oil quickly spread and migrated accross the Puget Sound to a collection beach at the Do Kag Wats Marsh on an Indian Reservation.
1134,2003-12-22,Unknown Barge,"Alcote Key,FL",20.1833,-82.9,Oil,,diesel oil and lubrication oil,,,,,,1000,5,"MSO Tampa reported that an unknown barge sank 4 nm offshore of Alcote Key, FL atmidnight Dec. 21. An overflight conducted Dec. 22 reported a 2nm sheen extending NW fromthe location of the barge (20 deg 11' N, 82 deg 54'W). The sheen is suspectedto be lube oil from the barge with the diesel well protected. An estimated1,000 gallons total of lube oil and diesel are estimated to remain on the barge.No shoreline and wildlife impacts were reported."
1137,2003-12-20,Barge Stern Adrift,"Offshore, OR",46.3005,-124.184,Other,,,,,,,,,2,"MSO Portland called at 1030 on 12/20/2003 to request a trajectory for a 20 footbarge stern adrift approximately 6 1/4 nautical miles northwest of the mouth ofthe Columbia River. No product was aboard the drifting stern. Verbal andwritten trajectories were provided, as well as a weather forecast. A tugsuccessfully recovered the stern by late afternoon. "
1132,2003-12-16,Tug Jerry Jones,"Memphis, TN",34.8692,-90.341,Oil,Collision,#2 diesel,,,,,,250,7,"The SSC received a report on the morning of 12/16/03, from MSO Memphis that thetug JERRY JONES had struck a dike on the right descending bank of theMississippi River. The accident took place Monday night (12/15) and hadreleases an unknown amount of diesel. Following an overflight on 12/16, a pocketof diesel was found behind a dike downstream of the incident. This pocketcontained app. 250 gallons of diesel fuel.The Tug Jerry Jones was patched on 12/16 and was sent on for repairs"
1133,2003-12-15,F/V Miss Margaret,"Sabine Jetty, TX",29.6544,-93.8118,Oil,,#2 diesel,,,,,,200,10,"On the evening of 15 December 2003, the NOAA Scientific SupportCoordinator was contacted and asked to provide an assessment of thepotential fate of 200 gallons of diesel pollution released from the sunken fishingvessel MISS MARGARET."
1130,2003-12-11,Barge B-80,"Arthur Kill, NY",40.6458,-74.1824,Oil,Collision,Gasoline,,,,1,,160000,3,T/B B-80 was struck by the assist tug resulting in a compromise of the #1 Starbird tank. Capacity of the tank is 3800 BBLS. Vessel retuning to Conoco-Phillip PS Bayway NJ facility to offload. Cargo shifted aft to mitigate loss of product. Unknown amount in water at this time. Linden Fire Department applying foam to waterborne product.
1131,2003-12-11,F/V MIZ B Adrift,"Offshore, VA",37.6167,-75.0833,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,13000,4,"On December 11, 2003 the 74 foot wood fishing vessel MIZB was reported abandoned 21 miles off Chincoteaque, VA. The vessel was reported to have a capacity of 13,000 gallons of diesel fuel. NOAA provided vessel drift trajectories and weather forecasts, no pollution was reported to have been released."
1129,2003-12-09,M/V Stellamare,"Albany, NY",42.6167,-73.7538,Oil,,#6 and #2 oils,1,1,,,,60900,19,"On 9 December 2003 the cargo ship Stellamare listed and partially sank at the Port of Albany, pitching several men into the icy waters of the Hudson River. The 289-foot Stellamare, a heavy lift ship from Willemstad, Curacao, in the Netherlands Antilles was loading two General Electric turbines when it leaned to port side and overturned. The Coast Guard sent a 49-foot boat from Saugerties, NY to the port to assess the situation. Also, a team of Coast Guard investigators left Staten Island, NY by car for the port. The following morning the owners had the vessel boomed in and skimmers removing oil contained with the boom. Overflights were able to identify oil sheen covering about seven miles of the river downstream from the ship. The USCG Activities New York oversaw the spill response and recovery operations, which lasted about three days. The vessel and turbine salvages are still pending. At the time of the initial incident it was reported that the river was about 80% covered with ice. As the water warmed up in the daytime the percent of ice diminished greatly."
1128,2003-12-08,Mystery Slick,"East of Pass A Loutre, LA",29.205,-88.6533,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,4,"A mystery slick was reported 15 miles east of Pass A Loutre, LA on December 8, 2003. The slick was 5 miles long and had 20% coverage. NOAA provided weather and trajectories."
1127,2003-12-04,Tug New River,"Lake Worth Inlet, FL",26.7667,-80.0483,Oil,Grounding,diesel fuel,,,,,,2000,2,"At 1020 AM(EST), MSO Miami received a report that the 40 foot Tug New River capsized in the Lake Worth Inlet at position 26-46N 080-02.9W. This position is near the turning basin just south of Peanut Island. The vessel had a total of 2000 gallons of diesel fuel on board.The tug was pulled over and grounded on Peanut Island where offloading and salvage operations could be conducted. It was estimated that approximately 300 gallons of the diesel had spilled.The NOAA SSC was contacted and provided weather, tides and oil fate information. "
1124,2003-12-02,Barge and Tanker Collision,"Mobile Bay, AL",30.6833,-88.0333,Oil,Collision,diesel oil and gasoline,,,,,,294000,12,"On the afternoon of 2 December 2003, the NOAA SSC was notified of a collision between a barge and tanker at the intersection of the Mobile Ship Channel and the Inter-coastal Waterway (ICW). Two tanks were reported holed on the tanker: a 5000 bbl gasoline cargo tank and a 7000 bbl diesel cargo tank. The location of the incident was reported as N 30 deg 16.659' Latitude W 088 deg 02.090' Longitude. NOAA investigated the potential threats from the reported collision. While the collision did result in significant damage to the tanker, the USCG reported that very little gasoline and probably no diesel fuel was released to the environment."
1126,2003-12-02,Ferrosilicon Chemical Incident,"New Orleans, LA",29.9111,-90.1066,Chemical,,Ferrosilicon,,,,,,,6,"Ferrosilicon was spilled in New Orleans, LA. NOAA provided weather."
1123,2003-12-02,M/V Brussel,"New York Harbor, NY",40.63,-74.06,Oil,,#6 oil,1,1,,,,67200,20,"The M/V BRUSSEL suffered a transfer pipeline break on its deck prior to noon on 12/2 during a bunkering operation in NY Harbor's Stapleton Anchorage, resulting in a discharge to the water of #6 fuel oil potentially of medium size. Coast Guard Activities New York representatives arrived on-scene at 1103 to investigate and oversee response operations. As the Federal On-Scene Coordinator, Activities New York oversaw the Responsible Party's cleanup efforts, opened a pollution fund number for their own expenditures, and is responding from the ACTNY office on Staten Island. Other responding agencies were notified per standard procedures, and some deployed to ACT NY or engaged through phone contact. Further work was done to determine how much of the potential 79,800 gallons was actually discharged to the deck of the vessel, and how much migrated to the water. Shoreline impacts were observed along a 1/4 to 1/2 mile of beach south of Norton Point on Coney Island, with sheen visible from the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to Coney Island during an overflight prior to sunset. The impacted area was snared to reduce refloating, and protection efforts were focused on Coney Island Creek and Inlet, but other response operations occurred after first light overflights and shoreline assessments. It was determined on the second day that the total amount spilled was less than 5,000 gallons."
1121,2003-12-02,Pipeline spill,"Barataria Bay, LA",29.3278,-89.9778,Oil,Pipeline,crude oil,1,1,,,,14700,30,"At approximately 10:30 AM (local time), an estimated 50 bbl oil spill was observed in Barataria Bay, South Louisiana. The location was reported as N 29 deg 19.67' Lat. W 089 deg 58.67' Long. The source of the leak was initially unknown. Later the pipeline was identified and shut in, but not until a reported 350 bbl of crude oil was released. At the request of the USCG, NOAA provided a trajectory, a Resources and Risk analysis and on-scene support. "
1119,2003-11-30,ITB Jacksonville,"Mississippi River, Empire, LA",29.3899,-89.593,Oil,Collision,Number 6 Oil,,1,,,,,2,"An unknown quantity of number 6 oil spilled from the vessel ITB Jacksonville in the Mississippi River, nearEmpire, Louisiana, 30 November 2003. NOAA provided assistance to minimize the environmental impacts from the release."
1118,2003-11-28,Sunken tug FRITZ CENAC,"Dauphin Island, AL",30.2508,-88.1813,Oil,,diesel fuel,1,,,,,9000,6,"The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified by USCG MSO Mobile that the Tug FRITZ CENAC had sunk (or partially sunk) and was leaking fuel oil. The USCG requested that NOAA assessed the trajectory implications, probable fate, and resources at risk of diesel released in Mississippi Sound from the sunken vessel. The vessel is reported to have sunk sometime around 0500 hrs local time N of Dauphin Island. 50 gallons of diesel spilled when the vessel was refloated and most was recovered. "
1117,2003-11-21,Mystery Spill,"Isle Deniers, LA",29.0739,-90.5991,Oil,Mystery Substance,oil,,1,,,,40,6,"n 21 November 2003, the NOAA SSC was notified of a small mystery spill that stranded an estimated 40 gallons of oil on the bayside of Isle Deniers, LA. Isle Deniers is a coastal barrier island on the southern edge of Terrebonne Bay. The SSC followed up this contact with consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) since the area is classified as Piping Plover Critical Habitat. Several small patches of oil were identified and cleaned by small crews using manual removal by shovels on 22 November."
1115,2003-11-19,Mystery Spill,"Off Lopez Point, CA",36.1933,-121.867,Oil,Mystery Substance,,0,,,,,,6,"At 1100 PST on November 19, 2003, a US Coast Guard patrol boat report was received of a dark-colored slick 3nm by 10nm, two miles off Lopez Point, CA. A subsequent flight by CG helo at 1300hrs located the oil about 15nm north of Pt Lopez, and about 15nm north of the originally reported position. The oil was described as breaking up into smaller pieces and large tarballs, with associated sheening."
1116,2003-11-19,Submerged Dredge Honey Island,"Round Island, Pascagoula, MS",30.2883,-88.59,Oil,,diesel fuel and bilge slop,,,,,,4000,3,"USCG MSO Mobile notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of asunk or partially submerged dredge near Round Island in MississippiSound South of Pascagoula, MS early on the morning of 19 November. Theincident occurred at approximately 2242hrs on 18 November at position N30 deg 17.30', W 088 deg 35.40'. This position places the dredgeapproximately 4 nautical miles N of Horn Island. The dredge had onboardat time of incident some 3000 to 4000 gallons No. 2 Diesel Fuel(diesel), and an estimated 200 gallons bilge slop. The dredge was salvaged and no pollution was reported"
1113,2003-11-12,Log Spill,"Off Oregon Coast, OR",45.6,-125.0,Other,,Logs,,,,,,,0,Sector Portland called to request weather and a verbal trajectory for a log spill 107 nm southwest of Tillamook.
1112,2003-11-07,Well Fire,"Louisiana Bayou, LA",29.2,-90.3,Oil,Wellhead,Crude oil,,,,,,,1,A well in Louisiana had a blowout and a fire. NOAA provided weather.
1111,2003-11-04,Sulfuric Acid Barge NMS 1477 Leaking,"Texas City, TX",29.3783,-94.8933,Chemical,,Sulfuric acid,,,,,,100000,28,"100,000 gallons of sulfuric acid spilled from a barge that overturned near Texas City, TX. NOAA provided weather."
1110,2003-10-29,JP Spill,Antarctic,-78.0,165.0,Oil,,Jet fuel,,,,,,7000,1,"7,000 gallons of jet fuel spilled onto the ice in Antarctica. NOAA provided telephone support."
1109,2003-10-29,Sunken F/V,"Off Foul Weather Bluff, Hood Canal, WA",47.939,-122.584,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,700,4,"NOAA ORR was notified by MSO Puget Sound the evening of 10/29 that a 58foot fishing vessel carrying approximately 700 gallons of diesel fuelhad capsized and sunk in 250-300 feet of water near the entrance to HoodCanal off Foul Weather Bluff in storm conditions. Winds were reportedto be 30-40 knots with 5-7 foot swells. The last known position of thevessel was: N 47deg56.34', W 122deg 35.06' No observations of release werereported. Trajectory and weather forecasts were requested."
1108,2003-10-23,Potential Spill,"Florida coast, FL",27.4,-82.9,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,3000,0,An unspecified source 22 miles offshore of Florida had a potential to spill 3000 gallons of diesel. NOAA provided weather.
1106,2003-10-17,Platform Spill,LA,29.3,-90.4,Oil,,Crude oil,,,,,,840,1,20 barrels of product spilled from a platform in Lousiana. NOAA was not asked to provide support.
1107,2003-10-15,F/V Raven Adrift,"North of Alaska Peninsula, Bering Sea, AK",55.6167,-163.15,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,,2,"On Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2003, the F/V Raven, an 85'crabber, waspoised north of the Alaska Peninsula to begin crabbing when heavy seascaused it to take on considerable water, producing a 30-40 degreestarboard list. Fearful of capsizing, the captain put out a MAYDAY andall five crewmen were lifted from the vessel by a Coast Guardhelicopter. Northeasterly winds caused the unmanned crabbing to driftparallel to the coast until the afternoon of Oct. 16 when it was in aposition 12 to 15 miles due north of Amak Island. With winds shiftingto the north the Coast Guard became very concerned that it might groundon Amak Island, the site of a sea lion haulout, classified as anendangered species. At this point the Coast Guard asked NOAA to getinvolved and provide a ""most likely"" trajectory for the vessel. NOAA'strajectory had the F/V Raven just missing the east side of the islandand grounding on the barrier islands outside of Izembek Lagoon, aNational Wildlife Refuge being very sensitive with its large number oftransient waterfowl waiting to migrate southward. The CGC Morgenthauwas on scene shadowing the Raven but was unable to attach a towline dueto the heavy seas. Instead, it attached a drogue, which slowed themovement of the vessel. Meanwhile the owner hired Dan Magone fromUnalaska to attempt to come to the scene and offer assistance. Danarrived when the Raven was only 1 nautical mile off the NE coast of AmakIsland, and in a dramatic rescue was able to get a line on the vesselonly 0.3 nm from the island and keep it from grounding. The Raven wastowed to the lee of the island where it was stabilized, outfitted with abetter tow bridle, and then was towed to King Cove to be repaired. Thecase ended with no pollution entering the water."
1103,2003-10-06,M/V Presque Isle,"Lake Superior near Eagle Harbor, MI",47.2736,-90.2047,Oil,,IFO-310,1,,,,,800,12,"NOAA HAZMAT contacted at 1230 PDT by MSO Duluth on a 800 gallon spill ofIFO 310 on Lake Superior. The USCG received the initial report from aship that discovered a 3-4 mile long spill in position 47 deg 34.08' N and088 deg 24.2' W. The spill consisted of ""blue sheens and spotty solids"".It was later determined that the spill originated from the M/V PRESQUEISLE which was enroute from Two Harbor MN to Gary IN. The spill tookplace while the ship was conducting tank to tank fuel transfers. NOAA HAZMAT has provided weather forecasts, oil weathering,and trajectories for the incident.1200 gallons of oiled material was recovered. "
1104,2003-10-03,Jackup Barge Superior Endeavor Grounded,"Boston Harbor, MA",42.3229,-70.9189,Oil,Grounding,diesel fuel,,,,,,9500,4,"A 122 foot jack-up barge: Superior Endeavor, grounded. No pollution spill reported. Refloated brought back to docks for repairs"
1101,2003-09-18,M/V Kent Reliant Grounded,"Entrance San Juan Harbor, PR",18.4742,-66.1338,Oil,Grounding,IFO-180,,,,,,50000,29,M/V Kent Reliant runs aground. No pollutions released. Refloated Oct 3 2003.
1100,2003-09-11,Jack-up Rig Parker 14-J Incident,"Chandeleur Islands, LA",29.7601,-88.7821,Oil,,diesel oil and lubrication oil,1,,,,,10500,6,The jack-up rig supports failed. The 41 person crew were airlifted from the rig. A number of injured crew members were taken to a hospital. The rig had a 40 degree list and was partially submerged. A 4 miles long and 200 foot wide sheen was observed. The rig had 220 bbls of diesel and 200 gallons of lube oil onboard.
1099,2003-09-10,Chemical Spill,"Duke Energy Facility, Coden, AL",30.3794,-88.2394,Chemical,,"diethanolamine (30-35%) CAS 000111422, 2,2-methyliminodiethanol (55-60%) CAS 000105599, and water (10%)",,,,,,420,2,"Chemical spilled on land, and none entered the water. NOAA provides trajectories, hazardous characteristics, weather forecast."
1097,2003-09-08,Tug Laine Jones on Fire,"Mississippi River, AR",34.5208,-90.5733,Oil,Grounding,"diesel oil , methyl chloroform",,,,,,60000,6,"Tug Laine Jones grounded at River Mile 620.8 right descending bank of the Mississippi River, nearPhillips County Arkansas and caught fire. The tug carried 60000 gallons of diesel, and the cargo on the nearest its barges included a hazardous material - 1,1,1 trichloroethane aka methyl chloroform. The USCG requested weather, evacuation boundaries, PPE, and the impacts downstream. NOAA HAZMAT provided this information along with CAMEO chemical information. Tug recovered and was moved for repairs."
1102,2003-09-07,Tug Victoria Hunt Rose,"Nahant, MA",42.4368,-70.8765,Oil,,Diesel and lube oil,,,,0,,8080,6,M/V Victoria Rose Hunt keeled over to starboard and sank during anchoring operations 3 n. miles off shore.
1098,2003-08-31,M/V Peljesac Grounded,"Near Sabine Jetties, TX",29.6544,-93.8118,Oil,Grounding,"diesel fuel, petroleum coke",,,,,,,3,"The vessel was carrying 52,000 tons of petroleum coke. The SSC initially provided a brief hazard characterization of the cargo to aid the USCG responders in assessing the potential environmental concerns. On 5September, the MSO Port Arthur requested an oil spill trajectory tofurther assess potential environmental concerns. This operation was completed by 9 September. NOAA was also asked to provide a side-scan sonar survey given that a team was already in the area. "
1096,2003-08-28,Buffalo Marine,"Nachez River, Beaumont, TX",30.0765,-94.082,Oil,,#6 fuel oil,1,1,,1,,336,2,"Late on 8/28, eight bbls of #6 fuel oil were spilled during dockside transfer operation in Beaumont TX. The area was boomed. Skimmers, sorbents and a vac-truck were used to recover the floating oil. A small section of marsh adjacent to this commercial pier was impacted.The RP requested and received RRT approval to use PES 51 to aid in removing a 4 inch band of oil from around 2 barges and a tow boat. Proposed clean up operations are to spray PES 51 on rags and sorbent, then wiping down the sides of the vessels. It is estimated that less than 30 gallons of PES 51 will be needed to complete this portion of the clean up. Little or no PES 51 will enter the water. Little or no environmental impact is expected with this planned use of PES 51."
1093,2003-08-27,F/V Decade Overturned,"Pavlof Bay, AK",55.3009,-161.805,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,,3,"F/V Decade overturned in Pavlof Bay, Alaska Peninsula."
1092,2003-08-26,T/V Great Lakes,NY,42.5843,-73.7557,Oil,Grounding,jet fuel,,,,,,1470000,5,T/V Great Lakes grounded on soft sediment. No pollution released. The vessel was refloated that same day.
1091,2003-08-21,Seawitch,"Baltimore Harbor, MD",39.25,-76.7557,Oil,,"Diesel, asbestos, debris",1,1,,,,20000,15,"A sunken vessel began leaking with a potential of 20,000 gallons of diesel/bunkering oil onboard. The sunken vessel is former destroyer escort which was partially disassembled and used to hold fuel offloaded from aircraft carrier coral sea in late 1990's during coral sea's disassembly. The company disassembling both vessels went bankrupt. Sunken vessels has been abandoned since 1997. No responsible party."
1094,2003-08-20,F/V Donna Ann Grounding,"Tanglefoot Bay, AK",57.5733,-154.49,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,1000,1,"On Wednesday, August 20, 2003, it was reported to Coast Guard MSOAnchorage that the F/V Donna Ann, a 50' wooden-hulled boat built in1947, ran aground after dragging anchor in gale force winds from theNW. The vessel was anchored in Tanglefoot Bay adjacent the community ofKarluk on the west side of Kodiak Island. The vessel had 1000 gallonsof diesel and finally came to rest at position N57-34.4, W154-29.4 wherean on-scene observer reported surf crashing through the wheelhouse.Planned CG helo overflight for August 21 was canceled due to the helomechanical problems. Instead the CG opened up the Liability Trust Fundand hired a fixed wing Beaver to fly from Kodiak and assess thesituation, the report from which won't be available until the morning ofAugust 22. NOAA has provided support with weather and resources atrisk information. By Thursday night, Aug. 21, the NW winds are expectedto drop to 5-15 kts, and by late Friday the wind should shift around tothe SW at 10-15 kts. The grounding site is about one-half mile east ofCape Karluk, the site of a seabird rookery and about one mile west ofthe village of Karluk and the Karluk Lagoon which supports salmon runsMay through November. The Lagoon is also the site of sea ducks,occasional sea otters, and occasional brown bear activity.PolRep 2 and final: Joint Coast Guard/ADEC team flew to Karluk on Thursday afternoon,August 21, and were able to board the F/V Donna Ann. The wheelhouse hadbeen separated from the hull as a result of the prolonged beating by theheavy surf and the old wooden hull was in pretty bad shape. It wasdetermined that all the diesel had been purged from the tanks and beendispersed in the large and turbulent seas. "
1089,2003-08-19,Drilling Operations Spill,Offshore Gulf of Mexico,27.1325,-90.4233,Oil,,,,,,1,,,1,"Oil was released during drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The slick, or sheen, was reported as not recoverable. Dispersants were considered by the RP. The observed slick is not expected to persist long enough to threaten near shore or shoreline natural recourses. The source, the bore hole, was initially secured using drilling mud. An overflight on the morning of 19 August reported only a small amount of residual. "
1095,2003-08-19,F/V Valiant Maid Sinking,"Offshore Cordova, AK",60.55,-145.772,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,500,2,"On August 19, 2003, it was reported to Coast Guard MSO Valdez that theskipper of the 54' long F/V Valiant Maid, hit a submerged rock and capsized in 45 feet of water on the NW side of Spike Island just offshore from the town of Cordova in Prince William Sound. The location of the sunken vessel was N60-33.0, W145-46.3, and it went down with an estimated 500 gallons of diesel in an area of very strong tidal currents. A long oil slick was noted on the surface, and it was believed that this was just the fuel emanating from the vents and that the two fuel tanks were intact. Trying to beat some forecast heavy winds for the night of August 19, the owner immediately hired divers to plug the vents. In so doing the divers noted that the starboard tank was empty of an estimated 200 gallons of diesel. The next day, when the strong winds never materialized, divers again descended to the vessel to attempt to pump out the port fuel tank, but found it empty also. Apparently all the fuel had escaped the first day and been rapidly dispersed by the strong tidal currents, and there was probably less than 500 gallons of diesel on the vessel when in sank. NOAA provided support to the CG with weather, tidal and resources at risk information. Several sea otters and seabirds were in the vicinity, but a wildlife observer from the local Eyak native community noted no abnormal behavior."
1088,2003-08-18,Mystery Slick,"Offshore Galveston Jetties, TX",29.0833,-94.6067,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,1,"During the afternoon of 18 August 2003, the NOAA Scientific SupportCoordinator was notified by USCG MSU Galveston of a mystery slick offthe Texas Coast. The slick was reported as ""chocolate mousse-like"" andextending some 5 miles with an approximate location of 29 deg 05 min N Lat.094 deg 36.4 min W Long., some 15 miles off the Texas coast. Although theUSCG didn't suggest a possible source, the description of the slick andthe proximity to the vessel traffic lanes are consistent with a shiptransiting the area and pumping bilge. The USCG requested trajectoryassistance. A follow-up overflight, on the evening of 18 August bytraining observers, defined the mystery slick as being a debris linecomposed primarily of Sargasso weed. No additional response actionswere required."
1087,2003-08-17,Oil Spill,"SW Pass Mississippi River, West Bay, LA",29.04,-89.328,Oil,,,,1,,,,1050,1,"On Sunday evening (17 August 2003), the NOAA Scientific SupportCoodinator was notified by USCG MSO New Orleans of a spill near SW Passon the Mississippi River in West Bay, Louisiana. The spill actuallyoccurred on Saturday, 16 August. When the USCG investigated thereported release on Sunday, they discovered that the volume reported wasunderestimated and the response effort was slow to contain and recoverthe spilled oil. USCG personnel on-scene estimated the volume observed(both contained and trapped in the adjacent marsh) as approximately 25bbl. The USCG remains on-scene to monitor the progression of thecleanup. NOAA has provided weather support, a Resources and Risk (RAR)assessment and consultation to the MSO."
1090,2003-08-11,Spent Sulfuric Acid Barge,"Baton Rouge, LA",30.5017,-91.2333,Chemical,,Sulfuric acid,,,,,,,2,"On Aug 10 2003, the barge was observed to have its relief valves blown, and it was venting gas. RP was to fix the problem that day. The Coast Guard requested weather and plume information."
1084,2003-08-10,Platform Spill,"Lake Washington, LA",29.3764,-89.75,Oil,,crude oil,,1,,,,2100,2,Crude oil released when a fitting failed. Shoreline impact about 3 miles. Sorbent booms deployed and clean-up procedures applied. NOAA provides trajectories.
1085,2003-08-07,F/V Chichagof Grounded,"Kodiak Island, AK",55.8933,-155.223,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,15000,2,"On Thursday afternoon, August 7, 2003, the Coast Guard was notified that the F/V Chichagof, an 81 foot wooden-hulled fishing tender, grounded in Alitak Bay, Kodiak Island with 15,000 gallons of diesel. The vessel operator hit a rock, after which he intentionally grounded the vessel at position, 55-53.6N, 155-13.4W. The grounding resulted in damage to the vessel's bow area, and the fuel tanks were not compromised during the incident. Nevertheless, it was taking on water. A Good Samaritan vessel delivered a pump to the F/V Chichagof, but that was unable to keep up with the flooding. Not until a Coast Guard helo from station Kodiak delivered two additional pumps was the vessel able to control the flooding. The next morning a welder and marine surveyor were on scene to assess and repair the damaged bow with a patch over the roughly 1 foot X 1 foot hole. By Saturday, August 9, the vessel was fully repaired and back fishing. NOAA supported the Coast Guard in dealing with this incidence by providing detailed weather information and forecasts, tidal data, and resources at risk information."
1086,2003-08-05,Willamette River Diesel Spill,"Portland, OR",45.651,-122.773,Oil,Collision,Diesel,,,,,,1500,1,"At approximately 1330 August 5, 2003, NOAA Hazmat received a call fromWashington State Department of Ecology, requesting assistance for adiesel spill which had occurred at the mouth of the Willamette Riverwhere it entered the Columbia River at mile marker 101. A vessel hadstruck a 1500 gallon fuel tank on a dock releasing an estimated 750gallons. NOAA verbally provided oil fate and trajectory information toassist in determining the distance the spill could travel.No further assistance was requested"
1083,2003-07-31,F/V Jami Lynn Burned and Sank,"Offshore Tampa Bay, FL",27.6067,-83.2583,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,4000,3,"Reported to have burned and sank between 1800-1900 the evening of 30 July about 25 nautical miles offshore of the entrance to Tampa Bay.A Coast Guard over-flight of the area on the morning of 31 July didobserve about 1/2 nm of sheen oriented in a north-south direction. NOAA Hazmat provided weather, trajectory and oil fate information. Noadditional assistance was requested."
1073,2003-07-25,M/V Alam Senang Grounded,"Off Port Everglades, FL",26.1,-80.0833,Oil,Grounding,#2 fuel,,,,,,159000,15,M/V Alam Senang grounded. Was refloated the next night. No signifcant damages done to the hull and no oil released.
1082,2003-07-24,M/V Axel Maersk: Unknown Hazmat Leak,"Tacoma, WA",47.2735,-122.414,Chemical,,Aminoethylpiperazine,,,,,,,1,Aminoethylpiperazine released from a container onboard M/V Axel Maersk. There were 7 people impacted.NOAA generated a RIDS printout for this chemical and local weather and healthrisk information.
1081,2003-07-22,Pipeline Spill,"Belle Isle, LA",29.5308,-91.391,Oil,Pipeline,light crude oil,,,,,,4200,6,"Pipeline failure due to corrosion. Clean-up assessment underway. The contamination appears to be confined to a shallow, narrow depression and extends some 1,200 feet in length. "
1080,2003-07-17,F/V Four Daughters,"Offshore Sandy Hook, NJ",39.991,-73.1875,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,8000,3,"The 86 foot fishing vessel (F/V) Four Daughters was reported to havesank 52 nautical miles SE of Sandy Hook NJ at around 0230 hours thatnight of 17 July, 2003. When the vessel sank it was reported to have acapacity of some 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel.At 1600 hours of 17 July the Coast Guard's Fifth Coast Guard District""M"" staff requested from NOAA a trajectory for the diesel fuel thatmight be released from the tanks of the F/V Four Daughters. By 1715hours NOAA provided to the Fifth Coast Guard District initial trajectoryand weather reports. NOAA suggested that no diesel products wereexpected to contact the shoreline from a release from a sunken vessel atthis distance offshore. NOAA's report also stated that if oil did leakdiesel from the vessel that ""we would expect some rainbow to silversheen to extend for several hundred yards downwind of the location wherethe vessel sank."" The detailed NOAA weather report that was provided tothe Coast Guard outlined that winds would be light and variable at 5-10knots on Thursday night and on Friday with a chance of isolated showersand thunderstorms on Friday afternoon.MSO Philadelphia reported to Fifth District that a Coast Guardover-flight of the area on the afternoon of 17 July did observe somewreckage from the F/V Four Daughters, but did not observe any floatingoil."
1078,2003-07-16,Submerged Tug Captain Duff,"Little River Inlet, SC",33.8417,-78.5403,Oil,,diesel oil and lubrication oil and petroleum products,,,,,,700,4,"The tug Captain Duff sank in 10 feet of water at 0930 on 14 July 2003 inthe Little River Inlet, South Carolina. The vessel has 600 gallonsof marine diesel onboard and an estimated 100 gallons of lube oil andmiscellaneous petroleum products. There has been light sheeningobserved at the site. Divers have plugged the vessel's vents and plansare currently being developed to raise the tug without removing theonboard fuel."
1079,2003-07-15,Sunken F/V Waterworld,"Entrance to Sabine Jetty, TX",29.6471,-93.8255,Oil,,diesel oil and lubrication oil,,,,,,7050,10,Sunken F/V Waterworld lost most of the 7000 gallons of oil in a tropical storm. No impacts to the shoreline. Ship refloated and dry docked for repairs.
1077,2003-07-08,Mystery Sheen,"Offshore Vermilion Bay, LA",29.4882,-92.212,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,2,"The observed oil (or sheen) was observed less than five miles from the coast west of Marsh Island. A follow-up overflight reported sheen some 2miles by 2 miles in size moving to the NW. The sheen was reported to be light, mostly silver sheen with some rainbow. NOAA provides trajectories"
1074,2003-06-26,Epichlorohydrin Incident,"Bayport, TX",29.6966,-95.0159,Chemical,,Epichlorohydrin,,,,,,,1,Washings from an epichlorohydrin tank had been transferred to asemi-truck tank trailer. During the transfer (or immediatelyafterwards) the receiving tank was observed to be venting. There was enough chemical remaining to slowly react with the rinse waterto create an exothermic reaction that heated the tank to 200 deg F andcause a release through the pressure relief value. The USCG requested informationrelated to the potential hazards.
1072,2003-06-19,Small Diesel Spill,"Offshore Tampa Bay, FL",27.6,-82.9167,Oil,,diesel oil,,,,,,150,3,MSO Tampa reports a small diesel spill and asks for trajectories. No shoreline impacts expected.
1075,2003-06-18,Mystery Sheen,"Ship Shoal Area, Offshore, LA",28.9919,-90.9889,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,3,"Reported sheen off the coast of Louisiana, near Ship Shoal. The sheen was describes as a mixture of rainbow and black sheen, 3 miles long by 1/2 mile wide. No pollution was found."
1071,2003-06-15,Freighter Silhouette Sinking,"Offshore Ft. Lauderdale, FL",26.1028,-80.1209,Oil,,"cooking oil, diesel oil",,,,,,12000,5,"The vessel had sank about 5 miles east of Ft Lauderdale at. In addition to the 6000 gallons of diesel, it was carrying 6000 one-gallon containers of cooking oil, several automobiles with associated oils, and a variety of possible floating debris. NOAA provided a new trajectory based on this position for the oil andfloating debris."
1070,2003-06-14,C/V Alchiba Spill,"Pensacola, FL",30.4018,-87.2181,Oil,,bunker fuel,1,1,,,,2000,5,"On 14 June 2002 the US Coast Guard MSO Mobil received a report of the release of approximately 2000 gallons of bunker fuel (a mixture of #6 and #2 oils) from the cargo vessel Alchiba impacting wildlife and the environment. Clean-up procedures done by NOAA, USCG and RP."
1069,2003-06-11,Unexploded Torpedo,"Pillar Point Harbor, CA",37.6358,-122.575,Other,,TNT,,,,,,,0,"On Tuesday, June 10, a diver discovered a 1940's era torpedo off the fuel pier in Pillar Point Harbor, CA. Navy EOD (Explosive Ordnance Demolition) divers confirmed it to be a potentially live torpedo carrying up to 494 pounds of TNT. As public safety emergency, the US Navy EOD team planned to move the torpedo to a site in 95 ft. of water approximately 4 miles west of Point San Pedro for underwater detonation."
1076,2003-06-07,Bouchard Barge 160,"Long Island Sound, NY",40.992,-72.6499,Oil,,# 6 oil,,,,,,110000,5,"On 07JUN03, at approx. 0830, MSFO Long Island personnel received callfrom Group/MSO Long Island Sound that Bouchard Barge B NO. 160, 3 milesoff of Riverhead, NY, Long Island Sound, was releasing # 6 oil andcreating a sheen. After receiving permission from the facility, thebarge returned to the Conoco Philips Platform in Riverhead, NY, wherethey had just finished loading 110K gals of #6 oil. The sheen was firstnoticed at 0720 by the barge captain, Joe Barrett, when the barge was 2miles east of the platform.The barge returned to the platform and moored at 0945. BouchardTransportation hired Miller Environmental Group (MEG) and the NationalResponse Corporation to address pollution concerns. MEG boomed thebarge and had two boats standing by on scene.MSFO pollution investigator and MSFO marine inspector arrived on sceneat approx 1000 and observed that the barge was intermittently sheeningfrom under the water line at the bow. A Notice of Federal Interest wasissued.The barge had not been involved in any grounding, allisions, orcollisions since the crew had been on board.Bouchard hired divers to locate the source of the release. At 1730 thedivers reported a hairline crack, approx 6-12"" long, on the bottom ofnumber one starboard tank. The divers were able to secure the releaseby placing an epoxy patch on the crack. A CG-835 was issued to thebarge prohibiting the transfer of oil, after discharging at Riverhead,until the barge was presented for inspection and repairs were made.The B NO. 160 was giving permission to discharge her product back to thefacility. They completed transfer at 1030 on 08JUN03, and the bargemade way for dry docking and repairs in Staten Island, NY.The pictures taken by inspectors from ACTNY show a 10-12"" hairline crackthat was located in the #1 starboard cargo tank bottom. The fracture isapparently in way of a consistently stressed area of the barge where theforward rake slopes down to meet the forward tanks. This causesfractures in the weld supports and bottom longitudinals. It is believedthat this crack is a result of an area that has been affected by heat torepair these longitudinals numerous times.NOAA supplied sensitive area information, trajectory and weather supportto the FOSC. No oil was observed on any shoreline areas."
1068,2003-06-04,M/V Freedom Express,"Offshore Miami Beach, FL",25.7733,-80.1033,Oil,,"diesel fuel, lube oil, oily water",,,,,,,5,M/V Freedom Express was inspected and required repair. NOAA provides weather forecast and possible impacts should the vessel release the diesel or 12.21 tons of lube oil onboard.
1065,2003-05-30,Sunken Barge,"Atchafalaya River, LA",29.6694,-91.2364,Chemical,,calcium chloride,,,,,,,3,Sunken barge releases calcium chloride into a freshwater environment. NOAA estimated the resulting threat to the environment was very low based on the dilution anticipated.
1066,2003-05-29,F/V Capt Bob Fire and Sinking,"Offshore Currituck, NC",36.2103,-75.4677,Oil,,diesel oil,,,,,,1500,3,"On May 30, 2003 the F/V CAPT BOB caught fire 14 miles E of Currituck NC. There was a potential of approximately 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel oil. No pollution was reported released."
1064,2003-05-29,Unknown Hazmat,"Maersk Terminal Tacoma, WA",47.2735,-122.414,Chemical,,Sodium Hydroxide,,,,,,,1,"Late afternoon 5/29 MSO Puget Sound called regarding a leak ofunidentified clear liquid with a reported pH 12 in a container, still onthe vessel, at the Maersk Terminal in Tacoma, WA. No odor wasreported. The MSO requested assistance in trying to identify theleaking substance from eight potential UN classes. Dr. Jim Farr helpedto narrow the most likely possibilities to UN 2735 (an amine) or UN1760(acids/bases). Subsequently, additional Dangerous Cargo Manifestinformation for the container was provided. Based on this information,it was determined the substance was likely ethanolamine or sodiumhydroxide. Since ethanolamine generally has a strong ammonia odor, itwas concluded that the substance most likely was caustic solution(sodium hydroxide). Relevant MSDS, handling, and other information wasprovided to the MSO."
1067,2003-05-28,Mystery Sheen,"Offshore Long Island, NY",40.3832,-73.4985,Oil,,,,,,,,,2,"A report of a mystery slick 14 miles south of Long Island, NY on 28 May 2003."
1061,2003-05-21,Drilling Fluid Release,Mississippi Canyon,28.1678,-88.4781,Chemical,,Drilling mud,,,,,,103000,3,A deepwater drilling ship was reported leaking drilling mud. The released product was denser than water and sunk to the seafloor. NOAA provides deepwater trajectory and possible impacts. There were no environmental concerns.
1060,2003-05-15,Dead River Possible Dam Failure,"Marquette, MI",46.5518,-87.4229,Other,,,,,,,,,8,"A report on a possible dam failure was reported to the SSC at approximately 1430 on May 15, 2003. The dam was located in the area of Marquette, Michigan just north of highway. 550. NOAA determined a levee had failed rather than the dam."
1059,2003-05-15,Sunken Fishing Vessel,"Barataria Bay, LA",29.33,-89.9867,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,300,3,"During the evening of 15 May 2003, the NOAA SSC was notified by MSU Houma of a sunken commercial fishing vessel (LA9165AM). The vessel was reported to have sank around 1630 hours at 29 deg 19.8 min Latitude 089 deg 59.2 min Longitude with 300 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. The vessel apparently struck a submerged pipeline. There is no reported damage to or leakage from the pipeline. 200 gallons of diesel were released from the vessel. "
1063,2003-05-14,Found EPIRB,"Offshore Cape Hatteras, NC",34.9167,-75.3833,Other,,EPIRB,,,,,,,6,USCG finds EPIRB registered to the F/V Assassin along the coast of North Carolina. NOAA provides trajectory analysis.
1062,2003-05-12,T/V Asphalt Victory,"South of Montauk Point, NY",41.2,-71.85,Oil,,Asphalt,,,,,,3360000,3,"On 12 May 2003 Marine Safety Office (MSO) Long Island Sound (LIS) wasnotified by MSO Providence that the T/V Asphalt Victory had an explosionon deck and spilled an unknown amount of asphalt. The explosion caused a3-foot by 3-foot hole in the main deck. The potential amount reportedwas 80,000 barrels. The product is an Industrial Asphalt Roofer's Flux,with a specific gravity of 1.018. It is insoluble in water. It isexpected to float in seawater. At the time of the explosion the vesselwas located at 41 degrees 12 minutes N 71 degrees 51 minutes W approximately 50 miles south of Montauk Point, NY. The weather on-scenewas winds expected from the south at 10 knots shifting to the west at20-25 knots by the late afternoon hours. After about an hour the shipreported that the actual amount released to the sea by the explosion wasabout two gallons. The USCG requested weather and a forecast for themovement any possible floating product released by the ship. No responsewas mounted."
1058,2003-05-10,Sunken Vessel M/V Mr. C,"Gulf of Mexico, Offshore, LA",28.4539,-91.7564,Oil,,diesel oil and lubrication oil,,,,,,18100,1,"M/V Mr. C found sunken near the coast of Louisiana. There is a leak in the vessel due to the observation of 1.5-2 mile of sheen. NOAA provides weather forecast, trajectory and hazardous impact."
1057,2003-05-10,Sunken Vessel OSV April,"Gulf of Mexico, Offshore, LA",28.4547,-91.4062,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,13000,4,Sunken vessel OSV April found near the Coast of Louisiana. No pollution was reported.
1056,2003-05-08,Sunken Tug Mathilde,Gulf of Mexico,28.5069,-91.7997,Oil,,diesel oil and lubrication oil,,,,,,12200,3,"Sunken tug M/V Mathilde found in the Gulf of Mexico, investigating cause. Very little impact to fisheries and marine mammals."
1051,2003-04-27,Bouchard Barge 120,"Buzzards Bay, MA",41.5667,-70.7417,Oil,Grounding,Number 6 Fuel Oil,1,1,0,0,,98000,71,"At approximately 5:30 pm on Sunday April 27, 2003, the US Coast Guard's Marine Safety Office in Providence, Rhode Island received a report of a discharge from the barge ""B No. 120"" owned by the Bouchard Transportation Company of Hicksville, NY. The barge grounded, outside of the shipping lanes, at the entrance to Buzzard Bay in southern Massachusetts. Following the grounding, the tug and barge continued to anchorage LIMA, where it officially reported the discharge to the USCG.The barge B-120 had a capacity of 97,000 barrels (4,074,000 gallons) and discharged approximately 2,333 barrels (98,000 gallons) of heavy number 6 fuel. Overall, more than 90 miles of coast line were impacted (40 miles of direct impact and 50 miles of tar ball impacts), 415 birds were killed, and the habitats for three endangered species (roseate tern, piping plover and NE tiger beetle) were oiled. Clean up costs exceeded $23 million."
1054,2003-04-25,Chemical Tanker Bow Lion Collision,"Mile Marker 144, Mississippi River, LA",30.0467,-90.8414,Chemical,Collision,"acrylonitrile, chloroform, ethylene dichloride, and xylene",,,,,,,1,"Chemical Tanker M/V Bow Lion collides with a tow boat causing a 75 foot by 1 foot gash to the starboard side 3 feet above the water line. Chemicals were monitored to make sure they did not hit water supplies, let the chemicals evaporate and dissolve in the water."
1050,2003-04-18,JP-8 Tank Truck Spill,"Portland, ME",43.6555,-70.2735,Oil,,"JP-8, jet fuel",1,1,0,,0,8000,3,"A tank truck owned by 4 Star Bulk Transport Inc. rolled over at the intersection of Highway 77 and Broadway in South Portland, Maine. An estimated 8,000 gallons of JP-8 (military, high performance jet fuel) was discharged from the truck causing an estimated 6,500 gallons to enter Anthoine Creek via storm drains."
1049,2003-04-17,F/V Leader Aground,"Napeaque, NY",40.9833,-72.0667,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,9000,3,"The fishing vessel F/V Leader carrying 9,000 gallons of diesel fuel ran aground on the beach near Napeaque. NY, location 40 degrees, 59 minutes, N 72 degrees, 04 minutes, W, after the helmsman fell asleep. The F/V Leader contacted a tug and was pulled off the beach and towed to New Bedford, MA. No pollution occurred. NOAA provided weather informationand a trajectory analysis."
1055,2003-04-15,Marsh Island Mystery Spill,"Gulf of Mexico, LA",29.4406,-92.0347,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,,4,"Mystery spill in the Gulf of Mexico near the Marsh Islands. Observed silver and rainbow sheens. No follow-up requested, only trajectory analysis."
1053,2003-04-12,Mystery Spill,"Cypremort Point State Park, LA",29.7744,-91.7761,Oil,Mystery Substance,,,,,,,210,6,"Stranded oil, coffee grain-like weathered tar balls exposed on NW beach. Unknown cause and unknown chemicals. Beach clean-up proposed with minimal sand removal."
1052,2003-04-10,Titanium Powder Warehouse Fire,"Mobile, AL",30.7115,-88.0428,Chemical,,titanium powder,,,,,,,6,Titanium powder caught fire in a warehouse. NOAA was notified and provided chemical/material characteristics/hazards on titanium exposed to fire.
1048,2003-04-08,F/V Night Lady,"Dry Tortugas, FL",24.7933,-82.67,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,3000,4,"F/V Night Lady caught fire and NOAA R/V Pt. Monroe rescues 2 crew members and a dog. Fire burned for 20 hours. NOAA provides oil weathering, trajectory analysis, and weather forcast. "
1047,2003-03-05,F/V Angel Dawn Aground,"Oregon Inlet, NC",35.7027,-75.5167,Oil,Grounding,diesel fuel,,,,,,3200,3,"On March 5, 2003 the F/V Angel Dawn ran aground and was abandoned. The ship crew was rescued by USCG. An overflight the next day showed debris and 2 sheens heading away from the shore. No shoreline and environmental impacts. "
1046,2003-03-02,Lake Washington Pipeline Spill,"Port Sulfur, LA",29.403,-89.7971,Oil,Pipeline,crude oil,1,1,,,,33600,29,"Pipeline failure, booms deployed to contain oil and minimize coastal impact. 52bbls recovered that day, there was wildlife and environmental impacts. Pipeline was repaired and clean up, oil recovery and wildlife and environmental restoration intiated and completed. April 22 2003, and overflight determined few patches of sheens and will be left to biodegrade naturally."
1155,2003-02-24,M/V Sealand Pride,"Charleston, SC",39.2667,-61.1167,Chemical,,Malathion,,,,,,,8,Container vessel encountered severe weather that resulted in damage to severalcontainers. Five containers were lost at sea at position 39-16N 061-07W. Onelost container contained a class 9 hazmat (Malathion).Vessel anchored. One leaked Malathion into the water. Other containers below deck were damaged but didn't leak. The ship was carrying a hazardous cargo manifest for the Malathion as well as for rocket engines. Copies of the manifest were sent to NOAA Hazmat for hazards and risk evaluation.NOAA has provided the USCG with a weather forecast and general information forthe Malathion.
1045,2003-02-21,Natural Gas Pipeline Leak,"Mobile, AL",30.7115,-88.0428,Chemical,Pipeline,natural gas,,,,,,,4,"Natural gas pipeline leak, NOAA provides ignition parameter, weather conditions, and Lower Explosion Limit (LEL). Next day pipeline is pumped with nitrogen to neutralize fire/explosion hazard."
1044,2003-02-21,Staten Island Facility Fire,NY,40.525,-74.2417,Oil,,Gasoline,,,,,1,2400000,27,"21 February 2003 -The NOAA SSC was contacted multiple times around 1100 and requested to report to the USCG Activities New York command center on Staten Island, NY. Upon arriving at the command center at noon the SSC was briefed about the barge explosion and subsequent gasoline spill. The barge (what was left of it) and manifold system on the dock were still on fire. The location of the ExxonMobile facility was: 40deg 31.5 N / 74deg 14.5 W. Trajectory and weather support were requested ASAP as well as resources at risk. Oil weathering calculations determined that the gasoline would evaporate very quickly (about 90% in the first several hours). The two major biological concerns from the environmental point of view were rafting waterfowl and potential fish kill. The SSC recommended that the fire be left burning as long as possible as long as it posed no further hazard to the facility or workers, to minimize the amount of gasoline released onto the waterway. The other safety concern expressed was the potential for gasoline to become trapped under piers and docks creating the potential for other explosive conditions.The two pipelines from the facility to the pier that were ruptured contained about 150,000 gallons each from the value to the end. One was on fire and the other leaking onto the facility.At 1530 the SSC and a MSRC representative went on an overflight of the area on a USCG helicopter. The SSC took video footage and digital photographs of the event as well as mapping the extent and quantity of oil observed in the Arthur Kill. At the time of the flight the tide was ebbing to the south. Oil was noted at the entrance to the Kills, for the most part remaining in the center of the waterway. The gasoline was mostly rainbow and gray sheens extending up to the facility. North of the site there were two other sheens noted, one probably leaching from the landfill site and another mystery sheen. The smoke plume was very visible. It wafted up about 125 feet to 300 feet and northward over Staten Island. The SSC returned to the command post and presented the video and observations to the unified command. The gasoline was for the most part non-recoverable. It was estimated that the amount observed was in the thousands of gallons, not tens of thousand or hundreds of thousands. Most of the fuel spilled was consumed in the fire or evaporated.The SSC notified Tri-State Bird Rescue of the spill and potential for oiled birds. No birds were found to be oiled.The SSC also converted video footage taken by the Vessel Traffic Service into a digital format for distribution to the media and investigating agencies.22 February 2003 ? The SSC was supposed to participate in a first light overflight with the USCG. However, the rain and fog prohibited the aircraft from flying. At the 0800 unified command meeting a situation update was given. The manifold was still burning and would be attempted to inert and cap that morning. Joint investigations were underway by the NYC Fire Department Fire Marshals, Police Department Arson Investigations, US Coast Guard, and National Transportation Safety Board. The investigators were attempting to map the location of all of the debris. DonJon Marine was preparing a salvage plan. The Kills were still under one-way traffic with tug escorts. A sight safety plan was in place. NOAA was requested to continue weather updated for the next couple of days.The SSC participated in a news interview with the Staten Island Advance.Shoreline assessment teams reported seen sparse sheens off shore. They describe them as literally ""evaporating before our eyes."" Heavy rains and wind were the weather of the day.The SSC was contacted by the Coney Island Aquarium concerning the possibility of gasoline entering their water intakes. They were assured that the fuel would not travel that far.The SSC converted the video footage from the previous days overflight into a digital format for distribution to the media and investigating agencies."
1152,2003-02-19,M/V Genmar Alexandra,"Mississippi River, LA",29.25,-89.6,Oil,Collision,heavy fuel oil,1,1,,,,21800,26,"On the evening of 19 February 2004, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator wasnotified by MSO New Orleans of an allision between the Freighter BRIGHT STATEand the Tanker GENMAR ALEXANDRA. The spill volume was later estimated at 518 bbls of a heavy fuel oil. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. The impact resulted in several gashes into the port side of the tanker ship and damage to a heavy fuel oil tank. The SSC immediately responded on-scene at the request of the USCG and requested weather and trajectory modeling support from the NOAA HAZMAT Active cleanup was completed at the Avondale location on 29 February and at the Belair site on 5 March 2004. "
1043,2003-02-14,NAVSTA Norfolk,"Norfolk, VA",36.9472,-76.3333,Oil,,diesel oil,1,,,,,5000,6,The spill occurred at approximately 1240 local time. Initial report is an estimates 5000 gallons of diesel was released and contained by boom.
1042,2003-02-14,Tank Barge Energy 5501,"Long Island Sound, CT",41.0433,-73.3676,Oil,Grounding,#2 fuel oil,1,,,,,52000,29,"The NOAA SSC was notified by the Hazmat Duty Officer on Friday morning (2/14) at approximately 0630 concerning the grounding of the T/B Energy 5501 about 2 miles south of Norwalk, CT. The USCG requested the SSC on scene. The Initially, it was unknown how much home heating oil was lose from the barge. The barge was loaded with 56,000 barrels (2,352,000 gallons) and had a draft of 17.9 feet. It struck a rock charted at 18 feet mean low water. Due to the stage of the moon, falling tide, and offshore winds the water depth over the rock was minimal. The tug was hugging the CT coast to stay in the lee of winds from the NW as it headed to its destination in Port Jefferson, NY. The barge was taken to a nearby location (41deg 02.6 N / 73deg 22.053 W) and anchored.The NOAA Scientific Support Team provided the USCG initial trajectory and oil weathering information, weather, tides, and resources at risk summary.At about 0800 the CT Department of Aquaculture closed the shellfish beds in all waters in the Norwalk, Darien, and Westport area until further notice.The divers survey discovered 14 cracks and holes in all six starboard tank bottoms. The original estimate of cargo loss by the naval architect was 450 barrels (18,900 gallons). Two morning overflights (0900 and 1200) by USCG personnel spotted an oil slick extending several miles from the barge. A relief barge arrived along side the holed barge at about 1400. At 1600 the SSC, RP rep and USCG FOSC went on an overflight in a helicopter. A sheen consisting of light rainbow to silver and gray was observed several miles from the barge. It measured about 3.5 miles long by 200 yards wide at the leading edge and 600 yards wide at the trailing end. The rest of LI Sound was search and not other oil was located. The overflight also mapped locations of ice along the LI coastline. A new trajectory model was developed based on the GPS positions of the slick.With the updated oil trajectory model showing land impacts on the northern Long Island coast plans were made to pre-position protective boom as several location near identified sensitive areas.By the evening meeting at 1800 the revised estimate of lost oil was downgraded to about 53 barrels (2,226 gallons). This estimate was within the range of oil observed on the afternoon overflight.Plans were made to begin over-the-top lightering operation during the first night, but due to logistics and operational constraints they were unable to begin until later the morning of the 15th. On 2/15 the morning overflight only spotted one small streamer of light silver and gray sheen within the area predicted by the trajectory model. The stern starboard quarter of the barge was seen to be awash. No oil was observed near the barge or anywhere near the LI coast. Almost all of the oil had evaporated and naturally dispersed.The NOAA modelers were requested to provide a ?Worst Case Discharge"" trajectory for a possible release from the barge on Saturday evening or Sunday morning. The new model indicated potential land impacts on LI more westerly than the oil that was initially released.Based on the updated weather forecasts for significantly worsening weather, the Unified Command decided to move the barge into Bridgeport harbor for safe haven to make temporary repairs and off-load the cargo. At present, as of 1800 this evening (2/15) the barge is in route to Bridgeport. Travel time is anticipated to be about 5 hours at two knots. Contingency plans are prepared for the possibility of spills while enroute or in Bridgeport harbor."
1149,2003-02-05,Mystery Spill,"Coastal New Jersey, NJ",40.1993,-74.0069,Oil,,#6 oil,,1,,,,,8,"The SSC was notified of the initial impacts on Tuesday afternoon. It was reported as scattered tarballs along a 10 -- 12 mile stretch of the NJ ocean beaches from Manisquan Inlet to Seaside Heights. The SSC recommended that overflights and SCAT patrols look on the inside of the coastal inlets, as oil might have migrated inside the bay areas on incoming flood tides. Cleanup recommendations and bird recovery and rehabilitation strategies were also discussed. The NOAA Damage Assessment Coordinator was also notified. The NMFS noted that a number of seals (Harbor, harp, hooded, and grey) may be in the area. So far there have been about 20 birds affected (both dead and for rehab). Species include cormorants, ganets, seagulls, and red-throated loons. Manual cleanup operations were underway. With the impending storm cleanup efforts were focused on removal of the gross oil (larger tarballs and patties). Assessments after the storm passes were made to determine the need for further cleanup. There has been no identified source of the oil. The USCG Districts 1 and 5 have passed the word to all units to be on the lookout for any suspect vessels. Samples of the tarballs have been sent to the USCG Oil Identification Lab in Groton, CT for fingerprinting. The SSC brought up the point that the source may also be one of the many sunken tankers off the coast. USCG aircraft expanded their search further offshore in an attempt to spot any subsurface sources. There had been fairly high local media interest both in the New York and Philadelphia areas as well as from local NJ community press. NOAA trajectory modelers investigated the possibility of performing a hindcast to determine where the source of the oil may have likely originated. This was difficult and depend on the ability of the NWS to provide accurate local weather data for the last 10 days, as well as good current data."
1041,2003-02-04,Amoisch Ditch Oil Spill,"Oregon, OH",41.6512,-83.5139,Oil,,oil,1,,,,,200,6," Reports of oil in several places in the Amoisch Ditch nearOregon, Ohio. The release has been traced back to contaminated soils beneath railroad tracks owned by the Norfolk & Southern Railroad Company. Oil entering the waterway has been estimated at 200 gallons. Whilecontainment dikes have been constructed in the area of the release, oilhas reportedly escaped the creek and entered Maumee Bay. "
1148,2003-02-03,Vane Brothers Fuel Barge,"Chesapeake Bay, MD",38.2,-75.98,Oil,Grounding,gasoline,,,,,,1090000,5,Fifth Coast Guard District requested on 3 February that NOAA provide a trajectory assessment for a gasoline barge grounded in the Chesapeake Bay at 38-12N and 75-58.8 W. Observers on-scene had reported that the vessel was not leaking but was surrounded by broken ice.NOAA provided weather and a written trajectory estimate if gasoline would have been released from the grounded barge. NOAA also provided a written assessment of the danger from explosion and the potential direction of the resulting smoke plume.Within several hours the barge was refloated and was moved to its destination without further incident. The underwater survey of the bottom of the barge was unable to detect damage as a result of the grounding.
1039,2003-01-30,Pipeline Spill,"Terrebonne Bay, LA",29.1993,-90.6018,Oil,Pipeline,crude oil,1,1,,,,6930,29,Heavy impact on the environment and wildlife. 17.5 bbls were recovered. Wildlife rescued and under observation.
1040,2003-01-24,M/V White Seal Adrift,"Offshore, NC",33.8,-74.45,Other,Collision,,,,,,,,21,"Search and rescue mission, vessel was adrift and abandoned for several weeks. NOAA provides weather and vessel trajectory until Feb 18 2003. CG Search and Rescue takes over from then."
1036,2003-01-18,F/V Reel Fishing Adrift on Fire,"Columbia River, OR",46.2757,-124.227,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,1,4000,3,"On January 18, 2003 at 1430 PST, the USCG reported the fishing vesselREEL FISHING was burning and drifting about 8 miles west of PeacockSpit, WA.The F/V REEL FISHING exploded and sunk at approximately 1730 on January18th. The sheen from the remaining diesel was observed to be 3nm long by1nm wide. On Sunday, January 19th, the observed sheen had lessened to1nm. There were no observable shoreline impacts and the diesel seemed tohave evaporated or dispersed within 18 hours."
1038,2003-01-14,Anthea Y Aground,"Cementown, NY",42.1293,-73.9141,Oil,Grounding,Diesel fuel,,,,,,33000,1,"Potential oil spill 14 January 2003.At 2300 on 14 January the NYSSC was notified of a potential oil releaseof 33,000 gallons of diesel oil. The bulk carrier Anthea Y ran agroundat approximately 1700 approaching its pier in Cementown, NY (on theHudson River north of Kingston). The Anthea Y is a 641 foot shipcarrying a cargo of salt. The ship berthed at the pier and was groundedthere. Four tanks were compromised during the grounding. Three of theholds were empty, one contained 33,000 gallons of diesel oil. The shipwas boomed in but no oil was reported released. The river containedabout 50% ice cover. A morning overflight detected no oil on the river.A salvage plan was implemented and oil removed from the vessel prior toattempts for refloating. The SSC provided ESI data and tide information."
1035,2003-01-14,F/V Grounding,"Umpqua River, OR",43.6751,-124.224,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,4000,6,"On Tuesday Jan. 14, 2003 at 0900, MSO Portland reported a fishing vesselthat is aground 1.5 nautical miles north of the north jetty at the mouthof the Umpqua River. The vessel is hard aground in sand with 4000gallons of diesel on board.Two days later, the vessel was refloated. No damage to the hull and no pollution in thewater."
1034,2003-01-13,Tanker Truck,"School House Creek, OR",46.0002,-122.852,Oil,,Diesel,1,1,,,,21000,4,"On 13 January 2003 NOAA Hazmat was notified by MSO Portland of a tankertruck rollover on a road. The potential was for 21,000 gal diesel,1,100 gal was recovered, and an estimated 500 gal made it into theColumbia River from School House Creek, at about river mile marker 77."
1032,2003-01-09,Allouette Arrow Aground,"Cape Canaveral, FL",28.3917,-80.4267,Oil,Grounding,diesel oil,,,,,,150000,5,Vessel grounded and was pulled off and refloated that same day. No products was released.NOAA provided weather and trajectory information.
1037,2003-01-07,East Breaks Block 160,Gulf of Mexico,27.833,-94.55,Oil,,light crude oil,,,,,,630,1,"Light crude oil spill reported Jan 7 2003. The following day an overflight was scheduled and found no traces of the oil. Possibly a small volume of light oil released into the environment, the residual sheen dissipated at night."
1033,2003-01-02,M/V Kyowa Violet Grounded,"Yap, FSM",9.53686,138.134,Oil,Grounding,IFO 180,,1,,0,,,12,"On 26 December 2002 the M/V Kyowa Violet struck the northern side of the reef on the entrance to Yap Harbour. Upon discovery that the vessel had been holed, 3 nm later and 1 nm shy of the dock, the vessel turned around and headed to back to sea. Dispersants were considered."
1031,2002-12-31,FV Mystic,"Grounded near Sabine Entrance, TX",29.6723,-93.8283,Oil,Grounding,diesel oil,,,,,,300,9,"F/V Mystic grounded and sinks releasing diesel oil. NOAA provides weather forecast and the impacts of a small oil spill. Follow-up on Jan 2 2003, shows debris of the ship and oil spill dissipated."
1029,2002-12-09,Submerged Object,"Cape Henry, VA",36.6967,-75.715,Other,,,,,,,,,2,"On 9 December 2002 NOAA Hazmat received a request for assistance from the USCG to forecast the movement of a submerged object. The object, possibility a container, was struck on 8 December by a fishing vessel approximately 20 miles southeast of Cape Henry. NOAA provided weather information, a trajectory analysis and a possible search area. "
7804,2002-11-15,M/V Prestige,Spain,42.3167,-12.3167,Oil,,Heavy Fuel Oil,1,1,1,,,,130,"On November 13, 2002, the T/V Prestige became distressed approximately 30 miles off the coast of the Galicia region of Spain. On November 15, the tanker was towed offshore. At that time an estimated 1500 tonnes of oil were reported to have been lost (later estimates were much higher). On November 19, the tanker was reported to have sunk 133 miles off the coast in almost 12,000 feet of water. The tanker still contained an estimated 60,000 tonnes of oil. The oil continued to leak over a period of time from the sunken vessel. Eventually robots were sent down to seal cracks and the oil was eventually removed. The Prestige incident has been used as a poster child for Port of Refuge issues."
1016,2002-09-30,Cooper River Spill,"Charleston, SC",32.7859,-79.9249,Oil,,,,1,,,,,29,"On 30 September NOAA Hazmat was notified of a spill of an unknown quantity of what was described as #6 fuel oil from an unknown source into the Cooper River. Shoreline impacts are reported in south end of Charleston harbor and, oil is reported in vicinity of James Island and Fort Sumpter. "
1008,2002-05-23,SS Jacob Luckenbach Oil Removal,"Gulf of the Farallones, CA",37.6678,-122.731,Oil,,Bunker fuel,1,,,0,,,233,"The S.S. Jacob Luckenbach collided with her sister ship and sank on July 14, 1953. This vessel, which was loaded with 457,000 gallons of bunker fuel, sank in 180 feet of water approximately 17 miles west-southwest of San Francisco (37deg40.07N 122deg43.89W). It had been leaking sporadically over the years and was associated with several ""mystery spills"" in 2002. On 02 MAY 2002, an oil removal plan was accepted by the Unified Command and oil removal operations commenced on 25 MAY. USCG requested that the NOAA SSC lead the Resource at Risk workgroup to minimize impacts in the event of an accidental release during salvage/oil removal operations."
1004,2002-04-24,Soy Oil Spill,"Charleston, SC",32.83,-79.8933,Oil,,Soy bean oil,1,,,,,3000,0,"While transfering Soy bean oil, the Sealand Atlantic spilled approximately 3000 gallons of which 10-20 gallons reached the Wando River. Soy bean oil was cleaned up from the drainage system and from underneath pier at the facility."
7603,2002-03-07,MV Faro I,"Cape Florida, FL",25.6667,-80.1333,,,diesel,,,,,,6500,6,"The M/V Faro, a 180 foot freighter grounded 6 March, 2002 at approximately 1530 EST during high tide. The grounded position is 25-40 N and 80-08W approximately one mile east of the Cape Florida Lighthouse on Key Biscayne, FL. Water depth at this location is 3-4 feet. The vessel has 6,500 gallons of diesel aboard. One of the vessel's anchors is lost and the other was reported frozen and inoperable. During the evening, the Coast Guard discovered that sea water and oil had entered the ship's cargo hold, but no sheen was visible in the water near the vessel. The ship was ballasted to reduce movement and damage overnight. A weather forecast was provided to the Miami Marine Safety Office that indicated onshore winds through the weekend with a significant velocity increase on Sunday, 10 March. An initial trajectory analysis indicated that any release of oil would likely move toward shore to the west fairly quickly within 2-3 hours. If all 6500 gallons of oil were released, it would likely create a sheen visible for 2-3 miles which would spread towards the west. Shoreline staining from the diesel would not be likely beyond 2 miles from the point of release. Oiled debris, seagrass and sargasm may need to be cleaned from the beach. With diesel, localized and short term toxic effects would be of concern. USCG district 7."
7602,2002-02-19,OSV Luke David,"21nm south of Mobile Bay, AL",29.8833,-88.0333,,,diesel,,,,,,11300,16,"At approximately 0830 CST NOAA Hazmat was notified by MSO Mobile of a capsized Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV), the LUKE DAVID, located 21nm south of Mobile Bay in position 29° 53'N, 088° 02'W with 9,500-11,300 gallons of diesel onboard. Winds are from the southeast at 20 knots and seas are 5 feet. At 0900 the Coast Guard reported sheen coming from the vessel and that the vessel is drifting to the northwest. NOAA Hazmat is providing trajectory and weather support. USCG district 8."
7601,2002-02-02,MV Lorine,"S of St. Johns Is, Virgin Islands",18.2667,-64.55,,,oil,,,,,,,27,"Received notification on 1 FEB 02 from GANTSEC OPCEN that the M/V LORINE had a main space fire as a result of an explosion in the engine room. All 4 POB were recovered by the C/S Crystal Harmony with no reported injuries. Vessel remained adrift and burning. Over flight on 02 FEB found vessel still smoldering and 14 NM E of Vieques Island. Vessel owner hired Chanti Towing from Tortola, BVI to tow vessel back to homeport. The M/V Lorine was taken in tow at 1400 02 FEB 02, at 1925 the vessel re-ignited and shortly after lost stability and sank in Position 18 16 N 064 33 W. On 03 Feb 02 an over flight found a sheen of approximately 1/4 mile wide by 5 miles long near Dog Island USVI, no shore side impact is expected product not recoverable."
7600,2002-01-31,MV Leader,"NEW YORK HARBOR, NY",41.6333,-74.05,,,methyl tert-butyl ether,,,,,,25000,7,"On 31 January, 2002 the M/T Leader discovered that due to a grounding incident the night before they were leaking MBTE (Methyl tert-butyl ether (2-methoxy-2-methylpropane) from the #1 center tank. USCG ACTNY responded to the notification form the vessel. MBTE is a listed hazardous material. Therefore, the response activities were conducted under CERCLA authority and funding.It was estimated that the ship had lost 350 barrels (14,700 gallons), and was leaking at about 9,000 gallons per hour. Due to the flammability of the product, the USCG set up an initial safety zone of one-half mile around the ship. Slowly that was reduced to 200 yards and then 100 yards. Eventually they were able to get Investigators aboard and do damage surveys. The crew began internal transfer of cargo out of the damaged tank. By 1830 the hole was plugged and by 0030 a temporary repair was made. It was estimated that a total of 588 barrels (25,000 gallons) was lost. USCG district 1."
7599,2002-01-11,TV Fossanger,"west side of Staten Island, NY",40.5833,-74.2,,,gasoline,,,,,,2500,2,"The SSC was notified at about 2230 by the NJ DEP about a report of gasoline spilling into the Arthur Kill. The SSC contacted the USCG ACTNY PRO. They still had a team enroute. At 2300 the PRO requested trajectory support for a estimated 2,500 gallon gasoline spill. The tank vessel Fossanger reported a pin-hole leak in its #8 tank. That tank held 8,000 barrels and the vessel contained a total of 250,000 barrels. Within an hour the SSC had notified the Duty Officer, spoken with MASS and received a trajectory (See message #02). During the evening hours the CG requested a diver's survey of the hull, however, the ship was in too shallow water and too close to the dock to get a diver in to check it out the hull condition or location of the leak.At about midnight the SSC had discussions with the PRO about precautionary booming of sensitive areas. Over night protective boom was place in front of Pralls Island (sensitive area identified in the ACP) as a precaution.The following morning the USCG ASTNY reported no oil seen on a first light overflight or by a boat crew in the Kills. USCG district 1."
7598,2002-01-10,Timbalier Platform,"5-7 mi s of Belle Pass, LA",29.0333,-90.2333,,,Lousiana Sweet Crude,,,,,,5040,6,"The NOAA SSC was notified by MSO Morgan City of an oil spill some 5-7 miles south of Belle Pass, Louisiana. The release volume is unknown, but estimations between 5 and 120 bbl have been reported by the RP. An afternoon overflight by the RP with a USCG representative aboard reported only three small streamers of oil and estimated the volume observed at only 3 bbl. The NOAA spill trajectory predicted land fall during the night (see trajectory products). Since much of the shoreline at risk has been identified as critical habitat for a threatened species (Piping plovers), the NOAA SSC is planning a beach survey in the AM to assess impact and will coordinate these efforts with the USF&WS representative. USCG district 8."
7597,2002-01-07,FV Miss Julie,"SW of S. Jettty, Galveston, TX",29.2833,-94.75,,,Diesel,,,,,,20000,4,"At 1030 CST the NOAA ASSC was notified by MSU Galveston of a fishing vessel on fire and adrift approximately 3.3 nm southwest of the Galveston entrance channel in position 29° 17.6'N 094° 45.8'W. The vessel is reported to have 20,000 gallons of diesel aboard, but is not leaking at this time. As of 1158 the USCG reported the vessel has been anchored and a salvage plan is being developed. USCG district 8."
7596,2002-01-05,MV Robert Fraiser,"Pascagoula, Mississippi",30.2667,-88.4167,,,fuel,,,,,,,4,"A fishing vessel located at Pascagoula, Mississippi at 30? 16.27'N, 88? 25.90'W (in ICW north of mile marker 10). The vessel is reported carrying 10,000 gallons of diesel and 500 gallons of lube oil. A USCG overflight reports a light sheen extending about 100 yards from the vessel. At this time, no one is reported onboard, the vents are closed and the stern is awash. USCG district 8."
7595,2002-01-03,CT Barge 1112,"Chicago Ship and Sanitary Canal, IL",41.65,-88.05,,,gas fuel oil,,,,,,2100,25,"The SSC was notified at 0700 PDT this morning by MSO Chicago of a release of approximately 25-50 bbls of gas fuel oil into the Chicago Ship and Sanitary Canal. The release occurred yesterday, 02JAN02, at around 1345L as the result of a collision of a southbound barge with the Coastal Towing barge CT1112 that was hooked up and transferring fuel oil to a Citgo facility. The collision caused the mooring lines of CT 1112 to snap and the loading arm to break off, sending an unknown amount of fuel oil into shoreside containment and spraying an estimated 25-50 bbls into the Chicago Sanitary Canal (at approximately 41? 39.5'N, 088? 03.24'W). Work crews were able to put boom around the barge and contain most of the product within minutes after the accident. The product in containment onshore appears to be in no immediate danger of entering the canal. USCG district 8."
7594,2001-12-20,OSV Hos Deepwater,"5 mi south of Belle Pass, LA",28.9833,-90.2167,,,diesel,,,,,,2000,5,"On the morning of 20 December, the USCG notified the NOAA HAZMAT SSC of a collision between an offshore supply vessel (OSV) and an unmanned platform some five miles south of Belle Pass, Louisiana. The incident occurred before 7:00 AM. The OSV was carrying an estimated 12,000 gallons of marine diesel fuel. The estimated volume lost was 2000 gallons. NOAA was asked to assess the trajectory implications of this release. The SSC notified and consulted with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA's Damage Assessment and Restoration Program (DARP). In general, given the current wind and sea conditions, the spilled oil is no threat to shoreline resources and should dissipate rapidly through evaporation and natural dispersion. DARP's spill coordinator is assessing potential injury to the offshore marine environment. Unless the situation changes, this report ends NOAA HAZMAT's response activities. USCG district 8."
7593,2001-12-18,TV Dalmacija,sw pass of mississippi river,28.9667,-89.3667,,,Cerro Negro Crude (a heavy crude oil),,,,,,,4,"On the morning of 18 Dec. 2001, the NOAA SSC was notified of an inbound tanker vessel (the T/V Dalmacija) grounded on a hard sand bottom within the SW Pass of the Mississippi River. The location is estimated at 14 miles below Head of Passes at approximately 28? 58.6 N Lat. and 089? 22.4 W Long. The vessel is fully loaded with Cerro Negro Crude (a heavy crude oil). Tugs has been contracted by the potential RP and are expected on scene mid-day. NOAA has been asked to provide weather and a trajectory forecast as contingency planning. USCG district 8."
7592,2001-12-08,San Francisco Mystery Slick,"off San Francisco, CA",37.65,-122.833,,,oil,,,,,,,1,"The scenario as reported to us:A Coast Guard overflight on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 1325 PST reported seeing a 7 mile sheen 19 miles offshore bearing 240? T.Later that afternoon at about 1700 PST a CG vessel found two circular sheens 20 feet and 30 feet in length with some darker globules of oil within the sheens. Samples were taken at 37? 39.5' N by 122? 50.3' W.On Sunday a the M/V Clean Bay 2 was turned back from going onscene due to high winds and seas. USCG district 11."
7591,2001-11-27,Teppco Pipeline,"Port Arthur, TX",29.8903,-93.9141,,,JP-8,,,,,,101000,21,"The NOAA SSC arrived on scene the evening of 29 Nov. 2001 in response to an estimated 2,400 bbl JP-8 pipeline release just N of the Bessie Heights marsh. The released occurred two days before and an estimated 12-14 inches of rain significantly affected containment and recovery efforts during the initial response. The SSC is developing a mass balance of the spilled products which estimates recovery, natural weathering, and the amount of product estimated to remain in the environment. Lisa DiPinto with NOAA DARC will arrived on-scene the morning of 30 Nov. Attached are a series of pics: 01-containment at Anderson Gully, 02-adsorbent pads, 03-weathered JP-8, and 04-skimmer operations. USCG district 8."
7590,2001-11-23,CA Oiled Birds,"Half Moon Bay, CA",35.8833,-121.8,,,oiled birds,,,,,,,53,"MSO San Francisco notified the SSC today that approximately 25 heavily oiled common murres were found onshore between northern Monterey county and Point Reyes this weekend. Several birds were found Friday, 23NOV while approximately 20 were found yesterday, 24NOV. The largest concentration of oiled murres was found near Half Moon Bay, while at least two oiled murres were captured on the Farallon Islands. There are also reports that at least two more oiled murres were found today, somewhere between Bolinas Lagoon and Point Reyes. USCG district 11."
7589,2001-11-20,OR Vessel Adrift,"90 nm west of Cape Foulweather, OR",45.1167,-126.317,,,residual fuel oil,,,,,,21000,12,"The Coast Guard received a report that the 900 ft MV ANTIGUN PASS under tow to China broke loose from its tug at 0800 on November 20, 2001. The location of the vessel was 90 nm west of Cape Foulweather, OR (45°07.1'N, 126°19.4'W). The ship was reported to be 60 nm west of the entrance to the Columbia River (45°58.4'N, 126°46.6'W) at 1200, November 21. The ship is unmanned and adrift with the tug nearby. The ship is empty of cargo and was being transported to China for scrap metal, but has approximately 500 barrels of residual fuel oil on board. At this time the vessel is not leaking product. USCG district 13."
7588,2001-11-19,Green Canyon Plat,"120 nm south of Morgan City, LA",27.7333,-91.0667,,,Oil,,,,,,12600,3,"At approximately 0900 CST the NOAA SSC was notified by MSO Morgan City of a pipeline leak 120 nm south of Morgan City, LA in position 27° 44.14'N 091° 04.53' W, Green Canyon Block #237. The leak occurred at 1630 CST on 19 NOV and an estimated worst case of 300 bbls was lost. The oil is characterized as a 32.5 API, Asphaltenes-9%, Paraffin-5%, and a pour point of minus 5°F. USCG district 8."
7587,2001-11-13,Depot Bay Log Spill,"20 nm west of Depot Bay, OR",44.8833,-124.517,,,log bundles,,,,,,,6,"NOAA HAZMAT duty officer received a report from Jeff Pyle at MSO Portland that the Tug SEA COMMANDER had lost 400 log bundles 20 nm west of Depot Bay, OR (44°53.46'N, 124°31.77W). The incident occurred at 1430 on November 13, 2001. On scene weather consisted of 20 foot seas, winds S 35 knots with 50 knot gusts and heavy rain. The Coast Guard requested weather forecast and trajectory information to be used in planning morning overflight and Notice to Mariner Broadcasts on the incident. USCG district 13."
7586,2001-10-31,Elizabeth River Fuel Barge Spill,"Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, VA",36.8833,-76.3333,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,,4,"At 1500 yesterday afternoon (31 Oct.) a barge that had been used to remove diesel fuel from a Navy vessel in a dry dock was damaged and some volume of diesel was released into the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk. Most of the released diesel was reported to have been captured by a boom at Metro Machine's floating dry-dock.At 1700 hours NOAA received a call from MSO Hampton Roads about the spill and provided weather, tides, and a trajectory forecast for where the diesel might go if the oil escaped from the boom. This NOAA forecast suggested that the diesel would move with the Southerly wind and with the tide out of the harbor - maybe as far as Craney Island - and if the release was constant maybe as far as the mouth of the James River by 1 November.This morning the Port of Hampton Roads has very heavy fog and no over flights were conducted. However, the spill is reported by MSO Hampton Roads to be mostly contained in the boom and cleanup is progressing satisfactorily. The Coast Guard had suggested that skimmers might be more efficient than using lots of sorbant pads, but these cleanup method decisions are for areas within the boom in an industrial area of the Elizabeth River near the floating dry docks.It is believed that when the sun comes out during the afternoon of 1 November very little oil will be observed at shoreline locations away from the boomed spill site. USCG district 5."
7585,2001-10-17,MV Nanticoke,"Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio",41.6438,-83.5336,,,fuel oil #6 and diesel #2,,,,,,104000,11,"At 0330 EST, the USCG was notified of a grounding of the M/V Nanticoke, a soy bean cargo vessel, in the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio at mile marker 5.76. This vessel is grounded in a soft bottom. This vessel contains 241 metric tons (66,000 gallons) of fuel oil #6 and 118 metric tons (38,000 gallons) of diesel #2 and 100,000 metric tons of soy beans. Currently, there is no product spilled and no reported damage to the ship. USCG district 8."
7584,2001-10-05,Meadowdale Train,"Edmonds, WA",47.8597,-122.335,,,Diesel,,,,,,4500,21,Friday morning around 0200 - 0230 (2) 4000 gallons fuel tanks were punctured on a northbound train. Reports state that the fuel tanks were punctured near Golden Gardens (Ballard) and leaked for 8 miles to Meadowdale Beach (Edmonds) before the train was completely stopped after being notified of the leak from a southbound train USCG district 13.
7583,2001-10-03,Morro Bay Ammonia Leak,"Morro Bay, CA",35.366,-120.855,,,Ammonia,,,,,,,5,"The NOAA SSC was notified by MSO LALB at 0330 this morning of an anhydrous ammonia leak from a fish processor tank in Morro Bay, CA. Evidently the leak started at about 1600 on 03OCT01, when the valve was ruptured by a vehicle. The MSO reported that the local fire department was responding and planned to evacuate within a 0.5 mile radius of the area at 0700 this morning to complete the response. The MSO asked the SSC to provide information on how large a footprint the gas might make, to confirm that a 0.5 mile radius was appropriate and for some information about the behavior of this compound and health and safety concerns. USCG district 9."
7582,2001-09-27,Sanborn Pond,"Brooks, Maine",44.4827,-69.145,Oil,,number 6 oil,,,,,,5500,6,"Early morning of September 24, 2001, a tanker truck owned by the H.O. Bouchard Company of Maine (no connection to the New York shipping company) drove off highway 137, north of Brooks, Maine (44? 28.96N 069? 08.70W) and rolled into Sanborn Pond. The tank truck destroyed a maple tree and a summer cottage, the guard rail ripped into the side of the tank and approximately 5,500 gallons of heated number 6 oil flowed into the pond.Sanborn Pond is an 87 acre, freshwater pond connected to Dutton Pond to the north and a small stream to the south. There is a dam at the south end, restricting all but a small amount of flow through to the stream. The shoreline is typical of Maine ponds during time of low water (Maine has received very little rain this summer, therefore the lakes and pond are one to two feet below their normal level) bedrock, mixed boulder/cobble, and emergent vegetation. This pond also has a short section of riprap (along the highway) and of sand (in front of the destroyed cottage, likely installed by the owner). USCG district 1."
7581,2001-09-23,M/V New Amity,Upper Galveston Bay,29.6172,-94.9497,,,IFO 380,,,,,,36600,67,"On Saturday evening (22 Sept. 2001), the NOAA SSC was notified of a collision and oil spill in Upper Galveston Bay. The M/V New Amity, a tanker vessel, was holed and an estimated 138.5 cubic meters, or 36,600 gallons, of oil was released. The leaking vessel was directed into Barbers Cut Port Facility. NOAA was initially requested to provide weather and an oil trajectory as well as to begin to evaluate cleanup issues related to several oiled commercial vessels scheduled to leave the port facility. With respect to the latter, the use of surface washing agents as used in the Genmar Hector response was reviewed as an option to enhance cleanup. USCG district 8."
7580,2001-09-18,W. Lake Verette,"Atchaflaya Basin, Morgan City, LA",29.7206,-91.1391,,,Condensate crude oil,,,,,,42000,16,"Due to an operator error, 1000 bbl of condensate crude (API gravity 47-48) was released from a facility in the Atchaflaya Basin some 8 miles NNW of Morgan City, Louisiana. The impacted area is a cypress swamp. Rapid response by both the company and a hired response company (Oil Mop Inc.) resulted in the ""containment"" of most of the spilled oil in a canal system within 0.5 miles of the facility. Oil in the containment area was greater than 0.5 inches thick in many locations. High levels of benzene forced the responders to take a defensive approach, but by the end of the day, two shallow water skimmers were working the edge of the spill. At dusk, additional boom was being moved to the site to enhance containment. Oops Inc. is on scene for company spill management. USCG district 8."
7579,2001-09-12,Monterey Bay Mystery Tarballs,"Marina, CA",36.8,-121.783,,,tarballs,,,,,,,36,"The CA SSC was contacted Wednesday evening about scattered tarballs washing ashore along a stretch of beach in the Marina, CA area (north of Monterey). Very little detail was known at that time, such as density, distribution and potential sources. The next morning, further information from both MSO San Francisco and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) indicated that these tarballs were spread over a wide range, approximately 15 miles of shoreline from just north of Monterey up to the Pajaro River. Responders on-scene reported tarballs ranging in size from a dime to a dinner plate, fairly weathered, and concentrated in swash lines along the beach face. USCG district 11."
7578,2001-09-09,F/V Bono Grounding,"Pfieffer Point, CA",36.227,-121.811,,,diesel,,,,,,,13,"At 0800 this morning, the NOAA SSC was notified by Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary staff of a 45' fishing vessel aground on the rocks about 7 nm south of Pfieffer Point, on the Big Sur coast. At the time, no other information was known about the type or amount of product onboard the vessel. First light observations did indicate a rainbow sheen about 150' by 1/2 nm long in the vicinity of the vessel. USCG district 9."
7577,2001-08-29,ITB Baltimore,"Cherry Point, WA",48.8689,-122.765,,,"gasoline, diesel, JP5",,,,,,29400,6,"The NOAA SSC was contacted by the HDO at 1900 August 28. LTJG Lehto reported the IT BALTIMORE at the Cherry Point BP terminal reported a sheen being released from the stern at 1355. A later report from the facility indicated the sheen was growing in size. All operations were shut down and they were looking for source. MSO Inspectors on scene found a mixture of gasoline, diesel and JP5 in the double bottom. Further inspection found that the level in the port slop tank was dropping, and 500 to 700 bbls was unaccounted for. NOAA was requested to provide weather and trajectory information in support of beach assessment and overflight operations. USCG district 13."
7576,2001-08-21,"Mystery Slick, Atlantic City","Atlantic City, New Jersey",29.31,-94.6483,,,Oil,,,,,,,6,"At 0830 CDT the ASSC was notified by MSU Galveston of a mystery spill located approximately 3.5 nm SE of the north jetty to the entrance of Galveston Bay in position 29° 18.60 N, 094° 38.90' W. A sample of the oil was taken and described as a thick black oil possibly coming from the slop tank of a passing vessel. No responsible party has been identified. The thick black oil measures 0.24nm X 30yds with sheen extending five miles to the south. USCG district 3."
7575,2001-08-09,MV Tristan,Oregon coast,44.25,-124.917,,,IFO 380,,,,,,11900,20,"On Wed. 8/8/01, NOAA/HAZMAT was notified of a release of oil from the Roll-on/Roll-off ship M/V TRISTAN while transiting northbound along the Oregon coast. The vessel reported a release of 283 bbls of IFO 380 fuel oil while transferring fuel onboard. The release is believed to have begun at approximately 1130 PDT near 43? 27.5'N/124? 50'W and continued as the vessel continued north until it was discovered at 1520 PDT at 44? 15'N/124?55'W at which time the source was secured. The ship track was between 18 and 23 miles offshore. USCG district 13."
9264,2001-08-07,USS Mississinewa,Ulithi Atoll,9.96666666667,139.666666667,Oil,,Fuel oil,,,,,,2000000,0,"On August 7, 2001, the Marine Safety Office, Guam received word from the Office of the Governor of Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) formally requesting United States Coast Guard assistance in response to an oil spill in the Ulithi, Atoll caused by the wreck of the USS Mississinewa, a WWII Oiler sunk by the Japanese in 1945. USCG requested SSC support on the assessment and oil removal"
7574,2001-08-04,F/V Windy Bay,"Prince William Sound, AK",60.8783,-147.535,,,,,,,,,35000,6,"The NOAA SSC was notified, via the HDO, that the F/V Windy Bay had hit a rock and sank at the mouth of Unakwik Inlet in N. Prince William Sound shortly after noon on Saturday, August 4. The 157' vessel stuck a rock at 60-52.7, 147-32.09 and sank in 900 to 1000 feet of water approximate 1 mile NE of this rock. The location was just 8 miles west of where the F/V Vanguard hit an iceberg and sank just a week ago. The F/V Windy Bay had 35,000 gallons of diesel, and some sheen was observed at the water's surface. USCG district 17."
7573,2001-08-03,F/V Vixen,"Cape Mendocino, CA",40.175,-124.242,,,Diesel,,,,,,750,4,"This morning, MSO San Francisco notified the NOAA SSC of a grounded fishing vessel near Cape Mendocino, CA. The 70' F/V Vixen went aground near 40? 10.5', 124? 14.5' W at approximately 0230 this morning. She is believed to have about 700 gallons of diesel fuel and some 50-70 gallons of other oils onboard. The MSO requested trajectory and weather forecasts, as well as information on fate and effects of the spilled product. USCG district 9."
7572,2001-07-24,Vessel Adrift,Monterey Bay Sanctuary,36.9352,-122.015,,,vessel adrift,,,,,,,4,"The NOAA SSC was called this morning by the Monterey Bay Sanctuary office for scientific support in determining the trajectory of an abandonned vessel adrift in the northern part of the Sanctuary. The vessel was reported to be a 40' pleasure craft, submerged up to the wheelhouse, floating several miles offshore of Santa Cruz, CA. The two positions given were:23JUL, 1635: 36? 56.11'N, 122? 00.87'W23JUL, 1830: 36? 56.09'N, 122? 00.73'W USCG district 9."
7571,2001-07-20,FV Captain Lee II,South Texas coast,26.8088,-94.1328,,,Diesel,,,,,,25000,4,"At approximately 1500 hrs NOAA was notified of a burning fishing vessel off South Texas coast. At 1315 hrs, the vessel was located at 26? 48.527 W Lat. 094? 07.969 N Long. and a drift and burning. The vessel is reported to be a 93' steel hulled boat with 25,000 gallons of diesel aboard. The crew have abandoned ship. MSO Corpus Christi has asked for a trajectory forecast for both the vessel and any spilled diesel. The NOAA SSC notified the Padre Island National Seashore Superintendent and the NOAA DAC Coordinator of the situation. USCG district 8."
7570,2001-07-15,Offshore Galveston Mystery Spill,"Galveston Anchorage, TX",29.255,-94.5067,,,oil,,,,,,,4,"On Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 1335 CDT, a slick 1 mile long by 300 feet wide was observed by a ship's captain in the Galveston Anchorage area offshore (29?15.3'N, 094?30.4'W) and reported to the USCG. The captain took a sample and judged it to be a fairly heavy product similar to Bunker C. On the same day at 1835 CDT a, USCG overflight reported the slick in position 29?15.85'N, 94? 32.07'W and measured 2 miles long by 1/4 mile wide. On Monday, July 16, 2001 at 1130 CDT, a USCG overflight observed a slick in the shape of an ""L"" measuring approximately 4 miles long by 100-200 yds wide with the leading edge at 29? 15.5'N, 094? 36.6'W, approximately 6 nm SE of the south entrance jetty to Galveston Bay. The leading edge contained the heaviest concentration of oil. The trailing edge was 29?15.0'N, 094? 33.1' W. At 1600, a TGLO 27' vessel reported the heaviest concentration of oil 29?15.20'N, 094?36.13'W. They also reported fresh oil staining on the jetties. At this time the type of oil and the responsible party have not been identified. USCG district 8."
7569,2001-07-13,Jack Rig Marine 4,25 miles off the coast of Texas near Freeport,28.6033,-95.2917,,,gas and gas condensate,,,,,,,3,"At approximately 0830 hrs on 13 July, the NOAA SSC was notified by the HAZMAT Duty Officer of an explosion on a jack-up rig some 25 miles off the coast of Texas near Freeport (rig location is 28? 36.2' N Lat./095? 17.5' W Long.). MSU Galveston reported that the incident on the Marine 4 occurred at approximately 0500 hrs and that the rig was evacuated with the exception of one missing crew member. The USCG requested assistance to establish safe areas for SAR activities. Wild well control experts were in route to assess the blowout. USCG district 8."
7568,2001-07-09,Kirby Barge 31801,"New Iberia, LA",29.97,-91.8434,,,propylene and propane,,,,,,1130000,8,"At approximately 0440 CDT, a barge carrying a mix of propylene and propane struck a low bridge on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) south of New Iberia, LA. The collision caused the piping and venting system on the deck of the barge to be ripped off opening up the three cargo tanks. The barge was carrying approximately 27000 bbls of product. The LA State Police have evacuated a 2-5 mile area around the leaking barge and the USCG has closed the ICW. Z USCG district 8."
7566,2001-06-15,Buffalo Barge MF11,"Intercoastal Waterway mile marker 292, near Port Arthur, TX",29.7897,-94.0058,,,#6 fuel,,,,,,1000,7,"At approximately1300 CDT the NOAA ASSC was notified of a spill of 1,000 gallons of #6 Fuel Oil from a barge in position 29?47.38' N 094?00.35' W, Intercoastal Waterway mile marker 292, near Port Arthur, TX. After USCG and Texas General Land Office personnel arrived on scene to investigate , the spill was downgraded to 25 gallons. USCG district 8."
7567,2001-06-15,Tug John Terecamo,Delaware River,39.8633,-75.23,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,2000,7,"At about 1940 EDT on June 15, 2001 the tug John Turecamo was hit by the propeller from a tanker. The tug started taking on water and losing fuel oil. To avoid sinking, the tug grounded itself along the north side of the Delaware River near Ft Mifflin at 39? 51.8' N by 75? 13.8' W.The tug had onboard 21,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 2,000 gallons of lube oil. Estimates are that about 2,000 gallons of diesel was lost.The tanker did not lose any oil. USCG district 5."
7565,2001-06-13,TV Overseas Boston,"Ferndale, WA",48.8521,-122.587,,,Alaska North Slope Crude,,,,,,420,7,"MSO Puget Sound received a report that spill of approximately 50 barrels of Alaska North Slope Crude occurred at 1240 PDT at the Tosco Refinery, Ferndale, WA. USCG and WA Dept of Ecology investigators were deployed. NOAA HAZMAT was requested to provide site-specific weather forecasts, trajectory and oil fate/effect information. An afternoon overflight and reports from Coast Guard on scene indicate oil in the water may be 10 barrels or less with most of the oil contained by booms in the vicinity of the facility. Situation will be updated Thursday morning. USCG district 13."
7564,2001-06-06,Green Bayou Channel Refinery,"Green Bayou, Houston Ship Ch, TX",29.7325,-95.1264,,,,,,,,,,1,Webmaster note: This record has no summary data USCG district 8.
7563,2001-05-15,East Bernard Pesticide Spill,"East Bernard, TX",29.5312,-96.071,,,Guthion 2L and Bidrin-8,,,,,,,10,"Late in the evening of 15 May 2001, the NOAA SSC was notified by the HAZMAT Duty Officer of a chemical incident in South Texas. The Texas Natural Resources and Conservation Commission (TNRCC) provide a ""heads up"" notification related to a facility fire and pesticide spill which occurred Friday night (11 May). The situation was thought to be contained, but (apparently) an unknown connection existed between a storm water sewer and the City of East Bernard sewage treatment facility. It is thought that some of the spilled chemical was lost to the San Bernard River by this route. The pesticides released were Guthion 2L and Bidrin-8. These chemicals are highly toxic to fish. Release volumes were estimated at only 250 pounds. A fish kill has been observed to extend 20 miles downstream as of this morning (16 May). While the incident occurred some 50 miles from the coastal zone, it appears that coastal resources are threatened. USCG district 8."
7562,2001-05-11,Tug Bay Titon,Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal,39.5617,-75.5617,,,#2 fuel,,,,,,42000,22,"On the morning of 5/11 approaching the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal the tug Bay Titan was overturned by its barge and sank at the entrance. She is carying 42,000 gallons of diesel fuel. At this time there has not been any release of fuel. Salvage plans are for the next few days. MSO Group Philadelphia requested worst case trajectory analyses from NOAA. USCG district 5."
7561,2001-05-07,High Island 489B,70 nautical miles off Texas coast,28.2233,-94.1847,,,petroleum,,,,,,,10,"At approximately 1700 CDT the NOAA SSC was notified by MSU Galveston of a pipeline leak in position 28? 13.4'N, 094? 11.08'W (approximately 27 nm northwest of West Flower Garden Bank and 70 nm southeast of Galveston TX). Type of oil and amount is unknown at this time. A 1600 overflight reported the slick as 1.5 nm X 0.9 nm film containing dark colors and rainbow sheen. An additional overflight is being conducted today and another flight is scheduled at first light tomorrow. NOAA was requested to provide a trajectory and weather forecast. The ASSC is on standby should additional support be needed. USCG district 8."
"7560,2001-04-29,Westwego Citric Acid Spill,""Westwego, LA"",29.9129,-90.139,,,citric acid and iron oxide,,,,,,450000,4,""On 29 April, 2000, the NOAA SSC was notified by MSO New Orleans of a release of approximately 450,000 gallons of waste cleaning water containing citric acid and iron oxide into a shallow drainage ditch near Westwego, Louisiana. The release was from an Entergy power plant boiler. Apparently, the release occurred on the evening of 28 April. A fish kill has been observed. The spill has been contained within a three mile ditch. At present, the pH of water in the ditch is reported between 8.1 and 8.5. Dissolved oxygen (DO) is reported to be low at several locations. Westwego is located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near New Orleans. The out-fall of the ditch would lead to the Bayou Segnette State Park and eventually Lake Salvador. Both are sensitive coastal marsh habitats. The USCG requested characterization of the hazards and potential response options. NOAA is also providing weather support. USCG district 8."""
7559,2001-04-27,SE Coast Mystery Tarballs 2,"Jupiter, FL",26.9357,-80.0691,,,oil,,,,,,,6,"Significant amounts of tarballs came ashore between Hobe Sound at Jupiter FL and Juno Beach on Sunday, April 22. The tarball coverage was estimated to be as high as 40% and resembled oil that had come ashore previously near the same location in February. Contracters began cleaning the beach manually collecting the oil and associated oiled wrack. A dead oiled shark was reported by cleanup contractors.On Wednesday, April 25th, more oil came ashore to the south between John U Lloyd State Park and Haulover in Ft Lauderdale, FL. This oil appeared to be of the same type and consistancy. Some of the oil impacted remote areas within the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park with limited access. USCG district 7."
7558,2001-04-26,FV Seven Seas,entrance to Galveston Bay,29.3292,-94.6183,,,diesel and lube oil,,,,,,,6,"On April 26, 2001, at about 1300 local time, a 66' shrimp vessel sank near the entrance of Galveston Bay at 29? 19.75'N, 94? 37.1 W. The vessel is carrying an unknown amount of diesel and lube oil. A USCG overflight has reported a 50 yard wide by 2 mile long slick trending to the west from the sunken vessel. At this time, it is suspected that the vessel continues to leak product. USCG district 8."
7556,2001-04-18,Drake's Beach Mystery Tarball,"Drake's Bay, CA",38.0249,-122.938,,,Tarballs,,,,,,,5,"Tarballs were reported along about a 9 mile stretch of beach yesterday (Tuesday, April 17th) from Point Reyes to the beaches along Drakes Bay. The tarballs averaged the size of a quarter and appeared to be fairly fresh. USCG district 11."
7557,2001-04-18,Hunters Point Chemical Release,"Hunters Point, CA",37.7204,-122.359,,,potassium permanganate,,,,,,,4,"At about 1600, 18 April NOAA Hazmat was notified by MSO San Francisco of a release of potassium permanganate solution in the vicinity of the Navy Drydocks at Hunters Point, south of San Francisco. Reports were of a 150 x 15 ft bright purple plume in the water. The chemical is being injected into the ground as part of a Superfund remediation project in an area 800 to 1000 ft away from the water. It is suspected to have leached from this site. USCG district 11."
7555,2001-04-13,FV Sandra Kay,"Bolivar Peninsula, Gulf of Mexico",29.3955,-94.5804,,,diesel,,,,,,300,3,"US Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Galveston (Texas) contacted NOAA SSC Charlie Henry regarding a grounded fishing vessel near Bolivar Peninsula approximately 17 miles ENE of the entrance to Galveston Bay. F/V SANDRA KAY, a shrimp vessel, is reported to have run aground 75 yards offshore, is carrying approximately 300 gallons of diesel but was not leaking at that time. The immediate concern is for the nearby, environmentally sensitive Bolivar Flats. NOAA Hazmat will be providing weather and a verbal trajectory to support the response. USCG district 8."
7554,2001-04-06,Mosquito Bay Spill,"Mosquito Bay, LA",29.2667,-91.1833,,,condensate crude,,,,,,8400,55,"At 1000 CDT the NOAA ASSC was notified that a spill of approximately 200 bbls of condensate crude occurred near Mosquito Bay, LA in position 29?16'N, 091?11'W and is enroute to MSO Morgan City. USCG district 8."
7553,2001-04-04,Octave Pass Mystery Spill,"Octave Pass, LA",29.2575,-89.1013,,,crude oil,,,,,,,10,"At 1550 CDT the ASSC was contacted by MSO New Orleans about four distinct packets of oil within an area measuring 0.75 X 5 miles approximately 1.5 nautical miles east of Octave Pass in position 29? 15.45'N 089? 06.08'W. The source and type of oil is unknown at this time. On scene winds are from the SE at 9kts and seas are 2-3 feet. A fishing vessel in the area initially reported the slick and observed areas of dark brown to rainbow sheen. The fishing vessel also reported a hydrocarbon smell while in the slick. An FPN has been opened and a contractor is on-scene. NOAA is providing weather, trajectory, and resources at risk. USCG district 8."
7551,2001-03-30,Little Neck Bay Mystery Spill,"Little Neck Bay, LI, NY",40.7601,-73.7477,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,,60,"Activities New York is responding to a #6 spill in Little Neck Bay, on the north shore of Long Island, NY. At this point the amount and source are undetermined. Initially the oil was thought to have come from a leaking barge in the COTP Long Island Sound area. However, laboratory tests show them to be two separate oils. With heavy rains in the area the investigators on scene have discovered oil coming out of a storm drain. They are attempting to trace the source from there. USCG district 1."
7552,2001-03-30,New Field Platform,Gulf of Mexico,27.98,-94.505,,,crude oil,,,,,,8400,3,"At approx. 11:30 local time, a well release was reported of approx. 200 bbls of crude oil from a platform at 27?58.8'N, 94?30.3'W. This location is approx. 90 nm south of Galveston, and 40nm west of the Flower Garden Marine Sanctuary. NRC reported a slick of about 1.5 miles by 300 yards.The oil type as been reported to be a 38 API crude.The volume estimate has since been downgraded to approx. 100 bbls. USCG district 8."
7550,2001-03-26,North Shore Spill,"Long Island, NY",40.35,-73.8,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,,20,"At about 0645 PST 26 March, NOAA HAZNAT was contacted by USCG MSO Long Island Sound, New Haven, CT, concerning tarballs and tar patties which were reported washing up on the north shore of Long Island from Stonybrook, NY to Wading River, NY on 23 March. The oil is suspected to be from the Tank Barge Rhode Island. The T/B Rhode Island had loaded 48300 bbl of #6 fuel oil in Bayonne, NJ the evening of 19 March. At first light 20 March the facility noticed a spill. That afternoon a 6x1/2 inch crack was found in the starboard #1 tank of the barge while it was located offshore of Bridgeport CT. The tank had held 4716 bbl of oil and was found to now have 6 to 8 inches of water in the tank. The barge moved to anchorage off New Haven CT and was lightered. Lightering was completed 0915, 21 March. USCG district 1."
7549,2001-03-24,Long Island Mystery Spill,"Long Island, NY",40.35,-73.8,,,oil,,,,,,,1,"The SSC was contacted by USCG Activities New York (ACTNY) concerning reports by two commercial airplanes sighting an oil slick offshore, about 15 miles south of Long Island, NY. The position was reported as 40 degrees 21 minutes North, 73 degrees 48 minutes West. The slick was about 3 miles long by 1 mile wide. A USCG helo sent to confirm the sighting reported the slick in the above location and that it appeared to be light sheen with some rainbow and some ""sludge"" in the center. ACTNY requested trajectory and weather support from NOAA. USCG district 1."
7547,2001-03-20,Barge Rhode Island,"Linden, NJ",41.2233,-72.9567,,,No. 6,,,,,,,8,"Early on the morning of 20 March 2001 the tank barge Rhode Island, owned and operated by Moran Towing, departed the TOSCO refinery in Linden, NJ loaded with 48,000 barrels of #6 oil and transited New York City to New Haven, CT. After the barge departed workers at the TOSCO facility discovered oil around their piers. They initiated a clean-up and notified the US Coast Guard Activities New York. The T/B Rhode Island meanwhile went to anchorage off New Haven, CT and Areas had to be cleaned several times as oil continued to wash on shore for several days. Primary clean-up end point was determined to be when all affected areas are unaffected by two tide cycles. Primary clenup was successfully concluded on the 12th day. No re-oiling on 3 April, and all areas met the two tide cycle criteria. Operations were transferred to a monitor, response and remediation standards to potential reports of re-oiling by either the CG, NYS DEC or the public. commenced lightering operations. On 23 March, the Marine Safety Office Field Station Coram starts receiving reports of thick, black oil washing up on beaches covering 25 miles on the north shore of Long Island, NY. The Coast Guard response team discovered a four-foot swath of oil at the high tide line at West Meadow Town Beach. Oil was confirmed from Sunken Meadow State Park to Wading River, NY. The Group/Marine Safety Office Long Island Sound (GRU/MSO) identified the T/B Rhode Island had an eight inch by one and one half-inch crack in the hull. The National Response Corporation (NRC) was hired to conduct manual shoreline cleanup. A unified Command was started consisting of the USCG, NY DEC, and Moran. The weather initially was, winds from the NW at 15-20 knots. Wednesday, north winds at 10-15 knots are predicted to shift and be from the W-SW at 10-15 knots by the afternoon hours. Waves: The seas were forecast to be 1-2 feet. Precipitation: No precipitation was predicted. Ceiling/Visibility: Clear skies were forecast. Visibility expected to be unrestricted. Temperature: Throughout this forecast, temperatures are expected to range from highs in the 40's to lows in the 20's. The GRU/MSO obtained samples from the barge and from the beach and had them tested by the Central Oil Identification Laboratory (COIL). The results were a positive match. The COTP LIS closed the case on 3 April, 2001. USCG district 1. Keyword: Endangered species, groundtruth, remote sensing, reoiling."
7548,2001-03-20,Main Pass Blk 310,"MAIN PASS BLOCK 310 SPILL, LOUISIANA",29.1667,-88.6833,,,crude oil,,,,,,3300,6,"At approximately1420 CST, the ASSC was notified by MSO New Orleans of a crude oil spill of 3,300 gallons from a platform located in position 29?10'N, 88?41'W, Main Pass Block 310. The responsible party conducted an overflight and reported a slick measuring 150 X 1000 yards of dark brown oil. On scene winds are form the W-NW 25-30 knots and seas are 8-12 feet. The release has been secured. NOAA is providing trajectory and weather support. The ASSC is on standby should additional support be required. USCG district 8."
7546,2001-03-15,TB Energizer,"Anacortes, WA",48.5087,-122.564,,,gasoline,,,,,,1000,3,"At about 0700 PST, Thursday, March 15, a barge lost approximately 1,000 gallons of gasoline from a crack. The source has been secured and is no leaking anymore product. Onscene winds are reported to be 20 knots from the south. USCG district 13."
7545,2001-03-14,MV Hector Maru,"Texas City, TX",29.365,-94.8933,,,Kuwait Crude,,,,,,4200,26,"On the evening of 14 March 2001, the NOAA SSC was notified of a spill near Texas City, TX. Apparently, a storm characterized by the National Weather Service as a Gust Front with 60-70 kt winds, caused the tanker vessel GenMar Hector Maru to surge forward during a transfer operation. The connection was broken and an estimated 100 bbl of oil was reported released. At the writing of this initial report, there has been no confirmation of source control. The location of the spill is Pier 41 in the Texas City Canal (approximately 29? 21.9 N Lat. and 94? 53.6 W Long.) At risk is a highly sensitive area just south of this location identified as Swan Lake, Lower Galveston Bay, and the Bolivar Roads area. What is unknown based on the available charts is if a connection between Swan Lake and Texas City Canal exist. If so, Swan Lake is clearly at risk. Verbal reports from the USCG suggest that there is no connection. The spilled oil is reported to be a Kuwait Crude. Such oils have a relatively light specific gravity, but readily emulsify. USCG district 8."
7544,2001-03-09,Naphtha Barge Sp.,"intersection of the Intercoastal Waterway and the Houston Ship Channel, TX",29.37,-94.78,,,NAPTHA,,,,,,42000,6,"On the morning of 9 March 2001, NOAA was notified of a barge collision at the intersection of the Intercoastal Waterway and the Houston Ship Channel at approximately 0530 hrs. One barge owned by Kirby Marine carried 27,000 bbl of NAPTHA, and was holed and leaking. The initial report suggest a loss of 2,500 bbl, but this estimate was down-graded to between 800-1000 bbl actually lost to the sea from the double-hulled barge by 0730 hrs. The spilled product was characterized as heavy, straight run naptha with a boiling point of >65?C and a density of 0.788 relative to pure water. A MSDS provided indicated that the product contained 1% BENZENE. NOAA was requested to provide scientific support and a trajectory forecast. USCG district 8."
1266,2001-03-08,MV Puma,"St Johns River, Jacksonville, FL",30.32,-81.65,Oil,,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,,,,3,"Shoreline oiling on the St. Johns river from an unknown source discovered on 8 March, 2001. Coast Guard requested a hind cast trajectory to see if the small spill reported on 5 March by the M/V Puma may have been the source."
7543,2001-03-04,Kalama Mystery Spill,"Kalama, WA",45.9949,-122.848,,,Oil,,,,,,,14,"MSO Portland was notified of a mystery spill on the Columbia River in the vicinity of Kalama, WA at 2251 on March 4. NOAA HAZMAT was notified at 0630 March 5. A USCG overflight at first light reported silver and rainbow sheen from the Longview, WA to Wallace Island. Two areas of heavey rainbow sheen were observed at the upstream end of Cottonwood Island extending into Carrols Channel and a 1.75 mile long concentration extending downstream from the Lewis and Clark Bridge in Longview. Below Fisher Island, sheen was primaily silver, and followed the shipping channel roughly 50 yds off the river bank, to Wallace Island where ribbon of sheen was only 10 yards wide. Patchy and very light sheen was observed upriver between Kalama and martin Island. Additional overflights by USCG and WDOE are planned for this afternoon. As of noon, NW Area Plan Lowere Columbia River geogrpahical response strategu Nos. 30-31, 44-45, and 57-58 had been deployed. USCG district 13."
7542,2001-02-20,Miami Beach Mystery Tarballs,"North Miami Beach, FL",25.8764,-80.1183,,,"oil tarballs, patties",,,,,,,13,"MSO Miami received reports from FLDEP this morning at around 8 AM that the beaches from Haulover Cut at Hallendale Beach (N. Miami) to John U. Lloyd State Park near Port Everglades had been impacted with a heavy oil. The oil was in the form of tarballs and patties, ranging in size from quarters to 10 or 12 inches in diameter. Coverage was highest at Hollywood Beach and at John U, Lloyd State Park with estimates as high as 30 % along about a 6 foot band between an upper and lower high tide line delineated by separate rows of wrack. Some floating oil was observed in the surf zone. USCG district 7."
7541,2001-02-15,F/V Blue Max,Columbia River Mouth,46.2383,-124.125,,,marine diesel,,,,,,8000,6,"NOAA HAZMAT was notified at 1152 PST by MSO Portland that the 70' FV BLUE MAX had capsized off the entrance to the Columbia River. The vessel was reported to have 8000 gallons of diesel on board. The capsized vessel position was reported as 46?14.3'N, 124?7.5'W at 1100 and 46?14.5N, 124?8.5'W at 1225. Sheens were reported in the water in the vicinity of the vessel. NOAA was requested to provide weather and trajectory support. USCG district 13."
7540,2001-02-13,MT R. Haldean,"Horn Island Channel, MS",30.179,-88.555,,,Maya crude,,,,,,19300000,8,"At approximately 1510 CST the NOAA ASSC was contacted by MSO Mobile and notified of the M/T R HALDEAN aground in the dump site just outside the Horn Island Channel, position: 30? 10.74'N/088? 33.3'W (approximately 3nm SW of Petit Bois Island, MS). This is south of Pascagoula, Mississippi. The M/T HALDEAN is 784.9' in length with a draft of 36'. Total cargo on board consists of 460,000 barrels of Maya Crude. An overflight has been conducted and there is no report of any oil in the water at this time. USCG district 8."
7539,2001-02-09,Ehime Maru,"8-10 miles south of Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, HI",21.0617,-157.863,,Collision,diesel fuel,,,,,,21000,12,"Late this afternoon (Friday, 9 Feb. 2001) a US submarine collided with a 190ft Japanese Training Vessel approximately 8-10 miles south of Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, HI (21 03.7'N/157 51.8'W). The vessel had just refueled and was carrying at least 21000 gals of diesel fuel oil. It is believed that the sub surfaced under the vessel causing it to sink in 1800ft of water. Although its likely there was a release of oil focus right now is on search and rescue. There is fear that some passengers are missing. USCG district 14."
7538,2001-01-29,MT Pr. William Snd,"Port Angeles Harbor, WA",48.1167,-123.45,,,Alaska North Slope Crude,,,,,,420,6,"At approximately, 1200, Monday, 29 January 2001, NOAA/HAZMAT was notified of a release of Alaska North Slope Crude from the M/T Prince William Sound. The vessel was anchored in the harbor at Port Angeles, Washington. It was reported that the estimated 10 bbls of oil were released while cleaning the decks. Due to high wind conditions the oil rapidly spread out into wind rows of silver and rainbow sheen and moved east out of the harbor. Photos from on-scene showed response vessels were deployed which sorbents booms in an attempt to recover some of the oil. USCG district 13."
7537,2001-01-28,Overseas Chicago,"Barber's Point, Oahu",21.2927,-158.125,,,Alaska North Slope Crude,,,,,,840,6,"On January 28, 2001 at 0720 local time, approximately 20 barrels of Alaska North Slope Crude oil was lost near the single point mooring during a transfer operation. It is estimated that the fuel leaked for about 4 seconds before being shutoff. On-scene winds were reported at 12-15 knots from the East. On-scene seas were reported at 2-3 feet out of the East. Initial overflight information from Sunday afternoon indicated oil was moving westward and breaking into streamers. USCG district 14."
7536,2001-01-27,Yaquina Riv. Spill,"Yaquina River, OR",44.6246,-124.009,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,5000,26,"A truck owned by Blue Line Transportation Company with two fuel trailers over turned while negotiating a curve on OR State HWY 20 at milepost 17.3 at 0200 January 27. The tractor rig and first trailer turned upside down, with the tractor rig catching fire. The driver of the truck died in the accident.A total of 8300 gallons of No. 6 fuel oil was on board the two insulated tanks at 130 degrees F. The first trailer containing 5000 gallons flipped upside down, releasing all but 300 - 400 gallons. The heated fuel ran into a ditch and over the road and down a steep embankment into the Yaquina River. The second smaller tank, containing approximately 3000 gallons of fuel, tipped over on its side before slamming into the hillside and spilling roughly 1000 gallons of fuel. Once the fire was put out, containment boom was deployed at the point where the oil entered the water. By the end of the first day, 2000 feet of boom had been deployed at 5 different locations between the accident site and Elk City Park to contain and collect the spilled oil. Response contractors reported that they had recovered 2200 gallons. USCG district 13."
7535,2001-01-17,Kodiak Log Spill,Gulf of AK,54.0667,-155.85,,,logs,,,,,,,2,"The M/V Ever Forest, enroute from Vancouver, Canada, via Afognak Island, Alaska, was carrying a load of grain and logs to Japan when it encountered heavy weather in the western Gulf of Alaska. The logs were individually stacked on deck and lashed with chains and come-alongs. At 0823 on Jan 17, 2001, approximately 2500 logs broke loose and went overboard at 54?04'N, 155?51'W. MSO Anchorage notified the NOAA SSC and asked that a trajectory for the logs be determined. USCG district 17."
"7533,2001-01-13,Barge Bonita,Gulf of Mexico,29.1428,-94.67,,,diesel and lube oils,,,,,,,2,""The NOAA SSC was notified by MSU Galveston of an explosion on a jack-up rig in Galveston Block A109 at 1929 hrs, 13 January 2001. Since the event had just happen, the initial report was sketchy and limited to the location (29? 08.57' N Lat. 094? 40.20' W Long.), vessel name (Bonita), and preliminary situation (explosion - details unknown). The NOAA SSC contacted the HAZMAT Duty Officer who arranged for """"Home Team"""" scientific support. Given the high probability of loss of diesel fuel and lube oils on board the vessel and the possibility of an uncontrolled well blow-out, the SSC requested that the event be addressed as a potential major release. Weather forecast and trajectory implications were developed by the NOAA HAZMAT Home Team and verbally communicated to the USCG. Given the forecast on an approaching winter frontal passage and the distance off-shore (25 plus miles), no landfall of oil was forecast for the next several days. Any diesel fuel released would not persist more than a couple of miles from the release point due to the chemical nature of diesel oil and relative high seas (4-5'). The SSC also consulted with the Texas State SSC relative to trajectory implications. At approximately 2100 hrs, the USCG called to update the situation: The lift boat did explode. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. Six people were injured (broken bones and burns), but at this point, no fatalities. The sub-sea safety valve was shut preventing any release from the well, and the well was reported to only be producing water at the time of the explosion. This is still preliminary information, but the USCG was confident that there was no apparent well release based on confirming observations from a USCG vessel on-scene. The lift boat was damaged, but the fuel tanks were reported to be intact. Given the updated situation and the low probability of shoreline impacts from any minor release, the NOAA team is standing-down, but remains on stand by. USCG district 8."""
7534,2001-01-13,MV C. A. McCall,"East Timbalier Island, LA",29.0553,-90.4185,,,marine diesel fuel,,,,,,7500,4,"The NOAA SSC was notified by MSD Houma of a grounded support vessel off East Timbalier Island, Louisiana at 1100 hrs on Saturday, 13 January 2001. The MV Carol Ann McCall was employed to transport personnel to the nearshore oil and gas facilities in the Terrobonne - Timbalier Bay area. The vessel was carrying an estimated 7,500 gallons of marine diesel fuel and an unknown quantity of lube oils. No personnel injuries were reported (nor was the actual cause of the grounding). USCG district 8."
"7532,2001-01-12,Phosph. Acid Spill,""Houston Ship Channel, TX"",29.7333,-95.2333,,,phosphoric acid,,,,,,35000,3,""The NOAA SSC was notified by MSO Houston of a chemical spill at approximately 1830 hours last evening (11 Jan.). The spill was the result of heavy rains and a """"weak"""" containment dike (this is a simplified characterization of the problem). One report estimated 35,000 lbs of phosphoric acid diluted into a """"million"""" gallons of water was released into a small ditch which eventually emptied into the Houston Ship Channel. A verbal assessment of the behavior of the chemical and possible risks was provided after contacting Dr. Ed Overton at LSU for his chemistry prospective and a review of the CAMEO data. Water monitoring had already began using a pH meter. The verbal results passed to the SSC indicated that the ditch was at pH 2 (bottom of the acid scale). However, within 40 feet of entering the ship channel, the values were neutral or background. These may have only been surface readings, so a recommendation was made that a bottom pH profile be taken. This is because concentrated solutions of phosphoric acid are more dense than water and would initially sink. Source control had reduced addition drainage from the site to a """"trickle."""" A fish kill is possible (probable). A similar release in the same location, but of a much larger volume (45,000,000 gallons), was reported to have caused a major fish kill in 1992. A cleanup contractor is on-scene and neutralizing the ditch water with lime. John Kern, NOAA DAC, has been in contact with the state resource managers who are conducting a survey this AM. USCG district 8."""
7531,2000-12-21,MV Seabreeze,NW Atlantic Ocean,39.9252,-68.3622,,,,,,,,,,1,Webmaster note: This record has no summary data USCG district 1.
7530,2000-12-19,Thibodeaux #3,"Amelia, LA",29.6237,-91.0722,,,oil,,,,,,84,6,"On the Morning of 19 December, the NOAA SSC was notified of a well blow-out near Amelia, a small town near Morgan City, LA. The well location was reported at 29 degrees 37' 42.92"" N Lat. and 91 degrees 04' 33.77"" W Long. and adjacent to the ICW. NOAA was requested to provide weather and plume trajectory support. The initial report suggested that a well pressure surge had resulted in the well head blow-out preventor structure and secondary distribution valves (a.k.a. the Christmas Tree) being blown off followed by the well ""bridging-over."" Bridging-over is a term which refers to sand or other debris filling pore spaces around the well bore in the formation essentially shutting-off or reducing flow. At first light, no gas was reported escaping from the well and only approximately 2 barrels of oil were observed in the water. The source was characterized as a 9.5/8 casing which was producing at 15,000 psi. A one mile safety zone was immediately established and the ICW closed. The NOAA SSC responded on-scene and briefed the USCG Port Captain on the information provided by the NOAA Scientific Support Team in Seattle, WA (the Home Team).As more information became available, the probable cause of the incident shifted to an explosion of a gas drying system immediately adjacent to the well head. The explosion knocked off the Christmas tree, but immediately (with 5-10 seconds) the subsurface safety system engaged shutting in the line and preventing further release of gas and oil (the system worked as designed). Wild well control specialist were brought in to install addition safety valves. At noon, the well was classified as under control, and the ICW was again opened. USCG district 8."
7529,2000-12-15,Tug Cassia Leigh,"500 yards off West Palm Beach, Florida",26.6967,-80.03,,,diesel,,,,,,,17,"The NOAA SSC was contacted by Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Miami at approximately 1215 pm on 15 December, 2000 to be informed that the tug Cassia Leigh had sunk at 1015 am, 500 yards off West Palm Beach, Florida. The tug is 55 feet in length and has 4200 gallons of diesel fuel aboard. The position of the tug is 26-41.8 N 080-01.8 W. A sheen has been reported in the water near the vessel. Coast Guard personnel are enroute to the incident.NOAA will provide trajectory information, weather, and a resources at risk report. The SSC is standing by for further support if needed. USCG district 7."
7528,2000-12-06,MV Highland Faith,the Port of NY/NJ,40.5333,-73.75,,,gasoline,,,,,,22600000,21,"The vessel Highland Faith (an O.B.O.) arrived at the Port of NY/NJ Wednesday (12/6) and was inspected by USCG Activities New York personnel. Upon boarding the USCG noted gasoline awash on the deck. Further inspection found numerous other deficiencies and hazardous conditions, including cracks in deck plates, faulty wiring, inert gas system not functioning in some compartments, gasoline in void spaces, etc. The vessel is carrying a cargo of 537,000 barrels (22,554,000 gallons) of gasoline. The ship was held at anchor off Ambrose for further inspection and a condition report. Monday the ship will be brought to Gravesend Anchorage and lightered. USCG district 1."
7526,2000-12-05,M/V Albemarle Island,"Staten Island, NY",38.5,-74.1833,,,#2 Diesel,,,,,,330,7,"As the container vessel Albemarle Island was departing the Howland Hook Terminal on Staten Island, NY its starboard quarter struck the pier. This punctured the vessel's fuel tank, containing 19,068 gallons of #2 fuel oil. As the vessel was transiting the Arthur Kill the pilot noticed a sheen trailing the ship. At the Newark Bay Turning Basin he turned the ship around and returned to the terminal. It was estimated that approximately 330 gallons of the fuel oil leaked out the crack. The USCG Activities New York (ACTNY) was notified at about 1545. The weather at that time was winds west 15 - 20 knots, air temperature 35 degrees F, sea state was calm. The Responsible Party (RP) hired contractors and boomed off several creek mouths in the area. All actions were monitored by ACTNY personnel. The duration of the response was about one day. USCG district 1."
7527,2000-12-05,MV Albermarle Is.,"Staten Island, NY",40.5349,-74.2467,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,300,5,"At approximately 1530 the container vessel Albemarle Island was departing the docks from Howlan Hook, Staten Island (on the Arthur Kill), NY. During the departure the vessel struck something that caused a four to five inch crack in the hull in the starboard quarter. The pilot reported seeing a sheen trailing the ship and turned the vessel around at the mouth of Newark Bay and returned to the dock. Upon arrival at the pier the ship began pumping oil out of the cracked tank and secured the leak. It was estimated that the ship leaked three to five gallons per minute for approximately 60 minutes (about 300 gallons). USCG district 1."
5149,2000-11-28,MV Westchester,"Mississippi River, mile marker 38 Empire, LA",29.3807,-89.5777,,,light crude,,,,,,554000,157,"At 1840 CDT, 28 November 2000, MSO New Orleans was notified that while transiting the Mississippi River at Mile Marker 38, the M/V Westchester lost steerage and struck something (possibly her own anchor) and was leaking oil. It is estimated that between 9000-10000 barrels of light crude may have been spilled. Mile Marker 38 is south of New Orleans near Empire, Louisiana. USCG district 8."
7525,2000-11-27,"Reichhold Chemical, Inc.","Newark, NJ",40.7444,-74.1768,,,diphenyl oxide-diphenyl mixture,,,,,,2100,4,"At 0124 the release was discovered and reported by 0200 to the NRC and USCG Activities New York (ACTNY). The release was from a 10-inch pipe connecting a 6,000-gallon tank of Therminol (a heat transfer fluid). Most of the liquid chemical stayed on the facility. The total amount released was estimated to be 2,100 gallons. The amount entering the river was undetermined, however, most of the liquid chemical remained in the building. At the time of release, the temperature was 48?F. The Newark, NJ Fire Department and Hazmat Team were first on scene and an ISC was established. The responsible party hired a cleanup contractor who made an entry into the facility and vacuumed up puddles of the chemical. The USCG ACTNY maintained federal oversight of the situation. Duration of the response was one day. USCG district 1."
7524,2000-11-22,Tug Gilbert Taylor,"Mississippi Sound, AL",30.2133,-88.365,,,diesel,,,,,,400,5,"At approximately 1430 hrs CST, the NOAA SSC was notified of a diesel spill in Mississippi Sound by MSO Mobile. The Tug GILBERT TAYLOR leaked diesel fuel from an apparent fracture. The true nature of the leak is still being investigated. An estimated 300-400 gallons has been lost. The vessel's position is between Petit Bois Island and Dauphin Island, 30? 12.8 N Lat. and 88? 21.9 Long. The spill potential is 1500 gallons. The USCG requested scientific support to include a spill trajectory, RAR, and weather forecast. USCG district 8."
7523,2000-11-20,Galveston Ship Channel Mystery Spill,"Galveston Ship Channel, TX",29.6333,-94.9667,,,,,,,,,,1,Webmaster note: This record has no summary data USCG district 8.
7521,2000-11-19,FV CHADWIN,"Sabine Pass, LA",29.6303,-93.839,,,diesel,,,,,,1500,17,"On 19 November, the NOAA SSC was notified by MSO Port Arthur of a fishing vessel sinking off the Sabine Pass jetty. The shrimp boat struck the rock jetty at approximately 2150 hrs CST on the night of 18 November 2000. The vessel sank with an estimated 1000 gallons of diesel on-board. An overflight the next day reported sheening. The USCG request trajectory support. A verbal trajectory was provided which stated that the predicted N winds would aid in keeping any sheen offshore. The next high tide is predicted for approximately 2249 CST tonight. With the tide ebbing through the night and early morning hours and combined with offshore winds, the potential for any further shoreline impact in the near future is minimal. Seas in the area remain relatively heavy, but the NOAA C-MAN station very near this location is reporting a reduction in wind velocity. Heavy rains in the area my also lessen the affect of flood tides pulling diesel into the Sabine Lake area. NOAA agreed to provide a follow-up assessment in the AM. USCG district 8."
7522,2000-11-19,Tug SPRITZY K,15 miles off LA coast,29.1025,-89.7639,,,,,,,,,,1,Webmaster note: This record has no summary data USCG district 8.
7520,2000-11-18,Port Walter Spill,"Port Walter, AK",56.3834,-134.625,,,heavy oil,,,,,,,32,"At 1100 AST on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000 the NMFS Resident Mechanic of the Little Port Walter's (LPW) Research Station, Brad Weinlaeder, reported an oil spill in the bay forming Port Walter (also known as Big Port Walter - BPW) along the east side of Baranoff Island in southern Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska. Further investigations revealed the spill had originated from an old unknown above ground storage tank hidden back in heavy underbrush along a steep shoreline at a long abandoned herring reduction plant site at New Port Walter (NPW) Cove. The NPW Cove herring plant site is about 1.2 miles by water from the LPW station and roughly one-half mile along the north shoreline inside BPW. The plant apparently last operated in the early 1930's. Little evidence of the plant remains today and what is left is in ruins and out of sight. USCG district 17."
7519,2000-11-17,Tug Eastern Star,"400 yards W of the western Point Judith Harbor jetty, southern Rhode Island",41.3828,-71.5159,Oil,,diesel oil,,,,,,,5,"At approximately 0030 EST on Nov. 17, 2000 the 55 foot Tug ""Eastern Star"" sank after reporting that she was taking on water and heading for port. She sank approximately 200 yards off shore and 400 yards west of the western Point Judith Harbor jetty (southern Rhode Island). The responsible party (RP) reported her fuel capacity at 2,000 gallons of diesel oil, but believed she went down with less than 1500 gallons on board.Initial on scene reports at daylight suggest that the fuel tank vents may be leaking, but that a full release had likely not occured. The US Coast Guard, Marine Safety Office Providence is the federal On Scene Coordinator and has established a command post in Point Judith. USCG district 1."
7517,2000-11-16,Sun Pipeline Spill,North Louisiana,32.9,-91.5167,,,oil,,,,,,31500,12,"On 16 November, the NOAA SSC was notified by the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinators Office (LOSCO) of a 750 bbl spill in N. Louisiana which resulted from a pipeline leak. The oil is contained in a rice field at approximately 32? 54 N Lat. and 91? 31 W Long. Burning is being considered as a mitigation option. NOAA is providing scientific support. Lt. Steve Thumm is in route to the scene. USCG district 8."
7518,2000-11-16,Superior Conquer,"East matagorda Island, TX",28.6667,-95.8035,,,diesel,,,,,,4000,19,"Early this morning, 16 November, the NOAA SSC was notified of a potential diesel spill off East Matagorda Island, Texas. At approximately 0300 hrs CST an Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) sank with an estimated 4000 gallons of diesel aboard. The position of the vessel is 0.5 miles offshore. NOAA was requested to provide a trajectory assessment. The NOAA SSC is currently addressing issues related to the spill and coordinating the Science Support Team. The initial report which stated that the vessel sank was incorrect. The vessel was taking on water and abandoned early yesterday morning at the position originally reported. The vessel did not sink, but drifted toward shore and grounded just off Matagorda Island. The vessel's reported position as of Friday afternoon was 28? 40.0 N latitude and 95? 48.21 W longitude. USCG district 8."
7515,2000-11-01,FV Capt Tony Peter,8 miles southeast of Bolivar Peninsula,29.3383,-94.5167,,,diesel,,,,,,5000,12,"On Wednesday morning, November 1, 2000, the NOAA SSC for the Gulf of Mexico, Charlie Henry, was notified by MSO Galveston, Texas that the F/V CAPTAIN TONY PETER, was in danger of sinking at the position of 29? 20.3 N and 94? 31.0 W (approximately 8 miles southeast of Bolivar Peninsula). It has been reported that the vessel may be carrying as much as 5,000 gallons of diesel aboard. USCG district 8."
7516,2000-11-01,Sault Ste Marie Mystery Spill,"Frechette Point, St Marys River, MI",46.5086,-84.3638,Oil,,oil,,1,,,,,27,"At 1130 AM November 1, 2000 , MSO Sault Ste. Marie was notified by a local resident of oiled shoreline along a one mile stretch of beach located at Frechette Point, St Marys River, MI. MSO Sault Ste Marie contracted Mackinaw Environmental of St. Ignace to conduct manual cleanup of debris and scrubbing impacted rip rap with sorbent pads. On November 3, MSO contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator requesting an assessment be made to observe the oiled beach and determine if alternative countermeasures could be used to further clean the residue which remained. USCG district 9."
7513,2000-09-23,FV Joe G. Jr.,"East Timebalier Island, LA",29.0583,-90.335,,,diesel,,,,,,20000,4,"At 1715 EDT, NOAA was contacted by USCG MSO New Orleans and notified that the F/V Joe G. Jr. was aground on the west end of East Timbalier Island, Louisiana at approximately 29? 03.5'N, 090? 20.1'W in 10 feet of water. Seas are reported at 3 feet. The vessel has the potential to release 20,000 gallons of diesel. USCG district 8."
7514,2000-09-23,Lead Paint,"Wilmington, NC",34.0833,-79.9167,,,lead paint,,,,,,,6,"On September 2000 Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) Wilmington, NC received reports that an unused tug was proposed to be sunk off of the coast of North Carolina. Questions that were put to the Coast Guard included what standards, if any, were there for lead based paint on vessels that would be sunk as part of a reef program. USCG district 5. Keyword: lead paint."
7512,2000-09-17,Boswell Corner Vermiculite Mine,"Boswell Corner, VA",36.05,-78.1333,,,asbestos,,,,,,,6,"On October 17, 2000 one of the On Scene Coordinators (OSC) for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) request from NOAA the historical winds near a location where the EPA was conducting an investigation into asbestos movement from a vermiculite mine. The mine location was described as being at Boswell Corner, Virginia, which was reported to be near Louisa, Virginia. USCG district 5. Keyword: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, vermiculite, asbestos."
7771,2000-09-15,La Moure County,Chile,-25.6067,-70.635,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,1,,120000,1,"At 0530 on the morning of 12 September 2000 the USNavy LST La Moure County struck a submerged rock near Pta Artigas, Bahia Lavata, Chile. This Bay is near the village of Cifuncho. An unknown volume of fuel was released at the grounding site and subsequent anchorages in the small bay near the village of Cifuncho. The area is locally defined as Bahia Lavata. The initial estimate was 40,000 gallons spilled, but it was later determined that a larger volume had been lost. The best ""guess"" is between 80,000 and 120,000 gallons of fuel. While marine diesel (DFM F-76) was the dominant product spilled, several of the damaged compartments also carried JP-5 and mogas (gasoline). NOAA had two scientists on-scene to assist the US Navy in developing a proactive response strategy."
7511,2000-09-14,NWS Earle,"Leonardo, NJ",40.4533,-74.05,,,Diesel,,,,,,,25,"At 1630 on 14 September, 2000 the USCG Activities New York received notification of a diesel spill at Naval Weapons Station Earle from the USS Detroit. The supply ship Detroit was approaching the pier in Leonardo, NJ and was struck by a tug attempting to assist the ship to dock. At the time of the accident, the weather was clear, winds from the south at 5 to 10 knots, temperature about 70 degrees F. The USS Detroit proceeded to the pier and moored up. Navy personnel pumped down the remaining fuel from the affected tank, securing the release. Boom was deployed around the vessel and pier. Contractors were called and boom deployed to protect sensitive areas in Sandy Hook Bay. Skimmers were used to collect oil near the piers and vessel. The Navy, under an memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with the US Coast Guard (USCG) allowed the USCG to act as the Federal On Scene Coordinator (FOSC) for this response. The incident was over after 4 days. USCG district 1."
7509,2000-09-08,FV Carol,"Pacifica, CA",37.0758,-122.547,,,marine diesel,,,,,,2000,4,"Sometime on the afternoon of 08SEP00, the F/V Carol capsized approximately 2 nm off Pacifica, CA, near 37? 4.55'N, 122? 32.8'W. One crewmember reported the cause of the disruption to be a rogue wave. The vessel sank today, 09SEP00, and a visible sheen about 1nm long was observed tending from the vicinity of the vessel toward shore this morning. USCG district 11."
7510,2000-09-08,MV Don Stephens,"Ohio River, near mile marker 976, near Cairo, IL",37.0085,-89.1658,,,diesel fuel oil,,,,,,2000,5,"On the morning of 8 September, the M/V Don Stephens struck a submerged object and spilled diesel fuel into the Ohio River near Cairo, IL (location of spill is near mile marker 976). The spill has a potential release of 5000 gallons of diesel fuel oil. It has been reported that approximately 1,000 to 2,000 gallons of fuel may have been lost. USCG district 8."
7508,2000-09-06,FV Gulf Dipper,"Bolivar Peninsula, TX",29.4375,-94.4222,,,diesel,,,,,,3000,8,"At 1300 hrs CDT, MSU Galveston contacted the NOAA SSC and requested trajectory support for a fishing vessel which sank off the Texas coast. The Fishing Vessel Gulf Dipper caught fire, burned and sank at approximately noon today, Wednesday, Sept 6. The location was reported 5 - 6 miles off Bolivar Peninsula, east of Galveston Texas, at 29? 26.25' N by 94? 25.33' W. The maximum fuel capacity of the vessel is 3,000 gallons of diesel. The vessel wasn't at max. fuel capacity and some of the diesel burned prior to sinking 3000 gallons is being used as a worst case discharge volume. The shallow shelf off Texas is an active fish habitat for white shrimp and a various finfish. Sea turtles are also known to visit the area. USCG district 8."
7507,2000-08-28,Panco Well Brk,"Southwest Pass, LA",29.02,-89.405,,,sweet Louisiana crude,,,,,,,9,"At approximately 0855 CDT the U.S. Coast Guard was notified of an allision between an unknown vessel and a Panco wellhead about 2 miles west of Southwest Pass, Louisiana (29?01.2'N, 089?24.3'W) in West Bay. The company (Panco) reports that the well only produces 35bbls of sweet Louisiana crude per day along with a much larger quantity of water. A USCG overflight is underway. USCG district 8."
7506,2000-08-14,Navy Landing Ship Dock (LSD-20) DONNER,"James River, Ft. Eustas, VA",37.1667,-76.6333,,Collision,Navy Special Fuel Oil (NSFO),,,,,,1000,7,"On August 14th the Coast Guard's Marine Safety Office (MSO) Hampton Roads received a report that about 1,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil had leaked from the hull of the Navy Landing Ship Dock (LSD-20) DONNER. Boom was deployed around the DONNER to contain the release and the remaining 18,000 gallons of fuel that was in the leaking tank was transferred to other tanks in the ship. USCG district 5. Keyword: boom, skimmer, entrainment, Navy, MARAD, SUPSALV."
7505,2000-08-08,Golden Beach Mystery Spill,"Golden Beach, FL",25.9693,-80.1124,,,oil,,,,,,,30,"At approximately 1000, 8 August 2000, NOAA was notified of a mystery oil spill washing up on the beaches from North Miami, FL near the vicinity of Golden Beach to Pompano, FL near Pompano Beach spanning approximately 25 miles of the east coast ofFlorida. Source of the spill is not known. Coast Guard overflights have sighted numerous areas of pancaked emulsified oil, light oil sheen, and black oil along the shore and off shore approximately 0.5 nm from North Hollywood Beach to 0.5 nm north of Pompano Pier. Tarballs ranging in size from 1/4 inch to pancake/mat size have impacted several beaches. The following beaches have been closed by the State and Park Service pending cleanup Hollywood Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and John Lloyd State Park. USCG district 7."
7504,2000-08-04,MV Marina,"23 miles east of St Johns, US Virgin Islands",18.3,-64.2833,,,diesel,,,,,,88000,8,"The 314 foot freight vessel, M/V Marina began taking on water last night around midnight at position 18-18.0N: 064-17.0W. This is approximately 23 miles east of St Johns, USVI. It is reported to have 88,000 gallons of diesel on board and is assumed to have sunk or still sinking at this time. A Coast Guard overflight is planned for later today to update the situation on-scene. USCG district 7."
7502,2000-07-19,Freeport Mystery Spill,"Freeport, TX",28.8306,-95.3348,,,Tarballs,,,,,,,8,"On the morning of 19 July, the NOAA SSC was notified of a mystery spill south of Freeport, TX by USCG MSU Galveston. The mystery spill is reported to be impacting approximately 8 miles of beach with a heavy concentration of tar balls (4-8' swath with 40-50% coverage). In addition, sporadic tar ball impacts have been reported from South Padre Island north including areas of the National Park and Mustang Island over the last 10 days it is unclear if these impacts are related. NOAA has been asked to provide a hindcast trajectory to identify potential sources. At present, and for the last few weeks, the coastal currents and winds have been out of the south with transport to the north. NOAA is also responding on-scene to help coordinate response efforts. LCDR Jason Maddox is expected to arrive this evening. USCG district 8."
7503,2000-07-19,FV Sandra D,"Cape Mendicino, CA",40.3617,-124.59,,,diesel,,,,,,3600,4,"The Sandra Dee, a 63' fishing vessel carrying approximately 3,600 gallons of diesel,is afire and adrift about 9 miles off Cape Mendocino at 40? 21.7' N by 124? 35.4' W. No oil has been reported leaking from the vessel. The crew has been rescued.Onscene reports are that the vessel has not drifted very far over the last few hours despite 12 knot winds from the NW. This is believed to be the case due to the vessel dragging fishing equipment in the water. USCG district 11."
7501,2000-07-05,TB Penn,"Narragansett Bay, RI",41.5613,-71.3128,Oil,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,12600,50,"At 0659 EDT on 5 July 2000, the Tank Barge Penn 460 was holed approximately 3 miles NNE of the Newport Bridge in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Initial reports indicate that 300 bbls of #6 Fuel Oil have been released into the water from a 12000 bbls cargo tank. Approximately 2 miles of shoreline along the west side of Aquidneck Island have already been oiled. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator is on-scene. NOAA/HAZMAT is providing weather and trajectory support and resources at risk information. USCG district 1."
7500,2000-06-30,Bay de Chene Well Blowout,"Barataria Bay, LA",29.4667,-89.9167,,,crude oil,,,,,,,3,"At 2300 hrs CDT, the NOAA SSC was notified of a well blow-out in the northern portion of Barataria Bay, LA near 29? 28' N Lat. and 89? 55' W Long (on some charts the spill location is identified as Bay DeChene Oil and Gas Field. The initial report was made by a fisherman who reported a 20' gusher of oil. The USCG was notified at 2115 hrs. NOAA was asked to provided technical support to include trajectories, weather, resources at risk (RAR), and an evaluation of response options including in-situ burning. USCG district 8."
7499,2000-06-20,Kitty Hawk Residential Mercury Spill,"Kitty Hawk, NC",36.04,-75.6892,,,mercury,,,,,,2,7,"On June 20 2000, Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) Hampton Roads received a report from EPA region 4 (Atlanta) of a release in Kitty Hawk, NC of elemental mercury by children and subsequent potential for mercury contamination of private residences. The initial report describe the release to be 1/4 to 1/2 cup of mercury. USCG district 5. Keyword: mercury, NIOSH, EPA, ERT, REAC, HEPA vacuum, Jerome mercury vapor analyzer."
7498,2000-06-10,Lucky Buck,"Puget Sound, WA",47.7823,-122.398,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,93000,36,"At approximately 0030 PDT the F/V Bowfin collided with the Fish Processing Barge Lucky Buck while transiting south into Puget Sound, Washington. The barge sustained damage to its port side stern and began taking on water. The barge was escorted to Point Wells fuel dock south of Edmonds, WA for an initial diver survey. The divers discovered a large hole with flooding progressing forward on the barge. The vessel began to sink at the dock so the decision was made to beach the vessel on a sand and gravel beach just south of the fuel docks. The vessel is carrying 93,000 gals of diesel fuel and a undetermined amount of lube oil. An early morning overflight detected no evidence of oil in the water along the vessel's transit route and presently there is only light sheening in the vicinity of the vessel. USCG district 13."
5045,2000-06-08,TV Posavina,"Boston Harbor, MA",42.3845,-71.0207,Oil,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,50000,68,"At 0830 EDT a tug and the T/V Posaviana collided while maneuvering towards the pier in the Chelsea River in Boston Harbor at location 42?23'07.2N""/71?01'24.6""W. Initial report is that the collision holed a tank above the waterline but that 50,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil may have been released into the river. The cleanup contractor, Clean Harbors is on-scene conducting booming and skimming operations. The NOAA SSC is enroute and NOAA/HAZMAT is providing trajectory analysis, weather forecasts, Resources at Risk and other support. USCG district 1."
7497,2000-06-05,FV Swordman,"Pearl, HI",27.8167,-175.75,,,diesel,,,,,,6000,79,"MSO Honolulu contacted NOAA Hazmat on June 5th and reported that the steel-hulled, fishing vessel SWORDMAN 1 had run aground on the coral reef that fringes Pearl and Hermes Atoll in the Western Hawaiian Archipelago (27?-49' N / 175?-45'W). The vessel is a long-liner, is 77-feet in length and has a storage capacity of 10,000 gallons of fuel however, the vessel's owner claims currently that SWORDMAN 1 is carrying only 6,000 gallons of diesel. The report is that no oil has entered the water as of yet and that the on-scene weather conditions are calm. USCG district 14."
7496,2000-06-01,Garbage,Asseteague Island,38.175,-74.9467,,,garbage,,,,,,,6,"During May and June of 2000, Coast Guard Group Eastern Shore received a number of reports of ""large quantities"" of garbage off of the Easter Shore of Virginia and Maryland. All of the reports, from fishing vessel Masters, passengers, and Coast Guard boat crews described a considerable quantity of garbage, miles in length, of assorted plastics and debris - garbage. Despite considerable time and effort spent in viewing the material in the water and of Coast Guard boat crews and fishing vessel crews and passengers collecting some portion of this material in order to determine its source, no source had been discovered. USCG district 5. Keyword: garbage, tourism, recreation."
7495,2000-05-31,MV Arctic Wind,"Dutch Harbor, Unalaska Island, Aleutian Island chain",53.9167,-166.5,,,Anhydrous ammonia,,,,,,7000,1,"The US Coast Guard seized a fishing vessel of Asian design and Honduras registry, the M/V Arctic Wind, on the high seas south of the Aleutians. The vessel was fishing illegally. Upon seizure, the vessel was directed to Dutch Harbor, where it was turned over to NMFS which wanted the refrigeration system, containing 7000 lbs of ammonia, remediated before taking the vessel to Seward. NOAA HAZMAT become involved when MSD Unalaska contacted the NOAA SSC in Anchorage for advice on whether a water or air release of this ammonia was better. The vessel is in good mechanical condition, and can sail under its own power. The systems on the vessel are generally in good working order, a fact that was confirmed when MSD Unalaska transmitted several digital photos of the refrigeration system. The question of a potential release was put to experts at NOAA HAZMAT in Seattle, as well as to A.J. St. Germain, a member of the CG Pacific Strike Force team with considerable experience dealing with these issues. After a round-table email discussion among these folks and ammonia experts with the UNOCAL urea plant in Nikiski, serious questions were raised about the possible effects and the need for any release of the ammonia, whether in water or in the air. In the end, it was determined that the risks of releasing the ammonia were greater than the risks of leaving the ammonia intact aboard the vessel while it was transitted to Seward. Crew members aboard the Arctic Wind were fully advised of the situation and the need to be on the look-out for any possible ammonia leaks in transit. The vessel was successfully escorted to Seward with no further problems. USCG district 17."
7494,2000-05-22,FV Leslie Lee,"9 nm off Trinidad Head, CA",41.07,-124.347,,,diesel,,,,,,10000,9,"At approximately 1330L this afternoon, MSO San Francisco was notified that the F/V Leslie Lee, a 72' steel trawler, was capsized about 9 nm off Trinidad Head, CA. The vessel could have as much as 5,000-10,000 gallons of diesel onboard. A CG overflight this afternoon verified that that vessel was still floating ""upside down"", with the keel exposed. Air bubbles were seen coming from the bow, which was sitting lower than the stern. A sheen was observed tending away from the vessel, about 1/2nm long x 1/4nm wide. The vessel's position at about 1330 was 41? 04.2'N, 124? 20.8'W. USCG district 11."
7493,2000-05-12,VPSB #46 Spill,"White Lake, LA",29.7559,-92.5985,,,crude oil,,,,,,,9,"On May 12, 2000, NOAA HAZMAT responded to a spill resulting from a pipeline rupture in a marsh on the eastern side of White Lake, Louisiana. The spilled product is a crude oil and it is estimated that 100bbls was released. The NOAA SSC is on-scene and working with other responders to evaluate applicable response options. In-situ burning was considered but concerns for fire containment may preclude its use. NOAA is also providing weather forecast support as needed. USCG district 8."
7492,2000-05-04,FV Nita H,"Smudoski Beach, CA",36.8,-121.783,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,6000,7,"On Thursday, 04MAY00, the F/V Nita H ran aground on Zmudoski beach, just north of Moss Landing Harbor. Since its initial grounding, about 5000 gallons of diesel fuel have been pumped off, another 900 gallons potentially remain onboard. Two attempts to pull the vessel off the beach have failed so far, the second time the towing hawser parted. Another towing vessel is en route from Astoria, OR and due to arrive sometime Saturday, 13MAY. Towing operations should start by Sunday evening's high tide, around 2100PDT. So far, no product has been released into the water, and the vessel remains structurally intact. Plans are to tow the vessel to a shipyard in the San Fransisco Bay once freed. USCG district 11."
7490,2000-04-20,F/V Destiny,"Shelikof Strait, 5 miles W of Rocky Point on the W side of Kodiak Island",57.7633,-154.262,,,"Diesel, lube oil and hydraulic oil",,,,,,,9,"While returning from the opilio crab fishery in the Bering Sea, the F/V Destiny, a 96-ft crabber, suddenly began taking on water in Shelikof Strait in relatively calm weather conditions on April 20. Winds at the time were approximately 10 knots. All 5 crewmen donned immersion suits and abandoned ship to a life raft, where they were rescued by another fishing vessel. Upon sinking the vessel immediately began releasing its fuel and oil, which created a sheen from one mile to four mile long over the next couple of days. The sheen was blown SW out into Shelikof Strait initially until a 40 knot caused it to further disperse and evaporate. The vessel sank roughly five miles west of Rocky Pt. in about 600 feet of water. No response was attempted. USCG district 17. Keyword: fishing vessel, diesel."
7491,2000-04-20,Galveston Bay Pipeline Leak,"Galveston Bay, TX",29.4083,-94.7833,,,"condensate crude oil, natural gas",,,,,,,4,"At 1320 hrs CDT, the NOAA SSC was notified by MSU Galveston of an apparent pipeline leak north of Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston Bay, TX. A USCG helicopter initially observed the leak at 29? 24.5' N Lat. and 94? 47' W Long. at approximately 1145 hrs CDT. A video tape and visual observations were passed to MSU Galveston. At the time of the initial observation, the release point was clearly observable as a bubbling whitish area suggesting that the pipeline was carrying mostly natural gas. Sheens and dark oil were also observed suggesting that condensate crude is being released as well as gas. Oil sheens were observed from the source to a distance greater than 1 mile. The volume of oil spilled, at present, may be only 20 bbl (a field estimate only). The USCG has requested weather and trajectory support from the NOAA Scientific Support Team. USCG district 8."
7489,2000-04-19,F/V Starrigaven,"Sweeper Cove, Adak Island, Aleutian Islands",51.8333,-176.667,,,Diesel,,,,,,80,9,"On April 19, the F/V Starrigaven, a 59-ft fishing vessel tied unmanned to the Adak docks in Sweeper Cove on Adak Island, was blown loose from its moorings and grounded on the south side of the bay on a rocky shoreline. Initially there was no pollution, as the steel hull of the vessel seemed to hold up against its rough landing surface. The vessel contained 2000 gals of diesel. Initial attempt to off load the fuel into barrels was not successful due to heavy weather conditions. Instead, the vessel was anchored , tied down, and all vents plugged to prevent any further movement of the vessel and possible release of fuel. By April 22, conditions were calm enough and the tide was higher, that the vessel was refloated and brought back over to the Adak docks, all the while being boomed. Some minor holes did occur in the hull, and an estimated 80 gallons of diesel were released at the grounding site. At the Adak docks, divers surveyed the hull and found numerous scrapes, indents, and cracks, all of which would have to be repaired. USCG district 17. Keyword: fishing vessel, diesel."
7488,2000-04-18,Barge ST112,"Tolchester Channel, Chesapeake Bay",39.1463,-76.3387,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,4200000,9,"On the afternoon of 18 April Coast Guard Activities Baltimore received a report from the Master of the Tug ATLANTIC STAR that the barge, ST112, that they were pushing ahead was aground at the intersection of the Tolchester Channel and the Brewerton Channel Eastern Extension in the Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MD. The barge was reported to contain 4.2 million gallons of #6 fuel oil that had been loaded in Philadelphia at 158.6 degrees F. By 2000 hours lightering of product from the ST112 into barge VB 50 began. By midnight, enough product had been transferred such that the ST112 could be moved to the Amerada Hess Terminal in Baltimore without further incident. USCG district 5. Keyword: tank barge, grounding, VOSS."
7487,2000-04-14,Turtle Stranding,North Carolina Outer Banks,35.3283,-75.505,,,Turtles,,,,,,,6,"On April 13th and 14th over 60 turtles were reported to be stranded along the barrier beaches of North Carolina. In fact, by May 2000, over 200 turtles washed ashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The causes of this unusual event were not known. USCG district 5. Keyword: turtle, stranding."
7486,2000-04-11,Burns Ditch Tarballs,"S Shore of Lake Michigan, at Burns Harbor, Indiana",41.6167,-87.1833,,,Weathered Lubricating oils,,,,,,,19,"The incident occurred sometime in early April before the NOAA SSC was called by MSO Chicago requesting SSC assistance. At 11:52 April 11, 2000 MSO Chicago called for a sediment sampling plan to assist them in determining the source and extent of tarballs that had shown up in the Burns Ditch just West of Burns Harbor Indiana. The tarballs were collected by MSO Chicago and underwent analysis for composition. It was found that these tar balls were made up of several oils and animal fat and were termed by industry as ""Bear Fat"". These oils were typically used as lubrication on rollers for the Steel Industry. A cleanup contractor was called up to provide crews to rake and shovel the scattered tar balls within the area. The US Coast Guard is continuing an investigation into this incident. USCG district 9. Keyword: Bear Fat, tarballs."
7483,2000-04-07,MT Tuapse,Delaware Bay at Miah Maull Shoals,39.1167,-75.2,,,Urea and ammonium nitrate (liquid fertilizers),,,,,,88000000,1,"At about 1130 on April 7, the Russian vessel MT Tuapse went aground in Delaware Bay at Miah Maull Shoals due to a steering failure. On board are 44,000 metric tonnes of urea and ammonium nitrate (liquid fertilizer) as well as an undetermined quantity of #6 fuel oil and lubricating oil. The vessel is reported to be moving slightly on a sandy bottom. No pollution has been observed. Pollution response equipment is standing by and tugs are enroute with an ETA of 2000-2200 this evening. NOAA is providing trajectory information and weather. The vessel was successfully refloated (when?) and taken to Big Stone Anchorage where it is awaiting a diver's inspection of the hull. No pollution was released. USCG district 5."
7484,2000-04-07,Swanson Creek,"Benedict,MD",38.5448,-76.7015,,,#6 fuel oil and #2 fuel oil,,,1,,,139000,44,"On Friday, 7 April 2000, at approximately 6pm, a rupture was confirmed in a 12-inch diameter, 51.5 mile oil pipeline that feeds the Chalk Point Generating Station of the Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) in southeastern Price George's County, Maryland. An estimated 126,000 to 139,000 gallons of oil were actually released into Swanson Creek Marsh on the Chalk Point property. The leak occurred in a section of the pipeline that supplies No. 6 fuel oil to the Chalk Point facility. The pipeline was being cleaned with an internal cleaning tool and No. 2 fuel oil when the release occurred. USCG district 5. Keyword: pipe line, marsh, trenching, replanting, wildlife rehabilitation."
7485,2000-04-07,TV Tuatsi,"Delaware Bay, DE",39.0642,-75.1482,,,"urea, ammonium nitrate, #6 fuel oil, lubricating oil",,,,,,,5,"At about 1130 on April 7th, the Russian vessel MT Tuapse went aground in Delaware Bay at Miah Maull Shoals due to a steering failure. On board are 44,000 metric tonnes of urea and ammonium nitrate (liquid fertilizer) as well as an undetermined quantity of #6 Fuel Oil and lubricating oil. The vessel is reported to be moving slightly on a sandy bottom. No pollution has been observed. Pollution response equipment is standing by and tugs are enroute with an ETA of 2000 - 2200 this evening. The vessel could be pulled off as early as midnight tonight. NOAA is providing trajectory information and weather. USCG district 1."
7482,2000-04-05,High Island #472,Gulf of Mexico,28.2617,-94.0732,,,Crude oil,,,,,,300,6,"Between 0130 and 0530 local time on 5 April 2000 an estimated 300 gallons of oil with an API of 39 was spilled from a platform located at 28? 15' 54.7"" N, 94? 04' 39.0"" W which is near the Flower Garden Sanctuary. A slick 1/2 mile by 100 yards has been reported approximately 1/2 mile SW of the platform. There is a potential total of 600 barrels that could be released. USCG district 8."
7481,2000-03-22,MV Reliance,Guam,13.5023,144.745,,,chlorine,,,,,,,4,"NOAA HAZMAT was notified at 19:00 PST 3/20/00 (13:00 Guam Standard Time (GST), 3/21/00) of an apparent leak of chlorine on-board the M/V Reliance enroute to Guam. ETA of the vessel was 20:00 GST 3/21.The Master reported that on 3/19, he and the First Mate found a greenish liquid on the deck outside the container during routine inspection. The leaking container is located on starboard deck with three other containers stacked on top. The First Mate made a Level B inspection of the container and found approximately one liter of greenish liquid on the floor of container. The ships manifest indicates that this container carried one hundred and thirty 150# chlorine cylinders, two 2,000# chlorine cylinders and several empty oxygen cylinders.After arriving at Guam on 3/21, the vessel maintained position off Apra Harbor. A shuttle transported CG pollution investigators and a hazmat team to board the vessel. A Level B entry made by Island Equipment personnel (owner of chlorine cylinders) identified the presence of chlorine vapor by using ammonia spray and the presence of a hissing noise. The cylinders storage within the container appeared to be normal and secure. The vessel remains approximately 3 nm off the entrance to Apra Harbor. USCG district 7."
7480,2000-03-21,Brown Marine #920,"St George Island, FL",29.6833,-84.8667,,,"gasoline, diesel fuel",,,,,,,7,"At 0200 hrs CST on 21 March, the NOAA SSC was notified of a barge aground just south of the ICW and west of the bridge to St. George Island, FL ( approximately N29? 41' Lat. W84? 52' Long.). The barge is carrying gasoline and diesel fuel. At least two tanks are reported leaking, and both gasoline and diesel are reported leaking at an estimated rate of 5 gallons/minute (caution, the leak rate is an estimate only). The barge is Brown Marine #920 and is 360' long with a 62,000 ton capacity. The grounding occurred at 1900 hrs on 20 March, 2000. The total volume of diesel and gasoline cargo is currently unknown. NOAA has been asked to provide weather, trajectory, and resources at risk information to the MSO. The Apalachicola Bay area has many active commercial oyster fisheries. The preliminary trajectory suggest that the north side of St. George Island west of the bridge is at risk. The SSC has been asked to be available for on-scene response. USCG district 7."
7479,2000-03-20,T/V Eagle Baltimore,"Gravesend Bay, New York",40.6,-74.0167,,,Hibernia crude oil,,,,,,25200000,6,"At approximately 1245 EST today 3/20/00, USCG Activities New York was notified that the T/V Eagle Baltimore was aground in Gravesend Bay Anchorage, outside of the Narrows in New York Harbor. The double-hulled tanker is carrying 599,000 barrels of Hibernia crude oil. No oil has been released at this time. The NOAA SSC was notified and is providing trajectory analysis, weather and tide forecasts, and ADIOS output. USCG district 1."
7478,2000-03-16,M/V Sealand Kodiak,"Kodiak Harbor, Alaska",57.75,-152.417,,,propane,,,,,,,5,"The USCG at MSO Anchorage received a report the evening of March 15, 2000 that a propane cylinder aboard the M/V SeaLand Kodiak docked in Kodiak seemed to have a damaged valve and was leaking perceptibly. While en route from Anchorage to Kodiak, the container vessel encountered huge seas causing the 40-foot long, 7-foot diameter propane cylinder on the main deck to move within its steel framework skeleton. The damage was noted while off-loading containers at the Kodiak SeaLand dock, which is in Kodiak Harbor a few miles south of the town of Kodiak and north of the airport. The movement of the propane cylinder had broken welds in the framework and bent some I-beams putting the valve in jeopardy. A smell of mercaptan ( mixed with propane since it has a very offensive odor) could be detected close to the tank and an explosive meter, operated by the Kodiak Fire Department, gave a reading of 10% of the lower explosion level (LEL) 5 to10 feet from the valve. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7476,2000-03-15,SEALAND Propane Tk,"Kodiak, AK",57.7893,-152.392,,,propane,,,,,,,8,"The Coast Guard at MSO Anchorage received a report last evening (3/15) that a propane cylinder aboard a SeaLand vessel docked in Kodiak seemed to have a damaged valve and was perceptibly leaking. While enroute from Anchorage to Kodiak, the container vessel encountered huge seas which caused the 40' long x 7' diameter propane cylinder on the main deck to move within its steel framework skeleton. The damage was noted while off loading containers at the Kodiak SeaLand dock facility, which is located in Kodiak harbor a few miles south of the town of Kodiak and a couple miles north of the airport. The movement of the propane cylinder had broken welds in the framework and bent some I-beams such that the valve was in jeopardy. A smell of mercaptan ( mixed with propane since it has a very offensive odor) could be detected close to the tank and an explosive meter, operated by the Kodiak Fire Dept, gave a reading of 10% of the LEL 5-10' from the valve. USCG district 17."
7477,2000-03-15,TV J.Dennis Bonnie,"40 miles off Grand Isle, LA",28.3,-90.5667,,,Nikossa crude,,,,,,,8,"On the evening of March 15, the NOAA SSC was notified of a collision between two tankers some 40 miles off Grand Isle, Louisiana. The T/V J. Dennis Bonnie is holed in the #1 STBD tank and is losing oil. The capacity of the #1 STBD tank is 61,000 bbl. The oil is reported as Nikossa Crude (47.7 API) from the Republic of Congo. The collision occurred at 2006 hrs CST at approximately N 28? 18' Lat. and W 90? 34' Long. The USCG has requested weather and trajectory support. Dispersants are being evaluated. The NOAA SSC will be responding on-scene to the Chevron Command Post, New Orleans LA. USCG district 8."
7475,2000-03-03,Barge Paula Lee,"Grays Harbor, WA",46.9869,-124.169,,,diesel,,,,,,12000,10,"A barge carrying about 12,000 gallons of diesel fuel lost it's tow rope and went aground off Ocean Shores Washington this afternoon. The barge is 2 miles north of the jetty at the entrance to Gray's Harbor, on a sand bottom. At this time no oil is reported leaking and an attempt to pull the barge out will be made at the midnight high tide. USCG district 13."
7474,2000-02-29,F/B Whitestone II,"Chatham Strait and Frederick Sound, Alaska",56.8333,-134.75,,,ammonium nitrate,,,,,,33500,5,"Two days after a large container full of boxes of ammonium nitrate fell off the freight barge, Whitestone II, in 300' of water at the junction of Chatham Strait and Frederick Sound, MSO Juneau contacted NOAA to determine whether or not there were any adverse consequences they should be aware of. The container was a regular steel shipping container, 8- x 8- x 20-feet, and the ammonium nitrate was in cardboard boxes, wrapped with plastic, and inside the steel container. A total of 33,500 pounds of chemical, in solid form, was in the container. Weather at the time of the incident is uncertain. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7473,2000-02-28,Miss. Canyon 538,Gulf of Mexico,28.3887,-89.452,,,heavy oil,,,,,,10100,13,"Monday evening, 28 February, the NOAA SSC was alerted by the HAZMAT Duty Officer to an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. MSO Morgan City requested oil fate and trajectory modeling support in addition to a weather forecast. The spill was the result of a decoupling (pipe separation) at Mississippi Canyon 538 (N 28? 23.32 Lat. W 89? 27.12 Long.). The spill volume is reported as 240 bbl. The spill was reported at 1415 hrs CST and source control by reattachment of BOP was reported at 1800 hrs. The spilled oil is relatively heavy with an API of only 20.2. Such oils are generally persistent and often form emulsified oil patties and tarballs which can travel long distances. Often oil released under such conditions is already emulsified with formation or production water. Dispersants are being evaluated, but would not be practical for a highly emulsified oil. Conditions off-shore are good for mechanical recovery, and two skimmers are heading to the location. Given the distance off-shore, landfall is not predicted over the next 2-3 days. USCG district 8."
7472,2000-02-26,MV Pacsun,"Icy Bay, Northern Gulf of Alaska",59.9333,-141.433,,,IFO-380,,,,,,220000,11,"On the morning of February 26, 2000, the 539-foot log freighter, Pacsun, went aground after having loaded logs from a camp in Icy Bay. The M/V Pacsun is operated by Lasoc Shipping Co. of Portland, Oregon. Originally it was believed that the vessel was on soft bottom just inside a spit extending from the eastern entrance to Icy Bay. However, divers discovered that the ship's aft portion was resting on a flat rock. After removing much of the log cargo, the initial attempt to refloat the vessel occurred on the lower high tide, the evening of February 26 using the two small tugs that were available at the logging camp. This effort was unsuccessful. Two larger tugs, dispatched from Juneau, and were due to arrive on-scene the morning of February 27. Due to crew fatigue and the two larger tugs not being in position, no attempt was made on the morning higher high tide on February 27. Efforts to refloat the vessel was planned for the morning of a higher high tide on February 28. With the vessel fully lightered of logs and the tugs pulling, the Pacsun was successfully refloated on this tide. No pollution occurred.The ship is carrying 220,000 gallons of bunker fuel, but there were no reports of any fuel leaking. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7471,2000-02-25,Simmsport Barge Fire,"Simmsport, LA",30.98,-91.7983,,,gasoline,,,,,,,18,"At 0100 on 25 February Coast Guard MSO New Orleans received a report that four tank barges pushed by the M/V Melinda Brent allided with the Simmesport R/R bridge located at mile 4.9 on the Atchafalaya River. Location is 30 degrees 58.8 minutes North, 091 degrees 47.9 minutes West. The four barges have broken loose from the towboat and three are on fire. Barges are lashed together and are located at mile 14.5. Total product onboard (unconfirmed) the four barges is 70,000 bbl (2,940,000 gallons) of gasoline. Weather on scene - temperature 66 deg F, winds 10 mph from NE with gusts to 15 mph, chance of showers, foggy, current estimated at 5 mph. USCG district 8."
7470,2000-02-24,Johnsons Bayou Pipeline Leak,"Johnsons Bayou, LA",29.7521,-93.7943,,,natural gas condensate,,,,,,210,17,"The NOAA SSC was notified by MSO Port Arthur on the afternoon of 24 Feb., 2000 of a pipeline spill in a marsh near Sabine Pass. The spill was reported to be 800 yards east of the pass in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The nearest town is Johnsons Bayou. The initial report was a spill of 5 bbl and in-situ burning is being considered. The spill is still being investigated. NOAA was requested to provide technical assistance. USCG district 8."
7469,2000-02-22,FV Jessica Ann,"Cape Elizabeth, Maine",43.5333,-70.185,Oil,,diesel fuel,,,,,,12000,15,"On 2/22/00 at approximately 0900 EST the fishing vessel Jessica Ann sank off the coast of Cape Elizabeth, Maine (just south of Portland, Maine) [43? 32.0 N 070? 11.1 W]. The vessel sank in 150 feet of water and was carrying an estimated 12,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The USCG reported a slight sheen, presumably coming from the the vessel's fuel vents. USCG district 1."
"7468,2000-02-17,Raffinate Spill,""Galveston Bay, TX"",29.5609,-94.9603,,,BTEX-Raffinate,,,,,,6300,4,""At 1610 hrs (CST) the tug UTV Marathon and a push of three barges collided with a spud barge in Galveston Bay, TX. One of the barges in the tow, Hollywood 2019, was holed and released an estimated 150 bbl of """"BTEX-Raffinate."""" The spilled product is a light petroleum distillate dominated by hydrocarbons between nC-4 and nC-8 (much like gasoline). The incident occurred near beacon 42 in the Houston Ship Channel. The tow was moved to near beacon 53. MSO Houston is responding. At 1840 hrs (CST), the NOAA SSC was alerted of the spill by the NOAA Hazmat Duty Officer. The SSC linked up with MSO Houston and is providing technical support to include trajectory and weather information. The preliminary trajectory suggests that Dickerson Bay near April Fool's Point may be at risk, but if the volume released is only 150 bbl, the potential for land-fall is low. The spilled product will most likely be lost by a combination of evaporation and dispersion during the evening and night. USCG district 8."""
7467,2000-02-11,F/V American Star,"Unimak Island, Alaska",57.63,-163.533,,,"diesel, lube, and hydraulic oil",,,,,,,4,"On the morning of February 11, 2000, a fire broke out on the F/V American Star, a 140-foot crabber/tender, just south of Unimak Island. A mayday rousted a helicopter from the deck of the USCG Mellon, and successfully removed the crew of five from the burning vessel. At this point, the unmanned vessel was only a few miles offshore and the wind was 30 knots from the southeast blowing it towards a grounding on the southeast side of Unimak Island. With rocky shores to roughly one mile either side, the vessel grounded in the afternoon on a sand and gravel beach. The steel hull remained intact, and no pollution was observed. Then began a month long dance with the weather as the salvor, Dan Magone from Dutch Harbor, tried several times to reach the vessel only to be thwarted by the weather and high seas. Finally large bladders were flown in by the Coast Guard, and the salvor successfully pumped the fuel and removed the drums from the vessel, with no pollution to the environment. NOAA provided support to the USCG by keeping track of the weather and weather forecasts, and by coordinating information from the resource agencies on sensitivities in the vicinity. Grounding occurred only one mile from the mouth of the Lazaref River, a salmon spawning stream where there may be chum and/or pink salmon eggs in the intertidal gravels. Other information from the USFWS indicated that loose concentrations of waterfowl including Steller's eiders (threatened species), scoters, emperor geese, and cormorants had been observed in the vicinity only 3 days earlier. USCG district 1717. Keyword: none."
7466,2000-02-05,Sun Oil Pipeline,"Philadelphia, PA",39.95,-75.167,,,cabina and escravos crudes,,,,,,,1,"NOAA was requested to provide technical support to the USEPA FOSC for the Sun Oil Co. pipeline spill in John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge close to the Philadelphia Airport. The spill was first reported on 5 February on the edge of a 120 acre pond on the refuge. The source of the spill was a break in a miter bend in the pipe, which was estimated to be at least 50 years old. The product spilled was a blend of Cabinda and Escravos crudes with API of 32-34 and the total spill volume is unknown. The pond was covered with ice and snow. The edge of the oil under the ice was delineated, then the ice was cut to place a boom outside that area to prevent further spread of the oil. Over the period of 5-28 February an estimated 173,000 gallons of oil have been recovered (the volumes have been corrected for water content). The pond has been ice-free for over a week, and most of the free-floating oil has been recovered. What remains for cleanup is oil trapped along the pond shoreline and on the adjacent hardwood swamp, and contaminated soils in the pipeline corridor. The pond shoreline is composed of a vertical scarp in clay or undercut scarp, with abundant exposed roots. USCG district 5."
7464,2000-02-01,Bethel Train Derailment,"Bethel, NC",36.4543,-79.4566,,,"ethylene glycol, phosphoric acid, plastic resins, dichloropropene",,,,,,30000,8,"At 1045 EST on February 1 a cargo train derailed near Bethel, North Carolina. Fourteen cars, some containing hazardous materials, jumped the tracks near Grindle Creek, a tributary of the Tar river. Fire broke out at two locations at the derailed cars, and nearby residents were evacuated. The Coast Guard assumed the OSC responsibility until EPA could come on scene. NOAA SSC Gary Ott was notified and came on scene.Four chemicals were identified as potentially spilled: Phosphoric acid, ethylene glycol, plastic resins, and dichloropropene. NOAA's scientific support team provided the Coast Guard information on the weather, the potential hazard of each chemical, and the hazards resulting from the reaction of these chemicals if they spill and mix together. Resources at risk in the derailment area was also provided. By 20:00 February 2 all the fire were extinguished, residents were allowed to come back to their homes, and the tracks are being repaired, to be reopen soon. An estimated 30,000 gallon of ethylene glycol spilled from one of the tank car, with an additional unknown amount of the same material spilled from another tank car that was breached at the top. No other spills were reported. EPA assumes the OSC role at this time. USCG district 5."
7465,2000-02-01,Derailed CSX railroad cars,"Bethel, NC",35.8,-77.4833,,,"Phosphoric acid, ethylene glycol, plastic resins, Dichloropropene",,,,,,,7,"At 1045 EST on February 1 a cargo train derailed near Bethel, NC. Fourteen cars, some containing hazardous materials, jumped the tracks near Grindle Creek, a tributary of the Tar River. Fires broke out at two locations at the derailed area, and nearby residents were evacuated. The Coast Guard assumed the OSC responsibility until EPA could come on scene. USCG district 5. Keyword: phosphoric acid, ethylene glycol, plastic resins, dichloropropene, derailed rail car, tank car."
7463,2000-01-31,AK FLT261 Crash,"Santa Barbara Channel, CA",34.0373,-119.362,,,jet fuel,,,,,,,18,"At approximately 1600 PST, today, 31 Jan. 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashed into the waters of Santa Barbara Channel between Port Hueneme, CA and Anacapa Island west of Point Mugu. The USCG is conducting search and rescue operations. NOAA/HAZMAT is providing weather and trajectory analysis for debris. The NOAA SSC is enroute to the scene. USCG district 11."
7462,2000-01-30,T/B Pequeco #II,"Elk River, Chesapeake Bay",39.4398,-76.0023,,,"Sodium Silicate, diesel",,,,,,,9,"On January 30, 2000 the tank barge (T/B) Pequeco II sank in the Chesapeake Bay/Elk River in the vicinity of Turkey Point in 38 feet of water. The barge was carrying a heated cargo of 1,072 tons (2,144,709 pounds) of liquid sodium silicate and approximately 200 gallons of diesel in a deck tank when it sank between 1750 and 1819 hours of 30 January. The high pH (11.3) and the large quantity of chemical involved posed a potential threat to the fish and invertebrates in the local marine environment. Ice coverage over the barge ranged from 100% ice on 31 January to 60% ice coverage by 11 February. The confluence of the Susquehanna and the Elk River appeared to be concentrating the ice along the Maryland Eastern Shore in the vicinity of the sunken barge. The ice significantly delayed salvage activities due to the dangers associated with diving in heavy ice coupled with the relatively strong (2+ knots) currents observed in the area. USCG district 5. Keyword: sodium silicate, tank barge, salvage, winter, heavy lift, ice conditions, non-regulated cargo, risk analysis."
7461,2000-01-29,TV Michael,"5 miles E of Rohoboth, Delaware",38.7117,-74.9717,,,Nigerian Light Crude,,,,,,38200000,8,"The T/V Michael is grounded approximately 8 miles east of Rohoboth Beach, DE (position 38? 42.7' N / 74? 58.3' W). The tank vessel is single hulled and fully loaded with 909,000 barrels (38,178,000 gallons) of Nigerian Light Crude. The tanker's draft is 52 feet, and she is grounded in about 48 feet of water.An attempt was made to back her off at the last high tide at 1515 (+3.2 feet). However, she remains stuck in the soft sand bottom. A barge is being brought out for lightering this evening (approximately 86,000 barrels will allow the vessel to rise about one meter). Two tugs are also being sent out to assist in pulling off at the next high tide, Sunday morning at 0355 (+3.8 feet). The tides will be increasing successively over the next several days. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7460,2000-01-28,Upham Bch Cleanup,"Blind Pass, FL",26.9641,-82.3858,,,#6 fuel oil cleanup,,,,,,,13,"A meeting was held at MSO Tampa on Friday, 28 January, 2000 to discuss concerns and options related to the continued dredge operations in Blind Pass where oil from the 1993 Tampa Bay spill had been discovered. In attendance were representatives from the USCG, NOAA Hazmat, Florida DEP, USFWS, NOAA protected Species, NOAA NMFS, The COE, Pinellis County, and FMRI. Based on the discussions at this meeting, the following IAP was drafted to provide for background information, operational plans, monitoring, and contingencies. Due to uncertanties involved with this operations, the process will be monitored and evaluated closely to determine the need for modifications to the current plan. Contracted divers will be on-scene 31 January to begin additional assessment of the Pass and removal of oil in known areas prior to dredging. Dredging in Blind Pass is anticipated to begin on or shortly after Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000. Initial dredging will occur at the outer portion of the Pass where no oil has been found to date. USCG district 7."
7457,2000-01-25,Barge Fire,Atchafalaya River,28.6917,-90.95,,,Gasoline,,,,,,2940000,3,"On 25 February Coast Guard MSO New Orleans received a report that four gasoline tank barges pushed by the M/V Melinda Brent allided with the Simmesport R/R bridge located at mile marker 4.9 on the Atchafalaya River. The four barges had broken loose from the towboat and three were fully involved in fire. An unknown amount of gasoline was leaking into the river. Barges are lashed together and are located at mile 14.5. Total product onboard the four barges was 70,000 bbl (2,940,000 gallons) of gasoline. NOAA was asked to provided scientific support relative to possible fate scenarios and resources at risk. The river was at normal-to-low water levels, and well within its banks. Therefore, the resources of greatest risk are those in the river itself. Gasoline is expected to completely evaporate, so the risk to aquatic resources is from acute toxicity from exposure to the highly soluble toxic fractions and near the source. Transport down river was not expected to be uniform. Gasoline could collect in eddies and oxbows, and present a potential for downstream localized hazards. In these collection areas, the gasoline could also absorb to available organic material. In addition, a local toxic shock to biota in shallow nearby areas was possible. Pallid sturgeon (a listed endangered species) were present in the river, but were predicted to be concentrate at the control structure (upstream of the release site and not at significant risk). Other rare species thought present in the river at the time of the incident were paddlefish and blue suckers. These fish are highly mobile able to avoid exposures that would result in death. Exceptions might be to juvenile fish in shallow areas close to the shoreline. The greatest risk was to the commercial fishery. An estimated 25-30 commercial fishermen worked the stretch threatened. Commercial fisheries at risk included buffalo, freshwater drum, and several species of catfish. Other resources present in the area included eagles and wading bird colonies. For two days the barges were allowed to burn. When the fire significant subsided, fire suppression experts attached the fire with water and foam. The barges were then allowed to cool and possible reignition minimized by a foam blanket. All barges were lightered and moved off scene by the evening of 28 February. Only a ""negligible amount"" of gasoline was thought lost downstream. USCG district 8."
7458,2000-01-25,Furfural Spill,"Brownsville, TX",25.9508,-97.4083,,,furfural,,,,,,7000,73,"A tank truck overturned on January 25, 2000, spilling 7,000 gallons of furfural into a drainage canal near Port Brownsville, Texas. The canal is 20 to 40 feet wide, and the water level in it is 3-4 feet. The spill occurred more than 2 miles west of small San Martin Lake (nautical chart #11302). The current in the canal is 1-2 feet per minute. USCG district 8."
7459,2000-01-25,Hollywood Barge,Gulf of Mexico,28.6917,-90.95,,,Fuel Oil #6,,,,,,630,7,"During the night of 25 January 2000, the NOAA SSC was notified by MSU Galveston of a oil spill in the Colorado River near the ICW (approximately 28? 41.5 N Long. and 95? 57.0 W Lat.). A barge carrying 21000 bbl of Fuel Oil #6 struck a mooring buoy. The impact holed the #1 hold, but the buoy stuck in the void space reducing oil loss. An estimated 15 bbl has been loss. The hold capacity is 2000 bbl. The barge, a double hulled vessel is owned by Hollywood Marine. A boom has been placed around the vessel and canvas patched into the hole to reduce further release. Plans are to lighter the vessel. USCG district 8."
7456,2000-01-22,Pipeline Break (Poseidon Pipeline Spill),Gulf of Mexico,28.1167,-90.7833,,,Med. Crude,,,,1,,77200,1,"At 1159 CST on Friday, 22 January 2000. the NOAA SSC was notified of an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast. The location of the spill was 60 miles offshore. The spill resulted when an anchor from a semi-submersible drilling rig dragged across and damaged a 24"" pipeline at both the impact site and at a platform more than a mile away. Oil was released from both locations. The water depth was greater than 400 feet. The initial release volume, based on the amount of oil transferred between the time of the incident and shut in was 1839 bbl. The line was owned by Equilon Pipeline and identified as part of the Poseidon Pipeline System. The NOAA SSC relocated to the Shell Command Post at the request of the USCG to support the on-scene incident commander. Preliminary trajectories suggested that the oil would move west and north. Landfall was not predicted for several days. The type of oil was a medium sour crude with an API gravity of 31.5. Such oils may form persistent tarballs and be transported long distances. Skimmers were activated. Given the potential for environmental injury from the spill, dispersants were evaluated and approved under the RRT6 preapproval guidelines by the COTP Morgan City. The sea state (10-15 knot winds and 4-5 foot seas) was ideal for oil dispersion. Between 1530 CST and dusk, a total of 3000 gallons were applied (1000 gallons by DC-3 and 2000 gallons by DC-4). The SMART team from USCG Gulf Strike Team was launched and provided visual monitoring. Observers clearly observed a dispersant plume and not just surface herding. It was estimated that 75% of the surface oil had been dispersed. Dispersant operations ended due to darkness. During the evening and night, overflights were conducted with both IR and SLAR to maintain contact with the oil. USCG district 8."
7455,2000-01-21,Ship Shoal 332 Pipeline Break,Gulf of Mexico,28.1167,-90.7833,,,sour crude oil,,,,,,,9,"At 1000 CST a semi-submersible drilling platform dropped an anchor on an Equilon pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico some 60 miles off the Louisiana coast (approximate location - 28?07'N, 90?47'W). The pipeline has been shut in. The potential release is estimated at just under 2000 bbls. Dispersants are being considered. The NOAA SSC(Henry) has been contacted and is responding. USCG district 8."
7454,2000-01-06,FV ISABELLA,"Pfeiffer Point, CA",37.2183,-121.802,,,diesel,,,,,,80,11,"At approximately 0100 on 06JAN00, the owner of the F/V Isabella, a 40' wooden hull boat, noticed the vessel was listing severely and had taken on quite a bit of water. The vessel is located just offshore of Pfeiffer Point, CA (37? 13.1'N, 121? 48.1' W) within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the California Sea Otter State Game Refuge. A rescue was initiated and two of the three crew members were returned to safety, the third member perished. The vessel remains in about 50' of water, approximately 200 yards offshore, partially submerged. The vessel is oriented vertically, with its bow floating just above water and the stern almost touching the bottom. An estimated 80 gallons of diesel fuel remain onboard and there have been no signs of sheening reported at this time. USCG district 11."
7453,2000-01-05,Venezuela Spills,"La Guaira, Venezuela",10.6,-66.9333,,,potassium permanganate,,,,,,182000,4,"Representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team are on-scene in Venezuela at the request of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and have requested support from NOAA HAZMAT to evaluate potential hazards associated with 91 tons of potassium permanganate which is buried under mud beneath a warehouse. It is believed that some of the potassium permanganate is loose material and some is stored in drums. Other potentially reactive chemicals are involved in the spill, but details are not yet known.NOAA HAZMAT will provide information related to health and safety, fire and ignition hazards, and explosion hazards for the potassium permanganate. HAZMAT has also been requested to provide tide, currents, and weather information for the Caracas area and to the west, if available. USCG district 7."
7451,1999-12-20,F/V Siddie Golden,"Ocracoke Inlet, NC",35.095,-75.9967,,,diesel,,,,,,,6,"On the morning of 20 December the F/V SIDDIE GOLDEN went aground at the entrance to Okrakoke Inlet. Initial attempts to refloat the vessel by Coast Guard Group Cape Hatteras and other fishing vessels were not successful. The owner of the fishing vessel reported that he had no insurance to hire a clean up contractor to stand by if an oil release occurred during further salvage attempts. Marine Safety Office Hampton Roads opened the pollution fund and hired Industrial Marine Services to provide cleanup services if oil was released. The F/V SIDDIE GOLDEN was pulled free the morning of 22 December 1999. The vessel was towed to Silver Lake on Ocracoke Island. The vessel was reported to not have sustained any visible damage and no pollution resulted form the grounding and salvage efforts. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential grounding, fishing vessel, inlet."
7452,1999-12-20,T/V APNOIA,"Jay Bird Shoals, Wilmington, NC",33.8483,-78.0367,,,diesel,,,,,,368000,4,"Early in the morning of 20 December 1999 the T/V APNOIA was outbound from the Port of Wilmington when the vessel lost power and propulsion and ran aground on sandy bottom west of Buoy #7 at Jay Bird Shoal. The vessel had discharged its cargo of #6 fuel oil in Wilmington and was transiting in ballast. The vessel had 368,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. The T/V APNIA was refloated and underway by 1600 hours of the 20th of December. The vessel proceeded to Folly Anchorage where an underwater survey was conducted showing no damage. USCG district 5. Keyword: ballast, soft bottom, grounding, double bottom tanker, transiting in ballast."
7450,1999-12-15,FV Paul C.,"Crescent City, CA",41.6883,-124.2,,,diesel,,,,,,1800,5,"At approximately 0500 PST on 15DEC99, the F/V Paul C. hit some rocks outside of Crescent City harbor. The allision occured near Steamboat Rock, at approximately 41? 41.3'N, 124? 12' W, and the vessel soon lost most of the estimated 1800 gallons of diesel onboard. USCG district 11."
7449,1999-12-09,FV Blue Heather,"Yaquina Bay, Newport, OR",44.6133,-124.074,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,6000,5,"At 1330 hrs, 9 December 1999, NOAA/HAZMAT was notified of a sunken 60ft. fishing vessel, FV BLUE HEATHER, in the entrance to Yaquina Bay, Newport, Oregon. The vessel was being escorted by the USCG across a very rough bar into Yaquina Bay during a storm last night when she strayed off course and ran aground on the north jetty. High surf conditions rolled the vessel and she sank. Three of the four crew members were rescued although one died on the way to the hospital. The fourth crewmember is still missing. At 0330 PST this morning the position of the ship was reported to be at 44? 36.8' N by 124? 04.45' W. Since that time, the ship has moved to an unknown location.The maximum reported fuel capacity of the ship was 7,000 gallons. It is believed that the ship had about 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard at the time of the accident. As of 1400 PST on the 9th, a rainbow to silver sheen was reported inside of Yaquina Bay extending about 2 miles east of the bridge. The coverage was reported to be about 50 - 60%. It is believed that the ship is not leaking at the present time. USCG district 13."
"7448,1999-11-24,Four Bayous Pass,""Barataria Bay, LA"",29.3167,-89.8583,,Collision,MARS Crude,,,,,,35700,33,""At approximately 3:15 AM on 24 Nov. 1999, a pipeline release occurred just east of East Grand Terre Island off Barataria Bay, Louisiana. The cause of the release is still under investigation. Between 850 and 1200 bbls of a deep well production oil was released. The oil was identified as MARS Blend, a relatively high sulfur, low asphaltene crude oil. The initial trajectory predicted the oil would move south of Four Bayous pass and sustained north winds would move most of the oil offshore. The winds were less than the forecast and the spill coincided with a spring tide (not the season Spring, but the description of the time in the tide cycle characterized by the greatest high and low tides, derived from spring up or rise). Much of the oil moved back into Four Bayous and Barataria Pass. The next morning. Heavy concentrations of oil were observed on shorelines and on water. The NOAA SSC participated in a morning overflight (pre-SCAT survey) on Thanksgiving morning to delineate oiled shorelines and surface oil. Heavy surface oil concentrations north of Grand Terre and south of Four Bayous Pass were identified and skimmers repositioned. Heavy oil was observed on the barrier islands of Barataria Bay. The barrier islands impacted were Elmer's Island, Grand Isle, Grand Terre, and East Grand Terre. The latter two were the heaviest impacted and the most remote (no road access). Stranded oil was heaviest near the passes and on the eastern end of each island. At least one marina at Grand Isle was impacted. By Friday (two days after the spill), overflights looked encouraging. Very little oil was visually observed on the beaches and on-water sheens were significantly reduced" " unfortunately, most of the oil was buried by depositional sand and the lower tide level was preventing remobilization of stranded oil. The SCAT team used the aerial pre-SCAT survey to aid shoreline assessments since the heavily oiled beach areas were previously identified, but now mostly hidden by over-laying sand. SCAT was an essential element in the response and used by the Unified Command to define areas which required cleanup as well as monitoring cleanup activities to insure that the cleanup recommendations were both adequate and adhered to by field crews. More than 100 cleanup works were engaged in this response. Cleanup objectives and endpoints were developed within the SCAT organization. SCAT recommendations developed a balance between preserving beach sand (a valued state resource) and minimizing potential environmental threats. At the end of the day (Sunday, 28 Nov.), only five sites are still being cleaned. Of particular interest are a small marsh on the interior of East Grand Terre and a Gobi revetment (riprap) along the Conoco facility on the north side of Grand Isle (see Hotline #15 pictures, EGT and GIC, respectively). Both sites contain free oil. Both sites present unique cleanup problems. The interior marsh is highly isolated and composed of very soft sediments which restrict access without causing environmental injury. Each of the Gobi blocks is an Ãegg crate-like"""" structure with spaces which hold trapped fluid oil. USCG district 8."""
7447,1999-11-18,MV S. Zakariadze,"San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico",18.4402,-66.1006,,Grounding,"fuel oil, lube oil",,,,,,510000,132,"At 0930, 18 November 1999, the cement carrier M/V Sergo Zakariadze ran aground at the entrance to San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico. The actual amount of fuel and lube oil onboard is unknown, however the vessel's fuel oil capacity is 480,000 gallons and lube oil capacity is 30,000 gallons. At this time, it is not known if the vessel is leaking petroleum product. No sheens have been reported. The vessel has sustained hull damage to three ballast tanks and the engine room. The vessel is currently exposed to eight foot seas and is being pushed against the rocks. There are three tugs made fast at this time. USCG district 7."
7446,1999-10-30,Chloroform Spill,Dock 66 in Union Carbide turning basin,29.3574,-94.9128,,,Chloroform,,,,,,25200,20,"On October 31, 1999 SSC was contacted by MSO Galveston reporting 10 to 20 tons of Chloroform spilled in the vicinity of Texas City, TX. Concentration of the spilled material is not determined. Spilled material came from a breech or failure in the transference of material from a barge located in the Union Carbide Turning Basin at Texas City, TXMSO Galveston is requesting Fate and Effect and Resources at Risk. Standby SSC Lieutenant Commander Jason Maddox is standing by for additional support as needed.Approximately 600 barrels of contaminated ballast water was determined to have been released into the turning basin. USCG district 8. Keyword: Sampling."
7444,1999-10-27,B-115,"Delaware City, Delaware",39.5667,-75.6,,,vacuum gas oil (VGO),,,,,,4200,9,"At about 0440 on October 27, 1999 Marine Safety Office (MSO) Philadelphia received a report of a 100-barrel spill of vacuum gas oil (VGO) into the Delaware River from the Bouchard barge 115. The barge overflowed tanks while loading at the Motiva refinery docks in Delaware City, Delaware Weather at the time of release was air temperature 47?F, water temperature 53 ?F, no cloud cover, and an ebb tide. A Unified Command Post was established at MSO Philadelphia, with a Field Command Post at the Motiva refinery. This response lasted for several days. USCG district 5. Keyword: containment boom, Del Bay Coop, ground truth, skimmers, sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms, Tri-State Bird Rescue Research."
7445,1999-10-27,Vacuum Gas Oil,"Delaware City, DE",39.5667,-75.6,,,vacuum gas oil,,,,,,4200,25,"On 27 October 1999, an estimated 100 bbls of vacuum gas oil with a specific gravity of 0.89 was spilled from the Bouchard Barge at the Motiva Facility in Delaware City, DE. The approximate location of the facility is 39 deg 34 min N, 075 deg 36 min W.An overflight has gone up, but no results are known yet. USCG district 1."
7443,1999-10-23,Dillon Pipeline,right at the Forelands in Cook Inlet,60.6667,-151.417,,,Middle Ground Shoal crude oil,,,,,,504,9,"Unocal, which operates 10 of the 15 production platforms that drill for oil in Cook Inlet, notified oil-spill responders at 5 a.m. on Oct. 23, when its sensors detected low pressure in the 6 mile line between the Dillon Platform and Unocal's facility in Nikiski. About 550 barrels of crude flows through the line daily. An 11 a.m. flyover detected a 10 mile lone sheen of oil. The sheen had largely dissipated by 2:30p.m. and responders reported no effect on the shoreline or wildlife. Unocal and spill response vessels laid boom lines and collected small amount of oil. Unocal shut down operations at the platform and ran water through the line to push the remaining oil to Nikiski. It planned to insert natural gas in the line to detect the location of the break, then send divers in to make repairs. It was determined that approximately 12 bbls of oil were released. USCG district 17. Keyword: natural dispersion."
7442,1999-10-21,M/V HMI DIAMOND SHOAL,"St Johns River, FL",30.37,-81.6317,,,IFO 380,,,,,,1000,5,"At 0700 hrs EDT this morning, The tug boat M/V HMI DIAMOND SHOAL struck a tank barge while maneuvering near the Long Branch Creek on the St John's River. The impact holed the barge releasing oil. The source was secured at 1030 hrs EDT. MSO Jacksonville called the ASSC at 1330 EDT and reported a spill of approximately 1000 gallons. The product is IFO-380 (API 12.7 and a specific gravity .9813). On scene reports indicate oil patches from the mouth of the Trout River to the Matthews Bridge. The winds are NE at 10kts. USCG district 7."
5125,1999-10-20,JP5 Spill,"Naval Air Station Roosevelt Roads, Cieba, Puerto Rico",18.225,-65.625,Oil,,JP-5 fuel,,,,,,100000,24,"On Oct. 20 the SSC was informed of a 100,000 gallon JP-5 fuel spill at the Naval Air Station Roosevelt Roads, Cieba PR in approximate position 18 13.5 N 065 37.5 W. The cause of the spill is suspected to be a misaligned valve at the pump station. MSO San Juan is on scene monitoring Naval Spill Response Team operations. Booms and sand bags have been placed in an attempt to prevent fuel from reaching Ensenada Harbor. Clean up operations are ongoing and are concentrated in a mangrove forest. It is estimated that 1.5 square miles of mangroves have been affected so far. USCG district 7."
7441,1999-10-20,Roosevelt Roads JP5,"Roosevelt Roads Navy Base, Puerto Rico",18.0167,-65.0667,Oil,,"JP5 (jet fuel, Navy formulation)",,,,,,112000,8,"At approximately 0100 on October 20, 1999 personnel at the US Navy Base Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico reported a spill of JP5 fuel from a day-tank near hanger 200. The cause is under investigation by USN, including the Judge Advocate General's office, but it is clear that a valve was left open which overfilled a day tank, fed from a larger storage facility. Initially, the USN reported to the National Response Center that 1,000 gallons of fuel had been spilled. Soon after that report, the amount was updated to 20,000 gallons and then to 100,000 gallons. The official spillage finally was determined to be 112,000 gallons. The oil flowed from the day tank into an underground drainage pipe, which runs under a runway and several roads for several hundred yards. The pipe empties into an open drainage ditch, which drains to a 29-acre mangrove forest. This forest drains through a culvert into Ensenada Honda Bay (a.k.a.: Ensenada Bay). The USN's primary environmental concern was the bay. In the face of an approaching hurricane, USN Construction Battalion (a.k.a.: Sea Bees) personnel constructed a dam or plug at the culvert between the first impacted mangrove (later named ""mangrove A"") and the mangrove adjacent to the bay (later named ""mangrove C""). This dam trapped the water in mangrove A, creating a buffer between the oil and the mangrove pneumatophores. USCG district 7. Keyword: NOSC, mangrove, JP5, underflow dam."
7439,1999-10-14,C/V Humacao,"Avon, North Carolina",35.527,-75.4401,,,pharaceuticals,,,,,,,6,"On the nights of October 12 and 13, 1999, several hundred medication bottles came ashore along the north side of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The bottles were reported between the towns of Salvo and Avon, North Carolina, a 10 to 15 mile stretch of open ocean beach on the Atlantic coast. The bottles were still closed with safety seals and with partially readable labels.On October 25, 1999, representatives of Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) identified several medications such as anti-depressant and anti-anxiety drugs as manufactured by BMS and shipped on the United States flagged container ship Humacao. The C/V Humacao lost 78 containers over the side or were damaged during a transit from Jacksonville, Florida to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Marine Accident Injury or Death report provided to MSO San Juan noted that 51 containers went overboard between September 14 and 16 as the vessel traveled off the coast of Jacksonville in hurricane force winds from hurricane Floyd. Three containers shipped by BMS aboard the M/V Humacao went overboard and medications from two of the containers were believed to have been washed ashore in North Carolina. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7440,1999-10-14,T/B Bay Trader,"Chesapeake Bay, Maryland",37.2833,-76.2333,,,JP-8,,,,,,420000,6,"On October 14, 1999, the T/B, Bay Trader, containing 10,000 barrels of JP-8 grounded off the northeast end of Pooles Island in Upper Chesapeake Bay. There was no apparent damage to the barge and it was aground on a soft bottom. Plans were to attempt to refloat the barge at the next high tide.The barge was refloated at the high tide of October 15 without incident or damage to the barge. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential."
7438,1999-10-13,FV JESSICA SE,"50 miles west of Sanibel Island, FL",26.3,-83.1,,,diesel,,,,,,1500,4,"A 70 ft. capsized shrimp boat, the JESSICA SE, is adrift 50 miles west of Sanibel Island, FL at position 26?18' N and 083?06' W. The vessel is drifting to the NE at 0.7 kts and is stable. The boat contains between 2000 and 4300 gallons of diesel. On-scene weather conditions are winds 15- 20 kts from the E to SE, seas 6-8 ft. and air and sea temperatures of 80?F. The USCG has deemed it unsafe to try and attach a towline, and plans on scuttling the boat. USCG district 8."
7437,1999-10-11,Ballona Crk. Spill,"Ballona Creek, CA",33.9904,-118.412,,,crude oil,,,,,,500,10,"On the afternoon of 11OCT99, MSO Long Beach received report from the Los Angeles Fire Dept. of a possible pipeline rupture spilling crude into the Ballona Creek (inland of Marina Del Rey, CA). The discharge was estimated to be about 500 gallons. The product source was from a storm drain, rather than a pipeline, and was traced back to the parking garage of an apartment complex that maintains an oily water separator to treat natural seeps from the La Brea tarpits. The separator has been inoperable for sometime, thereby allowing the discharge of oily water into the storm drain system that leads out to Ballona Creek. The source of the leak has been secured and cleanup operations are underway. So far, about 7 miles of storm drain pipe and about 4 miles of creek are impacted. An overflight yesterday morning confirmed that no sheen or product has exited the creek. USCG district 11."
7436,1999-10-01,Phoenix Lake,"Phoenix Lake, LA",30.2522,-93.637,,,crude oil,,,,,,4830,12,"On Friday, 1 October, the NOAA SSC was contacted by LCDR Tom Beistle, Chief of Response MSO Port Arthur, related to an oil spill in the Phoenix Lake area on the Louisiana side of the Sabine River. A spill of 115 bbl was caused by an act of vandalism on an above ground, 2"" crude oil pipeline. Apparently, the line was cut with a hacksaw. The spill is relatively contained in an adjacent canal and freshwater marsh. Mechanical recovery is being effective using water herding and MARCO and drum-type skimmers. The cleanup is complicated by a large quantity of water hyacinth which are also entrained with the oil. Buddy Goatcher, USFWS is responding relative to waterfowl protection, and the Louisiana DEQ and Oil Spill Coordinator's Office have been on-scene. The SSC was requested to visit the site to discuss final cleanup issues and the potential use of bioremediation if appropriate. The SSC (Henry) is planning to be on-scene Sunday morning, 3 October. USCG district 8."
7435,1999-09-30,M/V River Ways 10,"Just offshore, village of Mekoryuk, N side Nunivak Island, Bering Sea",60.3833,-166.183,,,fuel oil,,,,,,,14,"On the morning of September 30, 1999, MSO Anchorage received a report that a small release of #1 fuel had occurred from the M/V River Ways 10, a small non-tank barge belonging to Yutana Barge Lines. The spill was in the bay just offshore the village of Mekoryuk on the north side of Nunivak Island. The reason for the release was uncertain, however, the USCG was informed that the fuel in the barge was being transferred to other intact tanks. The USCG also learned that the barge crew had deployed a boom around the spill and were in the process of skimming. The total amount of fuel onboard was 78,000 gallons This area is part of the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) administered by the USFWS. The combination of skimming, evaporation, and natural dispersion soon eliminated the problem and no resources were impacted. Weather at the time was 10-knot winds, 26?F, and a cloud ceiling of 1000 feet. USCG district 17. Keyword: boom, skimmer."
7434,1999-09-29,FV Lorentine III,"Near Sabine Pass, TX",29.5617,-93.9533,,,Diesel,,,,,,10000,5,"In the early morning hours of 29 September 1999, the F/V LORENTINE III sank while being towed towards Sabine Pass, TX. The vessel sank in 30 feet of water, 6-8 miles west of the pass entrance. The vessel was reported to have approximately 7000 gallons of diesel fuel oil and 30 gallons of lube oil onboard. The amount released was unknown. Subsequent USCG overflights observed no visible sheens associated with the fishing vessel. Since no sheens were observed, there was reason to suspect that a majority of the diesel fuel was still on-board. The USCG considered the sunken vessel a hazard to both navigation and the environment. While diesel is generally considered a nonpersistant oil with a relatively high evaporation rate and natural dispersion rate, most diesel fuel oils are, at the same time, highly toxic. The NOAA SSC was asked to provide information to assess potential spill trajectories and possible environmental affects related to the sunken fishing boat. NOAA also provided an evaluation of potential damages under possible spill scenarios using the Type A Model. This information was used to develop both a response strategy and a cost-benefit analysis related to salvage operations and cost. Using the information provided by NOAA, the MSO was able to develop and negotiate a cost effective salvage plan. The diesel fuel was pumped off the vessel eliminating the environmental hazard. The evaluation process developed during the F/V LORENTINE III response became a template for future similar responses off the Texas/Louisiana coast. USCG district 8."
7433,1999-09-22,New Orleans EthyleneDiChloride,"Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA",29.9159,-90.0876,,,ethylene dichloride,,,,,,,3,"The SSC was notified of elevated Ethylene dichloride (EDC) levels at the Mississippi River water intake for the city of New Orleans, LA by MSO New Orleans and was requested on-scene. The water intake had been shut down as a precaution, and the city had only a 3 hour reserve. The source of the release was unknown. USCG district 8."
7432,1999-09-21,Mercury Contaminated Waste Water,"Rieglewood, North Carolina",34.3444,-78.2091,,,mercury,,,,,,,14,"MSO Wilmington received a report of a potential instantaneous release into the Cape Fear River of up to 6 million gallons of wastewater containing 0.2 ppm of inorganic mercury from a facility located in Rieglewood, North Carolina. The two ponds (3 million gallons each) are located within 30 feet of the Cape Fear River. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7431,1999-09-14,FV Gussie Flynn,"Deer Island, Mississippi",30.3167,-88.85,,,"ammonia, diesel",,,,,,3500,11,"At1040 CDT the assistant SSC was notified by the District 8 Chief of Response of a 167' poggy boat on fire and adrift in position 30 19.38""N 088 51.31""W, approximately 3 nautical miles south of Deer Island, MS. The fire is reported to be in the engine room and the vessel is carrying 3,500 gallons of diesel, 250 gallons of ammonia refrigerant, and 75 gallons of propane. At this time no product has been released. NOAA is providing trajectory, weather, and ADIOS. USCG district 8. Keyword: RIDS."
7430,1999-09-06,Dredge Stuyvesant,"Humboldt Bay, California",40.7667,-124.233,,,IFO 180,,,,,,2000,123,"At approximately 8:00pm PST the Dredge STUYVESANT notified the Coast Guard that they noticed a trailing sheen as the dredge was coming in to Humbolt Bay. A Coast Guard overflight confirmed oil coming from the barge and requested that the vessel head out to the sea buoy to assess the problem. The vessel was found to have a crack in the hull 10' below the water line on the starboard side. The vessel continued west, further out to sea, and is attempting to effect repairs at sea. The crack is in a tank which contained approximately 920 BBL of IFO-180 fuel oil. After sounding the tank it is estimated that approximately 2,000 gallons of fuel oil has been released. USCG district 11. Keyword: containment boom, endangered species, evaporation, shallow-water recovery, skimmers, smothering, sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms, vacuum trucks, volunteers."
"7429,1999-08-29,Delaware Mystery Spill,31 miles east of Delaware,38.405,-74.475,,,oil,,,,,,,1,""At 1800 on Sunday, 8/29 the New York SSC was contacted concerning a mystery spill 31 miles east of Delaware. Earlier in the afternoon the MSO Philadelphia was notified by a fisherman that he saw an oil slick """"as far as the eye can see."""" The MSO deployed a CG helo to confirm the report. The helo reported seeing two slicks at 1400. The positions of the slicks were:1) 38 degrees 24.3' N / 74 degrees 28.5' W 38 degrees 26.3' N / 74 degrees 24.1' Wand described as a streaky sheen2) 38 degrees 25' N / 74 degrees 36' W 38 degrees 29' N / 74 degrees 33' Wand described as heavy bilgy brownish oil. USCG district 1."""
7428,1999-08-27,Blue Master,"Galveston, Texas",29.1129,-94.5611,,,IFO-180,,,,1,,4620,16,"On August 27, 1999, there was a collision between a freighter and shrimp boat 30 miles south-southeast of Galveston, Texas. The freighter Blue Master suffered two gashes 1 and 2 meters above the waterline and along a tank containing IFO 180 (a bunker-type fuel oil). Oil was in the water. Initial estimates of the volume released ranged between 50 and 315 barrels (110 barrels was the final estimate). Given the persistence of heavy fuel oil, the threat to coastal resources, and the potential for shoreline oiling, dispersants were considered. After an afternoon overflight, more oil was discovered. Based on this and previous observations it was decided to use dispersants. At approximately 1830, a DC-4 arrived and sprayed dispersant on the 3-nm by 5-m oil slick. A total of 700 gallons of Corexit 9500 was applied to the slick. An overflight August 30 showed a 4-mile long sheen, still 30 miles offshore. Observation conditions were good light and absolutely calm seas. No black oil was visible, only sheen. Visually it was difficult to determine efficacy (proof of action) because there was very little surface mixing energy, the rate of dispersion was predictably slow. Tarballs were still a threat to the shoreline, but not for several days. Special Monitoring of Advanced Response Technologies (SMART) was not deployed since it was logistically impossible to get the team on-scene in time USCG district 8. Keyword: dispersant, Corexit 9500."
7427,1999-08-17,T/B Florida,Cape Cod Canal,41.762,-70.57,Oil,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,,24,"While two vessels passed in the Cape Cod Canal, the tank barge, T/B Florida, carrying #6 fuel oil grounded and caused a small leak and spill. The barge was quickly taken to the pier of ESCO Terminals and boomed. Diver's reports indicated a small breach of the Florida's hull. The NOAA SSC was consulted regarding resources at risk and oil fate. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7425,1999-08-12,M/V Gardenia Ace,"Point Piedras Blancas, California",35.5,-123.0,,,marine diesel,,,,,,75000,16,"At approximately 1300 on August 12, 1999, the M/V Gardenia Ace suffered an engine room fire and lost power. The 573-foot car carrier was adrift for several hours 80 nm offshore of Point Piedras Blancas, California with 750,000 gallons of marine diesel onboard. Weather on-scene was winds from the north-northwest at 22 knots. A US Navy vessel attended on-scene and a commercial tug was sent to tow the vessel into San Francisco Bay. USCG district 11. Keyword: potential spill."
7426,1999-08-12,Mystery Spill16,31 miles east of Delaware,38.405,-74.475,,,oil,,,,,,,5,"At 1800 on Sunday, August 29, 1999, the New York SSC was contacted concerning a mystery spill 31 miles east of Delaware. Earlier in the afternoon, MSO Philadelphia was notified by a fisherman that he had seen an oil slick ""as far as the eye can see."" The MSO deployed a USCG helicopter to confirm the report. At 1400 helicopter personnel reported seeing two slicks one at 38?24.3' N , 74?28.5' W 38?26.3' N, 74?24.1' W described as a streaky sheen the other at 38?25' N / 74?36' W, 38?29' N / 74 degrees 33' W described as heavy, bilge-like, brownish oil. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7424,1999-08-09,Ohio River Barge Collision,"Mount Vernon, Indiana",37.9256,-87.8942,,,gasoline,,,,,,69000,20,"Three barges were involved in a collision on the Ohio River at Mile 828 at 0845 Monday morning. Two Barges carrying gasoline were transiting the river where the pushing tug lost steerage and rammed into a fleeted barge nested near the river bank on Kentucky State side. The resultant collision caused approximately 69,000 gallons of gasoline to spew into the river from the leading barge and an unknown amount from the second barge. There was additional damage to the nested barge which carried cumene and is believed that some product is also leaking but is considered minimal. A water intake was secured and a diversion boom deployed for the city of Mount Vernon, Indiana. Monitoring and sampling of water quality is in progress to determine when it is safe to open up the intake to replenish the city's water supply. USCG district 8. Keyword: boom, evaporation."
7423,1999-07-30,Pipeline Break,"Ramah, Louisiana",30.4017,-91.505,,,crude oil,,,,,,4200,10,"MSO New Orleans received a report of an oil spill in Ramah, Louisiana at a facility owned by Bridas Energy of Houston, Texas. The spill site was located approximately 5 miles south of Interstate 10 on the east side of the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway Levee. A 3-inch transfer line carrying crude oil and production water cracked and spilled an estimated 100 barrels of crude oil onto the facility. Once the leak was discovered, the line was shut in and a small dam was constructed to contain the oil in the drainage ditch. An undetermined amount of oil entered Bayou Henry through this ditch. Fortunately, there was little or no current in the bayou and the oil was contained between two sets of booms. Response personnel were dispatched from MSD Baton Rouge to act as FOSC. The owner of the facility hired Cenac Environmental to clean up the spilled oil. Herding the oil with water hoses into boom and drum skimmer resulted in effective oil recovery in the bayou. The cleanup crews used a combination of flushing and sorbent pads to clean the oiled shoreline. USCG district 8. Keyword: boom, drum skimmer, sorbent pads, vacuum truck."
7421,1999-07-27,M/V Spirit of 98,"Tracey Arm, southeast Alaska",57.55,-133.183,,,diesel and lube oil,,,,,,,10,"The USCG MSO Juneau office reported that at 0900 on July 27, 1999, the 192-foot cruise ship, M/V Spirit of 98, hit a rock in the eastern end of Tracy Arm in southeast Alaska making a hole into the engine room. No fuel tanks were punctured and no release of fuel occurred. Nevertheless, the vessel was in jeopardy of sinking because of the flooding engine room. The eastern 5 to 6 miles of Tracy Arm are vertical cliffs with no beach to intentionally ground the vessel to keep it from sinking. The captain was able to motor the vessel far enough to the west to intentionally ground the vessel 6 to 7 miles from its collision point. Meanwhile the USCG responded with air-lift pumps and crew to stem the incoming water. The USCG Cutter Anacapa was on-scene and constructed a cofferdam around the leak for a concrete patch. With the engine room dewatered, the Spirit of 98 was towed to Ketchikan for repairs. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7422,1999-07-27,MV Spirit of 98,"Tracy Arm, AK",57.8743,-133.58,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,12000,8,"The Coast Guard MSO Juneau office reported that at 0900 on July 27, the 174' cruise ship, M/V Spirit of 98, hit a rock in Tracy Arm in Southeastern Alaska. The approximate location is around the right angle bend roughly 16 miles north of the mouth of Tracy Arm. The collision resulted in a hole in the engine room, but preliminary indications are that no fuel tanks were ruptured. The vessel was taking on water and the Coast Guard rushed pumps to the scene to keep the vessel from sinking. The 120 people on board were successfully removed,and six crew members stayed behind to help maintain the vessel. It was reported that the vessel was carrying 12,000 gallons of diesel fuel. Weather on scene was reported to be zero ceiling and rain. USCG district 17."
7420,1999-07-23,Shell Pipeline,"Atchafalaya Bay, Louisiana",28.4333,-91.0333,,,light condensate with an API of 35,,,,,,155000,17,"At 1000 on Friday 23 July, the NOAA SSC was notified of spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The incident occurred when a jack-up drilling rig set up on top of a Shell Oil pipeline at location 28?26.4N/91?02.4W in Block 241 of the Ship Shoal Block. This location is approximately 30 miles offshore and SSE of Atchafalaya Bay in Louisiana. The oil is a light condensate with an API of 35 and the amount spilled is potentially 3700 barrels. A slick of 2 miles by 4 miles has been observed in the vicinity of the incident. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7418,1999-07-21,M/V Navios Pioneer,"Port Royal Sound, South Carolina",32.0967,-80.5842,,,"#2 fuel oil, IFO 180, gas oil, crushed granite",,,,,,,6,"At approximately 0400 hours July 21, 1999, the M/V Navios Pioneer ran aground on a mud bank near the entrance to Port Royal Sound, South Carolina. The vessel was inbound and ran hard aground between buoys 4 and 5. The 590-foot long vessel was carrying a cargo of crushed granite. The M/V Navios Pioneer was drawing 27 feet and soundings indicated 27 feet of water at the site. The vessel contained 60 metric tons of #2 fuel oil, 532 metric tons of IFO 180, and 25 metric tons of gas oil.At 1427 hours July 21the M/V Navios Pioneer floated off the bank under her own power. She was inspected at her anchorage and no damage to her bottom plating was noted.The NOAA trajectory analysis suggested that the winds were 10-15 knots from the WSW and would becoming more westerly as the afternoon progressed. The forecast was for more westerly wind 5-10 knots through Thursday. Based on these winds and that the ship was 7 miles offshore, NOAA did not anticipate the tidal currents to be strong enough to pull any spilled oil into Port Royal Sound. NOAA also suggested that any oil spill over the initial 24 hours of the grounding would move offshore and to the east of east southeast. If significant amounts of the IFO 180 that was on board the vessel would have been lost, NOAA suggested that it could persists for a week or two and result in tarball impacts to the beaches 10's of miles from the grounding site depending on the wind conditions at the time. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7419,1999-07-21,MV NAVIOS PIONEER,"Port Royal Sound, SC",32.0967,-80.5842,,,"#2 fuel oil, IFO-180, and gas oil",,,,,,1240000,7,"At approximately 0400 this morning, 21 July, 1999 the M/V NAVIOS PIONEER ran aground on a mud sand bank. The grounding occurred near the entrance to Port Royal Sound, SC in position 32 -05.8 N and 080-35.05 W. The vessel was inbound and ran hard aground between buoys 4 and 5. The vessel remains aground and may be blocking the channel. The vessel is currently drawing 27 feet and soundings indicate 27 feet of water. The M/V NAVIOS PIONEER is 590 feet and was carrying a cargo of crushed granite. The vessel contains 60 metric tons of Fuel Oil #2, 532 metric tons of IFO-180, and 25 metric tons of Gas Oil. Presently there is no indication of pollution and the potential for release is considered unlikely. On scene weather conditions at 1000 were SW winds at 5-10 kts, seas 2 feet or less and temperature 28 C. USCG district 7."
7416,1999-07-18,Florence Mystery Spill,"Florence, OR",43.9874,-124.142,,,Tarballs,,,,,,,16,"Beginning Sunday, 18 July 1999, scattered tarballs were reported to be washing ashore on the coast of Oregon near Florence, and tarballs continue to wash ashore. Impacted shoreline areas are habitat for snowy plovers, a threatened species. The USCG has requested NOAA to assist with the How Clean is Clean process for beach signoff. USCG district 13."
7417,1999-07-18,"Mystery Spill, Florence","Florence, OR",43.9827,-124.141,,,Oil,,,,,,,9,"Beginning July 18, 1999, scattered tarballs were reported washing ashore on the coast of Oregon near Florence. Tarballs continued to wash ashore for several days following the initial discovery. Weather during this time was northwest winds, 15 to 20 knots. Impacted shoreline areas were habitat for snowy plovers, a threatened species. The USCG requested NOAA to assist with the ""How Clean is Clean"" process for beach signoff. No RP was determined, so the USCG hired cleanup crews to remove tarballs manually, and had PST and NOAA conduct SCAT surveys along about 75 miles of coastline. The USCG opened the fund to pay for a command post and cleanup efforts. The response lasted for several weeks. USCG district 5."
7415,1999-07-16,F/V Sea Farer,"New Bedford Harbor, Massachussets",41.6372,-70.92,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,500,12,"The fishing vessel Sea Farer sank at Eathan Fishing Dock, New Bedford, Massachusetts in the early hours of July 16, 1999.. She carried an estimated 6000 gallons of diesel fuel. The owners contracted with divers to plug the vents and secure the source. The immediate area was boomed.On-scene USCG personnel estimated 500 gallons of fuel in the water around the pier. By mid morning, it was suspected that the vent plugs had come free and that more oil was coming from the vessel. USCG district 1. Keyword: boom, sorbent."
7413,1999-07-10,Chemical Spill,"Shreveport, Louisiana",32.5122,-93.7367,,,2-ethyl hexanol,,,,,,19000,7,"Shortly after 0600 on July 10, 1999, there was a train incident resulting in a chemical spill into the Red River just north of the I20 Bridge at Shreveport, Louisiana. The chemical released was 2-ethyl hexanol. An estimated 19,000 gallons entered the Red River. Near this location were a number of active riverboat casinos. The first responders (State Police, Sheriff's department, and USCG reservists who live in Shreveport) took the initiative to shelter in-place and deploy a boom. A preliminary action level of 20 ppm was established by the State. The highest measured concentration was 7 ppm. Responders were required to be in Level C with full-face respirators. Weather at the time of the incident was light winds south to southwest at 5 to 10 knots. There is a 60% chance of thunder showers July 10, but are expected to decrease to 40% on July 11 and 12. The Red River is currently at 17.3 feet and slowly falling. USCG district 8. Keyword: boom."
7414,1999-07-10,Red River Chemical Spill,"Shreveport, LA",32.4778,-93.7708,,,2-ethyl hexanol,,,,,,,7,"The NOAA SSC was notified by MSO N.O. of a train incident resulting in a chemical spill on the Red River just north of the Interstate 20 bridge in Shreveport, LA. The incident happened shortly after 0600 hrs and the chemical released was 2-ethyl hexanol. Near this location were a number of river boat casinos. First responders (State Police and Sheriff's department) with USCG reservist who live in Shreveport took the initiative to shelter in-place and deploy deflection boom. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality provided air monitoring and a preliminary action level of 20 ppm (single measurement-no duration criteria) was established. The highest measured concentration was 7 ppm. Responders are required to be in Level C with full face respirators. USCG district 8."
7412,1999-07-04,O'Niell Tank Batt.,"Golden Meadow, LA",29.3774,-90.263,,,crude oil,,,,,,,8,"An abandoned oil production and storage tank facility near Golden Meadow, Louisiana released an unknown amount of crude oil as a result of rain water displacement. Residual oil in the storage tanks has been pumped out and removed from the site. NOAA was contacted by the USCG and asked to participate in assessing cleanup options as well as cleanup criteria. The site is adjacent to a residential area and Bayou Lafourche. A preliminary site visit by NOAA was conducted on Friday (2 July) and a tactical planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday (8 July). Site photos to follow. USCG district 8."
7411,1999-07-01,F/V Su-Ce K,Sitka Sound,56.9833,-134.583,,,diesel,,,,,,800,2,"On the afternoon of July 1, 1999, the USCG Juneau Communications Center and MSO Juneau received a call from the F/V Su-Ce K reporting themselves on fire with the pleasure craft (P/C) Destiny on-scene assisting. After putting the fire out, the crew attempted to restart the vessel. The fire re-flashed and engulfed the vessel. The two-man crew immediately abandoned ship onto the P/C Destiny. Later that day, the Su-Ce K sank in approximately 50 fathoms of water with no signs of pollution. Prior to the sinking, MSO Juneau had contacted NOAA with a request for the worst-case scenario trajectory and the fate and effects for a planned scuttling of the vessel at that location.The vessel was located at least 15 miles from any landfall and NOAA told the USCG that in strong winds greater than 15 to 20 knots an instantaneous release of 800 gallons would spread downwind 1/2- to 3/4-mile and dissipate in 3 to 5 hours. In a weak wind, less than 15 knots, the plume would extend 1/4- to 1/3-mile downwind and dissipate in 4 to 6 hours. During this conversation, word was received that the vessel had sunk in Sitka Sound after a fire in the engine room. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7410,1999-06-27,TV ARCO TEXAS,"Ferndale, WA",48.8534,-122.585,,,Alaskan North Slope Crude Oil,,,,,,1050,2,"At 1355 MSO Puget Sound was notified by Tosco Refinery that 25 bbls of Alaskan North Slope Crude oil had spilled into Hales Passage at the Tosco Refinery in Ferndale, WA. The spill resulted from the separation of two loading arms on the dock when the T/V ARCO TEXAS stern drifted away from the dock when the mooring broke. The source of the oil was secured automatically when the loading arms broke. The cause of the incident is under investigation by the Coast Guard. The oil traveled north parallel with the shore and by 2000 extended as a band of heavy sheen streamers as far north as Birch Point. Skimmers are on scene attempting to use absorbant mops to pick up the sheen. Shoreline assessments between Tosco Refinery and White Horn Point noted sheen trapped in eelgrass along several sections of the shoreline near White Horn Point south of Birch Bay, but no direct shoreline impacts. Potential resources at risk include herring spawning areas, surf smelt spawning habitat, birds and sensitive bays and estuaries. USCG district 13."
7409,1999-06-25,Rig Falcon 17,"Amelia, LA",29.6404,-91.1026,,,"natural gas condensate, drilling mud, and crude oil",,,,,,,58,"At approximately 0830 CST the NOAA SSC received a report from MSO Morgan City that the crew of the RIG FALCON 17 had evacuated the rig as a result of extremely high pressure readings and the potential for a blowout. The well has the possibility of spilling natural gas condensate, crude oil and drilling mud. Numerous environmental clean up contractors have been hired and are on scene to respond. The COTP Morgan City has closed the ICW from MM 84 to MM 87 in the Bayou Chene area. The location of the incident is just south of Amelia, LA. MSO Morgan City has personnel on scene to assist. At 0920 MSO Morgan City notified the SSC that the rig has blown and requested a plume trajectory. SSC Charlie Henry is enroute. USCG district 8."
7407,1999-06-14,NE FL Tarballs,FL,29.9,-81.2842,,,tarballs,,,,,,,10,On 14 June MSO Jacksonville notified the NOAA SSC that tarballs were showing up along the coast of NE Florida. A report containing some general information about tarballs was sent to the MSO at that time to help answer questions that the public or media might have. USCG district 7.
7408,1999-06-14,Northeast Florida Tarballs,along northeast Florida beaches,29.9,-81.2842,,,tarballs,,,,,,,6,"NOAA was notified of this incident on June 14, 1999, by MSO Jacksonville who requested general information about tarballs to help answer questions being raised by the public and the media. NOAA provided the MSO with weather forecasts and historical wind information for June 11 to 15. On-shore winds had been from the northeast, east, and southeast during this time. Without knowing how long the oil had been in the water or the movement of any potential source, it was not possible to estimate where the oil may have come from. The USCG oversaw cleanup of the impacted areas. The source was never found. USCG district 7. Keyword: tarballs."
7406,1999-06-12,M/V Wilderness Adventurer,"Dundas Bay, Alaska",58.4333,-136.5,,,diesel and engine room slops,,,,,,4200,14,"A small cruise liner is hard aground on a large rock in Dundas Bay which is on the west side of Glacier Bay, Alaska at approximately 58? 26' N and 136?30' W. The vessel is reported to be in stable condition on the rock at low tide with a 40 degree port list and down 30 degrees at the stern. The ship has a 5 inch hole in the hull and there is minor sheening from flooding of the engine room, but the fuel tank with 4,200 gallons of diesel fuel appears to be holding. There is double booming around the vessel and protective booming around local sensitive areas. USCG district 17. Keyword: boom, potential spill."
7405,1999-06-09,Harvey Challenger,"Galveston, Texas",29.3526,-94.7537,,,marine diesel,,,,,,1200,22,"In the early morning hours of June 9, 1999, the tug Harvey Challenger with barge, The City of New Orleans in tow, allided with the rock jetty at the entrance to Galveston Bay, Texas. The City of New Orleans, a chemical carrier, was loaded with propane. The accident holed both the tug and the barge, but neither seriously. None of the propane tanks on the barge were compromised, but the barge took on water and began to list. After first light, what initially was thought to be a small fuel oil release, appeared much greater. The tug released an estimated 1200 gallons of fuel oil (the potential spill was estimated at 5000 gallons). The area threatened by the spill included many very sensitive wildlife resource areas. Birds were at the greatest risk of impact from this spill because they were present in very large numbers and many of the species present do not avoid oiled areas. Species present at this time were: brown pelicans (federal, endangered species), a wide range of shorebirds (such as dunlins, sandpipers), wading birds (egrets, avocets, stilts), many species of terns, skimmers, gulls, and cormorants. The piping plover (state and federal threatened) was also present.. There are two areas of very high bird concentrations: the Bolivar Flats area just north of the North Jetty, and Pelican Island. Pelican Island is an important nesting area, with up to 11,000 royal terns, 5600 royal terns, and 21,000 laughing gulls nesting there. Large numbers of brown pelicans were also nesting on Pelican Island. USCG district 8. Keyword: endangered species, potential spill."
7404,1999-06-05,Spill off California Coast,"Davenport, California",36.7967,-122.008,,,unknown,,,,,,,7,"At approximately 1500, 06/05/99 an oil slick 80 feet wide by about 1/2 mile long was sighted by a vessel 30 nm off Davenport, California. Weather at the time of the incident was light and onshore winds. No responsible party was identified. A very light sheen of about 1/2 nm long and about 80 feet wide was formed. No coastal areas were impacted, nor was any material recovered. USCG district 11. Keyword: none."
7403,1999-05-27,C/V Independent Spirit,"Hopewell, Virginia",37.33,-76.28,,,bunker fuel,,,,,,,7,"On May 27, 1999, the C/V Independendent Spirit notified MSO Hampton Roads that they had run aground on the mud bottom of the James River at a bend approximately 1.5 miles north of Hopewell, Virginia. The vessel was aground the full length of the port side. No pollution was observed and no sign of damage was detected after sounding all fuel tanks.On May 28, 1999, the vessel was refloated without incident with the assistance of three tugs and deballisting operations. The vessel proceeded to the Port of Hampton Roads where no damage to the vessel's bottom plates was reported. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential, double bottom."
7402,1999-05-13,Rosarito Facility,"Rosarito Beach, Mexico",32.35,-117.067,,,IFO 380,,,,,,42000,27,"At approximately 1500, May 13, 1999, a tank vessel approximately 1700 meters offshore Rosarito Beach, Mexico noted an oil leak from the shore-based pipeline they were pumping to.. Weather at the time of the incident was winds at 10 knots from the south. An estimated 1000 barrels of a heavy fuel oil were released offshore.. The RP hired contractors to clean shorelines in Mexico. The USCG arranged for an overflight in Mexican airspace using a USCG helicopter. USCG district 11. Keyword: endangered species, evaporation."
7400,1999-05-10,F/V Ying Fa,"Adak, Alaska",51.75,-176.75,,,anhydrous ammonia,,,,,,,8,"During the first week of May 1999, the USCG intercepted a Chinese fishing vessel illegally fishing in the Bering Sea and took it under escort to Adak Naval Station on Adak Island to deliver it to the National Marine Fishing Service (NMFS). They have jurisdiction for fishing violations. The USCG boarded the vessel and found a decrepit old ship, just an accident waiting to happen. The fore fish hold was filled with diesel fuel, which although not a violation, was an extremely sloppy maritime practice. The vessel was rusty, cramped, full of junk, and her systems were just barely in working order. While in port, a serious ammonia leak occurred driving the crew out of the lower levels. As a result of this chemical incident the USCG called in the Pacific Strike Team (PST). The PST sent seven members on-scene and, outfitted in level B protective gear, began monitoring the levels of ammonia in the ship. In several locations concentrations of several hundred ppm were measured, and since the IDLH for ammonia is 300 ppm, it was deemed a very serious situation. Not knowing how much ammonia was onboard, the PST decided to bleed off the system. On the fourth level down in the ship, a 55-gallon drum of water and fans were set up to bleed the ammonia into. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7401,1999-05-10,M/V Redfin,"Cold Bay, Alaska Peninsula",55.1072,-162.527,,,diesel and lube oil,,,,,,100,6,"In the early morning hours of May 10, 1999, the 178-foot freighter Redfin, owned by Western Pioneer of Seattle, ran aground at the entrance to Cold Bay incurring a small hole in the her bow. Roughly 100 gallons of lube oil and diesel leaked from the vessel. The Redfin was taking on water in the bow thruster space, although bilge pumps were neutralizing that inflow. Eventually 22,000 gallons of fuel were transferred from the fore to the aft tanks. After lightering approximately 40,000 gallons of fuel to the tug Alaskan Mariner, the Redfin floated free at the high tide. No further loss of fuel occurred. USCG district 17. Keyword: diesel, no response."
7399,1999-05-08,F/V Controller Bay,"Unimak Island at Cave Point, Alaska",54.8033,-164.602,,,"diesel, hydraulic fluid, and lube oil",,,,,,7000,14,"Early in the morning of May 8, 1999, with the vessel on autopilot, the master of the 78-foot F/V Controller Bay fell asleep at the wheel. The vessel went aground at Cave Point on Unimak Island releasing roughly 7000 gallons of fuels producing a sheen about 50 feet wide and 1 mile long stretching off to the north and east. The four members of the crew were rescued by another fishing boat. Heavy weather and high winds persisted throughout the area and contributed to the accident. On-scene conditions of 24-foot seas were reported. On a May 10 USCG overflight, the vessel was reported to be severely damaged and breaking up with only the stern visible. The powerful storm made it impossible to unload the fuel before the vessel broke up on the rocks. USCG district 17. Keyword: diesel, no response."
7398,1999-04-19,TV Sea World,"Galveston, TX",29.5217,-94.21,,,Basrah crude oil,,,,,,,5,"At 1146 CST the NOAA Assistant SSC was notified by MSU Galveston of a spill of Basrah Crude oil from the T/V Sea World in the Galveston Lightering Zone in position 29-31.3' N, 094-12.6'W. A 50 yard by 2 mile rainbow sheen has been reported. The spill occurred during a lightering operation and the ship continues to leak an unknown amount of oil. NOAA is providing trajectory, weather, and resources at risk. USCG district 8."
7397,1999-04-12,FV Poseidon,"Panama City, Florida",29.4233,-85.6002,,,sodium meta-bisulfite,,,,,,,9,"The 62-foot F/V Poseidon was reported overdue and a search was launched. On April 12, 1999, during the second search by the Air Training Center Mobile, the vessel was located in a position 21 nms southwest of Cape San Blas, Florida. After repeated attempts to hail the vessel failed, a Good Samaritan (Sam) vessel volunteered to assist. The Good Sam vessel arrived on-scene and reported that the Poseidon's nets were in the water, the running lights were energized, the generator was running, but there were no crew members visible on deck. The Good Sam vessel was thanked for her help and released because the unknown situation could be dangerous. A USCG Station Panama City UTB was launched and directed to investigate the situation. The UTB arrived on-scene, dispatched a boarding team to the vessel, and discovered three crewmembers lying in the hold apparently deceased. The boarding team did not go into the hold for safety reasons. USCG District Eight asked District Seven to transport two gas-free engineers from the Bay County Sheriff's Department to the vessel in their HH-60 from the Air Station (A/S) Clearwater. The gas-free engineers were lowered to the vessel but were unable to access the hold due to their bulky equipment. The fishing nets were cut loose and the vessel was towed to Panama City, Florida by the station UTB. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), MSD Panama City, Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS), and the local coroner were notified of the incident and met the vessel at the dock. Once at the dock, the space was certified gas-free and the coroner pronounced the crewmembers deceased. An autopsy was performed. Once the coroner was finished, the federal agencies began their investigation. The actual cause of death was not initially known. A preservative sodium meta-bisulfite was found in the hold. USCG district 8. Keyword: preservative, fatalities."
7396,1999-04-09,East Cameron 60,"Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana",29.3833,-92.8,,,"natural gas, condensate crude oil",,,,,,,8,"On Friday afternoon, 9 April, the NOAA SSC was notified by MSO Port Arthur of a well blow-out in the Gulf of Mexico. A USCG HH-65 from Houston was in route for SAR and preliminary assessment. The platform, East Cameron 60 is located at Lat. 29? 23.0 N Long. 92? 48.0 W and off the Louisiana coast. The initial report was only that a well blow-out had occurred and that the rig was evacuated and on fire. At least one burn injury was reported. The production was primarily natural gas and condensate. Condensate is oil co-produced in a natural gas well and can vary greatly in composition. In response, NOAA HAZMAT began to develop initial trajectory information should a significant or prolong release of oil occur and continue to gather information related to the type of oil produced. The preliminary tactical trajectory indicated that any significant release would be transported NW toward Cameron, LA (a distance of approximately 35 miles). Landfall could be anticipated in two days. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7395,1999-04-05,MV Algontario,"Middle Neebish Channel, Michigan",46.25,-84.1,,,"IFO 180, Diesel",,,,,,131000,19,"On April 5, 1999, the M/V Algontario ran aground in the St. Mary's River near Johnson's Point in Middle Neebish Channel. No release of cargo or fuel bunkers was seen during the initial USCG overflight. The vessel grounded on the Canadian side of the river, and for the most part, Canadian interests conducted the response efforts. However, the grounding posed a high risk of contamination that would involve United States' efforts if a spill were to happen. By day two, the vessel's Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO) had boomed off the ship and lightering operations were underway. OSRO are many cleanup agencies or companies that can be contracted by a vessel that has a U.S. port on its itinerary. The names of OSRO's are supplied to the vessel by the USCG to be used voluntarily to secure an agency to perform cleanup operations during the ship's transit in US waters. The Canadians have a similar program but they are called simply ROs (Response Organizations). The National Strike Team (NST) Coordination Center reviews each company that wishes to be included on the OSRO list. They must meet certain criteria to be allowed as a response organization. Once approved any vessel determines which OSRO will be suitable for their area of transit and what they are carrying. Or they may contract an organization elsewhere to suit their's and the USCG's needs. On day three the vessel was successfully pulled off and anchored for a hull inspection by divers. There was no major damage to the vessel's integrity so she was allowed to steam to a dry dock facility for repairs. The USCG monitored the situation.The ship is carrying a cargo of powdered cement and has 98.2 metric tons(105,000 gallons) of IFO 180 fuel oil and 98.2 metric tons(27,000 gallons) of diesel. No product has been spilled. USCG district 9. Keyword: potential."
7394,1999-03-30,Fish Boat Aground,"Pillar Point, California",37.5,-122.5,,,diesel,,,,,,500,22,"A 40-foot fishing vessel ran aground at Pillar Point, California at about 2130 hours on March 3, 1999. The vessel, estimated to have 500 gallons of diesel fuel onboard, started leaking at about 1700 hours on March 31. Weather at the time of the incident was northwest winds 20 to 25 knots. The RP hired a cleanup contractor to remove a small amount of sheen.This area is inshore of the boundaries of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Also, the James Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is located in the vicinity, starting at Pillar Point and extending along the coastline north about 2 miles, and offshore about 0.5 nm. There is a boat ramp and a hoist inside Pillar Point Harbor and numerous access points. Recreational boating is common in this area, and there are several recreational beaches to the south of Pillar Point Harbor. Half Moon Bay Airport is located within a mile of the Harbor. USCG district 11. Keyword: evaporation, sorbent boom, threatened specie."
7393,1999-03-23,Kuehne Chemical Company,"Kearny, New Jersey",40.7333,-74.1017,,,"sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite",,,,,,1000,33,"On the morning of March 23, 1999, the USCG Activities New York (ACTNY) was notified of a chemical tank collapse at the Kuehne Chemical facility in Kearny, New Jersey. The tank contained approximately 30,000 gallons of sodium hydroxide (50% solution). In the process of collapsing, the tank had broken an adjoining pipe containing sodium hypochlorite (50% solution) spilling a small amount. The sodium hydroxide was mostly contained within the dike around the tank, but 1000 gallons escaped and entered the Hackensack River. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and USCG personnel were on-scene monitoring the situation. They planned to neutralize the sodium hydroxide, then collect and remove it. This response lasted for several days. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7392,1999-03-16,Therminol Release,"St Lawrence River, NY",44.8739,-75.1953,,,Therminol 55,,,,,,,6,"Therminol 55 release, along the banks and in the Saint Lawrence River USCG district 1."
7391,1999-03-04,M/V HollandicConfidence,"Cape Mendicino, California",40.0317,-124.7,,,"bulk sulfur, IFO, MFO",,,,,,192000,21,"On March 4, 1999, a bulk freighter, the M/V Hollandic Confidence, was in danger of sinking 30 miles west of Cape Mendicino, California. The ship started taking on water in her forward No. 1 cargo hold when the hatch cover was ripped open in a severe storm on Wednesday, March 3. The ship was transporting 17,135 metric tons of sulfur in four holds. In her fuel tanks were approximately 169,000 gallons of IFO and 23,000 gallons of marine grade fuel oil. The vessel steamed to San Francisco Bay with two USCG vessel escorts without losing any product. The USCG sent a helicopter and two vessels on-scene and the response lasted approximately 1 week. USCG district 11. Keyword: potential spill."
7389,1999-02-27,T/V Hyde Park,"New Orleans, Louisiana",29.1833,-90.0333,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,2100,10,"On February 27, 1999, the T/V Hyde Park, en route to Dow Chemical in Baton Rouge, lost power at MM 92 approximately 5 miles south of New Orleans. The vessel careened down river colliding with numerous vessels and river structures, sinking a crew boat and a barge containing caustic soda. During one such collision the aft starboard fuel tank was holed and released a reported 50 barrels of No. 6 fuel oil into the Mississippi River. Product onboard the T/V Hyde Park was 25,000 metric tons of pyrolysis gasoline and an undetermined amount of Bunker C fuel oil. No pyrolysis gasoline was spilled. At the time of the incident winds were from the south at 10 to 15 knots, visibility was good, and the temperature was in the high 50s. The vessel regained power and was anchored at mile MM 79. Containment boom was placed around the vessel in the event of further leakage. MSO New Orleans manned the Crisis Action Center and assumed the FOSC role. USCG district 8. Keyword: boom, pompoms, sorbent pads, sweeps."
7390,1999-02-27,TV Hyde Park,"Mississippi River, Baton Rouge, mile marker 92, LA",30.4271,-91.217,,,"Bunker c fuel oil, pyrolysis gasoline, caustic soda",,,,,,16000,32,"On the morning of February 27, 1999 the HAZMAT Duty Officer was notified of a marine casualty on the Mississippi River. At approximately 0000 CST the T/V Hyde Park, enroute to Dow Chemical in Baton Rouge, lost power at mile marker 92 approximately 5 miles south of New Orleans. The vessel careened down river colliding with numerous vessels and river structures, sinking a crew boat and a barge containing caustic soda. Product onboard the T/V Hyde Park is 25000 metric tons of pyrolysis gasoline and an undetermined amount of its own Bunker C fuel oil. The vessel is known to have leaked Bunker C fuel oil and it is believed that at least 8 metric tons have been released into the Mississippi River. The source of that leak has been secured. No pyrolysis gasoline is believed to be leaking at this time. The Mississippi River is closed from mile marker 79 to 92. Assistant SSC Steve Thumm is at the MSO New Orleans Crisis Action Center and HAZMAT is providing trajectory information, weather forecasts, and resources at risk. USCG district 8."
7388,1999-02-21,Rig Ocean Winner,"Galveston, Texas",28.3023,-94.7878,,,diesel,,,,,,2100,7,"On Sunday evening, February 21, 1999, the rig Ocean Winner had spilled an unknown amount of red diesel into the Galveston Ship Channel near pier 16. The spill was later estimated at approximately 50 barrels. On-scene weather was winds out of the north-northeast at 15 knots. By that evening the product was boomed and recovery had begun. The local United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) technical expert responded one oiled pelican was discovered. There were no other wildlife impacts reported. By the morning of February 22, 1999, 50 barrels of oily waste had been recovered and skimmers were continuing to recover the remaining boomed product. USCG district 8. Keyword: skimmers."
7387,1999-02-19,M/V Hekifu,"Dutch Harbor, Alaska",53.8333,-166.5,,,"bunker C, diesel, and lube oil",,,,,,,4,"On February 19, 1999, during an unexpectedly intense storm event with 100 mph winds, icing conditions, snow, and zero visibility that knocked out local communications, the Liberian-flagged freight ship M/V Hekifu ran aground at Rocky Point in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. It appeared that we had another Kuroshima on our hands, and the USCG and the state prepared to fly oil-spill response gear and personnel to the harbor from Anchorage as soon as weather permitted. The USCG and local tugs successfully pulled her off the rocks with no loss of oil. Fortunately the CGC Mellon was able to get outside Unalaska Bay and serve as a communications platform after all the local communications were lost. NOAA was asked for weather information and reported that gale force winds were predicted to continued through the weekend with some possible calming on February 22, 1999 USCG district 17."
7386,1999-02-18,F/V Sea Quayle,"Whale Passage, Alaska",57.914,-152.789,,,diesel,,,,,,,6,"The F/V Sea Quayle grounded the morning of February 18, 1999, on Ikognak Rock in Whale Pass between Afognak and Kodiak islands, Alaska. A late morning USCG overflight was unable to spot a vessel on Ikognak Rock and only saw a light, unrecoverable sheen. It was obvious that the vessel had sunk. At the time conditions were southwest winds at 10 to 15 knots. USCG district 17. Keyword: no response."
7385,1999-02-17,Abandoned Facility,"Bayou Bernard, Louisiana",30.217,-91.7085,,,crude oil,,,,,,25200,9,"NOAA was notified of this incident on February 17, 1999, by MSO Morgan City who requested help with the assessment of the spill. The area was extremely low energy (almost zero) so the oil was easily recovered by the skimmers. By the evening of February 19, 1999, approximately 500 barrels of the estimated 600 barrels spilled had been recovered. Due to the season and low energy of the environment, impacts from this release were low. By 1330 February 22, 1999, 720 barrels were recovered exceeding the initial estimate of 600 barrels. Mechanical recovery of the oil continued. Although the well was abandoned, it continued to produce oil filling both holding tanks. A pipe burst causing the tanks and the well to drain into an adjacent ditch that led to the bayou. The EPA was investigating options to fully dismantle and cap the well. USCG district 8. Keyword: berm, boom, skimmers."
7384,1999-02-15,SEASPAN Log spill,"Cape Spencer, AK",58.2061,-136.648,,,logs,,,,,,,5,"On 15FEB99 NOAA Hazmat was notified that the barge SEASPAN RIGGER had lost 20 to 40 bundles of logs 35 miles west of Cape Spencer, AK. The loss occurred in a storm. USCG district 17."
7383,1999-02-12,Dredge LOUISIANA,"Corpus Christi Bay, Texas",27.8217,-97.1933,,,diesel,,,,,,30000,12,"On February 12, 1999, the 150-foot dredge Louisiana was reportedly on fire in Corpus Christi Bay. The vessel, carrying 30,000 gallons of diesel fuel, was said to be totally engulfed in flames. The vessel was at the intersection of the Intracostal Waterway (ICWW) and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. By midnight it was reported that the flames were under control and a fire team was preparing to board the vessel and continue fighting the fire. There were no reports of pollution. USCG district 8. Keyword: potential spill."
7381,1999-02-11,Mystery Sheen,"Long Island, New York",40.55,-72.75,,,unknown,,,,,,,12,"At about 1630, February 11, 1999, a private airplane pilot reported to USCG MSO LIS. A sheen in the Moriches Inlet. The sheen was approximately 1000 feet long about 20 miles south of Long Island, New York.Weather at the time was winds from the south at 10 to 20 knots, seas 5 feet. The sheen was expected to move about 2.5 miles north of its reported position. The MSO had planned a helicopter search of the area with an infrared camera however, there were no helicopters available. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7382,1999-02-11,UTV Seaspan Commodore,Gulf of Alaska,58.003,-137.629,,,bundles of logs,,,,,,,5,"Due to heavy seas on February 11, 1999, the F/B Seaspan Rigger, being pulled by the UTV Seaspan Commodore, lost her deck cargo of logs into the northeastern Gulf of Alaska (GOA) about 38 nautical miles (nm) west of Cape Spencer. On-scene conditions were 55-knot winds, 30-foot seas, snow, icing conditions, and 1/4 nm visibility. The quantity of logs was quite large-200 to 400 log bundles of 80 to 100 logs per bundle. The logs were 41 to 45 feet long and 4 to 15 inches in diameter each bundle weighed approximate 27 tons. The USCG deemed these logs a hazard to navigation of TAPS tankers, container vessels, and maritime traffic in the GOA. Initially the logs were in MSO Juneau's zone and, along with the Seventeenth District Coast Guard Operations Center in Juneau, requested that NOAA provide weather forecasts and predict trajectories of the logs to monitor the position of the logs help their C-130 overflights. NOAA's initial report to the USCG was that the trajectory of the logs will continue west-southwest at 2% of the wind speed (0.5 knots) until they cross the 100-fathom curve where they will encounter the Alaska Current and begin moving in a west-northwest direction at approximately the same speed.Due to the severe weather, many of the log bundles broke apart making it very difficult for ships' radar to see this debris. The weather was not cooperative and overflights could be conducted only every 3 to 5 days. As location reports came in, they were forwarded to NOAA in Seattle who then used this information to provide a search location for the next overflight. The Alaska Stream occupies this portion of the GOA and moves from east to west and the logs were gradually dispersed and carried west-northwest toward the central GOA. As the logs moved west, MSO Valdez became involved in the tracking effort and served to coordinate information flowing to and from USCG Kodiak Air Station who was conducting the overflights. USCG district 17. Keyword: logs, navigation hazards."
7380,1999-02-10,Tennessee River,"Knoxville, Tennessee",35.9651,-83.9183,,,diesel,,,,,,45000,28,"This spill occurred sometime after midnight on February 10, 1999, when a 10-inch pipeline burst open on top of a hill overlooking Fort Loudoun Lake on the Tennessee River. Phone calls soon began to filter into the local fire station describing a strong diesel smell within a cluster of homes at Scottish Pike in South Knoxville, Tennessee. When a fire truck arrived on-scene, a fountain of diesel fuel was spewing heavily onto an adjacent house and an immediate evacuation of six homes took place. At the same time notification to shut down its pipeline was given to Colonial Pipeline (RP). They were also told to boom off Goose Creek, at the junction of the creek and the Lake. The diesel had flowed down an embankment to Goose Creek then into the lake and river creating a slick 60 feet wide and several miles long. The USCG was notified and dispatched a team from MSD Nashville and three members of the USCG GST. EPA arrived on-scene the morning of February 13 and assumed the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) position since the spill originated from shore. The cause of the spill will be investigated by the National Transit Safety Board (NTSB). The spill occurred at river mile (RM) 647.5, which is below the City of Knoxville's water intakes. Additionally the river is controlled by a dam ( Fort Loudoun Lake Dam) that shut down operations soon after notification of the spill. By midmorning the RP and contracted response organizations had boomed off three locations down river. Because it was dyed red the diesel produced a very noticeable slick. The current in the area was flowing at 1 knot and a little faster in the river bend just a couple of miles downstream from Goose Creek in the area called Sequoyah Hills. From there the river opens up wider and the current drops off significantly. As the diesel spread out, rainbow sheens developed. This was prevalent between Sequoyah Hills and a mile down river to Looney Island. As the spilled diesel weathered, silver sheens became more prevalent after day two and even more on day three. Additionally silver steaks could be seen from the air leeching off a point at RM 645. South of Looney Island to Sequoyah Park the diesel was observed to be in streaks and patches. On shore the diesel penetrated deep into the riprap shorelines and maybe an inch into the fine-grain sand shores from Goose Creek to Sequoyah Hills. Oil film and a brown frothy mousse could be seen downstream of Sequoyah Hills. Additional shoreline impacts were at the booming site at Sequoyah Park where unweathered diesel pooled at the junction of the boom and shoreline. Some oiled debris was located at RM 639 near Maxey's Boat Dock. Fortunately half the area is guarded by bedrock bluffs resulting in less shoreline impact and probably accounted for a high percentage of recovery noted by the RP. Officially, 45,000 gallons of diesel was released and 90% was recovered by skimmers and vacuum trucks. The initial report of the spill indicated that there had been 80,000 gallons of diesel released. In which case the mass balance breaks down to 50% recovered, 30% evaporated, 15% Goose Creek soils, and 5% other shoreline impacts. USCG district 8. Keyword: boom, skimmers, low-pressure washing, vacuum trucks."
7378,1999-02-09,E Cameron Block,"East Cameron Block, TX",28.492,-92.6232,,,light crude oil,,,,,,840,3,"USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a crude oil spill(initial estimate is 20 bbl) at East Cameron Block 272 (28? 29' 52"" N - 92? 37' 39"" W). The spilled oil is a light crude oil with an API of 28.7 degrees. A 3 mile by 0.25 mile slick has been reported. A Falcon overflight from Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas has been requested. Dispersants are being considered should the volume released be considered a significant nearshore and shoreline threat. The rig is located approximately 70 miles offshore. Preliminary assessment suggest that if the estimated volume released remains low (less than 100 bbl), environmental risk is low. NOAA HAZMAT will develop a detailed trajectory and transport/fate analysis when information from the overflight is received. The SSC is working closely with MSO Port Arthur on spill trajectory and dispersant considerations. NOAA SSC is standing by. USCG district 8."
7379,1999-02-09,Rig High Island,Gulf of Mexico,29.28,-94.315,,,crude oil,,,,1,,,13,"On February 9, 1999, the rig High Island Platform 139A suffered a production failure causing an unknown quantity of crude oil to spill into the Gulf of Mexico 18 to 20 miles offshore. The spilled oil was a condensate crude with an API of 38. The stretch of shoreline from Galveston to Freeport is historically an area with high concentrations of birds. In particular, the area around San Luis Pass is an important feeding and loafing area for shorebirds, gulls, terns, loons, pelicans, and wading birds. At the time of the spill, because of the very early spring weather, many birds were staging along the beaches, particularly shorebirds who are feeding to bulk up for the migration to nesting areas. Though shorebirds have a lower tendency to get oiled (compared to diving birds who spend much of their time on the water surface or diving for prey) they spend a lot of time feeding at the water/land interface where any tarballs that come ashore are likely to concentrate. With onshore winds, the ultimate fate of any persistent oil was shoreline stranding. Normally, tarballs on shore are not an issue because they are easy to clean up. However, because of the high concentrations of birds present in the area of the predicted impact, there was a risk of birds getting oiled. USCG district 8. Keyword: boom, Corexit 9500."
7376,1999-02-04,Enighed Pond,"St Johns, U.S. Virgin Islands",18.3486,-64.7488,,,diesel,,,,,,1000,10,"On February 4,1999, Virgin Island police discovered and reported an overturned oil tank trailer adjacent to Enighed Pond. MSO San Juan responded and estimated that the overturned tank, with a capacity of 8000 gallons, spilled approximately 1000 gallons of diesel into the pond. Most of the oil has pocketed on the north and west sides of the pond where response personnel contained the fuel with boom and pumped out the pocketed oil. USCG district 7. Keyword: boom."
7377,1999-02-04,MV New Carissa,"2.7 miles off Coos Bay, Oregon",43.3987,-124.313,Oil,Grounding,number 2 fuel oil,1,1,,,1,,247,"At 0900 PST on February 4, 1999, the M/V New Carissa, a 639-foot bulk freight ship of Panamanian registry, went hard aground in heavy seas about 150 yards off a stretch of remote, undeveloped sandy beach three miles north of Coos Bay, Oregon. Heavy surf and high winds throughout the next several days made boarding the vessel difficult and dangerous. While the preferred option was to salvage the vessel with the oil on board, the Unified Command requested that contingency plans for vessel lightering, cleanup and pollution response be developed. The longer the ship remained grounded, the greater the risk of it leaking its load of nearly 400,000 gallons of fuel oil. Moreover, a small group of endangered snowy plover was located approximately 800 yards south of the vessel. In fact, on February 8, shipboard personnel observed oil burping out alongside the ship from a small crack in the hull and on the beach near the ship. On February 9, a tug tried to pull the ship off the beach. But by then winds and waves had driven the New Carissa approximately 600 feet further shoreward, beyond the operational reach of the salvage vessel and its ability to safely anchor near the surf zone. The bow section was towed and sunk on March 11, 1999 in 1,811 fathoms of water 282 nautical miles off the Oregon coast. 58 Federal, state, county, and local agencies took part in the month-long response. NOAA, Oregon Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Parks and Recreation, DOI Bureau of Land Management, U. S. Fish and Wildlife, U. S. Forest Service, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve identified and prioritized sensitive environments potentially at risk. A total of 537 birds died (239 oiled no endangered snowy plovers), with 201 birds at the rehabilitation center (172 oiled no snowy plovers) as of March 1999. Media interest remains high. Thirteen months after the spill, NOAA and the Coast Guard continue to maintain the following incident web sites, which contain public press release information, Coast Guard pollution reports, and digital photographs: http://www.uscg.mil/d13/units/grunbend/airstation/grounding http://www.uscg.mil/d13/dpa/news As of March 8, 2000, these web sites had totalled over 45,800 hits. USCG district 13. Keyword: In-situ burning, salvage, endangered species."
7375,1999-01-28,Puerto Rico Mystery Tarballs,"Condada, San Juan",18.4574,-66.0696,,,oil,,,,,,,3,"Reports of tarballs on the beaches in the Condado area of San Juan were received by MSO San Juan yesterday (27 January). The oil is reported to be fresh semi liquid ranging in dime size to pancake size tarballs and patties. The source of this oil is unknown. MSO San Juan is initiating cleanup efforts with assistance from Gulf Strike Team members. USFWS and PRDNER are on scene to assist with shoreline assessment issues. NOAA Hazmat has been consulted regarding shoreline assessment, cleanup options, and health and safety concerns for the general public. A sample of the oil will be shipped to LSU today for analysis. NOAA Hazmat's Health and Safety officer will in coordination with LSU chemists evaluate the oil and provide a report as to the type of oil, its components and healt and safety recommendations. USCG district 7."
7374,1999-01-22,Carolina Mystery Spill,off the North Carolina and South Carolina coast,33.7971,-78.5391,,,oiled birds,,,,,,,4,"Multiple reports of oiled birds have been received along the South Carolina/North Carolina Coast. 90 % of the birds have been loons with a few commorants, garnants and 1 pelican. The first report was in the Charleston/ Isle of Palms area on 14 January where 8 birds were collected. Approximately 92 more birds were collected between 18 and 21 January from the south end of Myrtle Beach to Little River. Another 20 birds have been collected today (22 January) between Sunset Beach and 50 miles north of Wilmington, NC.It was reported that most of the birds have been collected live, but have been dieing after treatment. Tri-State Bird Rescue is on-scene along with representatives from SC Fish and Wildlife. A Coast Guard representative from MSO Charleston will arrive tomorrow. Samples will be taken from several birds collected at different locations and sent to LSU for analysis. USCG district 57."
7373,1999-01-20,Tank Barge 2125,"Chocolate Bayou, TX",29.6642,-94.9722,,,xylene,,,,,,,8,"On the morning of 20 January 1999, the HAZMAT Duty Officer was notified of a barge carrying xylene which had struck a mooring buoy near Chocolate Bayou, Texas (near ICW mile marker 373). The tanker barge is holed, but no pollution release has been reported. MSU Galveston requested scientific support to include a short health and safety brief and threatened sensitive areas/resources from which to develop protective booming strategies should the situation warrant. The NOAA SSC provided technical support to the USCG. No chemical was lost to the environment. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7372,1999-01-14,M/V Star Evviva,South Carolina Coast,33.728,-78.5803,,,6 fuel oil,,,,,,24000,7,"By January 16, 1999, USCG offices in Charleston, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina began receiving reports of a number of oiled birds washing up along the beaches. By January 29 approximately 186 birds were retrieved along the Carolina coasts served by MSOs Charleston and Wilmington.. The birds were predominantly loons, but ganats, cormorants, sea gulls, ducks, and a pelican were also impacted.Oil samples were taken from a number of vessels that had transited the area by a number of MSOs including New Orleans, Mobile, Wilmington, and Charleston. Samples taken from the bilges of the M/V Star Evvivn by MSO Mobile matched samples taken from feathers of the oiled birds along the Carolina coasts. Additional information received during the investigation suggested that possibly 24,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil was discharged by the M/V Star Evviva into the Atlantic off the South Carolina coast on January 14, 1999. USCG district 5. Keyword: COIL match."
7371,1999-01-12,TB M&M 100,"Port Fourchon, LA",29.1092,-90.1684,,,diesel,,,,,,,6,"On 12 Jan. 1999, the OSV Elk Horn River allided with T/B M &M 100 moored at L&L fuel dock in Fourchon. No injuries reported, but fuel was leaking out of the barge at a steady rate. The fuel was boomed off by L & L Environmental. The tank barge is not currently leaking fuel and will be lightered. Bayou Lafourche is closed to traffic until the spill is cleaned up. LT Bridgeman (SSC) will accompany the USCG OSC during a morning overflight followed by a planning meeting on 14 Jan. USCG district 8."
7370,1999-01-11,Tug Miss Jessica,offshore Texas,28.8333,-94.35,,,diesel,,,,,,40800,11,"At 1200, January 11, 1999, USCG MSU Galveston reported the tug Miss Jessica on fire and adrift off the coast about 34 miles south of Galveston, Texas. The vessel was carrying 40,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 800 gallons of lube oil. The fire was reported contained within the engine room. By 1530, January 11, 1999, there was a 200-foot offshore supply vessel on-scene conducting fire-fighting operations. By later that evening, the fire was completely extinguished without causing any pollution. The vessel was then taken under tow to Galveston. USCG district 8. Keyword: potential spill."
7368,1998-12-29,Train Derailment 98,"Louisville, Kentucky",38.244,-85.7533,,,Titanium Dioxide,,,,,,,8,"On December 29, 1998, a southbound Burlington Northern-Santa Fe train derailed at milepost 113 on the Mississippi River. Several train cars entered the water but only one breached its contents of titanium dioxide into the environment. Three other cars containing hazardous materials with a high degree of release potential were precariously mingled in wreckage. Of these three cars, two contained sulfuric acid and the other one contained a mixture of pentane and isoprene. Each car's capacity was 10,000 gallons. At the time of the derailment, it was not clear what was in the water and several water intakes were closed until further investigation was conducted. Weather at the scene was calling for northwest winds of 15 to 20 knots, temperatures in the low 20s and a chance of snow. The following morning there was an inventory taken and assessment made to verify that there was only titanium dioxide in the water. The intakes were reopened and monitored throughout the operation. The higher concerns were to stabilize the cars of sulfuric acid, pentane, and isoprene and to remove them from the area. The railroad company quickly brought in heavy machinery to clear the wreckage. A full crew worked around the clock in laying approximately 1 mile of new track. Entry to the site was through private property where the RP negotiated a fair economic settlement with the owner for access and staging equipment. By day two, a salvage plan was submitted for those railroad cars in the water. Two crane barges were sent up from St. Louis to unravel the wreckage and place the cars in isolated locations for transportation to a railroad port in St. Louis. USCG district 2. Keyword: vacuum trucks."
7369,1998-12-29,Wittenburg Train Derailment,"Wittenburg, MO",37.6528,-89.519,,,titanium dioxide,,,,,,,7,"The incident occurred on December 29, 1998 at 11:15 EST at Wittenburg, MO where a southbound Burlington Northern SF freight train partially derailed. Of the 3 locomotives and 86 cars, twelve cars derailed four of which were tank cars. One of the cars emptied its contents of titanium dioxide (white paint pigment) into the Mississippi River at milepost 113. Two other tank cars, which remain intact, contain pentane and isoprene and a forth, also intact, contains sulphuric acid. Presently the tank car which contained the titanium dioxide is floating free down the Mississippi River and mariners are being requested to assist in diverting it towards shore. USCG district 8."
7366,1998-12-28,M/V Violetta,"Galveston, Texas",29.3417,-94.7533,,,diesel/bunker fuel,,,,,,180000,6,"During the early morning of December 28, 1998, MSU Galveston received a report from the M/V Violetta, that she had a main space fire that was burning out of control. The vessel was an empty break-bulk freighter anchored in the Bolivar Anchorage (near the Galveston Jetties). Two crewmen were missing. The initial report included a potential of 10 metric tones of bunker fuel, 80 metric tones of diesel, and 33 small (15-gallon) containers of lube oil. An air-eye equipped HU-25 from Air Station Corpus Christi surveyed the area for possible pollution. USCG district 8. Keyword: potential."
7367,1998-12-28,MV VIOLETTA,"Galveston, TX",29.3417,-94.7533,,,"bunker fuel, diesel, lube oil",,,,,,180000,7,"During the early morning, MSU Galveston received a report from the M/V Violetta indicating that they had a main space fire which was burning out of control. The Violetta is an empty break-bulk freighter anchored in the Bolivar Anchorage (near the Galveston Jetties). The initial report included a potential of 10 metric tones of bunker fuel, eighty metric tones of diesel, and 33 small (15-gallon) containers of lube oil. An air-eye equipped HU-25 from Air Station Corpus Christi is surveying the area for possible pollution. USCG district 8."
7364,1998-12-23,F/V Captain Justin,"Tampa Bay, Florida",27.5745,-82.7538,,,diesel,,,,,,6000,7,"The F/V Captain Justin sank 1000 yards east of Egmont Key in Tampa Bay on the morning of December 23, 1998. Onboard were 6000 gallons of diesel fuel. Shortly after the vessel sank, a 3-mile sheen extending from the vessel's location seaward was reported On December 24 the vessel was submerged in 20 feet of water near Egmont Key. A preliminary salvage plan was submitted to the Unified Command. According to this plan, the Captain Justin was to be refloated on December 25. The Unified Command worked with the vessel's owner and salvor to complete formal salvage plans before salvage operations began. MSO investigators continued to investigate the cause of the incident. USCG district 7. Keyword: salvage."
7365,1998-12-23,FV CAPTAIN JUSTIN,"Tampa Bay, FL",27.5745,-82.7538,,,diesel,,,,,,6000,10,"On December 23, 1998 a ship went aground in the Southwest channel, on the south side of Edgmont Key. The accident occurred at about between 0730 EST. By the end of the ebb tide at about 11:00 EST, a diesel slick extending out about 3 miles to the west-southwest was reported. The vessel contained a total of 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel. USCG district 7."
7363,1998-12-19,T/V Nord-Jahre Traveler,"Long Island, New York",40.3283,-71.9833,,,crude oil,,,,,,1,6,"At approximately 1300 on December 19, 1998, the USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Coram, New York received notification of a one-liter spill from the T/V Nord-Jahre Traveler. The spill occurred from a fitting during an off-shore lightering operation. The USCG MSO Long Island Sound (LIS) requested an overflight, but was unable to obtain an aircraft. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7361,1998-12-16,Monarch of the Seas,"St Marteen, Virgin Islands",18.0168,-63.0415,,,diesel,,,,,,100,6,"The 880-foot Royal Caribbean Line cruise ship, Monarch of the Seas grounded on a coral reef off St. Marteen on December 15, 1998. All passengers were evacuated from the vessel. The grounding caused significant damage to the vessel, creating a 40- by 2-m gash along the starboard hull. During the grounding three tanks were breached, two diesel tanks and one overflow tank. The vessel carried 256,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil and a small amount of diesel. Initially, an estimated 100 gallons of diesel leaked from the vessel. USCG district 7. Keyword: potential spill, salvage."
7362,1998-12-16,Monarch Seas RCL,St. Martin Island,18.0167,-63.05,,,Diesel,,,,,,100,8,"he Cruise Ship, Monarch of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship vessel hit a reef as it departed Sint Maarten, NA at 0130 local time on 15 December. The ship turned around and proceded back to the harbor, but was taking on water and was intentionally grounded on reportedly sand bottom. The vessel position is 18-01 N and 63-03 W in Great Bay just off Phillipsburg. All passangers were evacuated from the ship. USCG district 7."
7359,1998-12-15,T/B CTCO 2601,"Tampa Bay, Florida",27.6923,-82.5723,,,lube oil,,,,,,966000,14,"On December 14, 1998, the T/B CTCO 2601, loaded with 23,000 barrels of light lube oil, ran aground in Tampa Bay while being towed by the tug Camie Cenac. She was hard aground on a sand bottom 3 miles west of Palmetto and west of Port Manatee. She appeared to be grounded along the entire length of the hull except at the starboard forward rake.The vessel is 236 feet x 52 feet x 15.5 feet. She has five port tanks and five starboard tanks. When she grounded, each tank was loaded with 2300 barrels of lube oil and the bow and stern rakes were empty. No product leaked, but damage to the vessel has not been fully assessed.The shorelines in the area are highly sensitive and water depths are very shallow, especially to the east in Cockroach Bay where there is a preserve containing seagrass beds and mangroves. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7360,1998-12-15,TB CTCO 2601,"Tampa Bay, FL",27.6923,-82.5723,,,light lube oil,,,,,,966000,6,"The T/B CTCO 2601, being towed by the tug Camie Cenac, and loaded with 23,000 Bbls of a light lube oil ran aground in Tampa Bay last night at 2000 local time. It is reportedly hard aground on a sand bottom at position 27 degrees, 41.54 minutes north and 082 degrees, 34.34 minutes west, a location 3 miles west of Palmetto and west of Port Manatee. The vessel appears to be aground along the entire length of the hull except at the starboard forward rake.The vessel dimensions are 236 feet x 52 feet x 15.5 feet. It has 5 port tanks and 5 starboard tanks with 2300 Bbls of lube oil in each tank. Both the bow and stern rakes are empty. No product has been reported leaking but damage to the vessel has not been fully assessed at this time. The shorelines in the area are highly sensitive and water depths are typically very shallow, especially to the east in Cockroach Bay were there is a preserve containing seagrass beds and mangroves. USCG district 7."
7358,1998-12-09,MV HAIDA MONARCH,Gulf of Alaska,58.8833,-144.533,,,logs,,,,,,,11,"At 0700 local time 09 DEC 98, the M/V HAIDA MONARCH reported to MSD Ketchikan that they lost 400 bundles of logs 75 nautical miles south of Cape St. Elias. Each bundle contains 80-100 logs which are 4-15 inches in diameter and 41-45 feet long. The logs are softwood so will absorb water and may sink. Shortly after the report, the Coast Guard began broadcasting a notice to mariners regarding the situation, and vessels in the area reported seeing bundles of logs south of Cape Hinchinbrook. USCG district 17."
7357,1998-12-09,M/V Haida Monarch Gulf of Alaska Log Spill #1,"S of Cape St. Elias, Kayak Island, AK",58.65,-144.517,,,bundles of logs,,,,,,,4,"Due to heavy seas on December 9, 1998, M/V Haida Monarch lost her deck cargo of logs into the northern Gulf of Alaska (GOA) about 70 miles due south from Cape St. Elias on the southern tip of Kayak Island. The quantity of logs was quite large-500 log bundles of 80 to 100 logs per bundle. Each bundle contained 80 to 100 logs about 41 to 45 feet long and 4 to 15 inches in diameter. Each bundle weighed approximate 27 tons. The USCG deemed these logs a hazard to navigation of TAPS tankers, container vessels, and maritime traffic in the GOA. USCG district 17. Keyword: logs, navigation hazards."
7355,1998-11-23,T/V Somerset,Gulf of Mexico,28.725,-93.6083,,,Light Arabian crude oil,,,,,,2100,6,"On November 23, 1998, a tanker reported losing about 50 barrels of Light Arabian Crude about 60 miles offshore of Sabine Pass and within a mile of the dividing line between two USCG response zones. The vessel's location is in MSD Lake Charles's response zone, but the oil quickly moved into Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Galveston's response zone. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7356,1998-11-23,TV SOMERSET,Gulf of Mexico,28.725,-93.6083,,,Light Arabian Crude,,,,,,2100,5,"At about 1245 CST, Nov. 23rd, a tanker reported losing about 50 bbls of Light Arabian Crude. The location of the spill was given as 28? 43.5' N by 93? 36.5' W. This is about 60 miles offshore of Sabine Pass and within a mile of the dividing line between two USCG response zones. The vessels location is in MSD Lake Charles's Response Zone, but the oil quickly moved into MSU Galveston's Response Zone. MSU Galveston requested an oil trajectory on 24 Nov. (see Hotline #2) and stated that overflights would be conducted by MSD Lake Charles. The NOAA trajectory doesn't anticipate any landfall within the next three days (the duration of the trajectory forecast). In general, given the type of oil, quantity spilled, and current offshore weather and ocean currents, the potential for observable beach oiling is very low. Nearly half of the oil will evaporate and the rest will form small tarballs. The later are very persistent and may travel many hundreds of miles, but will probably be so highly spatially dispersed that they will be virtually undetected. They will be lost among the background tarball population of the Gulf of Mexico. Tarballs in the Gulf of Mexico are derived from both natural seeps and anthropogenic spills. NOAA SSC (Henry) will follow up and update the situation when more information is available. USCG district 8."
7354,1998-11-18,LYKES LIBERATOR,Texas,29.7428,-95.2816,,,"hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide",,,,,,,1,"At approximately 1700 hrs on 18 Nov., MSO Houston requested assistance with a chemical incident aboard a container ship. An accident occurred while a pallet of materials was being lowered into the engine room. Chemicals were spilled. One crewman became ill. At total of 26 crewmen and longshoremen were sent to the hospital as a precaution. The chemicals initially reported were such items as carbon remover (UN2810), dry control (UN1903), brake cleaner (UN1202), and various detergents with names like ecoclean. Apparently, these were engine room supplies. The area was evacuated and the ventilation system left on. USCG district 8."
7353,1998-11-13,C/V Atlantic Atoll,"New Haven, Connecticut",41.3033,-72.9033,,,acrolein,,,,,,,12,"On November 13, 1998, the container vessel (C/V) Atlantic Atoll was docked at the terminal in New Haven Harbor when two longshoremen unloading the vessel began showing symptoms of acrolein exposure (one of the cargoes on the vessel) and were hospitalized. A 'Level A' inspection into the hold was conducted and readings ranged from 0.01 to 0.05 parts per million (ppm) near the five acrolein marine portable containers (from 4000 to 4500 gallons each) and 0.5 ppm under the containers. The immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) level was 2 ppm. Other cargoes onboard were zinc ingots and uranium.Personnel from the State of Connecticut's Department of Health and Department of Environmental Protection and the New Haven Fire Department were on-scene. Also on-scene was a mobile laboratory with a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS,). The vessel was secured for the night with hatches open to help ventilate the hold. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) was waiting for an owner's representative who was familiar with acrolein before proceeding.November 12, the responsible party's (RP) representative arrived with contractors from Boots & Coots. Additional entries into the hold were made that morning and levels were very low. The testing results from the day before were in question as to possible sample contamination. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7352,1998-11-11,Sea Barge Trader,"from Jacksonville, Florida to San Juan, Puerto Rico",25.7339,-71.7802,,,various containers,,,,,,,8,"On November 11, 1998, the sea barge Trader, loaded with containers and being towed by the tug El Oso Grande was en route from Jacksonville, Florida to San Juan, Puerto Rico when she ran into rough seas. At 0430 November 11, the vessel reported to the USCG that some cargo had been lost over the side about 150 miles north of the Dominican Republic. Additional cargo was reported lost over the side at about 2000 November 12 as the barge transited north of Mona Passage. A total of 12 containers were reported lost over the side two contained hazardous materials. The containers still on the barge were damaged and scattered about the deck. USCG district 7. Keyword: potential spill."
7350,1998-11-09,Freeport Sunken Vessel,"Freeport, Texas",28.9065,-95.2176,,,diesel,,,,,,,3,"On 9 November, Station Freeport received a cellular phone call from the F/V Joyce. She was listing hard to port and taking on water in 8-10 foot seas southeast of Freeport, Texas. Fearing the vessel would sink, the three crew members were safely hoisted by a USCG HH-65 and taken to shore. MSO Galveston requested a tactical trajectory and evaluation of the potential environmental threat of spilled diesel given the current location and conditions (see Hotline #02). The vessel was initially reported as sunk a subsequent overflight stated the vessel was awash and no pollution was observed. Additional overflights are scheduled and a salvage company has been secured. The NOAA SSC is standing by. USCG district 8."
7351,1998-11-09,Sunken Vessel,"Freeport, Texas",28.63,-95.62,,,marine diesel2,,,,,,3000,5,"On November 9, 1998, USCG Station Freeport received a cellular phone call from the F/V Joyce. She was listing hard to port and taking on water in 8- to10-foot seas southeast of Freeport, Texas. Fearing the vessel would sink, the three crew members were safely hoisted by a USCG HH-65 and taken to shore. NOAA was notified of this incident by MSO Galveston who requested a tactical trajectory and evaluation of the potential environmental threat of spilled diesel. The fishing vessel was reported sunk about 1 mile off the Texas coast, just south of Freeport. The vessel had 3, 00 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. NOAA provided detailed trajectory implications. Subsequent overflights identified the vessel as awash, but not sunk. There were no reports of oil leaking from the vessel and the vessel was salvaged. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7348,1998-11-05,Huntington Train Derailment,"Huntington, WV",38.4027,-82.5202,,,"Hydrochloric Acid, Carbon Disulfide, Porpolyene Oxide, Isopropanal, Ethanol, Anhydrous Ammonia",,,,,,,1,"On 05 NOV 98 at approximately 0700, 6 cars of a CSX Railroad train derailed near Huntington, WV (Ohio River mile marker 266). The contents of the cars are as follows:Hydrochloric Acid (20,890 gallons)Carbon Disulfide (full car, exact amount unknown)Porpolyene Oxide (residue, working amount: 600 gallons)Isopropanal (residue, working amount: 600 gallons)Ethanol (residue, working amount: 600 gallons)Anhydrous Ammonia (residue, working amount: 600 gallons)Only the HCL car sustained enough damage to cause leakage. The HCL car was leaking at an approximated rate of 10 to 20 gallons per minute. This caused the closure of the river from mile 265 to mile 267 and the sheltering in place of residents in nearby communities (the closest residential community was about a half mile from the leak). USCG district 8."
7349,1998-11-05,Train Derailment1,"Huntington, West Virginia",38.4197,-82.431,Oil,,"concentrated hydrochloric acid, carbon disulphide, propelene oxide, isopropinal, ethynal, and ammonia hydroxide",,,,,,,6,"A train traveling along the Ohio River in Huntington, West Virginia had six cars derail five were not loaded but had residue of various chemicals, including carbon disulphide (a flammable liquid), concentrated HCl (an acid), and ammonia hydroxide (a poison). The only car carrying cargo was the HCl car. Responders on-scene determined that the HCl car was leaking and the USCG closed the river for a distance of 2 miles. Residents, within 2 miles, were notified and warned to stay indoors (shelter in place) by the Huntington Fire Department. HAZMAT teams from CSX (the railroad) and Dupont Chemical were called on-scene. CSX and Dupont made level B entries USCG district 5."
7346,1998-11-04,F/V Miss Conch,"Freeport, Texas",28.7567,-95.48,,,marine diesel,,,,,,2000,12,"NOAA was notified of this incident on November 4, 1998, by MSO Galveston who requested a trajectory and brief assessment of the fate of the spilled diesel. The Miss Conch, a shrimp boat, was reported overturned 5 to 6 miles off the Texas coast. This is about 8 miles south-southwest from the entrance to the San Bernadino River. Initially a tow boat on-scene reported a small sheen that was being dispersed by the seas. A later overflight reported no sheen. The overturned vessel is thought to have about 2,000 gallons of diesel onboard. No significant sheens were observed in subsequent overflights. On November 5, 1998, the vessel was reported sunken about 3 miles offshore of Matagorda Peninsula. A sheen of 1 to 2 miles long by 40 yards wide was reported near where the ship sank. An updated trajectory was provided. An overflight on November 6 identified no surface pollution. The NOAA SSC remained in a standby position in anticipation of a situation change. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7347,1998-11-04,FV Miss Conch,"Freeport, Texas",28.7567,-95.48,,,diesel,,,,,,2000,5,"Group Galveston reported that F/V Miss Conch was taking on water about 11 NM south west of Freeport, TX. The pumps on board were unable to keep up with the flooding. A Station Freeport UTB and an Air Station Houston HH-65 were launched to assist. A pump was dropped to the UTB from the HH-65, and both pumps were transferred to the MISS CONCH. One of the pumps failed, and the HH-65 delivered a second pump from StationFreeport, then departed scene due to fuel constriction. The flooding exceeded the capacity of the pumps and the Miss Conch began to sink. The Master began to complain of severe chest pains. The Flight Surgeon was consulted, and concurred with a MEDEVAC via UTB. All of the people from the Miss Conch were safely transported to Station Freeport. A Hazard to Navigation broadcast is reporting the position of the mostly submergedfishing vessel. USCG district 8."
7345,1998-10-29,CHAMPION TRADER,Mississippi River,27.1,-87.2667,,,IFO-180 and palm kernel oil,,,,,,3000,36,"On October.29, 1998, a crewman welding aboard the 557-foot tank ship Champion Trader triggered an explosion in the #7 port-side cargo tank. The explosion tore a 40 x 30-foot hole in the side of the ship. The explosion killed one crew member and injured four others and caused the release of approximately 3000 gallons of IFO 380 and 3,100 barrels of palm kernel oil, stearin. USCG district 8. Keyword: vegetable oil."
7344,1998-10-16,PARADISE QUEEN II,Kure Atoll,28.4133,-178.285,,,diesel,,,,,,10000,5,"At approximately 0800 Hawaii Standard Time on 16 OCT 98, the 89 foot fishing vessel PARADISE QUEEN II went aground off of Kure Atoll at position 28 degrees 24.8 minutes N, 178 degrees 17.1 minutes W. This position is approximately 50nm northwest of Midway Island. There is reportedly no product in the water, but there are 10,000 gallons of diesel onboard the vessel. USCG district 14."
7343,1998-10-07,Mystery Spill off Monterey Bay,"Monterey Bay, CA",36.668,-122.203,,,oil,,,,,,,4,"On October 7, 1998 at 1250 PDT, a mariner reported a stripe of black oil at 36 degrees 40.08 minutes N, 122 degrees 12.17 minutes W. At 1347 PDT, a USCG overflight observer reported an oil slick extending from 36 degrees 40.08 minutes N, 122 degrees 12.17 minutes W to 36 degrees 54.2 minutes N, 122 degrees 22.3 minutes W. The air crew estimated the slick was approximately 2 feet wide and contained light brown oil that looked like ""chocolate pudding"". A transparent sheen was observed on both sides of the brown oil. No tarballls were reported. The aircraft altitude was 75 feet. On-scene winds were from the southwest at about 5 knots. At this time, the source of the spill is unknown. USCG district 11."
7342,1998-10-01,BP Pipeline Spill,Mississippi River Delta,28.85,-88.9167,,,crude oil,,,,,,357000,18,"At 1200 CDT, 1 Oct. 1998, the NOAA D8 SSC (Henry) was notified of a pipeline spill which originated near the Mississippi River delta between lat. 28?-51.5'N, long. 88?-55.5'W and lat. 28?-51.2'N, long. 89?-02.5'W during the night of 30 Sept. The spilled oil was characterized as a light crude. The initial volume spilled was estimated at 850 bbl. Since the initial notification, the RP has increased this value by a factor of ten, 8500 bbl may have been lost. Dispersants were applied to a 4 mile long slick in the preapproval zone. Visual observations suggest the application was successful and dispersion was observed. A total of 3000 gallons were applied. A request to continue dispersant application, pending the results of the morning overflights, is expected. Jerry Galt is scheduled to accompany the morning SLAR flight from Corpus Christi, TX and brief MSO Morgan City. The SSC arrived on-scene for the evening tactical-operations meeting. Additional information to follow. USCG district 8."
7341,1998-09-30,BP/Chevron Pipeline,Mississippi Canyon,28.8583,-88.925,,,crude oil,,,,1,,155000,7,"During a routine pipeline transfer operation from British Petroleum (BP) Mississippi Canyon 109A, a spill of unknown volume occurred during the night of September 30, 1998. The spill volume was estimated at 3700 barrels with a potential of 7500 bbl. On October 1, a large patch of oil south of Southwest Pass was identified by an overflight and treated with dispersants USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7340,1998-09-28,Point San Pedro Mystery Spill,"San Francisco, CA",37.9112,-122.402,,,oil,,,,,,,35,"A Coast Guard flight notified MSO San Francisco of oil offshore, source unknown. SSC was contacted today and conducted an overflight. Oil was located offshore about 10 miles northwest of Point San Pedro. There were streamers of black oil, mousse and associated sheen. The CG has decided the oil is collectable and has contracted for cleanup. An incident command has been established. First light overflights are expected tomorrow. NOAA HAZMAT will continue to provide support as needed. USCG district 11."
7338,1998-09-24,Anchorage #9,"San Francisco, CA",37.75,-122.333,,,IBF 380,,,,,,1260,7,"During bunkering operations in Anchorage #9, South San Francisco Bay, the Tank Ship COMMAND discovered a fracture along the starboard fuel tank. An estimated 10 bbl IBF 380 was released. The leak was secured and the fuel transferred from that tank. MSO San Francisco has requested trajectory information. An 1650 overflight showed no recoverable oil. First light overflights will be conducted to determine the extent of any remaining oil. Investigations into the cause of the spill are continuing. NOAA SSC is on scene to provide any assistance. USCG district 17. Keyword: The location of spill was at 37? 45' 58.7"" N by 122? 20' 54.4"" W.."
7339,1998-09-24,Chignik Lake,Alaska Peninsula,56.3333,-158.75,,,diesel,,,,,,,6,"During the night of September 23, 1998, there was a shoreside release of diesel into Chignik Lake on the Alaskan Peninsula. Chignik Lake is a freshwater lake that drains into Chignik Lagoon via the Chignik River. The USCG was notifiedof this incident on the afternoon of September 24. No one seemed to know for sure which tank was affected or how big it was or how much diesel was released. Gale force winds up to 45 knots hampered local assessment of the situation, so the USCG launched a helicopter from Kodiak to investigate the situation. Approaching darkness and gale force winds hampered the helicopter, making it unable to land, but it did survey Chignik Lake, Chignik river, and Chignik lagoon. A small area of sheen was located at the mouth of the lake and in the river but none in the lagoon. It was impossible to determine the source point of the diesel or how much had been released. The high winds were rapidly dispersing the remaining sheens, and the USCG decided to close the case. No wildlife appeared to be affected. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
5012,1998-09-24,T/V Command,"San Francisco Bay, California",37.75,-122.333,,,IBF 380,,,,,,,21,"On September 28, 1998, a USCG overflight identified an oil slick approximately 10 nm offshore San Francisco Bay northwest of Point San Pedro. The mystery slick (later identified as the result of a faulty fuel transfer aboard the T/V Command) contained streamers of black oil, mousse, and sheens. On September 29 NOAA sent a team on-scene. By October 2 very little recoverable oil or tarballs were seen during the overflight and the FOSC released the NOAA team. Tarballs had impacted Pillar Point, Pomponio Beach, Air Force Beach, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, and San Gregorio Beach and cleanup crews had been dispatched to continue the cleanup. Impacts to Wildlife: Impacts to wildlife, especially birds were reported by the International Bird Rescue and Research Center. They reported that Common Murres (52 live/ 36 dead), Glaucous-winged Western Gull Hybrid (1/0), Greater White-fronted Goose (1/0), Shearwater (2/2), Western Gull (4/2) and dead were Common Loon (1), Sooty Shearwater (1), Western Grebe (1), Brown Pelican (2), Brandt's Cormorant (1), Cormorant (1), Eared Grebe (2), California Gull (1) had been recovered. USCG district 11. Keyword: none."
5059,1998-09-22,Rig Mallard,"Lake Washington, LA",29.36,-89.7917,,,condensate and crude,,,,,,,22,"At approximately 0530 CDT, 22SEPT98 the Rig ""Mallard"" located in Lake Washington, Louisiana experienced a blowout. The rig is located at approximately, latitude 29?-21.6'N, longitude 89?-47.5'W, or about 8 miles SW of Port Sulphur, LA.Initial reports had indicated very little condensate or crude release and a gas plume 200'-300' tall.Air monitoring throughout the day has failed to detect and significant levels of H2S.Afternoon overflights are contradicting earlier overflight reports of very little impact from a crude/condensate release. This afternoons reports indicate potentially 25 sq/miles of rainbow and silver sheen impacted area and 3-4 miles of oil impacted shoreline to the SE of the blowout location. The oil is possibly migrating subsurface before rising and impacting the shore. Areas impacted include Billet Bay, Garden Bay, Long Bay and Lake Washington. USCG district 8."
7337,1998-09-21,Hurricane Georges,Puerto Rico,18.4588,-66.07,,Hurricane,various,,,,,,,58,"NOAA SSC and information management support from GenWest was requested on scene by USCG FOSC from MSO San Juan. MSO San Juan is currently involved in several responses actions as a result of Hurricane Georges impact on the island. These response actions included a pipeline break where 5,000-7,000 gals. of fuel oil entered an area of mangroves. Reportedly Puerto Rico DNER and the Army Corps of Engineers have issued permits to allow cleaning in the mangrove areas. Additionally a dry docked vessel broke free during the storm and sank in the middle of San Juan harbor. This vessel has 250 tons of IFO 180, and 30 tons of lube oil aboard. Also a U. S. Customs vessel with 5000 gals of diesel aboard is grounded on shore. At Roosevelt Roads a Navy vessel is partially submerged with 2000 gals of diesel and 200 gals. of lube oil. An aircraft is down in an inaccessible area near the San Juan Airport with 600 gals. of aviation fuel and hydraulic aboard. USCG district 7. Keyword: bioremediation, potential spill, salvage."
7336,1998-09-17,Drill Rig Allision,Offshore Louisiana,29.32,-88.8867,,,medium crude oil,,,,,,4540,11,"At 2145 CST, 17SEPT98 a vessel allided with a drilling rig at Main Pass Block 155 in position, latitude 29 degrees-19.2minutes N, Longitude 088 degrees-53.2 minutes W. The accident resulted in an approximate release of 108 barrels of medium crude oil API 31.6. At the time, on scene weather was wind from the south at 30-35 mph and 6-8 foot seas. USCG district 8."
7334,1998-09-15,Barge MRT 15,"mile 36.5 Monongahela River Pittsburgh, PA",40.4271,-79.9596,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,2100,5,"At noon local time on September 15, 1998, a barge carrying 10,000 barrels on diesel was punctured on the bottom. The barge is located at mile marker 36.5 on the Monongahela River. On-scene observors report that the oil level inside the barge has dropped 2 inches every hour and estimate that 48 barrels of product are in the river. The leading edge of the slick is at mile marker 24. The barge is continuing to leak product. USCG district 5."
7335,1998-09-15,TV MARE PRINCESS,"Boston, MA",41.1118,-71.5885,Oil,,#6 oil,,,,,,2520,6,On 9/15/98 the Swedish T/V Mare Princess informed MSO Boston that she had a minor leak in her #1 port tank. At the time she was outside of US waters. She reported having lost approximately 60 barrels of #6 oil over a period of 10 days.The vessel was diverted to MSO Providence's zone for inspection and possible repair. She will be anchored approximately 7 miles south of Block Island and is due to arrive at 1630 9/17/98. USCG district 1.
7333,1998-09-11,Jack-Up Rig,"Timbalier Bay, Louisiana",30.2758,-88.4312,,,crude oil,,,,,,,12,"NOAA HAZMAT was notified at 1330 PDT that the jack-up rig R.E. Thibodeaux was adrift in the Gulf of Mexico, south of Timbalier Bay, Louisiana. The initial reported location was 28?59'N, 090?15'W at 1300 CDT. The rig is reported to be dragging one of its ""legs"" and there is concern that it could damage submerged pipelines in the area. No pollution has been reported but strong winds, rough seas, and torrential rain in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of Tropical Storm Francis have restricted overflights and access to the rig. The NOAA SSC has been notified and is standing by and an initial verbal trajectory and weather forecast have been prepared. USCG district 8. Keyword: potential spill."
7331,1998-09-08,M/V Author,"Ponce, Puerto Rico",17.9383,-66.6267,,,"Diesel, heavy fuel oil",,,,,,4800000,6,"On September 8, 1998, the container ship M/V Author was hard aground on the south coast of Puerto Rico near Ponce. Onboard were 414 metric tons of diesel and 1979 metric tons of heavy fuel oil. No product was released when the grounding occurred. The vessel grounded approximately 1.5 miles off shore of very sensitive mangrove islands and shoreline. Winds were east at 10 knots, seas 2 to 3 feet. USCG district 7. Keyword: Corexit 9500."
7332,1998-09-08,MV Author,"Ponce, Puerto Rico",17.9383,-66.6267,,,diesel and heavy fuel,,,,,,4790000,31,"The NOAA SSC was contacted at 0940 Central time this morning and was notified that the container ship M/V Author was hard aground on the south coast of Puerto Rico near Ponce. Position is 17 degrees 56.3 minutes North, 066 degrees 37.6 minutes West. It was reported that 414 metric tonnes of diesel and 1979 metric tonnes of heavy fuel oil are on-board. No product is reported to be in the water. The vessel is approximately 1.5 miles off shore. Winds are east at 10 kts, seas 2-3 feet. The MSO has requested resources-at-risk and trajectory information. It is expected that a SSC will be going on-scene. USCG district 7."
7329,1998-09-05,Barge OCEAN STATE,"Manhattan Island, NY",40.7435,-73.9678,,,gasoline and #2 fuel oil,,,,,,,15,"At approximately 0330 EST the tank barge OCEAN STATE ran hard aground on the shore of the East River at 36th Street on Manhattan Island, north of the Williamsberg Bridge and south of Newtown Creek.The barge is loaded with 80,000 barrels of gasoline and 90,000 barrels of #2 fuel oil. The vessel operator reports that both products are leaking. USCG district 1."
7330,1998-09-05,T/B Ocean State,"East River, New York",40.73,-73.97,,,"gasoline, #2 fuel oil",,,,,,,8,"At 0330 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Saturday, September 5, 1998, the tank barge Ocean State ran hard aground on the shore of the East River at 36th Street on Manhattan Island, north of the Williamsburg Bridge and south of Newtown Creek. The barge was loaded with 80,000 barrels of gasoline and 90,000 barrels of #2 fuel oil. The vessel operator reported both products were leaking. At about 0730 EDT, the barge refloated and was held in place by two tugs near Buoy 18 off 20th street until moved to a dock in Brooklyn. The barge continued to leak product until a water bottom was fully established. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7328,1998-09-04,T/B Maria Teresa,"Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina",33.6833,-77.8833,,,streptomyces,,,,,,,7,"Early on the morning of September 4, 1998, the tug Lady Jill lost her tow, the T/B Maria Teresa. The Maria Teresa's cargo was 307,000 gallons of liquid streptomyces. At 0400 hours, September 4 the vessel was about 9 miles south of the Cape Fear River. The Maria Teresa was drifting at 35? towards Frying Pan Shoals at 6 knots.At 0600 hours the Maria Teresa was approximately 11 miles offshore. The 0600 report suggested that the vessel may have been aground at this location. As the severe weather continued, the early morning report suggested that the tug was unable to approach the Maria Teresa due to shoal water. Salvage efforts and methods were discussed. No proposals were developed during the early hours of the incident.Weather on-scene was such that salvage efforts were not able to be started until September 5. Depending on weather, MSO Wilmington made a scheduled overflight of the barge to ensure accuracy of the reported location and to evaluate the status of the barge. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential."
7326,1998-09-03,Breton Sound Mystery Spill,"Breton Sound, LA",29.745,-89.3583,,,emulsified oil,,,,,,,8,"On September 3, 1998, NOAA SSC Charlie Henry was notified by MSO New Orleans that an overflight reported a 4 mile by 4 mile slick of unknown origin in Breton Sound, LA. The approximate coordinates of the slick are 29?44.7'N, 89?21.5'W. The slick is reported to be thick with emulsified oil in some places. On-scene weather is light winds from the NNE. USCG district 8."
7327,1998-09-03,Mystery Slick 9.3.1998,"Breton Sound, Louisiana",29.745,-89.3583,,,unknown,,,,,,,6,"On September 3, 1998, an overflight reported a 4-mile by 4-mile slick of unknown origin in Breton Sound, Louisiana. The slick was reported to be thick with emulsified oil in some places. The calm conditions combined with a good sun angle allowed the observation of numerous very thin sheens, but accounting for very little oil. Oil sheens were observed to include silver, rainbow, and dull rainbow. One streamer of ""heavier oil"" was observed north of Deadman Island in Eloi Bay. Cleanup workers were directed to the heavier oil. USCG observers with the cleanup contractor reported that this oil was too thin on the surface for effective recovery. Several islands in the upper Breton Sound were seen to sheen oil, but were determined to be too lightly oiled for mechanical cleanup. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7324,1998-09-01,M/V Cape Douglas,"Womens Bay, Kodiak, Alaska",57.6667,-152.5,,,diesel,,,,,,,7,"On September 1, 1998, Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Kodiak reported a sheen approximately 1 mile long by 1/2 mile wide of light product with concentrations 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick near the Lash Dock in the northwest portion of Womens Bay in Kodiak, Alaska. Several fishing vessels, the tug Point Oliktok with a barge, and the landing craft Cape Douglas were in the area, but the source of the product was unknown.Initially, containment boom was deployed from Frye Point to the Nyman Peninsula to protect sensitive salmon streams. Boom was deployed to form a collection point at Lash Dock and two vacuum trucks and a skimmer were brought on-scene. The recovery effort was effective. Some oil outside the boomed area was seen on an overflight the morning of September 2. Approximately 1 mile of shoreline has been impacted. USCG district 17. Keyword: containment boom, skimmers, vacuum trucks."
7325,1998-09-01,MV Cape Douglas,"Womens Bay, Kodiak, Alaska",57.6667,-152.5,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,800,2,"In the afternoon on September 1, 1998, MSD Kodiak reported a sheen approximately 1 mile long by 1/2 mile wide of light product with concentrations 1/2 -3/4 inch thick near the Lash Dock in the northwest portion of Womens Bay in Kodiak, AK. Several fishing vessels, the tug Pt. Oliktok with a barge and the landing craft Cape Douglas were in the immediate vicinity, but the source of the product was not known. USCG district 13."
7323,1998-08-31,Tug Creole River,2 miles east of Pascagoula River,30.2758,-88.4312,,,Crude oil,,,,,,1890000,4,"On Monday, 31 August 1998, the 8th District Science Support Coordinators Office was notified of barges aground with potential for release of crude oil.Vessel: Tug Creole RiverBarges: two, 285'X50'Capacity: 45,000 bbl's (estimated for each)Location: 2 miles east of Pascagoula River, lat 30?-16.55'N, Long 088?-25.87'WProduct: Crude Oil (additional information unavailable at present) While changing barge configuration, one barge went aground and a second is expected to go aground. Next high tide is estimated at 6:45 on Tuesday, 1 September. The adjacent area is the environmentally sensitive Gulf Islands National Seashore. Higher than normal tides are expected in the morning which could aid in refloating and reconfiguring the barges. The weather in the area is expected to degrade with tropical storm conditions predicted on Wednesday. USCG district 8."
7322,1998-08-06,Unused Medical Waste,"Duck, North Carolina",35.65,-75.4667,,,unused medical waste,,,,,,,8,"On August 6, 1998, USCG MSO Hampton Roads received reports of unused, expired plastic medical materials washing ashore on the beaches of North Carolina. The plastic materials included syringes, pill cases, I/V bags, and trauma dressings. Almost all the materials had had their markings removed. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7321,1998-08-01,MV FLOREANA,"Houston Ship Channel, TX",29.7544,-95.3074,,,"Sodium Hydroxide, methanol, and Sulfuric Acid",,,,,,,1,"At 01AUG98, 2050 CDT MSO Houston-Galveston was notified of the M/VFLOREANA taking on water while moored to the Care dock on the Houston ShipChannel. The 209 foot long Bahamian freighter sank at 2200 CDT. An IncidentCommand Post was established and environmental risk assessment began. Cargoon board the vessel included drums of Sodium Hydroxide (8229 pounds), methanol (20/55 gal drums = 9780 pounds), and Sulfuric Acid (300 pounds). There was also 18,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board the ship. USEPA, TNRCC and TGLO have been on scene and monitoring has been conducted. None of the hazardous materials were detected in the water throughout the day. Containment boom has been put around the vessel. Side scan sonar views of the vessel under water revealed that the vessel and its containers remain up against the dock. After safety issues have been addressed, a crane will start removing the containers. After the cargo has been removed, the ship will be salvaged. Today (03AUG98) safety and salvage plans will continue to be developed. USCG district 8."
7320,1998-07-31,Railcar Release,"Cambridge, MA",42.3696,-71.1091,Oil,,caustic hydrochloric acid,,,,,,,2,"The acid, which leaked from a train tanker car in a rail yard, sent a cloud of fumes into the air, forced the evacuation of two buildings, and shut down a highway. At least one man was taken to Somerville Hospital after, complaining of feeling ill. His condition was being evaluated. A crew member discovered the hydrochloric acid, leaking from a 6-inch gash in the bottom of the car, while making a routine inspection of the cars at 9:12 a.m. Cambridge fire officials first said the leak in the 66-thousand gallon white tanker car was caused by a train derailment. But when firefighters from the hazardous materials team got a close-up look, they determined that the tank split open because of a structural failure. The tanker contained several compartments, preventing its entire contents from spilling. Teams of hazardous materials specialists, dressed in plastic suits with hoods and face masks, took turns trying to secure a patch on the tanker. USCG district 1."
7319,1998-07-28,Terrebone Bay Mystery Slick,"Terrebone Bay, LA",29.07,-90.5917,,,oil,,,,,,,5,"8JULY98, MSD Houma reported a slick of unknown origin in position 29?-04.2'N and 090?-35.5'W (at1330 CDT), or approximately 3 miles south of Terrebonne Bay/Timbalier Island. The slick is reported to be 200 yards wide by 2 miles long. The slick is composed of rainbow sheen and ""dark streaky brown oil."" The heaviest oil appears to cover an area of 10 yards by 3/4 mile. On scene reports have the oil moving to the NE. On scene weather is reported to be winds light from the SSW and seas calm.At this time no RP has been identified, therefore the MSD has engaged a spill clean-up contracted who is en route to the scene. USCG district 8."
7318,1998-07-26,"Mystery Slick, Terrebonne Bay","Atlantic City, New Jersey",29.31,-94.6483,,,Oil,,,,,,,6,"On July 26, 1998, MSD Houma reported a slick of unknown origin approximately 3 miles south of Terrebonne Bay/Timbalier Island. The slick was reported to be 200 yards wide by 2 miles long. The slick was composed of rainbow sheen and dark, streaky brown oil. The heaviest oil appeared to cover an area of 10 yards by 3/4 mile. On-scene reports had the oil moving to the northeast. On-scene weather was reported to be light winds from the south-southwest and calm seas. USCG district 3."
7317,1998-07-22,Tank Truck Rollover,"Crawford County, Pennsylvania",41.696,-80.1957,Oil,,gasoline,,,,,,4100,6,"A truck carrying 8500 gallons of gasoline rolled over and spilled 4100 gallons into a small freshwater stream in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The stream runs through a forested marsh and into a trout stream. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was proposing in-situ burning, filtration, low-pressure flushing, and marsh cutting. USCG district 5. Keyword: low-pressure washing."
7316,1998-07-17,Compressed Gas Cylinders,"Rodanthe, North Carolina",35.5833,-75.4583,,,unknown gas,,,,,,,7,"On July 17, 1998, the Safety Officer for the NPS requested help to remove two intact compressed gas cylinders that had washed ashore in Rodanthe, North Carolina. Both cylinders were rusted, their contents unknown, and there were no distinguishable markings. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential."
7315,1998-07-13,Lake Union Diesel Spill,"Lake Union, WA",47.6393,-122.336,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,2100,1,"USCG MSO Puget Sound called the NOAA Hazmat Office at 1400 PDT on 14 July regarding a 2,100 gallon diesel spill from a 77' motor yacht moored at the south end of Lake Union. The spill was originally reported at 2022 on 13 July as a much smaller quantity. A fuel tank on the vessel failed, leaking diesel fuel into the bilges and an automatic bilge pump then pumped the product overboard. USCG district 13."
7314,1998-07-11,Train Derailment - Sodium Hydroxide,"Tomkins Cove, New York",41.2167,-73.9667,,,sodium hydroxide,,,,,,,10,"Three railroad cars of Sodium Hydroxide derailed near Tomkins Cove in Rockland County, NY, along the banks of the Hudson River. The cars are listed as empty, but probably hold 400 - 500 gallons of liquid. Two tankcars are on the land and one rolled into the Hudson River. One of the cars on the land is leaking, the liquid is flowing away from the River and forming a 40-50 foot diameter pool. The vegetation in the area is dead from contact. The tankcar in the River is not believed to be leaking. Local Fire Department and two NY State DEP reps are on scene, as well as CG reps. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7313,1998-07-06,F/V Turner Ross,"Wanchese, North Carolina",35.457,-75.8868,,,diesel,,,,,,150,7,"On July 6, 1998, USCG Group Cape Hatteras received a report of a sinking vessel. The USCG Response Team found the F/V Turner Ross sank in approximately 10 feet of water in Pamlico Sound near Wanchese, North Carolina. The owner of the vessel reported that there may have been 150 gallons of diesel fuel onboard and hired a commercial salvor and diver from Foster Survey and Claims. By the end of the day, the diver had plugged the fuel vents. There was a report that there was little sheening from the sunken vessel. During the next few days, the winds remained from the north and northeast at over 10 knots with 2- to 3-foot seas. During this time, salvage operations were not attempted and little sheen was observed coming from the vessel. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7312,1998-07-01,Icicle Seafoods,"Homer, Alaska",59.6174,-151.455,,,Ammonia,,,,,,43000,9,"At 1100 on 1 JULY 98, an ammonia release occurred at the Icicle Seafood plant on the spit in Homer, AK. An explosion and fire occurred later in the afternoon. Seven tanks containing a total of 43,000 pounds of ammonia were involved. In addition to ammonia, chlorine and other unspecified hazardous materials were on-scene. One worker was splattered with ammonia during the initial release and is in serious condition with chemical burns over 5% of his body. USCG district 17."
7311,1998-06-27,Barge CTCO-211,"Darrow, Louisiana",30.1124,-90.9888,,,Louisiana crude,,,,,,80000,29,"A spill of Louisiana crude occurred from the tank barge CTCO-211 when she was holed in the #3 port tank in a collision with a raft of grain barges at 0245, June 17, 1998. The barge, owned by Cenac Towing Co., had a capacity of 11,000 barrels. It was estimated (by sounding) that approximately 1904 barrels of Louisiana Light (API 41) was discharged into the Mississippi River at MM 179. The barge was beached on the right descending bank. For the next several days, salvors attempted to stabilize the barge, assess the extent of damage, and limit residual release. There was great concern that the CTCO-211 may suddenly shift and damage the fully loaded barge that was grounded alongside her.Oil from this release was seen as far down river as New Orleans. Extensive surveys were made to check for oil migrating to the marshes at the mouth of the river, but no oil was detected. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7310,1998-06-23,F/V Shearwater,"Oregon Inlet, North Carolina",35.6517,-75.4667,,,menhaden,,,,,,1200000,7,"MSO Hampton Roads reported that a fishing vessel went aground on June 22, 1998. southeast of Oregon Inlet 60 to 70 yards off the beach. Industrial Marine Services (IMS) successfully removed most of the vessel's fuel by June 20, but several hundred gallons of fuel remained to maintain operation of the generator systems. The vessel was carrying 600 tons of menhaden. Initial attempts on June 21 to remove the Shearwater from the shallow waters using tugs resulted in a parted towing bridle and was not successful. By Monday, June 22, the salvor began discussions with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, (USFWS) the National Parks Service (NPS), the State of North Carolina, and Dare County regarding the option of pumping the spoiling menhaden cargo over the side to lighten the vessel. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7308,1998-06-22,F/V Juan Gabriel,"York Spit Channel, Virginia",37.055,-76.0933,,,diesel,,,,,,11000,8,"About 2300 hours on June 22, 1998, the F/V Juan Gabriel and the F/V Gulf Island collided in the area of York Spit channel near the Hampton Roads Bridge/Tunnel. The F/V Juan Gabriel, potentially carrying 11,000 gallons of diesel fuel, was sunk and her crew rescued by the Gulf Island. During the rescue, there were reports of the smell of oil in the area. On the morning of June 23, heavy fog with visibility less than 1/2 mile made it impossible to see oil on the water surface. USCG district 5. Keyword: salvage."
7309,1998-06-22,FV Juan Gabriel,"York Spit Channel, Chesapeake Bay",37.055,-76.0933,,,Diesel,,,,,,11000,11,"Around 2300 hrs of 22 June the F/V JUAN GABRIEL was struck by the F/V GULFISLAND and sank at 37-03.3N and 076-05.6W in the York Spit channel,Chesapeake Bay. During the rescue of the crew there was reports of thesmell of oil in the vicinity. On the morning of 23 June, heavy fog withvisibility less than one half mile made it impossible to see oil on thewater surface. USCG district 8."
7307,1998-06-21,MT Kapitan Egora,"Guayanilla harbor, Puerto Rico",17.9617,-66.766,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,298000,25,"At apprxomiately 6:30 PM Eastern Time today the M/T Kapitan Egora ran aground in Puerto Rico at Guayanilla Harbor near Bouy #1 at the location of 17 deg. 57.7 min. N and 066 deg. 45.96 W. The vessel is 206 meters long and is carrying 298,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil. There is no reported spillage at this point only that the vessel is hard aground. US Coast Guard personnel are en route. NOAA Hazmat is providing trajectory and resources at risk information at this time. USCG district 1."
7306,1998-06-21,M/T Kapitan Egorov,"Guayanilla Harbor, Puerto Rico",17.9617,-66.766,,,#6 fuel oil and IFO,,,,,,298000,6,"At approximately 6:30 PM on June 21, 1998, the M/T Kapitan Egorov ran hard aground in Puerto Rico at Guayanilla Harbor near Buoy #1. The 206-meter vessel was carrying 298,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil. USCG district 7. Keyword: bioremediation, boom, dispersant, ground-truth, in-situ burning, potential spill, salvage, snare."
7305,1998-06-19,Grounded Vessel,SE of Oregon Inlet,35.6517,-75.4667,,,rotting fish,,,,,,,5,"MSO Hampton Roads, Lt John Mickett- 757-441-3290 reported that a fishing vessel went aground last Friday 19 June 98 South East of Oregan Inlet (35-39.1N and 075-28.0 W about 60 to 70 yards off the beach. USCG district 13."
7304,1998-06-15,Morgan City Mystery Slick,Morgan City,29.2283,-89.745,,,oil,,,,,,,5,"At 1700 CDT, 15 June 98, the D8 SSC received notification from MSO Morgan City of a reported slick off the Louisiana coast.A 300 yard by 7 mile long slick of ""dark"" oil had been reported between positions, latitude 29?-13.7 N, longitude 89?-44.7 W, and latitude 29?-07.0 N, longitude 89?-46.0 W. At the time of the observation the on scene winds were from the SSW at 5 knots and seas were less than 1'. USCG district 8."
7303,1998-06-14,I-95 Gasoline Spill,"Housatonic River, Connecticut",41.25,-73.0917,,,gasoline,,,,,,9000,9,"At 1730 on 14 June, a fuel truck carrying approximately 9,000 gallons of gasoline on I-95 (northbound) overturned on a bridge spanning the Housatanic River (CT) at mile 3.9. No injuries were reported, but nearly all of the gasoline spilled into the river. MSO Long Island Sound is the FOSC and has set up a command post on scene. The Milford, Stratford, and Bridgeport Fire and Police Departments are assisting. Vacuum trucks are removing the several hundred gallons of gasoline that remain in the overturned truck. The CT State Police are conducting alcohol and drug tests on the driver. Weather conditions have not been conducive to evaporation and a significant explosive and inhalation danger remains. North and south bound lanes of I-95 expect to remain closed through 0400 (6/15). The river current is pushing the product downstream and will eventually disperse the vast majority of it. American Environmental Technologies has been identified as the responsible party. An overflight of the effected area is scheduled for first light. USCG district 1. Keyword: vacuum trucks."
7302,1998-06-13,Methyl Acrylate Tank,"Houston, TX",29.7368,-95.2739,,,Methyl Acrylate,,,,,,57000,8,"At a facility just off the Houston Ship Channel - Houston, Texas, a tank containing as much as 57,000 gallons of Methyl Acrylate was undergoing an uncontrolled polymerization reaction. A problem had developed with the tanks inhibitor pump triggering an exothermic reaction. The tank was being kept cool by dousing it with water in an attempt to prevent an over pressurization explosion. The tank measured 32' high by 42' in diameter and there were reports of the product being at the 5.5' level within the tank, but the exact nature and state of the product was not known. Tank temperatures were reported to be in the 180? F - 220? F range. USCG district 8."
7301,1998-06-10,Barge Coastal 2010,"Marseilles Locks, Illinois River",41.318,-88.6879,Oil,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,840000,13,"At approximately 1245 CDT, the south bound (down river) M/V Les Sutton, pushing four barges, made up two by two, grounded one mile south of the Marseilles locks in the Illinios River. The grounded barge, ""Coastal 2010"" is carrying approximately 20,000 barrels of No. 6 fuel. No release has been reported and the potential for release is considered low due the soft muddy sediments. USCG district 2. Keyword: potential."
7300,1998-05-31,Zinc Bromide Spill,"Freshwater City, Louisiana",29.7697,-91.9148,,,zinc bromide,,,,,,,1,"On Sunday 31 May 1998 MSO Morgan City received a report of the discharge, from a rig, of 210 gallons of zinc bromide in Freshwater City, Louisiana. The spill was six miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Intertidal, brackish water, in a small dead-end slip. The D8 SSC was contacted and after consulting with Jerry Galt of NOAA Hazmat and Charlie Henry of LSU, the MSO was provided with information on product recoverability potential (low), hazards for field personnel working the spill and aquatic toxicity information. USCG district 8."
7299,1998-05-30,Nat. Gas Platform,"20 miles due south of Galveston, Texas",28.7833,-94.8,,,condensate,,,,,,,1,"On Saturday 30 May 1998 MSD Galveston received a report of a condensate release from a Natural Gas Platform. The platform is located in position 28-47.0N, 94-48.0W, or about 20 miles due south of Galveston, Texas. An estimated 1/2 barrel of condensate had been released from the rig and it had formed a 10 yd x 2 mile light sheen. The source was reported to be secured. The D8 SSC was contacted and their main concern was potential for shoreline impact. USCG district 8."
7298,1998-05-29,Barge Domar #6502,"Aguirre, Puerto Rico",17.9317,-66.265,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,2310000,9,"The T/B Domar 6502, a single hull and bottom vessel ran aground off the south east coast of Puerto Rico at approximately 1400 (2PM local time). The vessel's position is 17 degrees, 55.9 minutes north and 066 degrees, 15.9 minutes west. near the town of Aguirre which is approximately 25 miles east of Ponce. The vessel is approximately 1000 yards offshore in about 17 feet of water. The bottom is reportedly sand.The barge is reportedly carrying 55,000 barrels of #6 fuel oil with a specific gravity of .852 and viscosity of 3 cs @ 100 degrees F.On scene weather reported by MSO San Juan at 1700 local is winds 045/19 mph seas 2 ft with a 4 foot swell. barometer is 29.90.NOAA HazMat has been asked to provide trajectory and resources at risk information as well as a weather forecast, ADIOS oil fate information, tide information, and a preliminary evaluation of dispersant and in-situ burn countermeasure use in the event of a release. USCG district 7."
7296,1998-05-28,Barge Ocean 211,"Pascagoula, MS",30.2167,-88.5083,,,"gas, diesel and jet fuel",,,,,,208000,9,"The Barge Ocean 211 is grounded at Horn Pass near Pascagoula, MS at location 30?13""N, 88?30.5""W. The vessel is carrying 208,000 barrels of gas, diesel and jet fuel, but is not leaking any product at this time. It is not known what the bottom type is where the vessel is resting. Tidal heights are decreasing which could result in the vessel remaining grounded if it is not moved within the next few tide cycles. The weather outlook for the next few days is winds SE at 5-10 knots, seas 3 feet, high temperatures in the 90's, low temperatures in the 70's USCG district 8."
7297,1998-05-28,T/B Atlantic,"Eagle Island, North Carolina",34.27,-78.0,,,unknown liquid material,,,,,,,6,"USCG MSO Wilmington conducted a detailed boarding of the uninspected towing vessel (UTC) Porpoise and the barge Atlantic on May 28, 1998, to determine compliance with pollution prevention regulations. The Porpoise had brought the Atlantic into the Port of Wilmington and both vessels were moored at the Eagle Island terminal. Initial reports from the crew of the Porpoise and her owners suggested that the Atlantic was only carrying ""clean ballast."" However, MSO Wilmington investigators were given reports that the tank barge was carrying liquid waste material, or possibly vegetable oils, or possible tank washings consisting of various edible oil residues and caustic-based solvents. On June 5, 1998, the owner of the Atlantic arranged for a marine chemist to evaluate the condition of the barge and to take samples of the liquid carried in the tanks. Those samples were to be sent to a laboratory for analysis. The marine chemist's atmospheric monitoring revealed that at least three of the cargo tanks were oxygen deficient (<15% oxygen). During the sampling, MSO personnel observed liquid material that was very different from ballast water in several barge wing tanks (#1 port, #1 and #5 starboard) .MSO Wilmington also sampled a number of the cargo tanks of the vessel including an 1800 gallon integral diesel fuel tank located in the aft rake of the barge. Those samples were forwarded to the USCG Marine Safety Laboratory (Case Number 98-213) to classify the materials in the barge for regulatory purposes. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7294,1998-05-20,Pelto Number 1,"offshore of Whiskey Pass, Louisiana",29.0052,-90.741,,,crude oil,,,,,,,8,"At about 0630 local time 20 May, a leak was discovered in a pipeline on the oil lease Pelto Number 1 west of the Mississippi delta offshore of Whiskey Pass, Louisiana. A brown oil slick 3/4 mile by 2 1/2 mile is at 29 degrees 00 minutes 31 seconds North, 090 degrees 44 minutes 46 seconds West. Winds are south 10 knots, seas 2 feet. An overflight is in progress. USCG district 8."
7295,1998-05-20,Point Au Far Island,"Point Au Far Island, LA",29.3667,-91.3833,,,diesel,,,,,,400,7,"Sometime this morning an estimated 300-400 gallon diesel spill was discovered in the Atchafalaya channel near Point Au Far Island, LA at position 29 degrees 22 minutes North, 091 degrees 23 minutes West. Rainbow sheen covers an area 3 miles by 3 miles in the ship channel. USCG district 8."
7293,1998-05-02,Texas Coast Mystery Slick,Texas Coast,27.6667,-93.6167,,,oil,,,,,,,1,"At 2330 on Saturday, May 2, 1998 the D8 SSC was contacted by MSU Galveston concerning the report of a slick off the Texas Coast.A ten mile long slick of ""thick light brown oil"" had been reported in position, lat: 27-40.0 N, long: 93-37.0 W or just south of the East Flower Garden Bank, National Marine Santuary. The report was that four slicks of thick light brown oil extended for a distance of ten miles north of the above position. The northern end of the slick was a ""diesel like"" sheen.The SSC consulted with Jerry Galt and Glen Watabayashi of NOAA HAZMAT in Seattle and provided the Coast Guard with a verbal trajectory. Seattle HAZMAT used the Texas General Land Office's (TGLO) TABS buoy system current information as well as current and forecasted weather information to evaluate the situation. It was determined that the slick would most likely move to the WNW of the reported position at approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of a knot. The reported position was as of 1730 on Saturday afternoon and due to logistical constraints the MSU was unable to schedule an overflight until Sunday afternoon. In this interim the slick could be expected to move 10 miles to the WNW.On Sunday afternoon the Coast Guard conducted an overflight and with the trajectory information provided, they were able to successfully locate the slick. The overflight revealed a 200 x 200 yard slick of light brown oil which was somewhat patchy. It is believed that either the initial report overestimated the amount of product or the majority had already evaporated. Due to the distance offshore (100 miles) and the small amount of product no further response was warranted. USCG district 8."
7292,1998-04-27,Barge Chesapeake,Gulf of Mexico,28.8929,-89.4586,,,"ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, alkyl sulfonic acid, piperazine, acetone, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid",,,,,,,19,"While en route from Houston, Texas to New Orleans, Louisiana the barge CHESEAKEAK TRADER, Towed by the Tug CAPTAIN BILL suffered a structural failure of unknown origin and lost several containers overboard. Approximately 26 containers from the first tier (hatch) and 4 containers from the second hatch were lost overboard and into the Gulf of Mexico, they have not yet been located. The damaged tiers of containers do hold some hazardous materials and some may have been lost over the side. The nature of the hazardous materials are mostly flammable liquids and acids. No oxidizers, poisons, or explosive substances have been identified.Overflights were conducted by a Falcon Jet out of ATC Mobile and by MSO personnel aborad a HH-65 from air station New Orleans.An initial planning meeting was held at 1500 at the New Orleans MSO, in attendance were USCG, NOAA, Louisiana State Police-Hazmat, NOFD-Hazmat, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, salvage representatives, response contractors, cargo owner and the tug operator's representative. At this initial meeting all known hazards were identified, all parties concerns were addressed and initial objectives were set.Currently the tug and barge are en-route to the mouth of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO). The MRGO is a channel which bypasses the Mississippi River and leads to the industrial canal of New Orleans. The tug will be met by a USCG 41' patrol boat. On board are members of the MSO and Gulf Strike Team. They will conduct a visual inspection of the vessel and cargo stability and conduct basic air monitoring. They will not be boarding the tug or barge. Upon completion of this inspection a second planning meeting will be held later this evening (est. 1830). At this time it is believed that the barge will be allowed to transit up the MRGO to the Sea-Land terminal in the industrial canal. Once the barge is alongside more extensive air monitoring and initial space entries and assessments can be made. Once a detailed assessment is made the containers can be safely removed.NOAA has provided chemical characterization, CAMEO runs and interpretation, hazards assessment and weather support to this incident.Attached are two photos of the barge and damaged containers taken by MSO New Orleans on 4/27. They are saved in JPEG format.For those reading this message via FirstClass Client software:Mac users: Option-double-click to view, print, or save the attached JPEG files.Windows users: Control-double click to view or download the attached JPEG files.Contact:SSC Todd BridgemanAt MSO New Orleans, command center 504-589-7471, 7472, 7473or via pager,or 206-526-6317 and ask to have paged. USCG district 8."
7291,1998-04-20,F/V Granny B,"Pamlico Sound, North Carolina",35.2242,-76.2115,,,diesel,,,,,,70,8,"On April 20, 1998, the F/V Granny B sank in 10 feet of water in Pamlico Sound North Carolina following a collision with the pleasure craft Adom II. The terry Ocracoke crew reported a light sheen coming from the sunken vessel. The Granny B was reported to have approximately 700 gallons of diesel onboard when she sank. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom."
7290,1998-04-19,Mystery Tarballs,"East Hampton, New York",40.9453,-72.1599,,,tarballs,,,,,,,17,"On 20 April, the US Coast Guard MSO LIS notified NOAA HAZMAT that tarballs began washing ashore Friday, 17 April along a 1/4 mile long stretch of beach at East Hampton, Long Island (NY). By the morning of 20 April, a 4-5 foot wide band of tarballs of varying distribution stretched approximately 14 miles from East Hampton to Montauk Point. The Coast Guard has federalized the spill and has hired Miller Environmental to cleanup the tarballs. Two Miller Environmental crews are currently performing the cleanup. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7289,1998-04-15,Barge Hannah 5101,"Port Huron, Michigan",42.9743,-82.4178,Oil,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,1850000,11,"NOAA's HAZMAT office was notified that the Barge HANNAH 5101, moored at the Port Huron Marine Terminal (Port Huron, Michigan), has 3 cracks in the exterior hull. The barge contains approx. 44,000 barrels of floating #6 oil. At this time there is NO oil in the water. USCG district 29. Keyword: potential."
7288,1998-04-06,Zinc Bromide,Gulf of Mexico,29.0796,-91.3577,,,zinc bromide,,,,,,42500,8,An offshore supply vessel was transferring a solution of zinc bromide to a rig located approximately 60 miles off the coast of Louisiana when a valve was left open and approximately 1012 barrels of the solution (density 15 pounds per gallon) were pumped into the Gulf of Mexico. USCG district 8.
7286,1998-04-01,M/V James K. Ellis,"Ohio River, MM 638",37.9576,-86.0507,,,Diesel,,,,,,15500,10,"The Tug M/V JAMES K ELLIS sank along the left descending bank of the Ohio River, MM 638. The vessel hit a rock bottom and opened a 2-3 foot hole in #2 fuel tank and possibly #3 fuel tank. Worse case discharge was 15,500 gallons of diesel fuel. A six mile sheen was reported (MM 638 - 644). The sheen was breaking up. On scene weather is partly cloudy, temperatures in the mid 50's and the river current is 2.0 knots. USCG district 8."
7287,1998-04-01,Texas Mystery Slick,65 miles off the Texas coast,28.3017,-96.1627,,,oil,,,,,,,1,"n the afternoon of 01April98 NOAA Hazmat was contacted by USCG MSU Galveston. They relayed that three large sheens had been reported 65 miles off the Texas coast. Seattle Hazmat, MASS personnel researched the coastal currents and weather forecast. The slicks were determined to be no immediate threat to the coast, however, depending upon their exact nature (size, thickness and composition), on-shore winds, and forecast for the next two days, it could increase the chances of impact.As of 1100CST, 02April98, overflights have failed to detect any sign of the slicks. The extremely light nature of the sheens and lack of any potential sources within several miles have lead responders to believe that the slicks may have been the result of oily bilge water discharge and most likely have they dissipated. The NOAA HAZMAT's New Orleans SSC has been in contact with the MSU and is available should any sign of the sheens be located.Point of contact: NOAA HAZMAT SSC LTJG Todd Bridgeman New Orleans, LA USCG district 8."
7285,1998-03-26,Mystery Marsh Spill,"Long Beach, California",33.7194,-118.066,,,hydrochloric acid,,,,,,,6,"A release of hydrochloric acid (HCl) at unknown concentrations was reported in a wetland water-filled depression in the Bolsa Chica wetlands, near Long Beach, California. Laboratory results indicated high hydrogen (pH 2 - 3) and HCl present. The depth of the saline or sea water in the depression was reportedly 1 foot. USCG district 11. Keyword: none."
7283,1998-03-18,Freighter Grounded,Port Everglades Inlet,26.1067,-80.1,,,"#6 fuel oil, #2 diesel, lube oil",,,,,,36000,13,"The container ship M/V Hind is aground 3/4 of a mile north of Port Everglades Inlet at position 26? 6.4'N 80? 6.0'W. Fuel onboard includes 24,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil, 12,000 gallons of #2 diesel, and 600 gallons of lube oil. At this time, no information is known about the container cargo. The Coast Guard reports there is a crack in the ships aft peak bulkhead and water is leaking into the engine room. USCG district 7."
7284,1998-03-18,M/V Hind,"Fort Lauderdale, Florida",26.1067,-80.1,,,"#6 fuel oil, diesel, lube oil",,,,,,36600,6,"The container ship M/V Hind grounded 3/4 of a mile north of Port Everglades Inlet. Oil onboard included 24,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil, 12,000 gallons of #2 diesel, and 600 gallons of lube oil. The USCG reported a crack in the ship's aft-peak bulkhead letting water leak into the engine room. USCG district 7. Keyword: potential."
7282,1998-03-16,Yazoo River Barge,"St. Joseph Bay, FL",29.8333,-85.3333,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,378000,6,"On March 16, 1998, a barge grounded at 29? 50'N, 85? 20'W in St. Joseph Bay, Florida. The barge is carrying 9, 000 barrels of Fuel Oil No. 6. At this time, on-scene observers indicate the vessel is not leaking product. USCG district 8."
7281,1998-03-14,M/V Kure (grounding),"100 yards off the South Jetty, Entrance Channel, Humboldt Bay, CA",40.7653,-124.246,,,potential IFO 180,,,,,,250000,4,"At about 1300, 14 March 1998, USCG Group Humboldt Bay reported to the MSO San Francisco that the M/V Kure was hard aground on a sandy shoal approximately 100 yards off the south jetty of the entrance channel to Humboldt Bay. The vessel was loaded with wood chips and carried 250,000 gallons of IFO 180 aboard. The vessel tanks were sounded, and no pollution was reported at the time of the grounding. The MSO notified the NOAA SSC to be on stand-by to come on-scene in the event oil was released. Assist tugs were arranged, and the vessel was refloated with out incident the next day. USCG district 11. Keyword: potential spill."
7280,1998-03-11,Barge TMI-80,"Port Canaveral, Fl",28.4083,-80.5666,,,caustic soda,,,,,,,1,"The USCG Marine Safety Office in Jacksonville, Florida notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator that the barge TMI-80 was inbound to Port Canaveral under tow. The barge had reportedly hit something in the water and was taking on water in the fore peak and at least one forward tank and the bow was two feet lower down in the water. The barge was carrying a cargo of 50% caustic soda loaded in ten tanks. The suspected damaged tanks were not loaded with any cargo. USCG district 7."
7278,1998-03-10,Barge-Ship Coll.,"Houston Ship Channel near Baytown, Texas",29.7036,-94.9974,,,Calcium Chloride,,,,,,,1,"On 10MAR98, 1940 CST the SSC was notified of a barge/ship collision which had occurred in the Houston Ship Channel near Baytown, Texas. The barge was carrying an unknown quantity of Calcium Chloride and was reported holed and taking on water. The SSC provided chemical characterization and a fate and effect assessment to the Coast Guard.Upon further investigation it was determined that the barge was double hulled. The outer hull had been breached but the inner hull had not and no product was released. USCG district 8."
7279,1998-03-10,MV KATANIA,Manchester dock in the Houston Ship Channel,29.7222,-95.2351,,,"Sodium Cyanide, Calcium Oxide, and Kerosene",,,,,,,5,"The break-bulk carrier, M/V KATANIA, located at the Manchester dock in the Houston Ship Channel reported a fire in cargo hold #1. The majority of cargo in the hold was paper products and wood dunnage but the hold also contained three 20' containers of Sodium Cyanide, 236 one ton bags of Calcium Oxide and several drums of Kerosene. A unified command was established with Houston F.D. acting as OSC. By 2400 the fire had been brought under control without damage to any of the hazardous cargo. USCG district 8."
7276,1998-03-09,Crane Barge,"Wilmington, North Carolina",33.9833,-77.8683,,,diesel,,,,,,,7,"On the morning of March 9, 1998, MSO Wilmington saw a crane barge listing heavily at Point Peter, Wilmington, North Carolina. A rainbow sheen was seen coming from the crane barge. By noon the barge had sunk completely and a heavy rainbow sheen was bubbling up from it. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom."
7277,1998-03-09,M/V Katania,"Houston, Texas",29.7325,-95.1264,,,"sodium cyanide, calcium oxide, kerosene",,,,,,,6,"The break-bulk carrier, M/V Katania, located at the Manchester dock in the Houston Ship Channel, reported a fire in cargo hold #1. The majority of cargo in the hold was paper products and wood dunnage but the hold also contained three 20-inch containers of sodium cyanide, 236 one-ton bags of calcium oxide, and several drums of kerosene. A Unified Command was established with Houston Fire Department acting as OSC. By midnight the fire had been brought under control without damage to any of the hazardous cargo. USCG district 8. Keyword: potential."
7275,1998-03-06,T/B Genie Marie,"Salsbury, Maryland",38.345,-75.646,,,gasoline,,,,,,840000,7,"In the early morning of March 6, 1998, USCG ACT Baltimore was notified that the tug Barbary Coast lost her rudder and pushed the T/B Genie Marie aground in the Wicomico River near lighted Buoy 28. The barge had 20,000 barrels of gasoline onboard. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential."
7274,1998-02-26,Tug Florida Seahorse,"Houma, Louisiana",29.0145,-90.5598,,,"diesel, hazardous material",,,,,,,20,"At 1930, February 26, 1998, MSO Morgan City was told that the tug, Florida Seahorse, carrying 1000 gallons of diesel fuel, was sinking 3 miles south of the Houma, Louisiana navigational channel. When the tug's position was plotted, it was found to be buried 3 feet under mud and extremely close to the recorded position of a crude-oil pipeline. The morning of February 25, 1998, when salvors went on-scene, they were unable to locate the vessel. The concern was that if the vessel might rupture the pipeline causing a catastrophic loss of oil. The incident was federalized. MSO Morgan City directed the salvage operations NOAA provided weather support. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7271,1998-02-23,Caribbean Gulf Facility Catano,"Catano, Puerto Rico",18.4333,-66.1083,,,jet fuel,,,,,,84000,7,"On February 23, 1998, a security guard at the Caribbean Gulf Refinery facility reported oil in the water. Initially the amount was thought to be 2000 barrels of diesel fuel. The source, as determined by USCG personnel, was a below-ground pipeline. Boom was placed across a nearby canal where oil was seeping, containing most of the oil. The T/S Dion, unloading just before the incident, was also boomed.A USCG helicopter overflight on February 23 determined that all the product was contained in the booms. Sorbent pads and two vacuum trucks were used in the canal to recover discharged oil. Samples of the spilled oil spilled from the pipeline and the T/S Dion were collected. Visual inspection indicated noticeable differences between the two. Two trenches were dug to act as collection points significantly increasing the efficiency of the trucks. USCG district 7. Keyword: boom, vacuum truck, sorbent pads."
7272,1998-02-23,HOLTRACHEM Manufacturing,"Orrington, Maine",44.7277,-68.8279,,,"brine, mercuric chloride",,,,,,17000,1,"At approximately 0600 EST on 20 February 1998, a holding tank on the Holtrachem Manufacturing Facility in Orrington, Maine overflowed and spilling into a diked area. The material spilled was 17,000 gallons of brine solution, mixed at 5-25 ppm with mercuric chloride, a mercury salt. Some portion of the material overflowed the diked area and traveled two-tenths of a mile to the Penobscot River. The amount released is unknown at this time, but it is not suspected to be significant relative to the amount spilled. USCG district 1."
7273,1998-02-23,PR Diesel Spill,"Catano, Puerto Rico",18.4414,-66.1207,,,"diesel, jet fuel",,,,,,,9,"AN UNDERGROUND PIPELINE AT THE GULF FACILITY IN CATANO, PR ISSPILLING OIL INTO A CREEK THAT EMPTIES INTO SAN JUAN HARBOR. THE LEAKIN THE PIPELINE WAS DETECTED BY FACILITY PERSONNEL AFTER THE T/S DIONHAD COMPLETED TRANSFERRING DIESEL TO FACILITY. FACILITY PERSONNELESTIMATE THAT APPROX 2000 BBLS OF PRODUCT IS UNACCOUNTED FOR. OIL ISBUBBLING UP THROUGH THE SOIL IN A CREEKBED AND FLOWING INTO THEHARBOR. BOOM IS DEPLOYED ACROSS THE MOUTH OF THE CREEK AND ISCONTAINING THE MAJORITY OF THE SPILLED OIL. A SECOND LINE OF BOOM ISDEPLOYED AROUND THE TANKSHIP AND THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF SAN JUANHARBOR. APPROXIMATELY 300 BBLS HAS ESCAPED THE PRIMARY CONTAINMENTAND IS WITHIN THE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. VAC TRUCKS ARE RECOVERINGOIL FROM THE CREEK. THE FACILITY HIRED CROWLEY ENVIRONMENTAL ANDINDUCHEM TO CLEAN-UP SPILL AND ISOLATE LEAK. USCG district 7."
7270,1998-02-18,Oil Tank Spill,"Cromwell, Connecticut",41.5833,-72.65,,,heating oil,,,,,,2000,10,"The USCG MSO Long Island Sound responded to a ruptured oil tank that spilled approximately 2,000 gallons of heating oil into a freshwater wetland area in the vicinity of Cromwell, CT. The responsible party was unable to assume responsibility for the clean-up. MSO LIS obligated funds for $50,000 for contractor clean-up from the OSLTF. USCG district 1. Keyword: containment boom, hard boom, siphon dams, sorbent boom, vacuum trucks, weed cutters, weir/pump skimmer."
7269,1998-02-17,Barge DB26,Pascagoula Channel,30.2833,-88.5217,,,Raffinate,,,,,,1050000,5,"MSO Mobile contacted NOAA SSC Todd Bridgeman to report that the barge DB26 ran aground in the Pascagoula Channel near buoy 29. Vessel is reportedly carrying 25,000 bbls of the product ""Raffinate"". Raffinate is a mixture of hexane (20 - 60 percent), benzene (1 - 5 percent), toluene (1 - 5 percent), and heptane (20 - 60 percent). The vessel is grounded in mud bottom approximately 2 nautical miles from shore. NOAA SSC Brad Benggio is acting on behalf of Todd Bridgeman for this incident. MSO Mobile requested trajectory support from NOAA Hazmat. Vessel position is 30 deg. 17.0 min. N, 88 deg. 31.3 min. W.ALH USCG district 8."
7268,1998-02-15,M/V Manzur,"Southwest Pass, Louisiana",28.7833,-89.3167,,,Hazardous Chemicals,,,,,,,15,"At 1520, February 15, 1998, The M/V Manzur reported to the USCG that a fire of unknown origin had broken out in their single cargo hold. The hold had been sealed and the CO2 fire suppression system had been discharged into the hold the vessel was making way under her own power toward Southwest Pass at the mouth of the Mississippi River. An offshore supply vessel was standing by to render assistance if necessary.Hazardous cargo in the hold included approximately 123 metric tons of sodium cyanide, 11 metric tons of wet acid batteries, 14 metric tons of acetone, 592 sacks of quicklime, 6 drums of petroleum distillates, and 3 drums of octane. USCG district 8."
7267,1998-02-04,IGC T/B 503,Portland Maine,43.6383,-70.275,Oil,,#2 diesel,,,,,,13900,8,At approx. 0230 EST 04 February 1998 a leak was noticed from IGC Tank Barge #503 during a transfer operation on the Fore River's Star Terminal in Portland Maine in position 43-38.3'N 070-16.5'W.It is estimated that approx. 332 barrels of #2 diesel (home heating) oil leaked into the water. The barge was boomed at the time of the incident. It is unknown how much oil remained in the boom. USCG district 1.
7266,1998-02-03,M/V PACIFIC MAKO,"FT LAUDERDALE BEACH, FL",26.0891,-80.1001,,,"IFO 180, Diesel",,,,,,80000,4,"POLREP ONE, POTENTIAL MAJOR, LOW PROBABILITY, CONTAINERSHIPPACIFIC MAKO LAYING BTWN REEFS .4 NM EAST OF FT LAUDERDALE BEACH, 2NM NORTH OF PORT EVERGLADES INLET, FL. 1. SITUATION:A. 022200R FEB 98 CONTAINERSHIP PACIFIC MAKO PRESENTLY ANCHORED WITH2 ANCHORS LAYING IN TROUGH BTWN TWO REEFS .4 NM EAST OF FT LAUDERDALEBEACH, 2 NM NORTH OF PORT EVERGLADES INLET, FL. VSL RPTS APPROX 22TONS OF I.F.O. AND 18 TONS OF DIESEL ONBOARD. USCG district 7."
7265,1998-01-30,INCE EXPRESS,Wake Island,19.2604,166.623,,,"copper concentrates, zinc",,,,,,34200000,30,"The bulk carrier M/V INCE EXPRESS is reported to be taking on water as a result of cracks or hull fractures in the starboard and port bow. The vessel is off the south shore of Wake Island in the vicinity of the entrance to the port. NOAA NWS reports that winds were varying between NE and SE at about 10 knots with 9-10 ft of swell out of the northwest. Water is entering the cargo hold No. 1 and some of the cargo (copper concentrates) was reported escaping. Cargo on board consists of 17,103 metric tons (MT) copper concentrates in holds #1 & #4 14,407 MT (beep bulp?) pellets in holds #2 & #5 and 5, 532 MT zinc in hold #3. An unknown quantity of fuel is on board. Salvage personnel and divers are on scene and developing a repair plan. The plan will most likely include bringing the vessel into the port dock once the fuel barge currently there has completed off loading its cargo of aviation fuel. USCG district 14."
7264,1998-01-29,Savannah River Spill,"Savannah, Georgia",32.0806,-81.0794,,,oily sediment,,,,,,4000,11,"MSO Savannah contacted the NOAA SSC at about 1800, January 29, 1998, to discuss a situation to which they were responding. During some excavation behind a bulkhead along the Savannah River, oil-saturated sediment was found. The bulkhead was at the Georgia Ports Authority, Ocean Terminal Facility near the Talmadge Bridge that spans the river from Georgia to South Carolina. The area of saturated oily sediment was estimated to be 200 feet x 100 feet x 20 feet deep. The USCG estimated that there were 10,000 to 20,000 gallons of oily liquid behind the bulkhead with perhaps 2,000 to 4,000 gallons being pure oil. USCG district 7. Keyword: boom, excavation/construction, oily sediment, skimmers."
7263,1998-01-25,F/V Adriatic Sea,American Samoa,-12.7667,-170.582,,,diesel,,,,,,220000,4,"On January 23, 1998, the port propeller shaft assembly popped out of the F/V ADRIATIC SEA. The vessel began taking on water and eventually sank 90 nm north of American Samoa. The crew abandoned ship and were observed safe in life boats by a C130 aircraft sent to assess the situation. A total of 200 metric tons or approximately 118,000 gallons of diesel was on board the vessel carried in 4 cargo holds, as well as an unknown quantity in the vessels fuel tanks. When the vessel sank, the entire 200 metric tons from the cargo holds was released. On scene weather was reported to be calm seas and wind, with a 4 foot sea swell. A weather front was expected to move through the area within the next 24 hours. The NOAA SSC was contacted at 1830 on January 23 and provided spill trajectory and expected fate/behavior of the oil.The following assumptions were made: On January 23, the 200 ft fishing vessel ADRIATIC SEA sank approximately 90 nm north of American Samoa (12-46.9 S and 170-34.9 W). After interviewing the crew, the fuel on board was reported to be approximately 220,000 gallons (vice 118,000) of diesel in four fishing holds and an unknown quantity in vessel fuel tanks. Catastrophic release of the diesel from the four fishing holds occurred when the vessel sank. On scene weather reported by C130 pilot overhead after the sinking was calm winds and seas with a 4 ft swell. This weather has continued throughout January 24. The equatorial current moves westerly at approximately 1 knot. Trade winds are normally out of the SE 10-20 knots. USCG district 1."
7262,1998-01-23,M/V Red Seagull,Offshore Texas,28.7217,-94.6317,,,Arabian crude,,,,1,,10900,27,"The M/V RED SEAGULL was maneuvering near the Amoco pipeline spill in the lightering zone off Galveston Texas when the crew reported ""bubbling and sheening"" along a portion of the hull. When the vessels position was plotted she was determined to be north of the Amoco pipeline rupture site and therefore responders believe that her hull may be breached. The vessel is currently anchored in position 28-43.3N and 94-37.9W. The vessels is carrying 1.5 million barrels of Arabian light and medium crude oil. No determination has yet been made as to whether or not the vessel is still leaking or how much product has been lost. The USCG Falcon Jet Aireye will survey the scene during the night. A dive survey is scheduled for first light to determine the extent of any damage. USCG district 8. Keyword: boom, Corexit 9500, dispersant, skimming."
7260,1998-01-22,High Island Pipeline System (Amoco),offshore Texas,28.535,-94.4017,,,Texas sweet crude,,,,1,,12600,4,"At 1914, January 22, 1998, an Amoco Pipeline recorded a pressure drop indicative of a pipeline rupture. The rupture occurred somewhere along a line running from mid-Galveston Island (on a course of 151 degrees true) out to a point approximately 90 miles offshore. Calculations by Amoco, based on the pressure drop, indicated a worst-case release of 2500 barrels of Texas sweet crude, having an API of 39.4. The amount was later adjusted to about 300 barrels lost. USCG district 8. Keyword: Corexit 9527."
7261,1998-01-22,Pipeline Rupture,Texas,28.4133,-94.46,,,Sweet Texas Crude,,,,,,105000,21,"At 1914CST, 22JAN98, Amoco Pipeline recorded a pressure drop indicative of a pipeline rupture. The rupture occurred somewhere along a line running from mid-Galveston Island (on a course of 151 degrees true) out to a point approximately 90 miles offshore. Calculations by Amoco, based on the pressure drop, indicated a worse case release of 2500 barrels of Texas Sweet Crude, having an API of 39.4.Overnight SLAR overflights by a USCG Falcon Jet revealed a slick in position 28-25.0N, 94-25.0W, approximately 50 miles offshore. The Region 6 Dispersant Preapproval Checklist was completed, USCG Gulf Strike Team SROMP was notified and the RP placed aerial dispersants on standby.A morning overflight revealed a 1/2 - 1 mile x 4-5 mile slick of broken coverage (40%sheen), leading edge in position 28-24.8N and trailing edge in position 28-30.5N, 94-27.6W. The slick contained one patch of heavy brown oil measuring 1/4 mile by 1/4 mile. calculations by observers on the overflights estimated the amount of product in the water to be 300 barrels. USCG district 8."
7259,1998-01-21,Tarballs 98,"Bodega Bay, CA",38.2939,-123.067,,,"oil, tarballs",,,,,,,6,"At about 1450, Saturday, 17 January, MSO San Francisco was notified of stranding tarballs and oiled wildlife on the beaches of Drakes Estero. Teams found tarballs, oiled vegetation and scattered tar patties along the beach at the water line. Wildlife teams began collecting oiled live and dead birds. A Unified Command was established and the Coast Guard hired cleanup contractors to remove the oiled debris. To date, about 120 lbs of tar and solid waste has been collected. Several overflights have been conducted and no floating oil has been found. Assessments of other Point Reyes area beaches have been made and no new oiling was found. As of yesterday, a total of 64 oiled birds have been collected for cleaning and 115 have been found dead. Rescue efforts will continue as impacts to wildlife remain and further assessment are planned. USCG district 11."
7258,1998-01-15,T/B Gregory,"Norfolk, Virginia",38.975,-76.3333,,,gasoline,,,,,,31000,7,"At 0700 hours on January 15, 1998, the tug Neil McAllistar struck the tank barge Gregory near Sewalls Point in the Port of Hampton Roads. The Gregory contained 31,000 gallons of gasoline. There was some damage to the Gregory, however there was no release of gasoline. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential."
7257,1998-01-07,M/V Stone Fueler,"Belle Pass, Louisiana",29.0767,-90.1833,,,diesel,,,,1,,3000,49,"The M/V Stone Fueler sank and subsequently broke up sometime after midnight 7 January 98. The 65 foot vessel sank in 25-30 feet of water in Belle Pass, 1/2 mile off the coast of Louisiana at position 29? 04.6"" N, 090? 11.0"" W. The vessel was carrying approximately 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel all of which is believed to have been lost. USCG district 8. Keyword: dispersants."
7256,1998-01-03,M/V ANADYR,"Commencment Bay, Tacoma, WA",47.2741,-122.425,,,IFO 180,,,,,,,9,"USCG MSO Puget Sound reported a spill of IFO 180 from the Russian freighter M/V ANADYR at Pier 7 into the Sitcum Waterway, Commencement Bay in Tacoma, Washington. The spill occurred at approximately 0800 on January 1, 1998. Most of the initial spill was reported contained at the pier by boom. The Coast Guard reports the volume of spill is unknown. At 2055 on January 2nd, the NOAA SSC was requested to provide weather, tides, and assist in calculating volume of oil from on-scene description of area covered and appearance of oil. USCG district 13."
7255,1998-01-02,Lightering Spill,offshore Texas,28.6167,-94.25,,,Queibo crude oil,,,,,,1680,8,"Two vessels were conducting lightering operations off the Texas coast (lat 28-37.0N, long 94-15.0W) near Claypile Bank when a lightering hose ruptured. Initial reports indicate that 40 barrels of ""Queibo"" Crude, an Arabian Light Crude with an unconfirmed API of 36.0 was released. On scene weather is reported as, seas 2'-3' and winds from the SSE at 5-10 knots. Some of the product has been contained in boom and a USCG helo overflight is en route to investigate. NOAA HAZMAT is providing initial trajectory and fate and effect assessment while awaiting the results of the overflight. The lightering zone is well off the coast and therefore spill is not an immediate threat to coastal areas. USCG district 8. Keyword: boom, potential spill."
7254,1997-12-29,Atlantic Bulker,"Mount Hope Bay, MA",41.7047,-71.1852,Oil,,IFO 180,,,,,,165000,5,"At approximately 0630 EST, the M/V Atlantic Bulker grounded north of the turning basin as she was attempting to tie up at the Brayton Point Power Station with a cargo of coal. The vessel grounded by the bow in soft sediments.Lat: 41? 42' 28.4"" Long.: 071? 11' 11.8"" NOAA Chart #13227Fuel: IFO 180, API 13.1#2 Starboard Tank = 42,200 gallons# Starboard Tank = 122,900 gallonsThe vessel is tied to the pier by the stern. 5 Tugs are standing by.No oil has been released. USCG district 1."
7253,1997-12-29,Tug Captain Frank,"Wilmington, North Carolina",33.9817,-77.8683,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,3000,42,"At 0630 on December 29, 1997, the tug Captain Frank, sank in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 2 miles off Kure Beach near Wilmington, North Carolina. When the tug sank, 3000 gallons of diesel was lost from a damaged tank. There was a reported potential for 21,000 gallons of diesel from other fuel tanks onboard. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7252,1997-12-24,Barge Alaska,"Wrangell, Alaska",56.4667,-132.383,,,urea,,,,,,,2,"DATE: December 24, 1997 1400 PDT - TO: NOAA SSC Ed Levine - FROM: NOAA/Hazardous Materials Response Team, Seattle, WA 98115 - - SUBJECT: Barge Alaska - - FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT JIM MORRIS, NOAA/HAZMAT SEATTLE, WA 98115. PHONE (206) 526-6317. - _ - Per your request we have looked at trajectory implications of the urea that has been released from the barge Alaska. These notes are based on the following information:- - A barge located at 56? 28'N, 132? 23'W (Wrangell, Alaska) is reported to have cracks in the starboard and portside. The vessel is carrying an unknown amount of urea stored as a bulk product. At this time, the vessel is not leaking product.- - If any of this initial information is incorrect, please let us know ASAP as it would affect any trajectory implications. - _ - 1) WEATHER - Today, the winds are forecast from the south at 30 knots with rain. Tomorrow, the rain is expected to continue with winds from the south at 25 knots. - - 2) GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF UREA - Urea is a white crystal or powder with very faint odor. It has a density of 1.3 (it would sink in water) and is soluble in water. Urea is commonly present in nature, in urine and other body fluid. As a fertilizer, urea contains 45-46% nitrogen, and is usually in the form of small pellets or granules. It is shipped in bags or in bulk. - - 3) TRAJECTORY ANALYSIS - The harbor is generally shallow and is rapidly flushed due to tidal action. Any dissolved product will be quickly diluted by water exchange through the harbor entrance. The dissolved urea will not affect the pH of the water much, the effect, if there is any, will be localized, and given the tidal current present any effect will quickly dissipated because of the flushing effect in the harbor. - - 4)FATE AND EFFECT OF UREA - Solubility - Urea is very soluble in water. In the case of a capsized vessel, the urea pellets will sink to the ocean floor while dissolving in the water column. Water currents facilitate the dissolution process of urea in the same way that stirring a cup of coffee helps dissolve the sugar faster. Since the urea was stored in bulk, the granules may disperse as a ""cloud"" of fertilizer, each granule sinking independently while coming in full contact with the water. - Effect on pH - When urea dissolves in water it forms a weak base. The pH of the ocean water varies between 6.5 to 8.5. Usually it tends to be somewhat basic. In addition, the ocean has a substantial buffering capacity. In the past even large urea spills had minimal effect on the pH and we would expect the similar process during this incident. - Effect on the environment - We would not expect to see any algae bloom or other nutrient driven changes. The spilled urea dissolves quickly, eventually turning into carbon dioxide which escapes as gas and dissipates, and ammonia, which dilutes in the prevailing tidal current and quickly drops to ambient concentration. It is quite possible that the concentration of available nitrogen (in the form of ammonia) may be elevated for a short period of time at the immediate location of the spill. However, considering the rapid dilution and dispersion into the water column, exposure to organisms is predicted to be short-term. The biological literature focuses on phytoplankton effects and these seem to be mediated by light. At this time of the year, the phytoplankton population is relatively small, and the amount of daylight minimal. Adverse effects are expected to be minimal and confined to the harbor. USCG district 17."
7251,1997-12-24,East Cameron Block 338 Pipeline,90 miles offshore Louisiana,28.1167,-92.8167,,,crude oil,,,,,,630,11,"On December 24, 1997, a break in a pipeline connecting two rigs occurred (possibly from a ship's anchor). The rupture occurred on the East Cameron 338 Lease Block, approximately 90 miles offshore Louisiana. The pipeline was 8 inches in diameter and 9 to 10 miles long. A reported 10 to 15 barrels was spilled (API 46.0). The weather was bright sun and high winds. On-scene observers reported emulsified oil and an extensive sheen moving to the east. USCG district 8. Keyword: potential."
7250,1997-12-17,Ship Shoal Block 126,2 miles offshore Louisiana,28.8167,-91.2667,,,crude oil,,,,1,,7140,10,"On December 17, 1997, the USCG MSO Morgan City was notified of a 170-barrel spill of crude oil in the Gulf of Mexico. The spill occurred when a valve malfunctioned on an unmanned platform located on Ship Shoal lease block 126. The product was identified as a condensate having an API of 40.0 and characteristics similar to a South Louisiana crude oil. USCG district 8. Keyword: Corexit 9527."
7249,1997-12-05,ST Serv. Diesel,Savannah River,32.0689,-80.9137,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,1000,2,"A 20,000 Bbl capacity storage tank at the ST Services facility on the Savannah River was overfilled with diesel fuel. The RP estimates 1000 gallons have spilled into diked containment area surrounding the tanks. There is concern that the overfilling could have overstressed the tank and could lead to a leak or even catastrophic failure of the tank. NOAA HAZMAT is providing a Resources at Risk Report and ADIOS oil fate information to the MSO. USCG district 7."
5011,1997-11-26,M/V Kuroshima,"Unalaska Island, Alaska",53.9167,-166.417,,,IFO 380,,,,1,1,12000,294,"NOAA SSC John Whitney was notified on Wednesday evening, 26 NOV 97, that the M/V Kuroshima, a 370' coastal freighter, had run aground on rocks during a heavy storm near Dutch Harbor, AK. The position of the vessel is 53-54' N, 166-25.5' W. Approximately 12,000 gallons of Bunker C oil have reportedly been released into the water. The vessel has a potential capacity of 6,500 barrels it is unknown at this time how much oil was onboard. On-scene winds are currently from the NW at 40-50 knots, gusting to 90 knots. Observers from the US Coast Guard report that the oil moved into a small bay to the northeast of the grounding site and splashed over a berm into a freshwater lake. Personnel from the USCG Pacific Strike Team are en route to the scene. USCG district 17. Keyword: power washing units, weed cutters, salvage, in-situ burning."
7248,1997-11-21,"Mystery Spill, Point Reyes","Point Reyes, CA",38.0257,-122.953,,,Oil,,,,,,,4,"Mystery Spill Drakes Bay, CA Initial Report: On Sunday November 16, MSO San Francisco received reports from Point Reyes National Seashore of tarballs and oiled birds on Drakes Beach. An MSO team was dispatched and found trace amounts of dime sized tarballs along the beach. Personnel from the Point Reyes National Seashore and the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary began collecting oiled live birds and dead birds. The Coast Guard conducted an overflight, but did not find any floating oil. By Monday, there were over 50 birds found dead, and an estimated 200 birds observed oiled in an area extending out to the Farallone Islands and south to Ocean Beach. Among the birds affected were 7 Snowy Plovers and one Brown Pelican, both endangered species. The International Bird Rescue and Research Center in Berkeley CA began cleaning and rehabilitating oiled birds. Assessment teams continued to find dime to half dollar sized tarballs along the shoreline and in the high tide debris line from Drakes Beach to Limantour Beach. On Tuesday the SSC conducted an overflight and found no floating oil. Clean up teams began removing oiled debris. In addition to oiled birds, there was a report of nine oiled (estimated 2% coverage) Elephant Seals observed near Chimney Rock. Shoreline assessment, wildlife collection, cleaning and rehabilitation continued. On Wednesday, the assessment teams found no new oiling. The cleanup crews finished cleaning the impacted areas. Wildlife teams had collected a total of 78 oiled birds for cleaning, and found 194 birds dead. Teams continued assessment of beaches and wildlife collection and observations. Thursday continued with shore assessments, wildlife collections and observations. There was no further shore impacts and sign off of some areas was started. However late in the day, an additional 50 freshly oiled birds were reported and there were concerns about additional floating oil. Today, the SSC conducted another overflight concentrating in an area between the Farallone Islands, Point Reyes and Bolinas Point. Some areas of oil were found. The areas consisted primarily of trace amounts of silver sheens and some scattered tarballs with sheen in convergence lines. A larger area of sheen, tarballs, and tar patties was found south of the area about 20 east of San Pedro Point. In the Drakes Bay area, teams continued to survey beach areas, and conduct wildlife collections and observations. Bird totals as of today are: 92 oiled birds collected for cleaning and rehabilitation and 278 birds found dead. The SSC will conduct an overflight tomorrow and remains on call to assist as needed. USCG district 5."
7247,1997-11-20,Timbalier Bay,"Timbalier Bay, Louisiana",29.071,-90.3536,,,Timbalier Bay crude,,,,,,840,9,"On November 18, 1997, 15 to 20 barrels of Timbalier crude was spilled from a tank battery just north of East Timbalier Island. On November 21, the MSO reported that there had been no impacts to Timbalier Island throughout the night and that overflights and beach surveys throughout the day failed to detect any product, either on the beach or in the surrounding waters. As of November 24, no product or beach impacts had been detected. It is possible that less product than originally thought was spilled. Evaporation and dispersion could have aided the product's natural removal and the passage of a front and associated wind shift from the north could have moved the oil offshore. USCG district 8."
7246,1997-11-16,"Mystery Tarballs, Drakes Bay","Point Reyes, California",38.0257,-122.953,,,crude oil,,,,,,,6,"On November 16, 1997, MSO San Francisco received reports of tarballs and oiled birds on Drakes Beach from the Point Reyes National Seashore. An MSO team was dispatched and found trace amounts of dime-sized tarballs along the beach. Personnel from the Point Reyes National Seashore and the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary began collecting oiled live and dead birds. The Oiled Wildlife Care Network and International Bird Rescue and Research Center in Berkeley, California began cleaning and rehabilitating oiled birds. USCG district 11. Keyword: International Bird Rescue and Research Center."
7244,1997-11-14,Cape Fear River NC,near intersection w/ Brunswick River,34.2539,-77.9682,,,waste oil,,,,,,5000,12,"Waste Oil Spill - Wilmington, NC - Initial Report received from Gary Ott at 0820 PST - - Location:- On Cape Fear River near intersection w/ Brunswick River. Refer to NOAA Chart #11537. Facility where release occurred is located at end of railroad indicated in the NW (upper left) of the chart near the town of Navassa. - - Spill reportedly occurred sometime Tuesday or Wednesday when a truck driver left the vehicle unattended. Upon return found the hose on the ground resulting in a waste oil release estimated at 1,500 - 5,000 gallons. - - Approx. 3 mile stretch of Cape Fear River has been impacted. A cypress marsh in this area has been impacted as well. A priority issue is to determine how best to clean up the cypress marsh. The impacted area is a State-designated primary nursery. USCG district 5."
7245,1997-11-14,C/V Teval,Ambrose Light Anchorage,40.4583,-73.825,,,methyl bromide,,,,,,,24,"NOAA was notified of this incident on November 14, 1997, by ACT NY who asked the Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) for chemical-specific information on the potential hazards and detection methods for methyl bromide. The SSC reported that the chemical is heavier than air as a gas and heavier than water as a liquid. The boiling point is 38?F. This meant that as the night temperatures decreased, the chemical could be a liquid and as the temperature increased during the day it could turn into a gas. The methods for detection identified were three different Dr‰ger-Tubes that could measure methyl bromide at different concentration ranges and cross sensitivities. The SSC informed ACT NY that the two suits of protective clothing tested (PTFE Teflon and Saranex 23P) rated at less than 1-hour breakthrough time.All suspicious containers onboard C/V Teval were tested and inspected by the responsible party's (RPs) chemical sampling team at the anchorage. The ship was allowed to continue her sail to the port of Elizabeth, New Jersey where she was off-loaded, re-checked, re-loaded, and sailed on to Charleston, South Carolina. No chemical contamination was found. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7242,1997-11-12,C/V Ned Lloyd Delft,"Port of Hampton Road, Virginia",36.95,-76.1667,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,,12,"On the morning of November 12, 1997, the C/V Ned Lloyd Delft transiting from Portsmouth Marine Terminal to Lynnhaven Anchorage in Chesapeake Bay reported leaking #6 fuel oil. At 0915 Eastern Standard Time (EST), the vessel anchored at the Lynnhaven Anchorage. It was not known how much product was lost or if the vessel was still leaking.The initial investigation suggested that the #6 fuel oil leaked from a crack between a fuel tank and the bunker tanks on the Ned Lloyd Delft. The release occurred when the bunker tanks were being emptied. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7243,1997-11-12,High Rise Services,"Wilmington, North Carolina",34.27,-78.0,,,waste oil,,,,,,5000,9,"The waste oil flowed through a cypress swamp, contaminating an area estimated at 500 by 1000 feet, before entering the Cape Fear River. The oil released was estimated to have a range from 3000 to 5000 gallons. The actual amount of waste oil spilled was not confirmed. The evening of November 15, 2600 gallons of waste oil was recovered. A 6- to 8-mile stretch of vegetation on the Cape Fear River north of Wilmington was impacted with a coating of waste oil. USCG district 5."
7241,1997-11-06,Two Barges,"Texas City, TX",29.4013,-94.8207,,,"ethylene glycol monoalkyl, ethanolamine",,,,,,,3,"Hazmat was notified at 1720 PDT of a potential chemical spill from two barges aground near Texas City, Texas. At 0540 local time the barges CC483 and CC479 grounded outside the shipping channel near light #7. The water depth at the grounding location is approximately 4 feet, each barge draws approximately 5.5 feet of water. The barges are stable and no product is leaking. - - Barge CC483 is carrying 1600 tons of ethylene glycol monoalkyl ether in 6 cargo tanks. - Barge CC479 is carrying 1600 tons of ethanolamine in 6 cargo tanks. USCG district 8."
7239,1997-11-05,M/V Kure,"Humboldt Bay, California.",40.8167,-124.167,,,IFO 180,,,,1,1,4540,85,"At about 0420 on November 5, 1997, the M/V Kure, a 639-foot Panamanian-flagged cargo carrier transporting wood chips, was shifting at the Louisiana Pacific Dock where she was berthed and allided with pilings. The allision punched a 12-inch hole about 10-feet above the waterline and, in the time required to plug the hole, approximately 4537 gallons of IFO 180 had discharged into Humboldt Bay. At the time of the incident, there were cloudy skies and winds reported light and variable. USCG district 11. Keyword: boom, Clean Bay inc., containment boom, International Bird Rescue, warm- or hot-water washing."
7240,1997-11-05,M/V Shogun,Rota West Harbor,14.1383,145.133,,,#2 oil,,,,,,10200,9,"The 190 ft. M/V Shogun is aground 50-100 yards off West Harbor in southwest Rota, a small island 30 miles north of Guam. The coordinates of the vessel are 14 08.3 N and 145 08.0 E. With a flooded engine room, the vessel is down at the stern and aground on a mixed sand and coral bottom. Seas running at 10-12 ft are washing over the stern. The M/V Shogun is carrying 6000 bbls (250,000 gallons) of #2 fuel oil. USCG district 14."
7238,1997-11-03,Northern Voyager,"Gloucester, MA",42.6211,-70.6022,Oil,,"Diesel, lube oil",,,,,,10000,1,"On the morning of 11/2/97, the 144 foot fishing vessel NORTHERN VOYAGER, radioed the US Coast Guard that it was taking on water and sinking, 3.5 miles east Gloucester, MA. The USCG responded with rescue units and retreived the crew. In addition, the USCG placed damage control teams aboard in an attempt to control the flooding. This action was in vain and the vessel sank in 150-250 feet of water. She was carrying an estimated 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel, 200 gallons of lube oil and 400,000 pounds of herring. At the time of the sinking the weather was harsh with heavy seas and winds over 15 knots. - - Upon sinking, a USCG overflight observed a broken sheen extending northwesterly for approximately one mile at approximately 500 yards wide. - - The NOAA SSC was notified of the spill directly by the MSO Boston. After consulting with the weather service, SHIO and ADIOS, it was determined that land impacts of any significant amount were unlikely. In addition, it was agreed that any attempt at protection strategies would prove pointless, given the heavy surf. The FOSC considered sending divers to close the vents. It was agreed that, if the vessel was in 200+ feet of water, such an operation would be unnecessarily risky to the divers. - - On the morning (11/3/97) overflight, no sheen was sighted. The vessel's owner had determined the depth of the vessel at 140 feet and had decided to send hard-hat divers to begin salvage operations.While the divers are on-station, they will close the vents to prevent any further release. The diving operation will begin Tuesday (11/4/97), weather permitting. USCG will monitor for oil releases at that time. - - The vessel sank less than one mile north of the Stellwagon Bank National Marine Sanctuary and some twelve miles east of the Plum Island USFWS Reserve. USCG district 1."
7237,1997-10-30,F/V Fortuna 21,"Pearl Harbor, HI",21.3622,-157.973,,,Diesel,,,,,,68000,1,"The F/V FORTUNA 21 ran aground approximately 1 nm south of the entrance to Pearl Harbor, HI at 1100 HST on October 29, 1997. The vessel had 68,000 gallons of diesel on board. Attempts to refloat the vessel were unsuccessful. No oil was reported in the water. On-scene weather: wind 070 degrees at 12 knots seas 070 degrees at 3 feet. The NOAA SSC was contacted by MSO Honolulu at 1800 HST and requested to provide trajectory and fate/effect information for instantaneous release of 68,000 gallons of diesel. The Honolulu NWS forecast is for trade winds at 15 knots through Friday. There is a potential for Kona winds to develop Saturday morning. NOAA provided weather forecast, ADIOS weathering data and statistical trajectories for E and ENE wind scenarios. MSO Honolulu reported the vessel was successfully refloated October 30 at approximately 0330. USCG district 14."
7236,1997-10-27,Mystery Spill - Gulf of Mexico,Gulf of Mexico,29.1833,-94.3833,,,oil,,,,,,,1,"At 1000 on Saturday, October 25, 1997, the Assistant SSC, Todd A. Bridgeman was notified by MSU Galveston of the sighting of a slick of unknown origin in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 20 miles south of Galveston, Texas. Reports were received from two rigs on the High Island lease block. One report came from High Island 177 (position 29?11.0 N, 094?23.0 W) and the other from High Island 195 (position 29?10.34 N, 094?22.18 W). The reported slick was estimated to be two miles wide by ten miles long consisting of a ""thick sheen"" or ""rainbow colored sheen and some dark areas"" depending upon the reporting party. On-scene weather was winds from the SSW at 10-15 kts., seas of 4-6 feet, visibility of 5 miles and temperatures in the 70's. - - MSU Galveston requested initial trajectory analysis and resources at risk from the Assistant SSC while simultaneously launching a helicopter overflight to confirm the sightings.- - The initial assessment was that the slick was not an immediate threat to the coast and the present rough on-scene weather would facilitate dispersion of the slick, and that the passage of a front (expected in the following 12 hours) would cause the wind to shift around to the NNE, away from land further decreasing the threat. The helicopter overflight revealed a two mile long slick of rapidly dissipating sheen. Pending further developments the case was closed. USCG district 8."
7235,1997-10-24,Mystery Spill/Monterey Bird Incident,"Santa Cruz, California",36.935,-121.905,,,non-petroleum oil,,,,,,,8,"On October 24, 1997, the USCG received reports of an unknown substance washing ashore at Sunset Beach in Soquel Cove, Monterey Bay they also began receiving reports of bird impacts. The beach was initially evacuated and the Santa Cruz HAZMAT Team investigated the substance. It was determined to be a non-toxic, non-petroleum oil, however a definitive identification was never made. Laboratory reports ranged from hydrogenated vegetable oil, emulsified sardine oil, to an animal, vegetable, or fish by-product. USCG district 11. Keyword: none."
7234,1997-10-21,F/V Celia M,"Barataria Pass, Louisiana",29.185,-89.8853,,,diesel,,,,,,,19,"At 1815, October 21, 1997, the fishing vessel Celia M sank about 4.5 miles east-southeast of Barataria Pass, Louisiana in 40 to 45 feet of water. The vessel was described as a 165-foot ""pogy boat."" She was carrying 2000 to 8000 gallons of diesel fuel, 300 gallons of lube oil, 300 gallons of hydraulic oil, and a 250-ton catch. The USCG reported that 14 people onboard were rescued before the vessel sank. A 1-mile long ""red"" diesel slick was reported tending south from the vessel. On October 23, 1997, divers completed plugging all vents, stopping the flow of diesel. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7233,1997-10-18,Barge PV 5996,"Bolivar Peninsula, Texas",29.4282,-94.7167,,,urea fertilizer,,,,,,,9,"At 0030, October 18, 1997, the hopper barge PV 5996 began taking on water and had to be grounded along the bank of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW). The barge was carrying an unknown amount of ammonium nitrate (fertilizer) of unknown concentration. The amount of damage done to the barge and the amount of product spilled were also unknown. On October 29, 1997, the product was identified as urea fertilizer, not ammonium nitrate. An unknown quantity of the product was scooped from the barge and the barge refloated. USCG district 8. Keyword: potential."
7232,1997-10-08,T/V Western Lion,"Galveston, Texas",28.5833,-94.16,,,Nigerian crude oil,,,,,,,25,"At 2012, October 8, 1997, the T/V Western Lion reported a sheen in the water approximately 60 miles offshore Galveston Texas. The Western Lion was carrying 1,700,000 barrels of Nigerian crude. Evidently the vessel had suffered a stress crack in at least one tank and was leaking ""saucer-sized globs"" of oil as she moved with the swells. USCG district 8. Keyword: potential."
7231,1997-09-30,Mystery Spill - Florida Keys,Florida Keys,24.3387,-81.5965,,,oil,,,,,,,2,"An oil slick of unknown origin was discovered in the early afternoon of 30 SEP 1997 approximately 10 miles south of the western part of the Florida Keys. It is believed the report originated from the Florida Marine Patrol. The slick was reported to be a dark, weathered oil scattered along a path approx. 10 miles long and 1/2 mile wide. - - At 1510 EDT, the eastern position was reported to be near: 24?20.32'N, 081?35.79'W and the western end was reported to be near: 24?20.49'N, 081?42.93'W. - - An overflight by the U.S. Coast Guard was being initiated to gather further information. - - On scene weather was reported to be: Winds SE 10 knots, Seas 1 foot. - - NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC), LCDR Brad Benggio is assisting the USCG in Miami. USCG district 7."
7230,1997-09-29,Mystery Spill - Gulf of Mexico Platform,Gulf of Mexico,27.8667,-91.15,,,synthetic drilling mud,,,,,,,10,"At approximately 1130 on September 30, 1997, a USCG overflight reported an 8-mile long by 0.5-mile wide black oil slick 100 miles offshore Louisiana near a platform construction site in the Gulf of Mexico. At approximately 1500 a second overflight saw a small sheen approximately 50 by 1,000 feet near the same platform construction site. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7229,1997-09-29,Platform Irene,"Vandenberg Air Force Base, California",34.65,-120.65,,,Monterey Crude,,,,,,122000,36,"At approximately 2330 on September 9, 1997, Platform Irene, offshore near Point Arguello, California, reported a spill from its 20-inch pipeline. This pipeline connects the platform to the shoreline terminal at Point Arguello. Platform Irene is operated by the Torch Operating Company for Nueva Energy (Houston). The release was caused by a fracture in a weld near a flange at a depth of about 33 fathoms. The amount released was originally reported as 2,900 barrels, which was the potential amount in the pipeline at the time the weld broke. This amount was revised after overflights and other observations were conducted to between 200 and 500 barrels. The oil was Monterey crude mixed with the drilling and pumping waters. Skimming vessels from the Clean Seas Cooperative, MSRC and from the Fisherman's Oilspill Response Team were contracted for on-water collection. The RP also alerted dispersant aircraft, but they were not used.The RP assumed the major role in the response, with Federal agencies providing assistance and oversight. Other federal participation included, USFWS for bird impacts, NOAA National Marine Santuaries provided air and on-water observation platforms, and Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), the landowners of the impacted areas. USCG district 11. Keyword: Clean Seas Cooperative."
7228,1997-09-28,Crystal Ocean Cold Storage,"Astoria, Oregon",46.1917,-123.817,,,anhydrous ammonia,,,,,,1600,7,"At approximately 2255, September 28, 1997, the USCG MSO in Portland, Oregon was notified of an ammonia release from the Crystal Ocean Cold Storage facility in Astoria, Oregon (River Mile 15 on the Columbia River). The release occurred when an estimated 50- by 100-foot section of the wharf supporting the cold storage plant collapsed. The Astoria Fire Boat reported sighting an ammonia plume on the Columbia River near the plant. At 2310 the MSO was notified that the main ammonia storage tanks had been secured by the Astoria Fire Department. An estimated 1,600 gallons of anhydrous ammonia were released from a high-pressure line in the refrigeration system. It was initially reported that an additional 7,000 to 10,000 gallons of anhydrous ammonia were believed to still be in the plant storage tanks. It was later determined that the ammonia storage was not in the part of the plant building impacted by the collapsing wharf. Weather on-scene was calm with 62°F air temperature and intermittent mist on the water surface. Later, light east-northeast winds of 5 knots developed and started moving the ammonia plume downwind. USCG district 13."
7227,1997-09-18,T/V Mystra,Delaware Bay,38.9767,-75.2017,,,crude,,,,,,,41,"At approximately 0100 on September 18, 1997, the T/V Mystra reported that she had oil around her at the Big Stone Anchorage in Delaware Bay. The oil was believed to have come from the sea chest while the ship was lightering. The source was identified as a faulty valve.Weather at the time of the incident was winds from the south-southwest at 10 to 15 knots, temperature 74? F, with 1- to 3-foot seas.Once the leak was detected the USCG COTP Philadelphia was notified and dispatched a Pollution Response Team.The Federal Government's involvement in this response focused on monitoring the RP's activities, conducting overflights, and initiating shoreline surveys to document impacts none were observed.This response lasted for four days. USCG district 5. Keyword: containment boom, skimmers, Tri-State Bird Rescue."
7226,1997-09-16,Ninilchik River Sulfur Spill,Southwest Kenai Peninsula,60.0,-151.667,,,elemental sulfur,,,,,,34000,14,"At 0800 on Tuesday, 16 SEP, 1997 during transport by dual trailer truck to Homer, AK, a container of pure elemental sulfur fell off the rear trailer and slid down the bank of the Ninilchik River. An estimated 34,000 pounds of sulfur from the container spilled onto the bank and into the river. 70% of the product spilled onto the embankment and the remaining 30% spilled into the river.The sulfur was a by-product of desulfurization of North Slope crude oil from the Tesoro Refinery at Nikiski, AK. USCG district 17. Keyword: vacuum trucks."
7225,1997-09-05,Ammonia Leak,"Morgan City, Louisiana",29.7046,-91.2051,,,Ammonia,,,,,,,1,"Situation: - On 5 SEP, 97 at 1200 hours local time, the Assistant SSC was notified of an anhydrous ammonia leak occurring in Morgan City, Louisiana. - - A cylindrical tank measuring approximately 7'-8' long and 6' in diameter, containing an unknown amount of anhydrous ammonia developed a vapor leak at a facility in Morgan City, Louisiana. The cause of the leak is suspected to be a faulty valve. The US Coast Guard and local Fire Department are on-scene and have established a 600' hot zone around the tank and are controlling the vapors through the use of water spray. A contractor is expected on scene at 1300 hours to pump the product off into another tank. The Assistant SSC provided the USCG with CAMEO/RIDS information, noting the precaution that any runoff water from the vapor control operations will be corrosive or toxic and should be contained and removed as a hazardous substance.- - The USCG Morgan City has contact numbers for the Assistant SSC who is standing by should any further assistance be necessary. USCG district 8."
7224,1997-08-21,Dredge Alaska,"Moriches Inlet, New York",40.75,-72.75,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,117000,29,"At 0824 on August 21, 1997, the USCG Group Moriches was notified that the 220-foot dredge Alaska had broken her mooring lines and might run aground off the coast of Long Island, New York. There were 22 people onboard. The Alaska was approximately 1,500 feet offshore of Moriches, New York. The dredge had about 117,000 gallons of diesel aboard. The crew was airlifted off the dredge because of the high seas. USCG district 1. Keyword: containment boom, evaporation, salvage, potential spill."
7223,1997-08-19,Haines Dock Asphalt Spill,"Haines, Alaska",59.25,-135.417,,,asphalt emulsion,,,,,,1000,7,"On the evening of August 18, 1997, a 2,000-gallon tank of asphalt emulsion was being unloaded from a barge at the Haines, Alaska dock when approximately 1,000 gallons of the material spilled into the water just off the dock face. The release received considerable local press coverage that often emphasized its alleged negative impacts. The spill's actual impact was minimal. Throughout the incident the weather was mild. USCG district 17. Keyword: boom, sorbent pads."
7222,1997-08-14,Texaco Pipeline - Louisiana,South Timbalier Block 270,28.2433,-90.6917,,,crude oil,,,,,,,11,"On August 14, 1997, a routine USCG training flight reported two slicks one to three miles by .5 miles, with heavy brown mousse and heavy rainbow sheen (70% rainbow sheen and 30% black oil). As a result of this report, a significant response and search for the source of the spill began.Three potential RPs were identified Shell Oil, Texaco Pipeline, and Forest Gas-Pipeline Company. All pipelines were shut-in. Although none of the companies had noticed a reduction in pressure, Texaco tentatively assumed the responsibility, opened a Command Post in Houma, Louisiana and called out their contracted responders. USCG district 8. Keyword: infrared (IR), side-looking airborne radar (SLAR)."
7221,1997-08-13,"Mystery Spill - Astoria, OR","Astoria, OR",46.207,-123.793,,,red product,,,,,,,4,"Initial Report - On 13 August 1997 at approximate 1000, the USCG received a report of an unknown quantity of diesel and sheen off Tongue Point that extended south towards John Day Channel. Tongue Point is located east of Astoria, OR on the Columbia River. A 1030 USCG helo overflight reported a mile long slick of red product and sheen extending to the west-southwest from River Mile 20 on the Columbia River. In both reports, on-scene observers indicated fog interfered with observations, therefore the estimated location of product may be incomplete. Next USCG overflight is scheduled for 1300. - - Coast Guard has requested NOAA provide trajectory, weather, and resources at risk information. NOAA SSC is on standby for possible on-scene support. USCG district 13."
7220,1997-08-12,Hydraulic Oil Spill,"Mobile, Alabama",29.2333,-87.8667,,,hydraulic oil,,,,,,5000,7,"On August 12, 1997, a pile-driving vessel located approximately 70 miles south of Mobile, Alabama reported a hydraulic line rupture. An estimated 5,000 gallons of Mobil product EAL-224H, a vegetable-based hydraulic oil, was released at a depth of 600 feet. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7219,1997-08-05,Tosco Refinery,"Ferndale, Washington",48.8333,-125.667,,,"Jet A fuel, heavy fuel oil",,,,,,21000,23,"At approximately 2200, August 5, 1997, an unknown quantity of heavy fuel oil and jet fuel was spilled from the Tosco Refinery in Ferndale, Washington. The spill occurred during operations in which a mixture of Jet A fuel and water was being pumped through a series of eight heavy fuel cargo lines to clean them. The mixture is normally recirculated and reclaimed but, because of a misaligned valve, the mixture was released into a bermed sump area on the dock. The oil mixture overflowed the berm and entered Puget Sound. Boom was deployed around the spill site and geographical response plan protection strategies were implemented ahead of the expected path of the oil. The highest priority for protection was determined to be Lummi Bay with its large areas of protected mud flats and eelgrass beds. Overflights conducted on August 6 also reported the presence of killer whales and harbor seals feeding on migrating salmon near the oil slick. These areas were closely monitored by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife overflights with no impacts to whales or seals observed. Open-water operations begun on August 6 consisted of skimming free- floating oil from the containment area next to the Tosco dock and enhanced skimming along convergence zones where primarily oiled seaweed and tarballs were collected. By the end of the first day, only light sheen and tarballs in the kelp off the northeast and east shoreline of Vendovi Island were observed. The following day, smaller quantities of oiled kelp were collected in convergence zones in Bellingham Bay and stranded oiled kelp was removed from Vendovi Island. Active cleanup was completed on August 8. USCG district 13. Keyword: boom."
7218,1997-07-29,Dundalk Marine Terminal,"Baltimore, Maryland",39.25,-76.5367,,,chlorpyrifos,,,,,,,7,"Late in the day on July 28, 1997, ACT Baltimore received notification of a leak from two containers on the Dundalk Marine Terminal packed by a company called Dowelanco. Shipping papers identified the material as chlorpyrifos, UN 2783 (one of the synonyms for this chemical is dursban). Each container held 61 drums of the chemical. USCG district 5. Keyword: ATSDR."
7215,1997-07-24,Freighter Fortuna Reefer,"Mona Island, Puerto Rico",18.055,-67.8667,,,IFO 180 and marine diesel,,,,,,133000,60,"On July 24, 1997, the USCG MSO in San Juan, Puerto Rico was notified that the freighter Fortuna Reefer had run aground just 300 yards southeast of Mona Island. The island is a Commonwealth of Puerto Rico natural reserve with numerous endangered, threatened, and rare species and federally designated critical habitats. The vessel had departed Mayaguez, Puerto Rico en route to the western Pacific with no cargo. Fuel onboard consisted of 100,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil, IFO 180, and 33,000 gallons of marine diesel. All fuel was distributed in several double-bottom tanks. USCG district 7. Keyword: boom, Corexit 9527, Corexit 9500, endangered species, rare species, salvage, skimmers, sorbents, SUPSALV, threatened species,."
7216,1997-07-24,T/S Providence,"Yorktown, Virginia",37.2283,-76.4383,,,crude oil,,,,,,,6,"On July 23, 1997, MSO Hampton Roads received a report that a sheen had been sighted near the Providence, moored at the AMOCO dock. The USCG observed small drops of heavy black oil surfacing in the water near the starboard side of the vessel, but were unable to determine the source. AMOCO reported that there was no water in the crude oil that was being transferred from the ship to the facility. On July 24, a hull survey was completed with no sign of an oil leak. No sheen could be seen, but heavy weather was a factor to be considered. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential spill."
7217,1997-07-24,T/V Vanadis,"Galveston, Texas",28.7833,-94.4833,,,Arabian crude,,,,,,5,5,"On July 24, 1997, observers on the T/V Vanadis, anchored at 2847' N, 94?29' W, reported a sheen. The vessel was conducting lightering operations and carrying 160,000 barrels of medium Arabian crude. Observers estimated that about five gallons were lost and there was a light sheen. This vessel had been involved in a collision earlier and there was concern that a crack in the hull might have gone unnoticed and was now leaking. The USCG halted lightering operations until divers could inspect the hull at first light. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7214,1997-07-18,C/V MSC Clorinda,"Wilmington, North Carolina",33.8167,-78.05,,,benzoyl chloride,,,,,,,12,"On July 18, 1997, the inbound C/V MSC Clorinda reported to MSO Wilmington a ""drip"" leak of benzoyl chloride (CAS #98884) from one of two chemical tanks. The manifest noted 859 gallons of benzoyl chloride in each tank. The tanks were stacked one on the other on the deck three rows up. MSO Wilmington's impression was that the safety valve had released some of the material as the vessel arrived in warmer climates. Based on this assumption, the drip discharge of the chemical would be expected to stop when the temperature and quantity of chemical in the tank become stable. The vessel was scheduled into Wilmington, North Carolina on July 21. The safety of the vessel's crew was not an issue.MSO Wilmington planned to conduct an underway inspection of the MSC Clorinda using additional remote sensing equipment and trained operators. The pilots normally board the vessels inbound to Wilmington at the entrance to the Cape Fear River. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential."
7213,1997-07-07,Tug Marie M,"Grays Harbor, WA",46.9682,-124.118,,,"diesel fuel, lube oil",,,,,,18800,5,"POTENTIAL RELEASE: On 3 July 97 the 85 foot tug MARIE M sank, due to unknown causes, just north of Westport, near buoy ""A"" in Grays Harbor, Washington. There was minimal release and little sheening at the time of sinking, with no reported impacts. Divers have since plugged the ship's fuel vents, and no oil is leaking at this time. The tug position is reported as: 46? 58.09' N, 124? 07.10' W. The tug has 18,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 800 gallons of lube oil aboard.- USCG district 13."
7212,1997-06-27,Sewage Spill,"Westchester Creek, New York",40.8188,-73.839,,,raw sewage,,,,,,15500000,5,"At approximately 1700 on June 28, 1997, a 15.5 million-gallon raw sewage spill was discovered at a sewage treatment plant. The sewage was spilling into Westchester Creek, which empties into Long Island Sound. The spilled material began leaving the treatment plant at 1730 on June 27 and was not shut off until 0930 on June 28. ACT NY was contacted by Westchester County (New York) Health Department officials and requested to provide assistance. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7211,1997-06-21,Vermillion 16,"Freshwater City, Louisiana",29.5617,-92.355,,,light condensate,,,,,1,21000,7,"On June 21, 1997, the Vermillion 16 oil line, a six-inch line owned by Apache Oil of Houston, Texas began leaking product approximately three miles west of Freshwater City, Louisiana. The spilled material was a weathered light condensate leaking from a pencil-sized hole. Apache Oil reported that no more than two barrels were spilled, but after measuring the affected area, which was 400 by 700 feet and about 0.125 inches thick, the amount spilled was increased to at least 500 barrels. The product was contained on eight to ten acres of privately owned coastal marsh. The oil had been leaking for sometime, perhaps as long as four months. The spill had not yet been reported to the NRC or any Federal agency. The freestanding product thickness in the affected area was 25 inches and, using an evaporation rate of 50 percent, the amount of product spilled was estimated to be more than 2,000 barrels. The marsh vegetation was saturated with product. USCG district 8. Keyword: evaporation."
7210,1997-06-13,T/B PVS 103,"Mississippi River, Baton Rouge, LA",30.374,-91.235,,,Hydrochloric Acid,,,,,,,3,"At 0545 this morning USCG was notified that T/B PVS 103 was releasing hydrochloric Acid Vapors into the atmosphere and a cloud was forming that was visible and extending approximately 30 meters down wind (winds were reported Westerly at 10 Kts).- -PVS 103 is a 200' Double-Hulled, Open Hopper Barge with two cylindrical tanks running from bow to stern. The Barge was being held along the Left Descending Bank (LDB) of the Mississippi River, South of Baton Rouge, at mile #225 by the tug ""Uncle Bud"".- -At 0647 the river was closed between miles 228 and 222.- -Situation: -At this time the river has been reopened. PVS 103 is still along the LDB near mile 225. The pressure has equalized and no product and only light vapors are coming from the tank. However, there is some quaintly ( how much is yet to be determined) product in the bottom of the hopper. It is reportedly approximately 3"" deep but the size of the puddle is not known.- -Air monitoring levels are 0 ppm at the riverbank and 15 ppm near the bottom of the hopper. Evidently the hole was below the product level and some product was lost to the hopper. Again, the quaintly is currently unknown.-The Unified Command is currently in a planning meeting. The reported plan is:-1. Clean up the bottom of the hopper. Two options to be accomplished this are by either pumping or siphoning the product from the deck and flushing the deck with river water. The specific course of action has not yet been finalized.-2. Temporally patch the hole in the tank to avoid further loss of product during transit and.-3. Move the Barge down river to mile 183.8 to off-load the product.- -NOAA SSC, LCDR Tim Steele is available and pageable to assist as needed. USCG district 8."
7209,1997-06-10,Barge Bell 157,"San Pablo Bay, California",38.0167,-122.35,,,"lube oil, hydraulic oil, diesel",,,,,,1000,21,"On June 10, 1997, the tug William Tindale was pushing the hopper barge Bell 157 when it overturned and sank between buoys 8 and 10, just outside the channel in San Pablo Bay, California. The barge was loaded with sand, but there were also 600 gallons of diesel fuel, 450 gallons of hydraulic oil, 80 gallons of lube oil, and various 55-gallon drums onboard. Two personnel onboard drowned when the barge capsized. Containment and salvage operations were initiated. The area around the barge was boomed and divers looked for the missing personnel. The barge was eventually righted, the bodies recovered, and the oils pumped off. USCG district 11. Keyword: none."
7208,1997-06-04,Cedar Island Ferry Breakwater,"Cedar Island, Pamlico Sound, North Carolina",35.1333,-76.5,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,40,7,"A concrete vessel, the Robert A. Waterman, served as a breakwater for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Ferry Terminal at Cedar Island, North Carolina. The Robert A. Waterman was partially submerged and placed near the ferry landing by NCDOT in the 1970s. On the afternoon of June 3, 1997, approximately 40 gallons of diesel fuel created a sheen in Pamlico Sound. The sheen originated from a fuel tank of the Robert A. Waterman, punctured by a clam dredge during sand and silt removal operations in the cargo hold near the Cedar Island Ferry Landing. When the leak was discovered the construction barge operator dropped a load of sand onto the damaged tank to slow the oil leak. The vessel was lying on a sandy bottom in approximately 12 feet of water. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7207,1997-05-30,Assateague Island Mystery Spill,"Assateague Island National Wildlife Refuge,Virginia",37.8667,-75.4167,,,tarballs,,,,,,,13,"About 1000 on May 30, 1997, Rangers from Chincoteague National Park reported that tarballs were washing ashore on the southern end of Assateague Island. The initial beach assessment was that the tarballs covered one to two percent of the beach at the high-water mark and stretched more than four nautical miles at the south end of Assateague Island. An afternoon overflight noted a light patchy sheen with scattered tarballs extending northeast more than eight nautical miles from the southern tip of Assateague Island. USCG district 5."
"7206,1997-05-28,Mantoloking Beach,""Mantoloking, New Jersey"",40.0417,-74.0417,,,paraffin,,,,,,,8,""On May 28, 1997, the USCG Captain of the Port (COTP ) Philadelphia was notified of an unidentified substance washing up on approximately six miles of beaches near Mantoloking, New Jersey. Weather was temperature 73?F with cloudy skies. The USCG and New Jersey DEP responded to the scene but could not positively identify the substance. The EPA's Environmental Response Team (ERT) was requested on-scene to perform hazard categorization tests on the material, which was eventually identified as paraffin. The USCG opened the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) fund to perform emergency removal of the material from the beach. It took three days to complete the cleanup. The USCG is investigating the source of the material. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."""
7205,1997-05-23,Bravo Anchorage Mystery Spill,"Norfolk, Virginia",36.9337,-76.0577,,,diesel,,,,,,,7,"On May 23, 1997, MSO Hampton Roads received a report of a mystery spill. A USCG 41-foot patrol boat reported a heavy brown substance with the smell of diesel coming from the southeast corner of the Bravo Anchorage where three vessels were anchored. The anchorage is off Lynnhaven Inlet, just west of Cape Henry in the Port of Hampton Roads. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7204,1997-05-17,T/B Boxer fuel/cargo barge,"Anchor Point, Alaska",58.96,-160.317,,,diesel,,,,,,30,7,"On May 16, 1997, the 130-foot barge, T/B Boxer, ferrying 50,000 gallons of diesel fuel through rough seas ran hard aground on the rocky eastern shores of Togiak Bay in southwestern Alaska. The center hold, where no fuel was stored was holed the diesel was in the fore and aft compartments. No oil was released. The owner, Northcoast Fisheries Seafood Processors Inc. of Seattle, hired a lightering company from Dillingham, who was unable to reach the barge until the evening of May 18. High winds and seas prevented significant lightering for the first couple of days, but then the winds calmed some and the full lightering of the fuel tanks was accomplished by May 22. During this removal, a crack in one of the tanks did allow roughly 30 gallons of fuel to escape. CHADUX, the non-persistent oils coop for Alaska, also was on-scene and assisted in the lightering, booming, and planning for a possible release. The USCG was represented on-scene to oversee removal activities. USCG district 17. Keyword: salvage."
5091,1997-05-16,"Lake Barre, Pipeline Spill","Houma, Louisiana",29.2415,-90.455,,,Eugene Island crude,,,,,,315000,29,"At 1542 on May 16, 1997, a 16-inch Texaco pipeline released crude oil into Lake Barre, Louisiana. The pipeline was located approximately 6 miles from shore, 27 miles southeast of Houma, Louisiana. At 1740 a slick was observed by a Texaco observer during an overflight. The leak was secured at approximately 1800. The slick was estimated to be 1 mile long by 900 feet wide. From the color of the oil, observers assumed a 0.1-millimeter (mm) thickness and estimated that 277 barrels had been released. Later estimates of the spill volume were between 5,000 and 7,500 barrels. USCG district 8. Keyword: boom, saltwater marsh, skimmers, sorbent."
7202,1997-05-15,Barge RTC320,Arthur Kill,40.5833,-74.2,,,# 2 fuel oil,,,,,,42600,3,"At approx. 0040 5/15/97, a barge being loaded with No. 2 fuel oil overfilled spilling an estimated 1014 bbls (42,588 gallons) into the Arthur Kill. The spill location coordinates are 40 deg. 35 min. 17 sec. N, 74 deg. 12 min. 33 sec. W. The apparent cause of the spill was the deckhand fell asleep during the loading operation. The barge was boomed prior to fuel transfer operations most of the oil was contained within the boom. Response contractor is on-scene. Some oil has moved south to just north of the Outer Bridge Crossing.- - Trajectory/Forecast: - The tide will change at 1100. Forecasted winds should push the oil towards the Staten Island side of the kill. Trajectory, ADIOS, and weather analysis predicts a 90% evaporation of the oil within 12 hours. - - No NOAA personnel are anticipated to respond on-scene at this time. USCG district 1."
5127,1997-05-15,RTC 380,"Carteret, New Jersey",40.5862,-74.2055,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,,9,"At 0040 on May 15, 1997, the USCG ACT NY was notified of an oil spill at the GATX facility in Carteret, New Jersey. The discharge was the result of a tankerman falling asleep and overfilling the barge RTC 380. The weather was overcast and temperature was 50?F.An estimated 1,000 barrels of #2 fuel oil spilled into the water of the Arthur Kill. At the time of loading, the barge was surrounded by containment boom. The majority of the oil was held within the boom. Within 24 hours most of the oil was skimmed from within the boom.ACT NY acted as FOSC, Reinhauer Transportation, Inc. was the designated RP, and New Jersey and New York spill response agencies responded to form the Unified Command. Two cleanup contractor companies were hired to deploy boom and remove the oil. USCG district 1. Keyword: containment boom, evaporation, skimmers, vacuum trucks, weir/pump skimmer."
7203,1997-05-15,USCGC COWSLIP,Columbia River,46.2647,-123.556,,,Fuel oil #2,,,,,,700,1,"At approximately 9:30 PM on May 14, 1997, the CG vessel Cowslip collided with the container vessel Evergreen near mile marker 10 on the Columbia River. The Cowslip proceeded to moorage where it was determined that the ship lost approximately 700 gallons of Fuel Oil #2. The container vessel apparently sustained no damage. The NOAA SSC was contacted and MASS provided a verbal trajectory. Coast Guard had personal in boats and a helocopter overflight scheduled for today, May 15 in order to search for any floating oil. - - NOAA SST remains on standby. USCG district 13."
7201,1997-05-10,George Inlet Cannery,"George Inlet, Ketchikan, Alaska",55.375,-131.472,,,Bunker C,,,,,,100,8,"On May 10, 1997, a caretaker at the old abandoned George Inlet Cannery ten miles east of Ketchikan, Alaska discovered that a storage tank had fallen off its platform onto the beach, ruptured, and was spilling Bunker C oil onto the beach and into the water. Approximately 100 gallons of oil had discharged, creating a sheen approximately 2,000 by 300 yards in George Inlet impacting approximately 1,200 feet of shoreline. The Cape Fox Native Corporation was the RP and, using sorbents, attempted to remove as much oil as possible from the rocky cobble, mostly sheer rock, and hard shale shoreline. A log and a sorbent sausage boom were deployed around the oiled-beach area. The oil had been in the tank for so many years that it was tarlike, was not spreading, and resembled a creosoted piling, even after using sorbents on it. The oiled shoreline had very little bioactivity, only some seaweed and barnacles. In the end, nothing was done, nothing was apparently affected, and only a hard tar coating on the bottoms of some of the rocks could be found to show that anything had happened. USCG district 17. Keyword: log boom, PES-51, sausage boom, sorbents."
7200,1997-05-01,CSX Railcar Derailment,"Baltimore, Maryland",39.2667,-76.5667,,,hydrochloric acid,,,,,,13500,16,"Early on May 1, 1997, USCG ACT Baltimore received a radio report of a hydrochloric acid spill from a railcar in the Bayview Railyard in Baltimore almost under Route 895. Around 0445 a railcar containing hydrochloric acid had derailed and been punctured with a coupler. The potential was for 20,000 gallons of hydrochloric acid to spill in the railyard switching area.The initial spill rate was estimated at 50 gallons per minute. An estimated 13,500 gallons of 27-percent strength hydrochloric acid was released onto the ground. The fire department and police conducted a local evacuation of the spill area. The puncture of the railcar was one-third of the way up the car. Route 895 and Polasky Highway were closed, the harbor tunnel was closed in one direction, and Amtrak operations through the area were secured. The total contamination from the hydrochloric acid spill was described as up to two football fields in area. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential."
7198,1997-04-21,Conrail Train Derailment,"Sandusky Bay, Ohio",41.4983,-82.835,,,"chlorine, sodium hydroxide solution, sodium carbonate powder",,,,,,,13,"On April 21, 1997, a Conrail train was eastbound from Elkhart, Indiana to New York with 144 cars. At approximately 1130, 31 cars derailed near Danbury, Ohio adjacent to Sandusky Bay. Of the 31 derailed cars, 12 contained hazardous substances: 1 chlorine, 7 sodium hydroxide solution, and 4 sodium carbonate powder. The cars reportedly contained residual amounts, typically two to three percent of capacity. A tank car of sodium hydroxide came to rest in a retention pond connected to Sandusky Bay through a 10-foot culvert. No leaks of sodium hydroxide were observed. A hopper car of sodium carbonate also came to rest partially submerged in the pond. The hopper car was damaged and sodium carbonate powder spilled into the retention pond raising the pH in the water to as high as 12 within 100 yards of the car. The chlorine tank car was located in the middle of the pile of derailed cars and was the primary human health and safety concern. USCG district 9. Keyword: vacuum truck, endangered species, threatened species."
7197,1997-04-21,"Hydraulic Spill - Hood River, OR",Columbia River at River Mile 170,45.7175,-121.542,,,Hydraulic Oil,,,,,,1000,3,"There was a 1000 gallons hydraulic spill on the Columbia River at River Mile 170. This is 25 miles above the Bonneville Dam in the vicinity of Hood River, OR. The spill occurred at 2100 PDT on April 20 as a result of a hydraulic line break on the M/V QUEEN OF THE WEST at approximately mid channel. The spill is in the EPA Response Zone. The Coast Guard at MSO Portland is responding until EPA can arrive on scene. The MSO requested the NOAA SSC to provide trajectory, weather, and resources at risk. USCG district 13."
7199,1997-04-21,Northern Lake Michigan Log Spill,Northern Lake Michigan,45.0,-86.0833,,,pine logs,,,,,,,5,"On April 21, 1997, approximately 2,000 pine logs, with bark intact, 8 to 10 feet long, 8 to 10 inches in diameter were spilled from a tug and barge unit in the northern half of Lake Michigan. USCG district 9."
7196,1997-04-15,River Raisin Area of Concern,"River Raisin, Michigan",41.9,-83.35,,,PCBs,,,,,,,6,"Primarily, the problems in the River Raisin, Michigan Area of Concern (AOC) are heavy metals and PCBs. These pollutants have contaminated sediments, water, and fish. Heavy metals found in sediment include copper, zinc, and chromium. Oil and grease have also been found in river and harbor sediment. Planning for the cleanup of the AOC has been underway since 1987.Industrial and municipal discharges of these substances in the past have left a legacy of problems in the AOC. Several potential nonpoint sources of contaminants are the result of historic discharges. Potential sources include Port of Monroe landfill, industrial landfills, waste piles, City of Monroe landfill, and contaminated sediment in the harbor and river. USCG district 9."
7194,1997-04-11,Brown Water Marine Barge 66,"Redfish Island, Texas",29.5133,-94.75,,,zinc bromide,,,,,,,12,"At approximately 1000 on April 10, 1997, Brown Water Marine (BWM) Barge 66 overturned in the Houston Ship Channel, between Buoys 52 and 54, by Redfish Island, Texas. The overturned barge was carrying various chemicals on deck and two large frac tanks of zinc bromide. All items were lost overboard. The Houston Ship Channel was closed to all traffic. T&T Marine Salvage was hired to remove the tanks and other debris. Dive teams from the contractor located the lost tanks near light 54. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7195,1997-04-11,Formosa Six,"Southwest Pass, Mississippi River",28.85,-89.4333,,,"1,2-dichloroethane",,,,,,125000,59,"The chemical tanker Formosa Six was outbound from the Mississippi River on April 11, 1997, when, at approximately 2025, she collided with the freighter M/V Flora, resulting in a gash approximately 25 feet long, extending down to 10 feet below the waterline, releasing at least 125,000 gallons of ethylene dichloride (EDC). The Formosa Six's #6 port cargo tank was holed and the surrounding ballast tanks damaged. The high specific gravity of the product (1.253) caused it to quickly sink in 43 meters of water.After the collision, the Formosa Six moved approximately three miles to the east and anchored. Logistical constraints, the fact that product was trapped in the ballast tanks, foul weather, and the unavailability of a lightering vessel forced the Formosa Six to remain offshore until May 14. After lightering, repairs, and tank cleaning operations were completed, the vessel was allowed into Louisiana to transit to a shipyard for more extensive repair. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7193,1997-04-02,C/V Pol America,"Nantucket Island, Massachusetts",41.8042,-69.7,Oil,,containers,,,,,,,6,"The container vessel (C/V) Pol America lost ten containers over the side on the night of March 31, 1997, 10 miles off Nausett Beach in Massachusetts The contents were not immediately available, with the exception of bags of candy that were washing ashore on Nantucket Island and Cape Cod. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7192,1997-03-18,Neah Bay Waste Oil Spill,"Neah Bay, Washington",48.3667,-124.617,,,waste oil,,,,,,,7,"On March 14, 1997, a heavy oil sheen was observed in Neah Bay. Neah Bay is part of the Makah Tribal Reservation at Cape Flattery, Washington. An abandoned tank on the shoreline was the apparent source of the spill. Up to 150 gallons of waste oil appeared to have leaked slowly over time through a defective seal in the tank's valve. The defective tank valve was sealed and the tank removed. A boom was placed along the shoreline to contain the sheen and the site was monitored over the weekend. Oil was still observed to be leaching from the riprap four days later. On March 18 the USCG MSO requested the NOAA SSC to report on-scene to help assess the environmental threat posed by the continuing release and develop recommendations for any additional cleanup and/or remediation. USCG district 13. Keyword: boom, riprap, sorbent."
7191,1997-03-17,Tank Barge IB 960,"Baton Rouge, Louisiana",30.4588,-91.1989,,,pyrolysis gas,,,,,,61400,16,"On March 17, 1997, MSO New Orleans received a report from the Louisiana State Police that a 25-barge tow broke away from the tug F.R. Bigelow and struck the Highway 190 bridge over the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The barge of concern, tank barge IB 960, overturned and spilled a portion of its cargo, 9,528 barrels of pyrolysis gasoline, which can contain 20 to 70 percent benzene. The barge was located 800 feet south of the Highway 190 bridge. The barge was held along the river bank by a tug until the remaining cargo was lightered on March 24. The amount spilled was estimated at 61,400 gallons none was recovered. USCG district 8. Keyword: endangered species, Naval Superintendent of Shipbuilding (NAVSUPSHIP)."
7190,1997-02-19,F/V Lisa Jo,"Akun Island, Aleutian Island Chain, Alaska",54.2117,-165.482,,,diesel,,,,,,1200,6,"The F/V Lisa Jo, a 77-foot craft, ran hard aground in Akun Bay on the north side of Akun Island in the early morning of February 19, 1997. The vessel had roughly 1,200 gallons of diesel onboard. The craft maintained her integrity for less that a day. The strong north winds caused her to breakup and disgorge all her diesel. The vessel was considered a total loss. The Coast Guard Cutter Mellon stood by offshore and helped rescue the captain. Overflights on the second day revealed considerable sheen around the vessel and no birds or marine mammals were noted in the immediate vicinity. No response was possible or necessary. Throughout the incident strong winds from the northern quadrant pounded the craft. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7189,1997-02-12,Drill Mud Spill,"Berwick, Louisiana",29.6933,-91.2233,,,diesel based drill mud,,,,,,,14,"At approximately 0240 on February 10, 1997, two fractionating (frac) tanks containing a total of 42,000 gallons (500 barrels each) of diesel-based drilling mud (diesel content approximately 50%) fell from a barge and sank along the right descending bank of the Atchafalaya River in Berwick, Louisiana, near Morgan City. The tanks fell off the barge RG 106 at the Baroid Dock, mile marker 116 and sank in approximately 25 feet of water. Denbury Management Inc. was the RP and initiated immediate cleanup actions. During initial salvage operations 90 barrels of mud/water were recovered from the first tank, 30 barrels were product approximately 320 barrels were lost. The first tank was successfully raised from the bottom of the river on February 11, 1997. The second tank, which still contained the majority of its original product, remained on the bottom until it was pumped out and then recovered on February 14, 1997. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7188,1997-02-03,C/V Houston,"Maryland Shoal, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary",24.5083,-81.5717,,,"Bunker, diesel, lube",,,,,,5400000,33,"During the night of February 3, 1997, the C/V Houston ran hard aground while en route from New Orleans to Spain. Most of the approximately 2,700 tons of fuel carried by the ship was a heavy fuel oil. The ship also carried marine diesel and lube oil. The ship was loaded with containers, nine of which contained hazardous materials, but the risk of damage to these containers or their cargo was low.Fuel was lightered from the vessel on February 8 and the ship was refloated and pulled free of the reef that evening during high tide. The Houston proceeded to the Port of Miami for damage inspection. USCG district 7."
7187,1997-02-02,M/V Handy Gunner,"Portland, Oregon",45.5383,-122.68,,,IFO 380,,,,,,500,12,"At 0843, February 1, 1997, the USCG MSO in Portland, Oregon received a report of a ship discharging an oily residue into the Willamette River. The USCG identified approximately 500 gallons of heavy oil in the water downstream from the M/V Handy Gunner. The vessel did not initially accept responsibility for the spill. Coast Guard personnel collected samples for fingerprinting by COIL and hired a contractor to begin cleanup activities. Based on initial sample analyses identifying the spilled material as IFO 380, the vessel owner accepted responsibility for the spill on February 2 and continued with the same cleanup contractor. The initial unified incident command consisted of the USCG and the Oregon DEQ to direct the spill response until the vessel owner's representative arrived the evening of February 3. USCG district 13. Keyword: boom, International Bird Rescue and Research Corporation, riprap, sorbent."
7186,1997-01-31,Cape Cod Mystery Spill,"Truro, Massachusetts",41.9945,-70.0853,Oil,,#6 oil or crude,,,,,,,6,"NOAA was notified of this incident on January 31, 1997, by MSO Providence.At the request of the FOSC, the SSC provided resources at risk and hindcast information. The hindcast suggested that the oil could have come from as far away as Canada and been blown ashore by westerly winds. No other oil was found at sea by overflights. The FOSC used manual cleanup on the beach and by the evening of February 1 the cleanup was completed. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7185,1997-01-27,Weyerhaeuser Turpentine Spill,"Longview, Washington",46.1233,-122.983,,,crude sulfate turpentine,,,,,,8700,9,"At approximately 1300, January 27, 1997, an accident at the Weyerhaeuser Plant in Longview, Washington resulted in 8,700 gallons of crude sulfate turpentine being discharged into a drainage ditch that emptied into a large settling pond. The spill was contained and cleanup activities initiated by Weyerhaeuser. The following morning, sites downstream from the Longview facility as far as Astoria, Oregon reported the presence of a strong odor. USCG district 13. Keyword: vacuum trucks."
7184,1997-01-25,Barge Oregon,"Ninilchik, Alaska",60.1,-151.867,,,urea granules,,,,,,25000000,21,"On January 25, 1997, the tug Sea Valor, attempting to change the tow cable on the Crowley barge Oregon, punctured the #5 starboard tank of the barge. The tank flooded, causing the barge to roll upside down, releasing most of her 12,500 tons of bulk granular urea six miles west of Ninilchik, Alaska in Lower Cook Inlet at a water depth of approximately 120 feet. The COTP ordered the barge towed upside down into Kachema Bay for salvage. Once there, high winds forced the vessel to circle around before finally being anchored and boomed off just off the end of Homer spit. Of equal concern were fuel tanks with 1,000 gallons of diesel and roughly 250 gallons of other general oils. No sheen was noticed and these tanks appeared intact. Diver inspection of the overturned hull reported that all doors and hatches were closed and sealed, except for a port aft cargo door that was buckled in about two feet leaving a one-foot opening to the cargo hold. Initially, divers were unable to determine how much cargo remained onboard. Subsequent diving provided evidence that probably all the urea had been washed out. The upside-down barge was rigged with towing and other safety gear and towed in that configuration to Seattle for further salvage. The barge was owned by Crowley UNOCAL owned the urea. Both become very involved in the response. Crowley brought a second tug to Kachemak Bay for standby provided sea-curtain boom and mobilized Chadux, the non-persistent fuels spill coop, to deal with any possible petroleum release. Meanwhile, UNOCAL had an environmental scientist from California on-scene to answer questions about the massive urea release, and to conduct a water-sampling program to assure officials and citizens the urea levels were low around the anchored barge in Kachemak Bay and at the initial release site. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7183,1997-01-22,Mystery Spill15,"Lake Charles, Louisiana",30.0333,-93.05,,,lube oil,,,,,,,5,"An unidentified quantity of a light-colored oil was discovered in a bayou in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area. After much investigation by MSO Lake Charles, the source of the product could not be found. The previous weeks had seen extremely cold temperatures around Lake Charles and the MSO reported that several electrical transformers had blown during the cold snap. The MSO was concerned that the product may contain high levels of PCBs because it is commonly used with transformer oil. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7182,1997-01-19,M/V STOLT SPRAY,"Wallace, Louisiana",31.9577,-93.3259,,,pyrolysis gas,,,,,,4400,6,"On January 19, 1997, at 0107, USCG Group New Orleans notified MSO New Orleans of the collision and grounding of M/V Stolt Spray. The vessel reported a steering problem before the collision with a grain barge. The vessel was hard aground at Mile 143 in the lower Mississippi River along the right descending bank near Wallace, Louisiana. The initial report indicated that #1 port tank was holed one meter above the waterline and 100,000 gallons of a pyrolysis gas were in the water. A generic MSDS of the product indicated a benzene content of 27 to 52 percent.Local officials evacuated 100 people from the town of Wallace. USCG district 8. Keyword: evacuation."
7181,1997-01-17,M/V Bronwynne Brent,"Memphis, Tennessee",35.4434,-90.0101,,,potential chloroform and styrene,,,,,,,11,"On January 17, 1997, the towboat M/V Bronwynne Brent, pushing 12 barges, ran aground on a levee on the Lower Mississippi River approximately 24 miles north of Memphis, Tennessee. The forward two barges contained chloroform the third barge in the tow contained styrene. USCG district 8. Keyword: potential."
7180,1997-01-16,Mystery Spill - San Juan Harbor,"Isla Grande, Puerto Rico",18.45,-66.1167,,,heavy fuel oil,,,1,1,1,3000,15,"At 0725 on January 15, 1998, a harbor master reported a slick in San Juan Harbor. Initially the amount of oil was estimated to be 500 gallons of heavy fuel oil, type unknown the source of the spill was also unknown. The USCG investigated and determined that the slick was 1/4 to 1/3 mile long and the amount of oil in the water was about 3000 gallons. The slick was fragmented and contained large patches of oil 15 to 20 feet in diameter, but it was not sheening significantly. Throughout the morning, the slick moved little, but was drifting to the southwest, being pushed by northeasterly winds. USCG district 7. Keyword: skimmers."
7178,1997-01-15,M/V Shirley L. Stapp,"Robinsville, Mississippi",34.8257,-90.4474,,,gasoline,,,,,,200000,12,"On January 15, 1997, the USCG MSO Memphis received a report from the M/V Shirley L. Stapp that her forward of four barges being pushed ahead was aground on a dike (on the Arkansas side) at River Mile 717.2 on the Lower Mississippi River. The barge contained approximately 1.1 million gallons of gasoline in ten tanks. Initial observations indicated that the forward two tanks were holed. Total potential from these two tanks was about 200,000 gallons. It was later confirmed that four forward tanks were holed. USCG district 9. Keyword: potential."
7179,1997-01-15,Train Derailment - Burlington Northern Railroad,"Edmonds, Washington",47.79,-122.413,,,unknown,,,,,,,8,"USCG MSO in Seattle, Washington was notified at 2250 on January 15, 1997, that a Burlington Northern Railroad train was derailed by a mudslide just south of Edmonds, Washington. No one was hurt but 5 cars with approximately 12 freight containers were reported in the water 150 feet out into Puget Sound. USCG pollution investigators, patrol boat, and helicopter with FLIR were dispatched to monitor the scene. Shoreline Fire Department was the incident commander and established a command post at the Woodway townhall. USCG district 13. Keyword: potential."
7177,1997-01-14,Getty Oil Tank Truck,"Albany, New York",42.65,-73.6667,,,gasoline,,,,,,11000,5,"A tractor-trailer tanker overturned on the Dunn Memorial Bridge, connecting Albany and Rennesselaer, New York over the Hudson River. Approximately 11,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline spilled from the tanker into the river. The incident occurred at 1630 on January 14, 1997. The weather at the time was water temperature about 35?F, air temperature about 15? F, and the winds were 5 to 15 knots from the southwest. About 20 percent the river was covered with ice. USCG district 1."
7176,1997-01-12,C/V Almeria Lykes,Atlantic Ocean inbound Hampton Roads,36.9167,-75.9167,,,"dimethyl malonate , malonate di-methyl ester",,,,,,,8,"On January 12, 1997, MSO Hampton Roads received a report from the C/V Almeria Lykes that the crew had detected a chemical odor coming from the cargo hold #4 vent. The vessel was scheduled to arrive at the Norfolk International Terminal, Norfolk,Virginia on January 19. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7175,1997-01-07,Oil Well Pipeline,"New Harmony, Indiana",38.1167,-87.9,,,crude oil,,,,,,10000,7,"On January 7, 1997, approximately 10,000 gallons of crude oil from a two-inch oil well pipeline spilled into Long Run in southwestern Indiana. Long Run flows into Rush Creek and then into the Wabash River. USCG district 2. Keyword: boom, sorbent boom, vacuum truck."
7174,1996-12-25,M/V Baneasa,"Aleutian Island chain, Alaska",51.0,-174.0,,,"bunker C, diesel fuel",,,,,,211000,10,"At 2010 December 24th the M/V BANEASA reported to the USCG that their rudder was stuck hard over to starboard and they were adrift 70 nm south of Atka Island, AK. The vessel is 833 ft. carrying a cargo of 4250 barrels (178,500 gallons) heavy fuel oil and 800 bbls (33,600 gallons) diesel.On Christmas morning 1996, the M/V Baneasa, an 833-foot unladen freighter, reported that her rudder was stuck hard to starboard and she was drifting at the mercy of the winds and seas. She was roughly 70 miles south of Amilia Island in the Aleutian Chain with southeast winds. The USCG determined that she would probably go aground sometime during the morning of December 26. The USCG mobilized part of the Pacific Strike Team (PST), NOAA was notified, NAVSUPSALV was activated, and State and Federal resource agencies were put on high alert. The first vessel on-scene was the USCG Cutter Midget who put a line to the Baneasa, providing a small measure of control. The RP arranged for a small tug to arrive on-scene by midnight of December 26 with a much larger one, the Agnes Foss, due to arrive the next day. An incident command post (ICP) was established at the new ADES Emergency Operations Center on Fort Richardson in Anchorage, a forward command post was established at Atka Island, a USCG-130 overflight occurred, NAVSUPSALV spill equipment was mobilized to Elmendorf Air Force Base for possible transfer to the scene, and PST personnel were en route to Adak with pumps and dewatering gear. USCG district 17. Keyword: NAVSUPSALV."
7173,1996-12-22,F/V Green Arrow,"Block Island, Rhode Island",41.15,-71.55,Oil,,"diesel, lube oil",,,,,,4000,11,"the morning of December 22, 1996, the 75-foot, steel-hull F/V Green Arrow ran aground on the southeast shore of Block Island, Rhode Island. Of primary concern were the sheltered salt marshes of the Great Salt Pond on the northwest side of the island and the lobster population in the immediate area. The winds were from the southwest, blowing oil out to sea and away from sensitive areas. Over the next 48 hours, small craft advisories and gale warnings with 6- to 12-foot seas were forecast from the southwest, endangering the vessel's position. Attempts to bring an offloading vessel alongside were hampered by the heavy weather and shallow water.On December 23, 1996, overflight observers saw rainbow sheens from the vessel extending northeasterly for approximately one mile. It was believed that the starboard tank was holed and leaking.The heaviest weather passed through on December 24, 1996. The following day the vessel was intact, but it was believed that more fuel had been released and the starboard tank was holed. The FOSC suspended operations over the holiday.On December 26 a USCG dedicated pollution overflight observed very little sheening. The USCG and salvors began offloading operations. By December 27 it was estimated that more than 3,100 gallons of fuel had been removed and approximately 4,000 gallons had been lost.USCG and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) shoreline surveys did not indicate shoreline oiling or wildlife impacts. USCG district 1."
7172,1996-12-19,Train Derailment - Norfolk Southern Railroad,"Louisville, KY",38.244,-85.7533,,,Styrene,,,,,,15000,11,"A Norfolk Southern Railroad train derailed near Louisville, Kentucky on December 19, 1996, approximately one mile from the Ohio River. The incident involved the derailing of ten railcars, three of which were tank cars containing a hazardous chemical. The tank cars of concern, with a capacity of 30,000 gallons each, contained styrene, butadiene, and chloroprene. Approximately 15,000 gallons of styrene leaked out of a tank car and into a ditch leading into the Ohio River. The styrene was contained in a natural containment area and ditch and did not reach the Ohio. The tank cars of butadiene and chloroprene did not leak any product despite being turned over on their sides. The FOSC was USCG MSO Louisville. Kentucky DEP assumed the lead OSC responsibility during the afternoon of the incident. USCG district 2."
7171,1996-12-12,LILCO Power Cable,"Northport, Long Island, NY",40.9567,-73.345,,,dodecylbenzene,,,,,,5000,26,"On the morning of Dec. 6 the T/B TEXAS broke loose from its mooring at the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO), Northport Platform, 2.4 nm east of Eaton's Neck Point, offshore of Northport, Long Island, NY. The barge dragged its anchor across powerlines that run from the LILCO powerplant in Hicksville, NY across the bottom of Long Island Sound to Connecticut. Four of the seven cables were damaged with at least two completely severed.The coolant oil within the cables was released. This dielectric fluid is DCL 45 (chem. namedodecylbenzene).The estimate is that 5000 gallons had been lost as of Wednesday afternoon, 11 Dec. Also as of Wed. afternoon two of the cables were successfully capped by divers. USCG district 1."
7170,1996-12-11,Tosco Bayway Refinery,"Elizabeth, New Jersey",40.6333,-74.205,,,gas oil,,,,,,,5,"The heat exchanger at the Tosco Bayway Refinery ruptured and injected gas-oil into the cooling water that leads into Morses Creek. Once the oil was in the water it went under a series of pre-staged boom into the Arthur Kill. When the hot oil reached the cold waters of the Kill, it resurfaced and impacted the west shore of Staten Island, Pralls Island, and the marsh at Sawmill Creek. Cleanup crews removed what oil they could. USCG district 1."
7169,1996-12-10,F/V Gladys Loraine,"Newport News, Virginia",36.9667,-76.4133,,,diesel,,,,,,,7,"On December 10, 1996, the Newport News Fire and Rescue rescued seven people from the capsized F/V Gladys Loraine. The vessel was listing 90 degrees to starboard with 4 feet of the port side exposed in 13 feet of water.NOAA was notified of this incident on December 10, 1996, by MSO Hampton Roads who asked for a trajectory. NOAA support was not needed on-scene as the vessel's situation was stable within the small boat harbor. NOAA's support to the MSO staff during the response planning process (resources at risk, weather updates, and trajectories) was provided by phone and facsimile. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential."
7168,1996-12-03,R/V Halcyon,"Muskegon, Michigan",43.2333,-86.25,,,diesel,,,,,,,40,"On December 2, 1996, the NOAA research vessel (R/V) Halcyon sank at the West Michigan Dock and Market Pier in Muskegon, Michigan in approximately 30 feet of water. The 60-foot Halcyon, owned and operated by the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), had 2,400 gallons of diesel and four 55-gallon drums of antifreeze and waste oil onboard when she sank. The drums floated off the vessel, remained in the slip area, and were recovered. It was presumed that fuel was leaking out of the fuel-tank vents because silver and rainbow sheens were observed in the area. Containment boom was deployed around the vessel on December 3. No sheens were observed beyond the immediate slip area throughout the incident. USCG district 9. Keyword: containment boom, potential, sorbent boom."
7167,1996-11-26,Furnace Brook: Mystery Spill,"Quincy, Massachusetts",42.2511,-75.0096,Oil,,#4oil,,,,,,,6,"On November 26, 1996, MSO Boston was contacted by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) personnel to report oil contamination in Furnace Brook the suspected source was a nearby hospital. Approximately one-quarter mile of marsh was impacted.State officials were interested in cutting the marsh and conducting more intrusive cleaning techniques. USCG district 1. Keyword: sorbent boom."
7166,1996-11-19,M/V Jo Beth,"Rosedale, Mississippi",33.8662,-91.0634,,,diesel,,,,,,500,7,"On November 18, 1996, the 118-foot towboat M/V Jo Beth, owned and operated by Jantran, Inc. of Rosedale, Mississippi, experienced an engine room fire. The vessel was intentionally grounded stern first into the shore at mile 588 near Rosedale and barges containing ammonium nitrate were moved to a calm area. The tug was carrying 27,000 gallons of diesel at the time of the fire. On-scene personnel believed that a fuel line ruptured and fed the fire. USCG district 8. Keyword: containment boom."
7165,1996-11-18,Clinton Concrete waste oil tank,"Clinton, Maryland",38.7671,-76.8979,,,waste oil,,,,,,2500,8,"ACT Baltimore received notification that approximately 2,500 gallons of waste oil had been discharged into Tinker Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River. The source was a broken line on a 20,000-gallon tank located at Clinton Concrete. USCG district 5. Keyword: containment boom, sorbent pads."
7164,1996-11-15,C/B PONCE TRADER,"New Orleans, LA",29.959,-90.052,,,"toluene diisocyanate (TDI), dichloromethane (M2), and vinyl acetate",,,,,,,4,"The 330' container barge PONCE TRADER arrived Sea Land New Orleans on the Industrial Canal on Nov. 9 with 31 damaged containers on deck and evidence of multiple hazmat releases and oil discharge. The incident started on the 7th. They reported losing 27 containers in the Gulf of Mexico after encountering rough seas. Six were reported recovered, and the remaining lost containers are believed to have sunk. There were 196 containers remaining on board upon arrival. 31 of these on ""hatch"" number 5 were damaged with 12 containing hazardous materials. There were NO incompatibility problems. Coast Guard, state, local, and industry response personnel and hazmat teams immediately responded and established a safety zone with appropriate air monitoring.Response operations began immediately. Off-loading of the barge's 165 undamaged containers from hatches 1, 2, 4, and 6 was accomplished by 0600 10 Nov. Ops since then have concentrated on safely ""peeling"" apart the stack of damaged containers. The primary hazardous materials of concern are toluene diisocyanate (TDI), dichloromethane (M2), and vinyl acetate. USCG district 8."
7161,1996-11-15,Consolidated Edison,"East River, New York",40.7417,-73.98,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,1000,8,"At 1630 on November 15, 1996, the USCG was notified of a #6 oil spill from a 20-inch underground pipeline being pressurized while attempting to empty its contents. The pipeline was taken out of service approximately one year ago due to its deteriorated condition. Consolidated Edison (ConEd) pre-boomed approximately one mile of seawall next to southern Manhattan before working on the pipeline. The majority of the spilled oil remained inside the boom, but about 3,000 gallons of product was collected from the soil by vacuum trucks. Approximately 1,000 gallons of oil escaped into the river. USCG district 1. Keyword: disk skimmer, pre-booming, vacuum trucks."
7162,1996-11-15,F/V Maria Angela,"Nantucket Island, Massachusetts",41.2833,-70.1167,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,,6,"The 75-foot, steel-hull fishing vessel Maria Angela ran hard aground one mile off the entrance to Nantucket Harbor.NOAA was notified of this potential spill on November 15, 1996, by the Port Operations officer from USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) Providence who requested information regarding the expected fate of the oil (if spilled) and the resources that would be at risk. The SSC provided fate information using NOAA's computer program ADIOS and consulted the National Weather Service (NWS) to help predict where the oil might impact. The SSC also identified sensitive areas within the potential impact area and suggested protection priorities.The fishing vessel was refloated at the next high tide without releasing any oil. USCG district 1. Keyword: potential."
7163,1996-11-15,M/V Elizabeth Beesecker,"Hastings, Minnesota",44.75,-92.8667,,,#2 diesel,,,,,,47000,6,"On November 15, 1996, the engine of the 123-foot M/V Elizabeth Beesecker caught fire on the upper Mississippi River south of St. Paul, Minnesota. She was carrying 47,000 gallons of #2 diesel and was pushing 13 barges downriver one was empty, the other 12 carried grain. The burning vessel was intentionally grounded for the safety of the crew and vessel, and to help control the vessel during the incident. On November 15 three of the loaded barges were removed the remaining nine barges helped keep the tug solidly grounded. The inside of the superstructure of the towboat was almost completely burned. There were concerns that the fire could cause the vessel's fuel tanks to breakup, catch fire, and possibly release a significant amount of oil. Boom was placed around the vessel to help prevent oil from being transported downriver. Drinking water managers downriver were notified. A small oil sheen was observed in the river. USCG district 9. Keyword: sorbent boom, vacuum trucks."
7160,1996-11-13,M/V Tanya,Florida Keys,25.1767,-80.166,,,marine diesel,,,,,,,6,"The M/V Tanya lost steering capability off the reef line between Carysfort and Elbow reefs in the Florida Keys on November 13, 1996, when a gale was influencing conditions in the area. Northeast winds at 25 to 30 knots were predicted, increasing to 35 knots. The seas were predicted to be 15 feet. The Tanya, unable to steer, was quickly driven towards the reef line at the Elbow Reef. The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary was notified through the Upper Keys Manager out of Key Largo. A sanctuary representative arrived at the USCG MSO at about 1900. By that time, the Tanya's anchor was holding the vessel at position 25?11.02' N and 080?10.08' W. The USCG and a contracted tug unable to attach a line to the Tanya for towing, left the vessel at anchorage until morning. The anchor reportedly dragged overnight, bringing the vessel within one-half mile of the reef line before a larger tug was able to arrive on-scene and begin towing the vessel to Tampa. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7159,1996-11-09,T/B LMI-150,"Off Tarpon Springs, Florida",29.0167,-83.7667,,,#2 diesel,,,,,,55900,10,"The tank barge LMI-150 lost a 14- to 18-inch deck fitting while en route from Pascagoula, Mississippi to Tampa, Florida spilling approximately 1,332 barrels of #2 diesel fuel. The deck fitting was discovered missing at 0600 on November 9 it was last seen in place at 1800 on November 8. The vessel had traveled 60 nautical miles when the spill was discovered the release could have happened anywhere along this track. Water depths along the track were between 60 and 70 feet. Three separate USCG overflights were conducted to search for oil on the surface. Forward-looking infrared radar (FLIR) was used on two night flights. A visual overflight was conducted on the morning of November 9 no oil was observed during any of the overflights. The weather was winds from the north at 20 to 25 knots and the seas were 5 to 7 feet. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7158,1996-11-06,M/T Igloo Moon,"Key Biscayne, Florida",25.6333,-80.1,,,"butadiene, IFO 380, marine diesel, lube oil",,,,,,93000,94,"The M/T Igloo Moon, a liquid propane gas (LPG) tank vessel carrying a full cargo (6,589 metric tons) of butadiene to Houston, Texas, ran aground November 6, 1996, on a sand bottom, in 25 feet of water, within the Biscayne National Park boundary. The vessel was reportedly carrying 57,000 gallons of IFO 380, a heavy fuel oil similar to #6 30,000 gallons of marine diesel and 6,000 gallons of lube oil.The USCG immediately began its incident command and by early that morning established a Unified Command at MSO Miami. A primary concern was the stability of the butadiene cargo and potential for evacuations. Butadiene is a colorless gas with a mild gasoline-like odor. It is flammable, reactive, and mildly toxic by inhalation, causing eye and respiratory tract irritation at high concentrations. Butadiene is a suspected human carcinogen. It was shipped as a liquefied compressed gas under refrigeration. Chemical inhibitor was added to it to prevent polymerization. USCG district 7. Keyword: endangered species."
5004,1996-10-28,M/V Cape Mohican,"San Francisco, California",37.7633,-122.382,,,IFO 180,,,,,,81000,119,"At about 1530, October 28, 1996, the M/V Cape Mohican, a 725-foot Maritime Administration (MORAD) vessel, discharged an estimated 1,950 barrels (about 81,000 gallons) of IFO 180. The discharge occurred while the vessel was in Drydock #2 of the San Francisco Drydock Shipyard at pier 70, San Francisco Bay. Most of the oil was retained within the drydock, with an estimated 200 barrels (about 8,000 gallons) released into the waters of San Francisco Bay. The discharge is believed to have resulted from transfer from a stabilization tank, where an open valve discharged stored fuel through a seachest. Weather at the time of release was winds south-southwest at about 14 knots and getting dark. The weather changed soon after, with winds increasing up to 25-knot gusts and heavy rain. USCG district 11. Keyword: containment boom."
7157,1996-10-24,F/V Rebecca B,"Tanaga Island, Aleutian Island chain, Alaska",51.6,-177.95,,,diesel,,,,,,1000,6,"In inclement weather, on October 24, 1996, the 77-foot F/V Rebecca B fetched on a shoal 50 feet off the beach in a protected cove on the south side of Tanaga Island. The vessel had 1,500 gallons of diesel onboard. The onboard vents were plugged before the crew evacuated the vessel. The crew was rescued by a U.S. Navy tug and taken to Adak. Magone Marine out of Dutch Harbor was hired for salvage. Initially the hull was intact and there was no pollution. It wasn't until October 30 that the weather improved enough to allow an overflight by the owner's representative and Magone. The vessel was reported to be hard aground, decks awash, with a starboard list, but no pollution was visible. Magone was unable to get a salvage vessel on-scene until November 23, at which time the remaining diesel, about 425 gallons, were removed. The starboard tanks had been destroyed by the weather and the wave action releasing roughly 1,000 gallons into the environment. The salvor cut up the vessel for removal from the beach. Winds during the incident ranged up to 50 to 60 knots. MSD Unalaska monitored the situation throughout the incident. USCG district 17. Keyword: salvage, threatened species."
7156,1996-10-22,Ketchikan Pulp Mill Chemical Release,"Ward Cove, Ketchikan, Alaska",55.6,-132.2,,,"optimer 7128 cation flocculant, or ethyl oxylated alcohol",,,,,,3000,6,"On October 21, 1996, about 3,000 gallons of a water-treatment chemical, optical, optimer 7128 cation (a flocculant used in the water treatment process), overflowed from its tank at Ketchikan Pulp Corporation (KPC) with an undetermined amount flowing into Ward Cove. Some of the material was recovered but, once in the water, it congealed into white, jelly-like globs, some as large as golf balls. This substance has a density similar to water so the globs dispersed through various depths down to about eight feet. Because the chemical did not stay at the surface, using a water-skimming boom to recover the chemical was not feasible. The substance was still visible the next day in Ward Cove, but seemed to dissipate by that evening. Optimer 7128 is a non-regulated substance, is not listed by the Federal Government as a marine pollutant, and does not pose a hazard to navigation. KPC employees maintained a visual watch over the area and sampled water quality at sites specified by State and Federal agencies. In addition, a monitoring plan is being developed to better understand the full effects of this substance on the environment. The USCG MSD along with MSO Juneau and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) and Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) worked together to resolve this situation. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7155,1996-10-19,Barge Maryland,New York Harbor,40.625,-74.0667,,,salt,,,,,,,5,"At approximately 1819 on October 19, 1996, the 515-foot open-hopper barge Maryland broke her back while loading salt from the M/V Atlantic Way. The bow and stern were afloat, but the midsection was below the water embedded in approximately four feet of mud. The barge was in the Stapleton Federal Anchorage approximately 1,000 yards off Staten Island, New York.A northeaster was passing through the area making the weather stormy during the first day of this response.The barge's cargo of salt was sitting on the bottom and the USCG and owner discussed salvage requirements. The EPA became involved because of the Ocean Dumping Permit requirements. USCG district 1. Keyword: salvage."
7153,1996-10-10,Honey Creek,"Milwaukee, Wisconsin",42.7494,-88.315,Oil,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,3000,13,"On October 1, 1997, a tank truck carrying 7500 gallons of #2 fuel oil overturned and caught fire at Honey Creek in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) responded and estimated about 3000 gallons had spilled into the creek. Honey Creek is shallow (< 0.5 meters) and about 10 feet wide. The DNR conducted the response as On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) USCG district 2. Keyword: none."
7154,1996-10-10,"Mystery Drums, Potomac River","Washington, D.C.",38.8667,-77.05,,,unknown chemical,,,,,,110,8,On October 10 USCG ACT Baltimore received notification form the NPS that they had recovered two 55-gallon drums in the Potomac River near James Creek Marina. ACT Baltimore notified Maryland State agencies. The Maryland Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) conducted tests on the drums and found a high pH in one of them. The State of Maryland requested Federal funds to remove the drums. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential.
"5080,1996-09-27,M/T Julie N,""Portland, Maine"",43.647,-70.2899,Oil,,#2 fuel/home heating fuel intermediate fuel oil 380,,,,1,,180000,152,""On the afternoon of September 27, 1996, the motor tanker, Julie N, owned and operated by Maritime Overseas Corporation, entered Portland Harbor under pilotage carrying a cargo of #2 home heating fuel (HHF). The pilot prepared for passage through the """"Million Dollar Bridge,"""" an extremely narrow draw bridge, affording less than five feet of clearance on either side of the vessel's mid-section. Accounting for a rising tide and southwesterly winds, the pilot approached the opening from the northern portion of the Fore River and misspoke the helm command. By the time the order could be corrected, less than a minute later, the vessel was committed and allision (a moving object hitting a stationary one) imminent.The Julie N struck the southern side of the bridge, a sharp buttress damaged her just below the waterline The exposed part of the bridge opened a 15-foot hole into the forward port bunker tank, the forward void space, and the number one port cargo tank. The gash in the cargo tank was small by comparison to that of the bunker tank, less than a foot wide and approximately three feet high. The bunker tanks were carrying intermediate fuel oil (IFO) 380.The vessel reported the allision immediately to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and asked permission to proceed to the Sprague Terminal, some 1,000 yards downriver. Permission was granted. The Julie N headed for the terminal, leaking oil as she went. The local oil spill cooperative, Clean Casco Bay, Inc., was notified as were state and federal authorities. As the ship was tying up to the Sprague pier, state and spill cooperative personnel were deploying a variety of booms around the injured vessel. During that time, USCG personnel on-scene, estimated that the vessel was leaking at a rate of 500 to 700 gallons per minute. Over the course of the next 12 hours, the Julie N would lose a total of 180,000 gallons of oil, 88,200 gallons of HHF and 93,450 gallons of IFO 380. At times during the night, oil was estimated to be seven inches deep inside the boom. USCG district 1. Keyword: Clean Casco Bay, Inc., Corexit 9580, high pressure/hot water wash, State fishery closure, vacuum trucks."""
7152,1996-09-06,Occidental Chemical,"Muscle Shoals, Alabama",34.7917,-87.6217,,,potassium hydroxide,,,,,,50000,12,"Latitude: 34 degrees, 47.5 minutes, N - Longitude:087 degrees, 37.3 minutes, W - Caustic potash solution, potassium hydroxide. Concentration unknown at this point. - 50,000 to 100,000 gallons - Occidental Chemical Facility - Incident Summary:Occidental Chemical in Muscle Shoals, Alabama spilled approximately 50,000 gallons of potassium hydroxide at 0530 CDT on September 6, 1996. A pump was accidentally left on and a storage tank overflowed into the facilities secondary containment. The containment overflowed and approximately 50,000 spilled into the Tennessee River at mile 259.5. The secondary containment gave way and additional potassium hydroxide leaked into the river. Maximum spill is expected to be 100,000 gallons. The RP worked to dike/restore the secondary containment to stem the flow of the product into the river. A fish kill was observed shortly after the spill. USCG district 8. Keyword: endangered species, RIDS, Cameo."
7151,1996-08-11,F/V Lady Luck,"Cape May, New Jersey",38.8067,-73.3167,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,7500,7,"At approximately 0900 on August 11, 1996, the 71-foot commercial F/V Lady Luck sank in 230 feet of water about 70 miles east of Cape May, New Jersey. The weather at the time was calm winds, temperature 80?F, visibility at 12 miles.The seven people onboard were rescued before the vessel sank. The boat had about 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel onboard when it went down. Initially a 2-mile long by 200-foot wide slick was observed from the point of sinking. At 1745 an overflight from USCG Group Cape May indicated the sheen had reduced to 0.5 long by 0.25 nautical mile wide, drifting in a southerly direction. USCG district 5. Keyword: evaporation, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory."
7150,1996-08-09,Samedon Oil,"Sabine River, Texas",29.8167,-93.6333,,,medium crude oil,,,,,1,,6,"On August 9, 1996, at the Cameron Meadows Lease in the Sabine River, a two-inch pipe nipple broke off a flowline going to a header manifold. The accident was caused by internal corrosion. A leak at the bottom of a four-inch bulk line was also discovered in the same area. The area is a fresh-to-brackish marsh surrounded by 100-foot wide canals and spoil banks ranging from four to six feet above mean water level. USCG district 8. Keyword: in-situ burning."
7149,1996-08-05,British Petroleum Crude Asphalt,"Toledo, Ohio, Maumee River, Grassy Island",41.7,-83.45,,,crude asphalt,,,,,,2520,8,"On Monday, August 5, 1996, the British Petroleum (BP) Toledo Refinery vented about 60 barrels of atomized crude asphalt into the air via a low-pressure steam vent. The oil rained on a portion of Toledo, Ohio. The incident received some media play from CNN, the Windsor, Ontario news, and the local Toledo news. BP hired MPC to perform the cleanup. They washed boats and cars that had been oiled. The oil that fell in the Maumee River (estimated 30 to 50 barrels) floated to Grassy Island on a southeasterly wind. Approximately 1,500 feet of Grassy Island shoreline was oiled. MPC spent approximately two weeks conducting cleanup operations using low-pressure, high-volume, Lake Erie water flushing, together with hard and sorbent booms. A vacuum barge was used to clean up miscellaneous sheen. The FOSC was MSO Toledo, the SOSC was Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OHEPA), and the RP was BP. USCG district 9. Keyword: low-pressure flushing, sorbent boom."
7148,1996-07-30,M/V H.M. Griffith,"Lake Superior, Whitefish Point, Michigan",46.9167,-85.25,,,coal,,,,,,6000000,7,"On July 29, 1996, the M/V H.M. Griffith, owned and operated by Canada Steamship Lines, Montreal, Quebec, loaded 31,858 tons of coal from the Superior, Wisconsin Midwest Energy Terminal. The Griffith is a 730-foot, 31,600 dead-weight-ton, self-unloading bulk carrier. The Griffith also carried 300 metric tons of an IFO 60 (fuel oil #6), 71 metric tons of an IFO 30 (#2), and 12 metric tons of lube oil representing about 113,000 gallons of oil.At 1100, July 30, 1996, the Griffith was in Lake Superior about 20 miles northwest of Whitefish Bay bound for Nanticoke, Ontario, Canada when her Master contacted USCG MSO Sault Ste. Marie to report a fire in the #2 cargo hold, which is approximately 500 feet forward of the fuel tanks. For safety reasons the Master requested permission to jettison 500 tons of burning coal into Lake Superior in about 500 feet of water. After consulting with MSO Sault Ste. Marie, USCG District 9, and NOAA, the Griffith dumped 3,000 tons of coal into 50 to 600 feet of water. The coal was dumped while the vessel was underway so it can be assumed that all the coal was not dumped in one spot. USCG district 9. Keyword: none."
7147,1996-07-26,"Log Spill, northern Lake Michigan",Lake Michigan,44.6917,-86.3333,,,pine logs,,,,,,,7,"On May 22, 1996, approximately 18,000 to 21,000 logs with bark intact, 8 to 10 feet long, 8 to 10 inches around were spilled in northern Lake Michigan three miles west of Point Betsie off Frankfort, Michigan. The logs floated in the northern half of the lake and hit several recreational boats between May 22 and early August 1996. USCG District 9 conducted an overflight on July 26, 1996, after receiving several reports of log sightings off Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. USCG District 9 responded to this incident intermittently for several months. The RP (Woodlands Harvesting) was directed to recover all the logs. USCG district 9. Keyword: none."
7146,1996-07-25,Southern States Asphalt,"Paducah, Kentucky",37.02,-88.14,,,asphalt,,,,,,,8,"On May 5, 1996, about 25 barrels of heated asphalt meant for Ashland Oil Company's storage tanks were spilled into Lake Barkley in the Cumberland River. The spill was caused by a burst transfer hose. On July 21, 1996, the Executive Officer (XO) of MSO Paducah was fishing in Lake Barkley when he noticed tarballs and some oil sheens. The XO noted that some of the tarballs had short asphalt streamers attached to them. MSO Paducah decided to re-investigate the incident.On July 22, 1996, a dive team surveyed the area of the spill around the mooring cells and found new product and old product. The new product was 3 to 18 inches thick the old product was crumbly and covered with approximately six inches of sediment. USCG district 8."
7145,1996-07-17,TWA Flight 800 Crash,"Long Island, New York",40.65,-72.6333,Oil,,JP-1 jet fuel oil,,,,,,,18,"At approximately 2040 Eastern Daylight Time, July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800 en route from New York's JFK Airport to Paris, exploded off the coast of Long Island, New York. The plane crashed into the ocean with 229 passengers and crew onboard there were no survivors. JP-1 jet fuel, hydraulic oil, and lube oil were released and burned. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7144,1996-07-01,T/V Provence,"Portsmouth, New Hampshire",43.0833,-70.7833,Oil,,#6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,882,19,"At approximately 2245 Eastern Daylight Time, July 1, 1996, (spring tides) during off-loading operations at a Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH) dock on the Piscataqua River, the T/V Provence broke free of 21 mooring lines securing her to the dock. Two 10-inch diameter hoses were severed, releasing approximately 21 barrels (880 gallons) of heavy #6 oil into the river. The vessel had been carrying 250,000 barrels of #6 oil used to generate electricity at the PSNH Newington Station. The Provence drifted to the Maine side of the river and grounded in the mud. A rock jammed in the anchor when the vessel retrieved it while preparing to go to anchorage. The fluke of the anchor was held in the open position and punctured the vessel just above the turn of the bilge. There was very little oil in the punctured tank and little, if any, escaped. The hole in the vessel was not discovered for several days. Dispersants were discussed as a response option, but were not used due to the nature of the oil. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7143,1996-06-21,Barge MF12,Mississippi River,29.821,-89.9993,,,IFO 180,,,,,,21000,5,"At approximately 0420 CDT 21 June 1996, the barge MF12 released an estimated 500 barrels of heavy marine diesel fuel (IFO 180) into the Mississippi River near Mile Marker 62. This is approximately 20 nm south of New Orleans. The downbound Barge MF12 was being pushed by the towing vessel REGINA H. The upbound CREOLE RIVERS pushing two barges collided with the barge MF12 causing a ~25 ft gash in the #2 cargo tank. SSC LCDR Ilene Byron stated that there was a 4000 barrel potential spill from MF12. The towing vessels and the upbound barges are apparently not leaking. The US Coast Guard has classified this as a potential major spill. - - NOAA HAZMAT's Scientific Support Coordinator, LCDR Ilene Byron, is responding to the Coast Guard's request for scientific support for this spill incident. USCG district 8."
7142,1996-06-08,Mendenhall Wetlands,"Juneau, Alaska",58.3333,-134.417,,,Diesel #2,,,,,,400,7,"A homeowner discovered a release from his buried home heating oil tank on June 8, 1996, after an apparent tank failure. When this release actually occurred is unknown. The home and tank are 20 feet from the edge of the Mendenhall wetlands. The escaping diesel #2 contaminated a small portion of the upper intertidal zone of this marsh. The tank was last filled on May 20 and had a capacity of 500 gallons. Heavy contamination is approximately 25 by 75 feet in marsh grass, and run off continued down a narrow drainage channel to Gastineau Channel. The free product was cleaned up with sorbent pads, and the oiled vegetation and contaminated soil were removed from the site. The leaking tank was emptied and removed. The contractor hired by the potentially responsible party (PRP) recommended that any further ground disturbance or excavation would cause more harm than good and that in-situ biologically enhanced treatment should be undertaken. This treatment involved adding a garden-variety slow-release, high-nitrogen fertilizer to stimulate bacterial degradation of soil hydrocarbons and promote vascular plant regeneration, and by placing 6- to 12-inch diameter transplants from adjacent wetlands on four foot centers in the excavated area. The Unified Command, composed of the state and the USCG, approved the plan and initiated it on July 15, 1996. USCG district 17. Keyword: sorbent pads."
7141,1996-05-26,Buffalo 286,"La Porte, Texas",29.5733,-94.925,,,IFO 380,,,,,,42000,25,"The single-hulled barge Buffalo 286 suffered a major structural failure on May 26, 1996, and discharged approximately 1,000 barrels of IFO 380 from damaged tanks into Galveston Bay, Texas. The #3 port and starboard wing tanks were damaged with 5,000 barrels of product divided equally between them. The barge carried 16,000 barrels of product. Weather onscene was southeast winds at 15 knots. Protective booming was in place at the Houston Yacht Club, Little Cedar Bayou, parts of Atkinson Island, and sensitive areas along the shoreline between Morgans Point and Eagle Point in accordance with the Area Committee Plan.The USCG directed the towing vessel to transit into the Bayport Ship Channel and position on the north bank to minimize the extent of oil impact. On May 27 the barge was against the north side of the channel. USCG district 8. Keyword: containment boom, skimmers, Corexit 9580, sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms, vacuum trucks."
7140,1996-05-17,Collision Saudi Makkah and USS Jacksonville,"Norfolk, Virginia",36.5,-75.5833,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,,6,"On May 17, 1996, MSO Hampton Roads responded to a collision between the Saudi Arabian flag roll on/roll off container ship, Saudi Makkah, and the U.S. Navy (USN) submarine, USS Jacksonville. The collision occurred approximately 20 miles southeast of Cape Henry, Virginia both vessels sustained damage. The Saudi Makkah was damaged on the port side a dent in the bow and a 21-foot crease that was open to the sea in the aft steering. The USS Jacksonville sustained damage to the starboard diving plane and the rudder. After being inspected by USCG and USN personnel, both vessels proceeded to the port of Hampton Roads under their own power. The Saudi Makkah was moored at Norfolk International Terminals and the USS Jacksonville at Pier 23 on the Norfolk Navy Base. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
5006,1996-05-14,Chevron Pipeline Spill,"Pearl Harbor, Hawaii",21.3867,-157.968,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,42000,40,"On May 13, 1996, approximately 1,000 barrels of #6 fuel oil was spilled from a leak in Chevron's black oil pipeline into the Waiau fresh water tributary, located west of Hawaiian Electric Company's (HECO) power plant in Pearl City, Oahu. The oil flowed from the fresh water tributary into the East Loch of Pearl Harbor. Before the leak, oil was being transported from the Chevron Hawaii Refinery through the company's 22.6-mile long pipeline to the Chevron Marine Terminal. Initial analysis indicated that the leak was caused by external corrosion of the pipeline. The pipeline was inspected by U. S. Department of Transportation (Office of Pipeline Safety) between May 23 and May 31. Following replacement of the damaged section of pipeline and internal inspection of its entire length, the pipeline was returned to service on May 25 at 80 percent of its pre-spill operating pressure with approval from federal and state agencies. USCG district 14. Keyword: endangered species, hot-water high-pressure washing, International Bird Rescue and Research Center, sorbent pom poms."
7139,1996-05-11,Mystery Chemical Spill,"Unalaska, Alaska",55.8333,-166.5,,,lead-based paint,,,,,,,6,"On May 13, 1996, approximately 1,000 fish fry at a hatchery on the Iluliuk River near Unalaska, Alaska were found dead. The community had held a cleanup day on the previous Saturday when a group of students and their teacher found an old, rusty, unmarked 55-gallon drum in the river 150 feet downstream from the fish hatchery. While trying to remove the drum, less than a gallon of its contents escaped into the river. The city hired Magone and Co, a local salvor, to remove the drum. The material in the drum was described as ""green gooey stuff"" and was coating about two square yards on the bottom of the river at 50 percent coverage. Samples of the material on the bottom of the river and from the drum were sent to Columbia Laboratories in Anchorage where the ""green gooey stuff"" was identified as old, lead-based paint. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
5027,1996-05-09,T/V Anitra,"Big Stone Anchorage, Delaware Bay",38.91,-75.22,Oil,Collision,Nemba and Kabinda (Angolan) crude oils,,,,,,42000,9,"On May 9, 1996, the 846-foot T/V Anitra, carrying 41.9 million gallons of crude oil, reported approximately 200 gallons of oil bubbling from below her waterline. The vessel was anchored at Big Stone Anchorage in Delaware Bay. The on-scene weather was light winds, air temperature 49?F, with overcast skies and calm seas.The DBRC's two skimmers, Del River and Del Bay, and the National Response Corporation (NRC) skimmer Patriot response vessels, dispatched to the scene, boomed off the vessel and began skimming operations. Initially, it was believed that the oil was leaking from the sea chest, indicating the possibility that cargo was leaking into the ballast water piping. Observers on an overflight the next morning reported a steady stream of product extending from the vessel's stern to sea in a south-southeast direction for 3.5 miles, followed by a 3.8-mile sheen. After the first day, the estimate of oil spilled was raised to approxiñmately 10,000 gallons after 10 days the estimate was 42,000 gallons. Diver surveys were conducted to identify the source of the leak. Approximately 600 barrels of an oil/water mixture were recovered by skimmers. USCG district 5. Keyword: endangered species, shallow water recovery, skimmers, tourism losses, Tri-State Bird Rescue."
7138,1996-05-02,Heritage Platform (Exxon),"Santa Barbara, California",34.35,-120.28,,,Hondo crude,,,,,,8400,6,"On May 1, 1996, as the platform Heritage restarted operations, oil was forced through the platform's gas-flame exhaust pipe. Some product was ignited as it was released but did not continue burning on the open seas. Weather was foggy with winds east-southeast at 10 to 12 knots, seas 1 to 2 feet with swells 4 to 6 feet. Platform personnel deployed containment boom and secured the source. Clean Seas was contacted. They brought skimming vessels on-scene and began open-water cleanup operations. When visibility allowed, Exxon and the USCG conducted overflights and estimated the volume of spilled material was between 50 and 200 barrels. Clean Seas collected larger concentrations of oil with skimmers and towed booms. During night operations, oil was corralled in booms and skimmed. The cause of this incident is being investigated by MMS and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary was notified. This response lasted through the day with minimal night operations and, on the first overflight May 3, no oil could be found. USCG district 11. Keyword: Clean Seas."
"7137,1996-04-12,Asylum Slough Oil Spill,""Napa, California"",38.2511,-122.286,,,#2 marine diesel and lube oil,,,,,,,5,""On April 3, 1996, the 90-foot derelict F/V Maraha sank during a heavy rain storm in Asylum Slough located on the Napa River near Napa, California. Diesel fuel and oil from on-board tanks and engines discharged into the water. In addition, about 16 drums and smaller containers floated from the vessel and washed ashore. About 200 containers of unknown contents were discovered during a vessel inspection. There was a threat of release of the hazardous materials identified onboard. They were: p 1,375 gallons of liquid paint waste, p 770 gallons of liquid waste paint related materials, p 200 pounds of sodium hydroxide solid, p 115 gallons of sodium hydroxide liquid, and p 25 gallons of liquid chromic acid. USCG district 11."""
7136,1996-03-18,Buffalo 292,"Galveston, Texas",29.3667,-94.8,,,IFO 380,,,,,,210000,200,"The barge Buffalo 292 suffered a major structural failure in the early afternoon of March 18, 1996, and discharged approximately 5,000 barrels of IFO 380 approximately one mile north of Pelican Island. Weather on-scene was windy with gusts to 60 knots. Evening northwest winds blew a majority of the product into the Gulf of Mexico. USCG district 8. Keyword: containment boom, Corexit 9500, Corexit 9527, skimmers, IR, sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms, vacuum trucks."
7135,1996-03-14,"Ilwaco, Washington Tire Fire","Fort Canby State Park, Baker Bay, Washington",46.2933,-124.053,,,Pyrolytic oil,,,,,,,32,"In December 1994 after heavy rains, a native soil slide occurred on the SR100 Loop between Fort Canby State Park and Ilwaco, Washington. In the summer of 1995 rebuilding efforts began. Road reconstruction was completed in October 1995 using recycled 2- to 6-inch tire chips as lightweight fill material. On November 3, 1995, the road was reopened. The pavement began to crack in late December 1995. On January 3, 1996, steam and heat were seen emanating from the roadway and the surface temperature was recorded at 122?F. On January 5 the surface temperature was 165?F. On January 17 weekly air and groundwater seep monitoring began. On February 12 the toe of the slope was sealed in an attempt to smother the fire by preventing oxygen uptake. On or about March 14 an oil-like substance was seen seeping out of the toe of the slope with the groundwater. USCG district 13. Keyword: endangered species, sorbent boom."
7134,1996-03-11,T/B TMI-11,"Flagler Beach, Florida",29.5757,-80.5723,,,caustic soda solution,,,,,,1900000,20,"The T/B TMI-11 sank during a storm 33 miles east of Flagler Beach, Florida at 1830 March 11, 1996. The barge was loaded with 1.9 million gallons of 50 percent dilute caustic soda solution. The barge came to rest in 100 feet of water on a sand bottom. USCG district 7. Keyword: endangered species."
7133,1996-03-07,U.S. Navy Pipeline,"San Diego, California",32.6547,-117.223,,,JP-5 jet fuel,,,,,,,6,"On March 7, 1996, MSO San Diego was notified of an oil sheen covering the Southwestern Yacht Club. The discharge had come from a U.S. Navy (USN) underground pipeline carrying JP-5 jet fuel at the Point Loma Fuel Pier. The oil was coming from the northwestern shoreline of Shelter Island Yacht Basin, near the San On March 7, 1996, MSO San Diego was notified of an oil sheen covering the Southwestern Yacht Club. The discharge had come from a U.S. Navy (USN) underground pipeline carrying JP-5 jet fuel at the Point Loma Fuel Pier. The oil was coming from the northwestern shoreline of Shelter Island Yacht Basin, near the San Diego Yacht Club. Weather at the time was fair, mostly cloudy, with winds at about four knots, calm seas, air temperature 68?, and water temperature 58?. The first responders boomed the area and used sorbents to absorb the oil. The USN response contractor used vacuum trucks and two skimmers for cleanup. The CDFG, Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR), and Sea World Wildlife Recovery personnel were on-scene to clean oiled birds. There were about 30 oiled birds, mostly duck varieties, found 10 birds died. The USN's contractors excavated contaminated soil and repaired the pipeline. USCG district 11."
7132,1996-02-22,Coal Tar Spill,"Detroit, Michigan",42.2833,-83.105,,,coal tar,,,,,,5000,7,"On February 5, 1996, approximately 5,000 gallons of coal tar were spilled by Great Lakes Steel into the Detroit River, adjacent to Zug Island. The FOSC was MSO Detroit. The cleanup contractor was Marine Pollution Control (MPC). Sheen was recovered by the USCG and sunken coal tar was recovered by MPC using a diver with vacuum hose and strong pump. MPC ran the recovered product through two fractionation tanks and a carbon filter before discharging the water back into the Detroit River. USCG district 9. Keyword: none."
7131,1996-02-16,M/V Citrus,"St. Paul Island, Alaska",57.245,-170.17,,,"heavy oil, like Bunker C",,,,,,,4,"On February 17, 1996, the USCG began receiving reports of hundreds of oiled birds coming ashore on the northeast point of St. Paul Island. Most of the affected birds were king eiders however, some oldsquaw ducks, guillemots, thick-billed murres, and crested auklets were also affected. Most of the birds found were carcasses being scavenged by bulls and Arctic foxes, but some living birds were also found. A spill source was not immediately evident and the USCG conducted a C-130 overflight in the area with negative results. Early beach surveys detected no sheens, oil, or tarballs. On February 20, the USCG sent out two pollution investigators and one USFWS biologist to further evaluate the situation. USCG district 17. Keyword: IBRRC."
7130,1996-02-12,Barge Bouchard B-140,"Hart Island, New York",40.855,-73.7633,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,4000,12,"On February 12, 1996, the barge Bouchard B-140 reported hitting an unknown object near Hart Island, New York, at the western end of Long Island Sound, and was leaking oil. Weather at the time was winds from the west at 10 to 15 knots, temperature 29?F, and seas 1 to 3 feet. Once the leak was detected the USCG COTP NY was notified and a Pollution Response Team dispatched. Federal involvement in this incident was to monitor the RP's activities and conduct shoreline surveys to document any impacts none were observed. This response lasted two days. USCG district 1. Keyword: containment boom, skimmers, sorbent boom."
7129,1996-02-08,Steilacoom Train Derailment,"Olala Harbor, Colvos Passage, WA",47.422,-122.544,,,diesel,,,,,,,6,"Only small stringers of sheen in the vicinity of Olala Harbor in Colvos Passage were noted on a WA Dept of Fisheries overflight Friday morning. Shoreline surveys along Colvos Passage observed no signs of oiled shoreline or oiled wildlife. The locomotive and tank car were removed from the river by Burlington Northern at approximately 2000 on Friday, February 8. A boom is still deployed and maintained by cleanup contractors to contain a small quantity of diesel which penetrated into the track bed and is still leaking into the water. All other cleanup activities are complete.. USCG district 13."
7128,1996-02-03,El Cajon Train Derailment,"Cajon Junction, California",34.313,-117.478,,,"diesel fuel, polyethylene glycol, fuel oil, lube oil, trimethyl phosphite, liquid petroleum distillate n.o.s., liquid plastic, butyl acrylate, denatured alcohol, calcium chloride, glycol",,,,,,,17,"On February 1, 1996, a runaway Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train, 4 locomotives and 49 cars, derailed on the south main track near the intersection of interstates I-15 and 138 in Cajon Junction, California. The train was carrying 178,000 pounds butyl acrylate, 158,000 pounds trimethyl phosphite, 191,000 pounds methyl ethyl ketone, 193,000 pounds denatured alcohol, one train car of petroleum distillates, and one train car of glycol. Also onboard were fiberboard, tires, fuel oil, lubrication oil, and diesel oil. Weather at the time was clear and calm. USCG district 11."
7127,1996-02-01,T/B 563 and tug Charleston,"Chesapeake Bay, Maryland",37.7783,-75.975,,,# 6,,,,,,630000,6,"On February 1, 1996, the tug Charleston reported that her tow, the T/B 563, had grounded with 15,000 barrels of diesel fuel onboard five nautical miles east of Tangier Island, in the Chesapeake Bay. T/B 563 was subsequently refloated with no damage or pollution. USCG district 5. Keyword: potential."
7126,1996-01-23,F/V Captain Zack,"Hatteras, North Carolina",35.1017,-75.6317,,,diesel,,,,,,650,8,"The 40-foot F/V Captain Zack, was taken in tow during extreme weather January 23, 1996. The vessel took on considerable amounts of water and the USCG would not allow the partially submerged vessel to enter Hatteras Inlet. The USCG anchored the vessel 8 nautical miles southeast of Hatteras Inlet and asked the owner to refloat the vessel before it would be allowed into the inlet. The on-scene weather was northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with three- to four-foot seas. USCG district 5. Keyword: abandoned fishing vessel."
7125,1996-01-21,Port of Newport Pier,"Newport, Oregon",44.6167,-124.033,,,bunker oil,,,,,,,19,"On the morning of January 22, 1996, the USCG MSO in Portland was notified by Group North Bend that an unknown quantity of black oil had spilled from a pier in Newport, Oregon. The pier was owned by Port of Newport and used to load logs onto deep draft ships. A USCG overflight observed black oil in the water in the immediate vicinity of the pier, patches of sheen in the main channel, and oiled rip rap to the west and east of the pier. The source of the oil was not known at that time, but was suspected to be a barge incorporated into the pier structure. USCG district 13. Keyword: high-pressure hot-water washing."
7121,1996-01-19,Barge North Cape,"Narragansett, Rhode Island",41.36972,-71.57333,Oil,Collision,Number 2 fuel/home heating oil,,,,,,825000,79,"At 1430 Eastern Standard Time (EST) on January 19, 1996, MSO Providence received a call from Station Castle Hill that the tug Scandia was on fire. The tug Scandia was located some three miles south and west of Point Judith, Rhode Island towing the barge North Cape, which was carrying 94,000 barrels of #2 home heating fuel Weather was severe with sustained winds of more than 40 knots from the south-southeast and forecast to increase. The tug Scandia was abandoned and USCG Search and Rescue teams were dispatched to assist the crew. At approximately 2000 EST, a USCG helicopter reported that the barge North Cape was aground on Nebraska Shoals, directly adjacent to the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, owned and operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The helicopter further reported that the barge was releasing oil. The barge North Cape spilled oil in two separate releases. The first, released during the height of the initial storm, was 700,000 gallons and the second, less than a day later, was 125,000 gallons. The combination of the type of oil released and the energy of the storm caused great dispersion into the water column. As a result, in the days following the spill, great numbers of shellfish (mostly bivalves and juvenile lobsters) washed ashore. Subsequently, the Rhode Island Department of Health closed more than 200 square miles of commercial fishery in the area of the spill. This closure was coordinated with the EPA Region One and with NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), which closed federal fishing grounds using the Magnuson Act. This is the first time federal fisheries have been closed due to oil contamination. The emergency phase of the response lasted seven days and the on-scene command post was demobilized following the removal of the barge North Cape from the beach. Active USCG spill response and assessment continued from the MSO, including re-survey of key impacted recreational and endangered piping plover nesting beaches. The full re-opening of the Rhode Island fishery was not complete until the middle of June. Organoleptic panels were established to certify that seafood, lobsters, and clams, in particular, were marketable. USCG district 1. Keyword: endangered species, ARTES."
7122,1996-01-19,F/V Shauna Louise,"Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina",35.1917,-75.7667,,,diesel,,,,,,5000,8,"The 67-foot F/V Shauna Louise was abandoned the morning of January 19, 1996, during extreme storm conditions. At 0830 the vessel was 35?07' N and 075?48' W and drifting at three knots along the shoreline towards 230? true. The winds were 40 knots from the south with 8- to 10-foot seas.The vessel foundered in the afternoon of January 19 approximately 300 yards offshore off Okracoke Island and west of Hatteras Inlet. Debris was seen along the shoreline and in the surf zone. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7123,1996-01-19,T/B 106,"Fort Eustis, Virginia",37.7783,-75.975,,,gasoline,,,,,,20000,6,"On January 19, 1996, the tug Triumph reported that her tow, T/B 106, had grounded with 20,000 gallons of gasoline onboard, near the James River Light #36 near Fort Eustis, Virginia. T/B 106 was subsequently refloated without causing environmental damage or pollution. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7124,1996-01-19,T/B 409 and Tug M. Jenne Dudley,"Chesapeake Bay, Virginia",37.7783,-75.975,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,966000,6,"On January 19, 1996, the tug Jenne Dudley reported that her tow, tank barge PPT 409, had run aground three miles south of Tangier Island, near Tangier Island Light, in Chesapeake Bay, with 23,000 barrels of #6 fuel oil onboard. T/B PPT 409 was subsequently refloated with no damage or pollution. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7119,1996-01-17,Craney Island Fuel Farm,"Norfolk, Virginia",36.8883,-76.3467,,,JP-5 jet fuel,,,,,,127000,9,"On January 17, 1996, a Navy fuel depot crew started transferring jet fuel, JP-5, from one tank to another to make room for an incoming shipment. During the transfer, valves were misaligned and the fuel was inadvertently pumped into tank 276, which was already full. For approximately two hours, the JP-5 fuel overflowed tank 276. It was initially reported that approximately 1,000 gallons of JP-5 had been spilled into the primary fuel farm containment area. This large containment area is drained by an extensive culvert and special drainage system. Initial investigation by MSO Hampton Roads showed that Navy personnel were responding to the incident. No product was observed in the containment area's culverts and drainage canals. No product was expected to reach navigable waters. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbents."
7120,1996-01-17,M/V MSC Claudia,"Newark, New Jersey",40.0,-74.15,,,n-butyl isocyanate,,,,,,,12,"The M/V MSC Claudia, steaming from Europe to Boston, encountered heavy weather and lost 23 containers overboard, presumably along the coast of Ireland. Upon nearing U.S. waters, the vessel contacted the USCG and other local authorities, reporting that she had damage to containers, two of which were listed on the dangerous cargo manifest (DCM). The products of concern were n-butyl isocyanate (thirty-six 55-gallon drums) and carbonyl iron powders (100 drums [9,500 kilograms]). The container carrying the n-butyl isocyanate was damaged, but there was no evidence that any drums inside were breached. The carbonyl iron powder containers showed no signs that the contents had spilled. Based on information from NOAA's science team and more specific information from the shipper of the n-butyl isocyanate (Bayer Corp.), the USCG, Boston Fire Department, Massachusetts Port Authority, the shipping agent, and the NOAA SSC began developing contingency plans for surveying and offloading the vessel. The vessel was due to arrive at Boston Harbor at 2300 January 16, 1996. She was ordered to remain at the outer anchorage until a contracted survey team and the USCG could board her and assess the risks of bringing her into the inner harbor. The vessel was not allowed to offload the damaged containers until the next day. Because of the delays expected in Boston overnight, the MSC Claudia determined it was in her best interest to steam to her next port of call, New York. She requested and received permission from the USCG and changed course for New York. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7118,1996-01-10,Dan Transport Warehouse Fire,"Elizabeth, New Jersey",40.6833,-74.15,,,boron trichloride,,,,,,,9,"On January 10, 1996, the USCG Captain of the Port (COTP) New York (NY) was notified of a six-alarm warehouse fire, cause unknown, in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. The fire caused the release of an unknown quantity of boron trichloride and other unknown materials. The weather on-scene was partly cloudy with winds northwest at 17 knots. There were more than two feet of snow on the ground. The weight of the snow and loss of structural integrity caused the warehouse roof to collapse. Several cylinders housed in the building exploded, causing a large mushroom cloud that reached Staten Island. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Port of Elizabeth Fire Department, and the New York City DEP responded to the scene. Local health departments issued health advisories and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) performed air monitoring and water sampling on-scene.The response lasted one day. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7117,1995-12-15,West Cameron Block 198,"Cameron, Louisiana",29.3333,-93.3333,,,crude oil,,,,1,,,9,"On December 15, 1995, crude oil leaked from an offshore production platform located in West Cameron Block 198 approximately 35 miles south of Cameron, Louisiana. The spill was caused by a valve malfunction. By noon December 16, the RP, state, and USCG officials decided to use dispersants. That afternoon, the dispersant application was completed in about an hour using two aircraft contracted by the RP. USCG district 8. Keyword: Corexit 9527."
7116,1995-12-05,Tesoro Tank Spill,"Nikiski, Alaska",60.6833,-151.433,,,North Slope crude,,,,,,,8,"As the result of a frozen flow valve, an onshore Tesoro tank transferring North Slope crude overflowed into a diked area just before noon on December 5, 1995. Workers at the scene were unaware that the storm-water drain valve had been left open. This valve led to a pipeline that discharged 200 to 300 meters offshore onto the seafloor. This release was discovered by a commercial helicopter pilot who spotted the sheen shortly after the initial overflow had occurred. Weather during the spill was extremely cold with temperatures to -20?F, with only slight winds. USCG district 17. Keyword: CISPRI, sorbent boom."
7115,1995-10-30,F/V Pioneer,"Santa Cruz Island, California",34.09,-119.952,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,2000,6,"On October 29, 1995, at about 2040, MSO Los Angeles/Long Beach received a call that the fishing vessel Pioneer had capsized approximately one and one-quarter nautical miles north of the west end of Santa Cruz Island in the Santa Barbara Channel. The vessel was taken in tow but sank during transit in about 39 fathoms of water with approximately 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. At the time, the weather was clear, winds 0 to 5 knots from the southeast, with calm seas. Oil sheen measuring about one by two nautical miles was observed at the sinking site. USCG district 11. Keyword: none."
7114,1995-10-25,Savannah Toluene Diisocyanate Incident,"Chatham County, Georgia",32.0212,-81.0822,,,toluene diisocyanate,,,,,,,8,"On October 25, 1995, a container on a railcar released a small amount of toluene diisocyanate (UN#2078). The car was loaded with seventy-six 55-gallon drums of the chemical. The incident was reported to MSO Savannah. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7113,1995-10-23,Mystery Spill14,lower Delaware Bay,38.9467,-75.0667,,,heavy black oil,,,,,,,8,"On October 23, 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Philadelphia was contacted by USCG Air Station Cape May, New Jersey about an oil slick sighted in the lower Delaware Bay. The slick was described as black oil measuring approximately 100 meters by 50 meters. Weather at the time of the incident was warm with winds less than 10 knots.---The USCG contracted with Delaware Bay and River Coop (DBRC) to send a skimmer to the scene and recover the floating oil.---Duration of response was one day. USCG district 1. Keyword: DBRC, skimmers."
7112,1995-10-12,Barge Patricia Sheridan,"Charleston Harbor, South Carolina",32.5717,-79.805,,,dredge spoils and 300 gallons of diesel,,,,,,300,16,"MSO Charleston was notified on October 12, 1995, that the hopper barge Patricia Sheridan had intentionally grounded due to an extreme list, supposedly developed by a shift in the cargo. The barge was transiting from New York to Corpus Christi with a load of dredge spoils. The barge was also carrying approximately 300 gallons of diesel fuel. Upon grounding, the barge came to rest on a sand bottom in 36 feet of water. The barge was resting on its port side with a 45-degree list. The barge has three holds. During the grounding two hatch covers came off the #2 hold, releasing some of the dredge spoils. The total cargo was approximately 12,000 tons of mud with 30 percent in the #1 hold, 30 percent in the #3 hold, and 40 percent in the #2 hold. This initial release, estimated to be 40 percent of the #2 hold and continued exchange of seawater into all compartments, created a visible plume of mud at the grounding site. USCG district 7. Keyword: NAVSUPSALV."
7111,1995-10-11,Barge Apex 3512,"Norco, Louisiana",29.9917,-90.4167,,,heavy fuel oil,,,,,,193000,9,"On October 11, 1995, the tow of the M/V Sondra B collided with the tow of the M/V Theresa F near Mississippi River Mile Marker (MM) 126. Sondra B was pushing five tank barges containing .5 API oil Theresa F was pushing one empty ocean-going, bulk-solid barge. After the collision, the Theresa F pushed up on the right descending bank and the Sondra B pushed up on the left descending bank at MM 125 to evaluate damage. Extensive damage was sustained by the empty bulk-solid barge and one of the tank barges, Apex 3512. Apex 3512 discharged approximately 4,600 barrels of slurry oil from the forward tank. At the time of the collision the weather was clear and the current in the channel was approximately two knots.During preliminary surveys on October 11 and 12, large pockets of oil were found where the barge was pushed against the bank. The currents in this area are slight and the bottom topography levels out after a 45-degree, 35-foot slope from the bank. Sheening was seen over the area. The area was marked with buoys by representatives of the RP and the State of Louisiana. USCG district 8. Keyword: sorbents."
7110,1995-10-06,Abandoned Bunker Barges,"Norfolk, Virginia",36.1333,-76.3833,,,waste oil,,,,,,665000,8,"NOAA was notified of this incident on October 1, 1995, by MSO Hampton Roads. Analysis of samples taken from the abandoned barges was a high priority during this response. If it was discovered that the material onboard was not an oily material that could be categorized as a ""waste oil,"" but rather contained high levels of chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), the safety of site workers and the funding mechanism for the cleanup operation would have to be reconsidered. NOAA participated with MSO Hampton Roads in several meetings before removal was started and by telephone during the removal operations. The goals of the sampling program and the details of sample results were discussed during these meetings. For example, sample analysis on the T/B Bunker Delaware indicated waste oil in all tanks with waste oil and some traces of benzene in #3 and #4 port tanks only. The level of benzene concentration in these tanks was specifically documented as part of the safety program, but the other appropriate reason for the testing was to determine levels of benzene that were needed to categorize the waste for disposal and/or resale purposes.NOAA supported this response for 10 days. USCG district 5. Keyword: Abandoned Barge Act."
7109,1995-10-03,Mystery Spill - Tampa Bay,"Upper Tampa Bay, Florida",27.925,-82.4283,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,,8,"A spill of heavy #6 fuel oil was reported on September 28, 1995. The oil coated approximately 1.7 miles of shoreline in upper Tampa Bay. The majority of impacts were to man-made structures and seawalls. The source of the oil was never determined. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7108,1995-10-01,Koch Sulfur Products,"Wilmington, North Carolina",34.0833,-79.9167,,,sulfuric acid,,,,,,4590,9,"On October 1, 1995, a tractor trailer backed into an eight-inch transfer line at Koch Sulfur Products, Wilmington, North Carolina and released an estimated 4,594 gallons of 90 percent sulfuric acid USCG district 5. Keyword: chemical, lime, soda ash, neutralization."
7107,1995-08-10,F/V Anna-K,"Kanagunut Island, Alaska",54.7033,-130.722,,,diesel and lubricating oil,,,,,,2500,6,"The 90-foot F/V Anna-K was bound for Prince Rupert, British Columbia, when it issued a mayday because of a fire that broke out Wednesday night, August 9, 1995, in Dixon Entrance, 50 miles southeast of Ketchikan. The USCG Cutter Anacapa, with a 41-foot utility boat and a Canadian Coast Guard vessel, responded to the fire. It was brought under control but began burning again while a firefighting crew was aboard inspecting the damage. The vessel suddenly sank Thursday morning about 12 hours after the fire started in 50 fathoms of water with approximately 2,500 gallons of diesel and 150 gallons of lubrication oil onboard. No salvage or pollution response was attempted. The vessel's four-member crew was safely transferred to another vessel. The seas were calm during this response. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7106,1995-07-24,M/V Northern Wind,"Sequam Island, Aleutian Island chain, Alaska",52.3783,-172.433,,,diesel,,,,,,25000,7,"The M/V Northern Wind, a 178-foot fish processing vessel, ran aground on the northeastern side of Seguam Island holing the #1 port and starboard fuel tanks containing approximately 60,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The vessel owner, Arctic Alaska Seafoods in Dutch Harbor, sent a spill response team with equipment to the grounding site by the F/T American Enterprise. Within 12 hours the vessel floated free from the rocks and anchored one-half mile from the grounding site. An estimated 20 to 25 thousand gallons of diesel were lost, and the response vessel pumped another 20 to 25 thousand gallons from the two damaged tanks. An additional 75 thousand gallons of diesel remained in the undamaged stern tanks. The USCG Cutter Morgenthau was on-scene throughout the incident. USCG permission was granted to move the vessel 70 miles west to a sheltered bay on the east side of Atka Island for temporary repairs. Initially the winds were northwest to 20 knots but diminished to light and variable for the duration of the incident. The response lasted for approximately five days USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7105,1995-07-22,Coastal Oil Eagle,"Deptford, New Jersey",39.8667,-75.15,,,Rabbi crude,,,,,,84000,20,"At 1645 on July 22, 1995, the T/V Jahre Spray parted transfer lines and manifold connections at the Coastal Eagle Point refinery in Deptford, New Jersey. The cause of the accident was reportedly strong winds during the transfer operation. Wind speeds recorded in the area were 25 knots from the east, with local tornadoes reported. Air temperature was 82? F with rain.Approximately 2,000 barrels of Rabbi crude oil were released from the facility pipeline. It is estimated that 600 barrels spilled onto land containment areas and 1,400 barrels into the Delaware River. USCG district 5. Keyword: Delaware Bay and River Coop, containment boom, evaporation, ground truth, low-pressure washing, skimmers, sorbent boom, Tri-State Bird Rescue, vacuum trucks, volunteers, weir/pump skimmer.."
7104,1995-07-20,Port of Los Angeles Hydrochloric Acid Release,"Wilmington, California",33.8267,-118.245,,,hydrochloric acid,,,,,,,5,"On July 20, 1995, the Wilmington, California Department of Water and Power facility experienced a release of hydrochloric acid from a ruptured 2,700-gallon holding tank. The acid ran into a bermed containment area. The local fire department was on-scene and evacuated about 300 people from a ten-block area. Another tank, holding ammonium fluoride, was in the area and caused some concerns about a reaction if the two chemicals mixed. Vacuum trucks were brought on-scene to remove the hydrochloric acid from the containment area. The second tank remained intact and the incident was closed July 21. USCG district 11. Keyword: none."
7103,1995-07-15,M/V Shamwari,"25 miles north of Havana, Cuba",23.4167,-82.9667,,,#2 marine diesel,,,,,,4000,6,"At approximately 1400 on July 15, 1995, the USCG received a report of a capsized and was sinking 112-foot motor vessel located 25 miles north of Havana, Cuba. The vessel had 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. USCG district 7. Keyword: potential spill, salvage."
7102,1995-07-01,M/V Alexia and M/V Enif,"Southwest Pass, Louisiana",28.7833,-89.3167,,,"diesel, IFO 180",,,,,,50000,18,"On July 1, 1995, at 0030, the 754-foot Greek-flagged cargo ship Alexia collided with the 514-foot Singapore-flagged ship Enif approximately six miles south of Southwest Pass, Louisiana, near the entrance of the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico. The Alexia's bow was imbedded in the Enif, just aft of amidships and approximately halfway through her beam. The weather at the time of the accident was seven-knot winds from the north, one-foot seas, and ten-mile visibility. The Enif spilled approximately 50,000 gallons of mixed diesel and IFO 180 at the time of the collision. The Alexia reported a 12-foot gash below the waterline, but no spills. On the morning of July 4 the ships were separated with only sheens reported around the Enif. The ships were surveyed, lightered, and allowed to enter Mobile for repairs. USCG district 8. Keyword: Corexit 9527, salvage, potential spill."
7101,1995-06-23,M/V Star Princess,"Juneau, Alaska",58.385,-134.648,,,IFO-380,,,,,,100,7,"On June 23, 1995, en route from Skagway to Juneau, the 800-foot cruise vessel, M/V Star Princess, owned by Princess Cruises, Inc., grounded on Poundstone Rock, 25 miles northwest of Juneau. The 800-foot cruise vessel had 271,000 gallons of IFO-380 and 2,000 passengers onboard. Several gashes in the hull causef breaching of several fuel and non-fuel tanks however, less than 100 gallons of fuel were lost, and the vessel made it 15 miles farther south to Auke Bay with no further fuel release. In Auke Bay, the vessel dropped anchor and was surrounded with boom to catch additional releases. None occurred. A sheen extended south of Poundstone Rock for a few miles amid conflicting reports of whether it contained any recoverable oil. Brisk winds and choppy seas at the grounding site combined to rapidly disperse the oil slick and no recovery was attempted. At Auke Bay the weather was calm with overcast skies. Most of the IFO was lightered from damaged tanks into undamaged tanks. After temporarily plugging the holes in the hull with wood plugs and epoxy, the vessel was allowed to sail south to Portland for repairs. Media interest throughout the incident was high. USCG district 17. Keyword: salvage."
7100,1995-06-16,Ferrous Sulfate Barges,"Waveland, Mississippi",30.25,-89.55,,,ferrous sulfate (dry cargo),,,,,,,15,"The exact date and time of this release is uncertain but USCG and NOAA involvement began June 16, 1995. It is possible that the release was gradual over the course of weeks or months until the material released reached a level that caused a visible reaction in the waters of the barge canal. The spill site is actually two water bodies an industrial barge canal in Bienville Industrial Park and a freshwater riverine/marsh habitat in the adjacent Mulatto Bayou. Mulatto Bayou runs somewhat parallel to the barge canal with several bank cuts allowing water interchange between the two.Hopper barges RL-224 and RL-229 had been alongside the industrial park at the dead end of the barge canal for several weeks and several months, respectively. Their cargo of dry ferrous sulfate was destined for Eaglebrook Inc. but was rejected because it was out of specification for their needs. Ferrous sulfate is reacted in a controlled situation by Eaglebrook to make a flocculating agent used in wastewater treatment. As the barges waited at the industrial park pending final disposition, it is believed that water entered the barges through holes in their wing tanks and then, through free communication with the hoppers themselves, made contact with the cargo. During the response the contaminated water in the hoppers was found to have a pH of approximately 2.0. The contaminated water in the wing tanks was found to have a pH of approximately 3.0. This water, carrying unreacted product, is thought to have escaped the barge and entered the barge canal. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7099,1995-06-15,F/V Miss Doreen,"Kupreanof Island, Alaska",57.0,-133.317,,,diesel,,,,,,260,7,"On June 15, 1995, the F/V Miss Doreen capsized, for reasons unknown, in Portage Bay on the north side of Kupreanof Island in southeast Alaska. Two adults were rescued, but a ten-year old girl was trapped in the vessel when it sank. The USCG MSO Juneau sent personnel to the scene to investigate. Later that day, divers recovered the body of the young girl and confirmed that 260 gallons of diesel had been released from the fuel tanks. A sheen one to two miles long extended into Frederick Sound where it naturally dispersed. Weather throughout the incident was overcast with light drizzle and light winds. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7098,1995-05-14,Southern States Phosphate Acid Spill,"Savannah, Georgia",32.0667,-81.0667,,,hydrofluorosilicic acid,,,,,,120000,14,"At approximately 1700, May 14, 1995, MSO Savannah was notified that Southern States Phosphates had a release of hydrofluorosilicic acid. This facility is located just east of downtown Savannah and about one-half mile inland on the southern shore of the Savannah River. Initial estimates were that over 60 tons of the acid had been spilled into an adjacent canal that leads to the river. Most of the acid was contained within two large holding ponds normally used for product treatment.GEPD and the USCG assessed the situation and monitored the response over the next several days. No additional natural resource impacts were reported. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7097,1995-05-03,F/V American Heritage,"Santa Monica Bay, California",33.8583,-118.7,,,diesel,,,,,,,6,"On the morning of May 3, 1995, the 161-foot fishing vessel, American Heritage sank in Santa Monica Bay near the 350-fathom curve. USCG district 11. Keyword: none."
7096,1995-05-02,M/V Wealthy River,"Charleston, South Carolina",32.7233,-79.805,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,796000,15,"At 0450 on May 2, 1995, MSO Charleston was notified that the inbound M/V Wealthy River, a 670-foot container vessel, was aground on a sandy/muddy bottom in the entrance to Charleston Harbor between buoys 8 and 14, approximately 600 yards northeast of the jetties. The ship was carrying 796,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil as bunker. Weather on-scene was temperature 68?F, cloudy skies, winds southwest at 20 knots, and seas one to two feet. The vessel was of Panamanian registry, operated by China Ocean Shipping Company. USCG personnel responded on-scene to inspect the ship and monitor attempts to refloat her. The South Carolina representative was contacted but did not respond on-scene. USCG district 7. Keyword: NAVSUPSALV, potential spill."
7095,1995-04-24,Dredge Weeks 581,"Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina",33.695,-77.9017,,,dredge pipe,,,,,,,7,"On April 24, 1995, a number of dredge pipes were lost from the dredge vessel Weeks 581 accompanied by the tug Catherine. The last 800-foot pipe section was found grounded on Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7093,1995-04-20,Ingleside Collision,"Corpus Christi, TX",27.7393,-97.2306,,,Cumene,,,,,,75600,6,"This morning April 21, it is estimated 1800 barrels of Cumene were lost from the barge. Monitoring is being done around the scene and one hit of 8ppm was observed at the barge. Lightering operations will begin at 1400 today. The barge will be shifted this morning to prepare for operations.There is no indication that vapors in populated areas approached dangerous levels. The strong odor, odor threshold 8ppb-1.2ppm, grabbed public attention. Representatives of the Gulf Strike Team and ATSDR on on scene. USCG district 8."
7094,1995-04-20,Leaking Container Urethane Primer,"Charleston, South Carolina",32.8167,-79.9167,,,urethane primer,,,,,,,7,"On April 20, 1995, MSO Charleston received a report of an outbound shipping container leaking a chemical adhesive material onto the ground below the container at the North Charleston Terminal, Charleston, South Carolina. The shipping manifest noted that this container held numerous neoprene- and toluene-based resins, methyl ethyl ketone, and toluene diisocyanate, all listed as suspect human carcinogens. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7092,1995-04-15,M/V Sealand Innovation,"Charleston, South Carolina",32.8167,-79.9167,,,allyl caproate (propenyl hexanoate) and caprylic acid,,,,,,,9,"On April 15, 1995, while at sea on an approach to Charleston, South Carolina, a small leak from a shipping container was reported aboard the M/V Sealand Innovation. The vessel was scheduled to arrive in Charleston on April 20, 1995. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7091,1995-04-10,Powell Duffryn Chemical Fire and Release,"Savannah, Georgia",32.075,-81.0417,,,"crude sulfate turpentine, sodium hydrosulfide (NaSH), Antiblaze, Briquest",,,,,,,114,"On April 10, 1995, a fire and explosion occurred at the Powell Duffryn facility in Savannah, Georgia. Powell Duffryn is a tank storage facility located about two miles east of downtown Savannah and one-half mile inland from the southern bank of the Savannah River. The incident site is bordered by industrial facilities on the north, a marsh on the northeast, a residential area on the south, and the Oak Tree Apartment complex immediately adjacent to the facility.Six storage tanks, contained within a bermed area, were involved in this incident. A combined total of 840,000 gallons of crude sulfate turpentine, a highly flammable liquid was contained in three of the tanks. The other tanks contained 400,000 gallons of sodium hydrosulfide (NaSH), a strong basic solution that is a by-product of Kraft paper production 150,000 gallons of Briquest, a pH2 solution used for plating and 130,000 gallons of Antiblaze, a fire retardant. USCG district 7. Keyword: phosphine, personal protective equipment, evacuation, ATSDR."
7090,1995-03-23,Looe Key Mystery Slick,"Florida Keys, Florida",24.45,-81.4483,,,unknown,,,,,,,14,"An oil slick was reported on the morning of March 23, 1995, 12 miles south of Looe Key, Florida. USCG MSO Miami investigated the report and verified that heavy black oil, up to 1/4-inch thick, was in the area. The dimensions of the slick were reported to be approximately 1 mile by 200 yards. The USCG and the NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary's primary concern was for shallow coral reefs in the Looe Key area. The OSC began exploring the possibilities of applying dispersants on the slick, but could not obtain aircraft support within a reasonable amount of time. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7089,1995-03-13,Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge,"Grand Chenier, Louisiana",29.5333,-92.0833,,,natural gas and condensate,,,,,1,1680,9,"At 1830 on March 13, 1995, the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge, six miles east-southeast of Grand Chenier, Louisiana, was notified of a possible leak at the Price Lake Unit. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Mobil pipeline personnel surveyed the area and identified the leak on March 14. The pipeline was shut down at that time and the pipeline finished bleeding down on March 17. Approximately 40 barrels of residual condensate oil contaminated approximately 55 acres of difficult-access marsh lands. An in-situ marsh burn was initiated on March 17 to remove the condensate on the marsh and facilitate repair of the pipeline. USCG district 8. Keyword: containment boom, in-situ burning, PM-10 monitoring."
7088,1995-03-07,F/V Red October,"Oahu, Hawaii",22.7667,-158.533,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,,5,"On March 7, 1995, MSO Honolulu was notified that a 72-fishing vessel, Red October, was sinking in open water 74 miles northwest of Oahu in the Kauai Channel. The incident began on March 5 when the vessel started taking on water. By the afternoon of March 7 all the vessel's personnel had been safely removed and the vessel was still afloat. On-scene weather indicated that Kona conditions prevailed (winds contrary to the usual westerly tradewindsMSO Honolulu's main concern was the impact of oil to the islands of Kauai and Niihau. On March 7, Red October was far enough from any sensitive areas that a catastrophic release of her fuel would be relatively harmless. A worst-case scenario would be if the vessel were to remain afloat long enough to get near an environmentally sensitive area and then have a catastrophic release. USCG district 14. Keyword: none."
7087,1995-02-27,T/V Florida Express,"Galveston Lightering Area, Gulf of Mexico",28.5105,-94.5058,,,Bunker C,,,,,,8400,16,"On February 27, 1995, a fire and a series of explosions in the #2 and #3 cargo tanks destroyed the integrity of six forward cargo tanks on the T/V Florida Express's port side. The explosion created several large cracks in the vessel's side shell. Resulting damages severely threatened the vessel's structural integrity and overall stability and released approximately 200 barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, with the potential to release over 8,000 barrels of oil. USCG district 8. Keyword: satellite-transmitting buoys."
7086,1995-02-22,Tug Tarus,"Georgetown, South Carolina",33.3167,-77.7833,,,diesel,,,,,,500,7,"On February 2, 1995, the USCG reported that they were concerned about a worst-case potential spill from a tug and barge offshore. The tug Tarus had dumped 500 gallons of diesel fuel attempting to improve her stability. At the time of the report she was still unstable and headed toward the Charleston sea buoy with 27,000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. The transit was to continue at 6 knots and take approximately 20 hours. The USCG requested resources at risk and trajectory forecasts in the event the vessel began to sink while in transit. The transit occurred without incident and no resource impact was reported. USCG district 7. Keyword: potential spill."
7085,1995-02-19,Kitty Hawk Mystery Tarballs,"Kitty Hawk, North Carolina",36.0167,-75.6667,,,tarballs,,,,,,,8,"On February 19, 1995, tarballs were reported on more than four miles of beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. One area of significant concentration was between mile posts 4 and 5. USCG resources responding to this report were Group Cape Hatteras and MSO Hampton Roads. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7084,1995-02-15,NYC Transit Authority,"Richmond Cr., Staten Island, NY",40.58,-74.1833,,,# 1 oil,,,,,,5000,9,"At 0200 on 15 February, 1995, the COTP NY was notified by the NYC Fire Depot. of a spill of 17,000 gallons (later reduced to 5,000 gal.) of number 1 oil originating from a NYC Transit Authority bus depot in Staten Island, NY. An unknown amount of oil was released into the Richmond Creek, a tributary to the Fresh Kills and Arthur Kill. The weather was winds 20 to 25 knots and air temperature 32 degrees F. Areas of open water (not covered by ice) on Richmond Cr. contained oil approximately one quarter inch thick with an unknown amount under the ice. Clean-up contractor placed containment and defection boom in areas of open water on Richmond Cr. and Fresh Kills in case product reached those areas. Benzene tests in drainage system produced negative results.Duration of response was approximately two weeks. USCG district 1. Keyword: containment boom, evaporation, filter fences, sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms."
7083,1995-02-10,T/V Mormac Star,"Sandy Hook, New Jersey",40.4667,-73.956,,,"#2 fuel oil, Jet A fuel",,,,,,,9,"At approximately 1930 on February 10, 1995, the USCG Group New York received a call from the Vessel Traffic Service informing them that the inbound T/V Mormac Star was hard aground next to Sandy Hook Channel between buoys 4 and 6 with her port side extending into the channel. The vessel was carrying 112,000 barrels of Jet A fuel and 135,000 barrels of #2 fuel oil. USCG district 1. Keyword: containment boom, evaporation, forward-looking infrared radar (FLIR)."
7082,1995-02-07,Tug Christina,"Alligator River, Engelhard, North Carolina",35.6667,-76.0167,,,diesel and bilge slops,,,,,,40,8,"On February 7, 1995, MSO Hampton Roads received a report of an unknown amount of oil on the Alligator River, near Englehard, North Carolina. The source of the spill was believed to be the tug Christina, which had recently left the area. Approximately 20 to 40 gallons were in the water and a boom was placed around the area. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, pompoms."
7081,1995-02-05,Berge Banker,"Galveston, Texas",28.5833,-94.1633,,,Bunker C,,,,,,37800,21,"On February 5, 1995, the M/V Berge Banker collided with the M/V Skaubay when preparing for lightering operations in the Galveston lightering area. The M/V Skaubay sustained a 25-foot gash on her port bow about 25 feet above the waterline. The Berge Banker sustained damage to a forward cargo tank. Based on tank soundings, the Berge Banker released 900 barrels of Bunker C into the water. On February 16, tarballs from this spill began coming ashore on the beaches near Corpus Christi, Texas, 140 miles away. USCG district 8. Keyword: satellite-transmitting buoys."
7080,1995-02-04,M/V Comorant II,"Florida Keys, Florida",24.665,-81.0817,,,diesel,,,,,,30,7,"NOAA was notified of the incident on February 5, 1995, by the USCG. The SSC studied the sheen's movement and the trajectory to assess potential resource impacts. NOAA estimated that there were 20 to 30 gallons of diesel fuel on the water. If wind and sea conditions increased as forecasted, the sheen would quickly break up and disperse. The SSC also reported that about half of the total amount spilled would have evaporated or dispersed by the time the sheen was noticed. No major environmental impacts were expected or observed. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7079,1995-02-02,Deck Barge MC10,"Hampton Roads, Virginia",36.9967,-76.3233,,,sunken vessels,,,,,,,7,"On February 2, 1995, the deck barge MC10 sank with the tug ECCO III aboard as cargo one-half mile southwest of Old Point Comfort, just north of the main channel. Neither vessel had fuel onboard. The main channels to Hampton Roads were closed for three and one-half hours until the exact location of the sunken barge could be determined, its status as a hazard to navigation assessed, and the wreck marked with a buoy. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7078,1995-01-23,Craney Island Minor Mystery Spill,"Elizabeth River, Portsmouth, Virginia",36.8833,-76.3417,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,50,8,"On January 23, 1995, approximately 50 gallons of diesel fuel collected along the southern and eastern shoreline of Craney Island, within the containment boom deployed at the U.S. Navy's Craney Island Fuel Depot. The source of the release was unknown. USCG district 5. Keyword: containment boom, sorbent boom, pompoms."
7077,1995-01-16,F/V Alaskan Star,"Dixon Entrance, southeast Alaska",54.0933,-133.77,,,diesel,,,,,,24000,6,"On the afternoon of January 15, 1995, the Canadian Coast Guard received a report that the F/V Alaskan Star, a 73-foot, steel-hulled vessel had capsized and the four- man crew was abandoning the vessel the crew was picked up by nearby fishing boats. The next day winds and currents carried the hull north into American waters where approximately two feet of the inverted hull could still be seen. A USCG helicopter searched the area noting three red 55-gallon drums, paint cans, life buoys, and wood floating near the site of the capsizing. A helicopter search on January 17 revealed no vessel, debris, or pollution. Weather throughout the incident was southeast winds 15 to 25 knots, seas reasonably calm, and broken cloud cover. Response and search were terminated on January 17. It is not known whether any diesel was actually released however, the vessel sank with 24,000 gallons of diesel onboard in approximately 1,000 feet of water. USCG district 17. Keyword: potential spill."
7076,1995-01-04,"Cape Bover, Suisun Bay, California","San Francisco Bay, Carquinez Strait",38.0717,-122.058,,,Diesel Fuel Marine,,,,,,475000,1,"On the afternoon of January 4, 1995 the MARAD Ready Reserve Vessel Cape Bover , a cargo vessel, was under tow from the Columbia River to Suisun Bay where it was to be moored along with the rest of the ""mothballed"" reserve fleet. At approximately 1430 Coast Guard 11th District Operations Center received a message from MSO San Francisco stating that the vessel had arrived in Suisun Bay with two of its holds compromised and taking on water. The vessel was reportedly listing 10? or better and was estimated to be carrying 475,000 gallons of fuel oil. The MSO reported that the vessel had been anchored and that tug boats had been brought along side in the event that support was needed to move the vessel. USCG district 11."
7075,1994-12-31,Crowley Marine Services Barge 101,"Guemes Island, Puget Sound, Washington",48.5833,-122.617,,,marine diesel,,,,,,26000,17,"The Crowley Marine Services Barge 101 under tow by the tug Mercury from Vancouver, British Columbia to Guemes Island, Washington for bunkering operations, lost approximately 26,000 gallons of marine diesel somewhere en route. The barge and tow departed Vancouver at 1500 on December 30 and the spill was detected by personnel on the tug as they moored alongside the barge upon reaching Guemes Island at 0100 on December 31. Sheen was seen bubbling up from the bottom of the barge near the #6 starboard tank. Crowley deployed boom around the barge and started recovery operations within the boom using portable disk skimmers. Divers surveyed the vessel and discovered a 4-foot by 4-inch gash in the #6 starboard tank 18 feet below the water line, and a 6-inch long crack in the #4 starboard tank no oil was seen leaking from either damaged tank. The #5 starboard tank showed signs of damage but had not been holed. Divers patched the holes in both damaged tanks and operations to lighter the entire 63,000 barrels of cargo before moving the damaged barge were begun. Lightering took place in three separate off-loading operations using a second tug and tank barge that subsequently off-loaded to the T/V Ocean Spirit anchored nearby. Lightering was completed at 1300 on January 1, 1995, and Barge 101 was towed by tug Mercury to Terminal 115 in the Duwamish Waterway, Seattle, Washington, to await inspection in a dry dock. USCG district 13. Keyword: portable disk and skimpac skimmers, International Bird Rescue and Research Center."
7074,1994-12-27,Pleasure Vessel MD5352Z,"Baltimore, Maryland",39.2633,-76.625,,,gasoline,,,,,,,8,"On December 27, 1994, MSO Baltimore received reports that a capsized vessel, abandoned for three weeks, was leaking gas into the middle branch of the Patapsco River. The owners of the vessel stated that they were financially unable to arrange for cleanup. NOAA was notified of the incident on December 29, 1994, by MSO Baltimore and participated with the MSO staff in discussions of removal options. Two options were considered to stop the ongoing release of gasoline: righting and dewatering the vessel or removing the gasoline from the fuel tanks while the vessel was still capsized the first option was used successfully. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent."
7072,1994-12-22,Santa Fe Pacific Pipeline,"San Diego, California",32.7833,-117.108,,,Aviation-A fuel,,,,,,40000,7,"During the early afternoon of December 22, 1994, Santa Fe Pacific Pipeline (SFPP) reported that their facility in San Diego, California accidentally spilled Aviation-A fuel into San Diego Creek. Originally it had been reported that 500 to 1,000 gallons of product had bypassed an oily-waste treatment facility at the tank farm, been pumped directly to a charcoal filtration system, and then discharged into the creek. The creek empties into the San Diego River at the southeast corner of the parking lot next to Jack Murphy Stadium (between interstates 15 and 805).As the spill response progressed, the SFPP reported that approximately 60,000 gallons of Aviation-A fuel may have been pumped to the charcoal filtration system. The filter had been secured once the spill had been discovered, but as much as 40,000 gallons of product may have been discharged into the creek. The holding capacity of the filtration system is about 20,000 gallons. USCG district 11. Keyword: containment boom, endangered species, evaporation, low-pressure washing, shallow water recovery, siphon dams, skimmers, sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms, vacuum trucks."
7073,1994-12-22,T/B LBT 62,"Chalmette, Louisiana",29.925,-89.965,,,Alabama sweet crude,,,,,,38300,13,"At 0530 on December 22, 1994, USCG MSO New Orleans received notification of an oil spill at mile marker (MM) 88 on the Mississippi River. The wake from the M/V Medicine Bow forced tank barge LBT 62 onto a piling, holing the barge on the aft starboard side of tank #5. The total cargo of LBT 62 was 20,000 barrels of Alabama sweet crude oil, with 1,800 barrels in tank #5. The initial rate of release was estimated to be 10 barrels per minute. Shoreline impacts were reported by 0700 at 0730, the source of the spill was reported secured. An estimated 911 barrels had been released into the water. The USCG established a safety zone between MMs 89 and 75.On-scene weather was overcast, temperature 50?F, winds north-northwest at 6 knots, and current 3 knots. An ICP was established at the MSO with members of USCG, state, and the RP. Also at the MSO were the NOAA SSC and state and Federal refuge managers. USCG district 8. Keyword: containment boom, vacuum truck, skimmers, FLIR."
7071,1994-12-16,USS Inchon,"Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia",36.945,-76.3333,,,diesel,,,,,,20000,8,"On December 16, 1994, the USS Inchon spilled approximately 20,000 gallons of diesel fuel while refueling at the pier at Naval Base Norfolk. The Navy conducted the cleanup and removed most of the spilled material. The USCG overflights and waterside surveys showed minimal impact. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7070,1994-12-06,T/B Conuma River,"Hyelbos Waterway, Tacoma, Washington",46.2717,-122.383,,,sodium hydroxide,,,,,,2000,8,"At 1340 on December 6, 1994, MSO Puget Sound received a report that the barge Conuma River spilled 2,000 gallons (12,600 pounds) of sodium hydroxide at the ATOCHEM facility in Tacoma, Washington. An unknown quantity entered the Hyelbos Waterway. The spill occurred after the cargo transfer to the barge had been completed. Air forced into the lines to purge them, resulted in the product being pushed back into the barge and overflowing the tank vents. A total of 200 gallons (1,260 pounds) of sodium hydroxide entered the water. The remaining 1,800 gallons (12,600 pounds) was contained on the deck and cleaned up. USCG district 13. Keyword: N."
7068,1994-12-05,Mazda Intracoastal Waterway Spill,"Delray Beach, Florida",26.4367,-80.07,,,waste oil,,,,,,,8,"On December 5, 1994, a Florida Marine Patrol Officer reported that a residential canal in Delray Beach had a thick oil slick and the odor of diesel fuel was present. The USCG discovered that rain water had entered a local car dealer's underground waste oil storage tank and caused the tank to overflow. The oil was immediately contained with boom. Skimming proved to be unsuccessful, so sorbents were used to collect as much of the product as possible. The oil stained seawalls lining several residential canals in the area and several boats were oiled. In consultation with and approval from the RRT IV, the OSC and RP agreed to use high-pressure washing to clean the oiled seawalls and Corexit 9580 to clean the boat hulls in-situ. Corexit 9580 was also approved for use on the seawalls if pressure cleaning was inadequate. All cleanup was completed effectively, using only pressure washing on the seawalls and handwashing with Corexit 9580 on the boats. No impacts to environmental resources were noted. USCG district 7. Keyword: high-pressure wash, Corexit 9580."
7069,1994-12-05,T/S El Guanuco,"Guayanilla, Puerto Rico",17.9833,-66.75,,,asphalt,,,,,,3670000,9,"On December 5, 1994, a Venezuelan tanker carrying 87,480 barrels of asphalt ran aground three miles off the coast of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico just southeast of the entrance to Guayanilla Bay. The vessel was resting on soft bottom so that the risk of a major spill was relatively small. Precautions were taken, however, due to the potential for extensive environmental impact and the difficulty in responding to this heavy product. The USCG arranged for a lightering vessel to arrive by week's end. However, by December 8, swells in the area had increased large swell hit the ship broadside and refloated it without incident. USCG district 7. Keyword: potential spill."
7067,1994-12-02,M/V Sealand Atlantic,"Port Everglades, Florida",26.0917,-80.095,,,"fuel oil, diesel",,,,,,3170000,8,"The M/V Sealand Atlantic grounded between channel markers 3 and 5 of Port Everglades Inlet (Outer Bar Cut) on December 2, 1994. The vessel was carrying diesel and a cargo of fuel oil. The ship grounded near the location of the M/V Firat grounding in November. Basic trajectory information and resources at risk from the previous incident were consulted and used to develop protective booming strategies and prioritize resources. The vessel was successfully re-floated on the first high tide without incident. USCG district 7. Keyword: potential spill."
7066,1994-11-27,Tank Barge A 410,"Bois Blanc Island, Lake Huron",45.7967,-84.4367,,,heated asphalt,,,,,,1720000,18,"On Sunday, November 27, 1994, the tank barge, A 410, grounded north of Bois Blanc Island in the Straits of Mackinac in Lake Huron. The 335-foot, double skinned barge, built in 1955, contained 41,000 barrels of heated asphalt in five separate tanks. The asphalt was heated to 245?F. The first opportunity to transfer the cargo was Tuesday, November 29 because the weather was deteriorating with gale warnings Monday, November 28 winds were forecast to be westerly at 30 to 40 knots. The asphalt was transferred on December 1 and 2 into another barge without a release of product. USCG district 9. Keyword: potential spill."
7065,1994-11-19,M/V Emelia,"Charleston, South Carolina",39.6617,-79.675,,,maneb (fungicide),,,,,,,14,"On the night of November 19, 1994, during extreme weather off Charleston, South Carolina, the M/V Emelia S lost two containers of the fungicide maneb. Another maneb container was damaged and nearly lost. The maneb was loaded in fiber-reinforced bags on shipping pallets and some of the chemical in this container spilled. The shipping container was lying on its roof, penetrated by a stanchion, and overhung the side of the vessel by two meters. Options available were to jettison the damaged container offshore or to bring it, as is, into the Port of Charleston for offloading. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7064,1994-11-18,UNOCAL Platform Anna,"Granite Point oil field in Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.9728,-151.308,,,Granite Point crude oil,,,,,,630,8,"While conducting drilling operations, UNOCAL platform Anna pumped drill mud through an open valve into a skim tank. The tank overflowed onto the deck and into the platform deck drains, filling the deck drain tank with mud, displacing the water and oil. Approximately 125 barrels of mud were pumped into the half-full tank and about 60 barrels of a water and mud mixture, containing an estimated 15 barrels of crude oil, spilled into Cook Inlet. Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response Inc. (CISPRI) deployed its offshore recovery vessel, the Banda Seahorse, to the area. Cleanup and oil sightings were hampered by darkness the release into Cook Inlet occurred at about midnight. An overflight at mid-morning sighted an intermittent dissipating silvery sheen approximately 4 miles long by 20 yards wide. UNOCAL activated an ICS at the CISPRI command center in Nikiski. The oil naturally dispersed and diluted by noon with no observable shoreline impact. Throughout the incident the weather was clear and winds were northeast 10 to 20 knots, producing choppy seas. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7062,1994-11-16,F/V Pathfinder,"Holden, North Carolina",33.9167,-78.2783,,,diesel,,,,,,,8,"On November 15, 1994, MSO Wilmington received a report from USCG Station Oak Island of an oil sheen approximately one-mile long in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW). The sheen was reportedly coming from a vessel, believed to be the F/V Pathfinder, that had been hauled up on the beach and was being dismantled. At the time of the release all that remained of the vessel were piles of oily debris and an oil-contaminated shoreline. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, pompoms."
7063,1994-11-16,Tangier Island Minor Mystery Spill,"Calton Cut Creek, Tangier Island, Virginia",37.8263,-75.9832,,,asphalt,,,,,,,8,"At 1500, November 15, 1994, MSO Hampton Roads received a report that ""tar"" had been spilled in Calton Cut, Tangier Island, Virginia. The crew from USCG Station Crisfield was dispatched to Tangier Island and taken to Calton Cut using a Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) vessel. A USCG investigation of the spill traced the source of the spill from Calton Cut, across a road and into another marsh where they found another 30- by 10-foot slick of the same material and a 5-gallon bucket of material labeled ""black net set, asphalt cutback, NA-1999."" This bucket was about one-half full. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, pompoms."
7060,1994-11-15,M/V Firat,"Fort Lauderdale, Florida",26.11,-80.0917,,,"#2 fuel oil, IFO",,,,,,211000,30,"On November 15, 1994, the USCG received notification of a grounded 506-foot Turkish freighter off Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The vessel had been blown off its anchorage by high winds and seas associated with Tropical Storm Gordon and ran aground 88 yards off the beach, one mile north of the Port Everglades entrance. The ship was carrying more than 44,000 gallons of diesel fuel, 170,000 gallons of IFO, and a cargo of 2,600 tons of steel. USCG district 7. Keyword: potential spill."
9967,1994-11-15,M/V Wellborn,"Georges Clemenceau, Taolagnaro, Madagascar",-25.02077222,47.00048333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"In November of 1994, the M/V Wellborn grounded in southern Madagascar off the town of Ft. Dauphin with storm damage to the hull. During a subsequent storm, the ship broke in two, spilling an undetermined amount of heavy (and other) oils. The primary cargo was manganese. NOAA's participation was requested via both IMO and the World Wildlife Fund."
7061,1994-11-15,Scarborough Marsh,"Scarborough, Maine",43.6333,-70.5,Oil,,#2 heating fuel,,,,,,2400,6,"On November 15, 1994, a Dead River Fuel Company delivery truck loaded with approximately 2,400 gallons of #2 heating fuel overturned into a marsh. Dead River Fuel Co. took responsibility and hired a local cleanup contractor. The contractor deployed protection and containment boom and began skimming product. A technique of digging small holes in the peat was used to collect sufficient quantities of oil to remove. In-situ burning was suggested and denied by the FOSC. USCG district 1. Keyword: in-situ burn."
7057,1994-11-14,Abandoned Vessel,Florida Keys,24.5,-80.5333,,,Diesel,,,,,,3000,5,"Important note concerning the NOAA ""HOTLINE"" Communications System: Please note that this system is used for NOAA internal communications and the reports are put in chronologically. There is NO corrective ""post editing"" of the reports. As a result of this, early reports may have information that later proved to be incorrect. Sometimes these errors are corrected in a later report, but sometimes corrections are made over the phone or in-person, and no correcting message is entered. This reflects the use of this system as a real-time spill communications system and is not intended to be an event-log. Please keep this in mind when reading HOTLINE reports for this incident. If you have any problems with this system please contact the SSC on watch at 206-526-6317. The following information was received by NOAA HAZMAT Seattle. Initial Notification A vessel has been reported to be abandoned and adrift off the Florida Keys. The vessel is a 180 foot freighter with 35 foot beam. The vessel was reported at 1137 EST at position 24 degrees 30 minutes North, 080 degrees 32 minutes West. The crew has abandoned the vessel and it is taking on water. It reportedly has no cargo but has 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. It is riding high in the water with 4 meters of freeboard. There is a 600 foot merchant vessel standing by on-scene reporting the vessel's position and status. Weather Winds at the scene are NE at 40-50 knots, with 20 foot seas. The drift is dominated by the wind. USCG district 8."
7058,1994-11-14,Dredge Clinton,"Charleston, South Carolina",32.9083,-79.95,,,diesel,,,,,,400,12,"A 148-foot dredge operating in the Cooper River at Ordnance Reach, sank in the turning basin on November 14, 1994, releasing about 60 gallons of diesel fuel per hour, approximately 300 to 400 gallons leaked into the river before divers were able to reduce the flow to a rate of about 12 gallons per hour. The dredge was carrying 11,000 gallons of diesel. Sheen was reported five miles downriver at Shipyard Creek. By November 15, the leak had been controlled to one or two gallons per hour and when it was stopped completely, salvage operations began. No significant resource impacts were reported. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7059,1994-11-14,M/V Jeano Express,"Long Key, Florida",24.5,-80.5333,,,Diesel,,,,,,500,8,"The USCG received a report on November 14, 1994, of a 175-foot coastal freighter located 20 miles southeast of Long Key, Florida taking on water. The vessel was carrying no cargo and had less than 500 gallons of diesel onboard. Tropical Storm Gordon was influencing the area with winds on-scene 35 to 40 knots and seas 15 to 20 feet in rain squalls. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7056,1994-11-04,Moon Engineering Minor Mystery Spill #2,"Elizabeth River, Portsmouth, Virginia",36.8833,-76.3417,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,,8,"A mystery spill in the Elizabeth River, the Port of Hampton Roads, was reported to MSO Hampton Roads November 3, 1994. The mystery slick was 150 feet by 10 feet in the area of Moon Engineering, Portsmouth, Virginia. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, pompoms."
7055,1994-11-02,Ferry Hatteras,"Newport River, Morehead City, North Carolina",34.7283,-76.6933,,,diesel,,,,,,50,8,"On November 2, 1994, MSO Wilmington was notified that a 135-foot converted North Carolina Department of Transportation ferry, Hatteras, was aground and taking on water over the stern. The initial estimate of oil released from the vessel was 50 gallons. The vessel's owner had initially arranged for salvage of the vessel, but MSO Wilmington was not satisfied with the owner's efforts to stop the release. USCG district 5. Keyword: containment boom, potential spill."
7054,1994-10-26,F/V Yardarm Knot Fire/Chlorine Release,"Seattle, Washington",45.5483,-122.7,,,"chlorine, ammonia",,,,,,,9,"The USCG MSO Puget Sound received a report of a fire on the F/V Yardarm Knot at 0830 on November 8, 1994. The vessel was moored at the Coastal Transport dock on the ship canal in Ballard, a suburb of Seattle, Washington. At the time of the fire, 70,000 gallons of #2 fuel oil in the double-bottom fuel tanks, one 3,000 pound tank of anhydrous ammonia, various cans of paint products, and eight 150-pound cylinders of chlorine were onboard. An unknown amount of chlorine was released during the fire and 15 firefighters suffered respiratory distress and minor skin irritation. The USCG MSO dispatched a USCG Fire Fighting Coordinator, HAZMAT team, and a 41-foot patrol boat to assist the Seattle Fire Department Incident Commander.The fire started in the forward part of the processing area of the vessel when a welding spark fell on combustible material. The fire spread to the lower deck and forward to the forecastle, causing extensive damage to the factory processing area. Smoke from the fire necessitated closing the Ballard Bridge to traffic. The main fire was extinguished at 1130, but the vessel contained hot spots and continued to have small flare ups through the night and into the next day. Chlorine levels continued to be detected on the vessel and on the dock alongside, but, due to the threat of re-flash, the Seattle Fire Department suspended efforts to mitigate the potential chlorine release until November 10. A USCG HAZMAT team member remained on-scene with the Seattle Fire Department overnight fire watch. A unified command was set up among the USCG, State of Washington, vessel owner, and the Seattle Fire Department to address the continuing threat of a chlorine and/or ammonia release from the vessel. The unified command met several times November 9 and 10 to review plans for site safety, the proposed repair and removal of the chlorine cylinders, ventilation of lower compartments, and vessel salvage. The chlorine threat was mitigated, the fire completely extinguished, and the vessel declared safe for entry by the morning of November 10. The vessel was towed to Northlake Shipyard for repairs. USCG district 13. Keyword: containment boom."
7053,1994-10-20,San Jacinto River Spill,"Channelview, Texas",29.8083,-95.0667,,,"gasoline, home heating oil, Arabian crude, and natural gas",,,1,,1,,57,"Between October 18 and 20, a strong low-pressure system stalled over the Houston area producing more than 30 inches of rain. The San Jacinto River rose from its normal height of 2.5 feet to 24.3 feet. The river overtopped its banks, cutoff a meandering loop, and scoured a new channel through a normally dry area containing pipelines. As a result of the flooding, Houston had been declared a National Disaster Area and the estuarine environments of Galveston Bay were stressed because of the influx of fresh floodwaters. As the flood waters began to recede, pipelines began to rupture.It was surmised that large debris or some barges had broken free and were caught in the high-river currents and collided with the pipelines, causing four of them to rupture. It is also possible that the new channel cut by the flooded river may have undercut the pipeline supports, which were not designed for water crossing. The ruptured pipelines contained gasoline, crude oil, heating oil, and natural gas. Within hours of the ruptures, the spilled products ignited and, already caught up in the flood waters, become a burning mass moving downstream. The fires destroyed many homes along the river banks. However, as a result of the fire much of the spilled products were consumed. After some time, the fire continued only at the source of the leaks. The natural gas leak stopped, but a combination of the remaining products continued to leak. USCG district 8. Keyword: bioremediation, containment boom, Corexit 9580, in-situ burning, skimmers, sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms, vacuum trucks."
7052,1994-10-15,Buckeye Pipeline 2,"New Haven Harbor, Connecticut",41.3167,-72.8833,,,"gasoline, jet fuel, #2 fuel oil",,,,,,,18,"At approximately 1600 on October 15, 1994, the USCG Captain of the Port (COTP) Long Island Sound was notified by the Connecticut (CT) DEP of a fuel leak causing sheening in the Little River, a small tributary feeding into the Quinnipiac River in New Haven Harbor. Immediately suspect was a 12-inch diameter pipeline (constructed in 1961) owned by Buckeye Corporation extending from New Haven, Connecticut to Westover Air Force Base carrying a number of petroleum products ranging from gasoline to #2 fuel oil. The pipeline runs along the base of the Conrail train bed (north side) in the area of the Little River the leak appeared to have originated on the east side of the river. Buckeye assumed responsibility for the spill. While a pipeline failure of some kind was suspected, extensive excavation did not uncover the exact location and 1,800 feet of pipeline were abandoned in place to be filled with concrete in summer 1995. After extensive pressure-testing of the replaced section, the pipeline was reactivated on October 31, 1994. USCG district 1. Keyword: sorbent boom, containment boom, evaporation, vacuum trucks."
7051,1994-10-11,Nueces Bay Spill,"Nueces Bay, Texas",27.8599,-97.4943,,,oil,,,,,,,5,"Cleanup Continues on all areas impacted by the spill. A total of 17 birds were taken to rehabilitation. 12 coots, 3 seagulls, 1 rail and 1 oyster catcher. Nine have been released. 3 Oiled Herons have been spotted, but not caught. A significant fish kill has been observed and many dead fidler crabs and shrimp. A total of 212 barrels of pure product has been recovered as reported by Koch's refinery. An updated quanity of amount of oil spilled is expected. Oso Bay Area Oil impacted here on seawalls, rip rap and small shell beach. USCG district 8."
7050,1994-10-08,Gum Hollow Creek,"Corpus Christi, Texas",27.8833,-97.3667,,,Nueces Bay crude,,,,,1,84000,8,"On October 8, 1994, lightning struck a pipeline valve, causing it to overpressurize. The pipeline failed, discharging about 2,000 barrels of crude oil into Gum Hollow Creek, a tributary of Nueces Bay. The oil flowed across Nueces Bay, impacting shoreline on islands in the bay, Indian and Rincon points, and continued across Corpus Christi Bay. On October 9, the oil began impacting the beach at Oso Fishing Pier, Oso Bay Causeway Park, and three miles of private beach-front property north of Oso Pier. Oso Bay, a highly sensitive area, had been boomed effectively. An Incident Command Post (ICP) was established with the RP, Koch Gathering the Texas General Land Office (TGLO) and the USCG. Cleanup operations were completed on November 4 after an estimated 470 barrels were recovered. USCG district 8. Keyword: containment boom, in-situ burning, low-pressure washing, propane cannons, skimmers, sorbent booms, vacuum trucks, volunteers, weed cutters, drum skimmer."
7049,1994-10-05,Hess Pipeline,"Kearny, New Jersey",40.7467,-74.0783,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,2300,9,"At approximately 1950 on October 8, 1994, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) was notified by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) about a breach in the Amerada Hess pipeline in Kearny, New Jersey. About 300 gallons of oil were spilled into the Hackensack River when a valve was left partially open after a maintenance operation. Approximately 2,300 gallons of #6 fuel oil discharged from the pipeline, part of it entering a tributary to the Hackensack River. USCG district 1. Keyword: containment boom, low-pressure washing, siphon dams, skimmers, vacuum trucks, weir/pump skimmer."
7048,1994-09-26,Mystery Spill13,Providence River,41.7,-71.35,Oil,,"unknown, suspected diesel",,,,,,,7,"A sheen of unknown origin was reported south of Conimicut Point in the Providence River moving toward the Old Mill Creek, which is considered a sensitive area.An afternoon overflight indicated a sheen south of Conimicut Point and ground observers reported a strong diesel odor. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7047,1994-09-23,"Mystery Spill, Strait of Juan de Fuca","Entrance to Strait of Juan de Fuca, Buoy J, Puget Sound, WA",48.4817,-124.733,,,black oil,,,,,,,9,"Group Port Angeles passed a sport fisherman's report of a slick in the vicinity of Buoy J at the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the MSO Puget Sound at 1515 on September 23, 1994. A USCG boat out of Station Neah Bay confirmed the sighting before dark, describing it as a silver sheen containing intermittent brown patches, 1.5 feet wide by 6 feet long, made up of small tarballs described as brown, gooey clumps. They estimated the slick covered a two- by six-mile area.On September 24, response equipment was pre-staged at Port Angeles and pre-planned protection booming as specified in the Geographical Response Plan was deployed at the Waatch and Sooes rivers to protect local salmon runs. Searches for the oil at first light by Canadian and USCG vessels, spill response contractor vessels, and helicopters were significantly hampered by heavy fog that continued throughout the day. The Vessel Traffic Service coordinated with all commercial vessels transiting the area for reports of any oil sighting. After not being able to find the slick, searches were discontinued at night fall, to be resumed at first light September 25. Response equipment was left in place at Port Angeles and Neah Bay. Heavy fog prevailed throughout the next 24 hours. When the fog finally lifted, two bands of emulsified oil were sighted by an overflight late in the afternoon of September 26 near Point of Arches, eight miles south of Neah Bay. However, the following morning, overflights and shoreline surveys were unable to locate any oil. Search for the oil was suspended at 1600 on September 27 and all equipment stood down. USCG district 13. Keyword: none."
7046,1994-09-22,Fulchers Point Pride Seafood,"Oriental Harbor, Neuse River, North Carolina",35.0167,-76.7167,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,,8,"USCG MSO Wilmington initially received a report of a mystery spill into Oriental Harbor, a tributary of the Neuse River in North Carolina. The initial slick was 40 by 50 yards and up to 1/8 thick. On-scene weather was light northwest winds at 5 knots and temperature 60?F. The source of the release was not readily apparent however, persistent investigation by MSO Wilmington began to focus on the fuel tanks of Fulchers Point Pride Seafood. The owner/operator of this facility initially refused responsibility for the release. USCG district 5. Keyword: tourism losses."
7045,1994-09-20,Dredge Sugar Island,"East River, New York",40.7333,-73.9667,,,No. 2 fuel oil,,,,,,8000,9,"On September 20, 1994 starting at approximately 0300, the dredge Sugar Island, discharged almost 8,000 gallons of #2 fuel oil into the East River between Governors Island and Roosevelt Island, New York. On the day of the release the weather was temperature 72?F, visibility about 8 miles, winds at 5 knots from the south, and calm seas.The release occured during an internal fuel transfer when the vessel overfilled a tank. Oil was discharged until about 0430 when the mistake was discovered. Oil spread along the East River.The responsible party notified the USCG and cleanup contractors. The vessel moored in Flushing Bay (near LaGuardia Airport) and was circled with sorbent boom.The USCG sent out a Pollution Investigation Team in vessels and on several overflights. Oil was observed throughout the East River from Governors Island to the White Stone Bridge, mostly as light sheen.Duration of the response was one day. USCG district 1. Keyword: evaporation, sorbent boom."
7044,1994-09-16,Dundalk Outfall Minor Mystery Spill,"Colgate Creek, Dundalk, Maryland",39.2667,-76.5333,,,waste oil,,,,,,,8,"On September 16, 1994, an oil slick from an unnamed outfall tributary leading to Colgate Creek, Dundalk, Maryland was reported to MSO Baltimore. The weather at the time of the report was 75?F, clear skies, and light winds. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pads."
7043,1994-09-06,Tug Snapper,"Neuse River, New Bern, North Carolina",34.9833,-75.8333,,,diesel,,,,,,,8,"On September 6, 1994, MSO Wilmington received a report of a six-mile long oil sheen in the Neuse River near Scott's Creek, New Bern, North Carolina. By September 9 MSO Wilmington's investigators had determined that the 84-foot steel hull tug Snapper that was grounded in Scotts Creek and had rolled over releasing the oil was the source of this release. The owners of the tug refused to take responsibility for the incident. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pads,."
7042,1994-09-01,T/B Annahootz,Port of Anchorage,61.0833,-150.0,,,diesel,,,,,,500,6,"On the morning of September 1, 1994, the barge Annahootz spilled approximately 500 gallons of diesel into Cook Inlet while onloading at the Port of Anchorage. The spill occurred when oil flowed up through the No. 1 port expansion trunk and sounding tube saturating the barge's wooden deck. The response was initiated by Forty-Niner Transportation, the responsible party but Verca, a local spill contractor, was hired to complete the response. The oil moved under the dock and out the north end in response to a back eddy from the ebbing tide. Containment boom and sorbents were deployed around the barge and at the north end of the dock. Sheen extended north along the shore 50 to 100 yards offshore from near the dock to the vicinity of Cairn Point. Overflight observers reported isolated ribbons and stringers of sheen with no more than 50 gallons of diesel on the water near Cairn Point and no wildlife activity on shore within four miles. Much of the diesel dispersed naturally in the energetic currents of Cook Inlet. However, the next morning MSO representatives noted approximately five small sheens in the dock area and judged that further cleanup was possible. Approximately 100 to 110 gallons of oil-water mix were recovered. The weather throughout the incident was light winds from the southwest and good visibility. USCG district 17. Keyword: evaporation."
7041,1994-08-26,"F-14 downed, Naval Air Station Oceana","Big Porpoise Bay, Pamlico River, North Carolina",35.0833,-76.4833,,,JP-5,,,,,,1000,8,"On August 26, 1994, MSO Wilmington received a report of a downed F-14 in Big Porpoise Bay, a tributary of the Pamlico River. At the time of the report the aircraft, with about 1,000 gallons of JP-5 onboard, was burning however, the pilots had been rescued by a Navy helicopter. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pads."
7040,1994-08-23,Pulaski Highway Abandoned Drums,"Service Road, Pulaski Highway, Baltimore, Maryland",39.2,-76.5833,,,unknown oil (possibly) chemical in drums,,,,,,,8,"On August 23, 1994, MSO Baltimore was notified that thirteen 55-gallon drums, possibly containing contaminated waste oil and an old home-heating oil tank were taken from a flat-bed trailer and abandoned on a service road in the 3500 block of the Pulaski Highway. Several of the drums were labeled ""miscellaneous oils"". A storm drain 100 feet away from the site fed into a tributary to the Patapsco River. These onscene observations by OSC representatives suggested that the drums posed an immediate threat to the environment and should be removed. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7038,1994-08-17,Moon Engineering Minor Mystery Spill #1,"Elizabeth River, Portsmouth, Virginia",36.8833,-76.0083,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,,8,"A mystery spill in the Elizabeth River, the Port of Hampton Roads, was reported to MSO Hampton Roads 1700 hours August 17, 1994. The mystery slick was 100 feet by 40 feet near Moon Engineering, Portsmouth, Virginia. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent pads."
7039,1994-08-17,Pier #2 Minor Outfall Mystery Spill,"Clinton Street, Baltimore, Maryland",39.2667,-76.5667,,,black oil,,,,,,,8,"On August 17, 1994, MSO Baltimore received a report of a black oil slick near pier #2 at South Clinton Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The USCG contractor boomed the slick before it could move out into the harbor. Later, a contractor successfully moved the oil from the containment area. MSO Baltimore traced the sewer line back to Hale Intermodal Transport Company at South Clinton Street. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pads."
7037,1994-08-16,U.S./Canada Detroit River Mystery Spill,"Rouge River, Detroit, Michigan and the Detroit River and Lake Erie from Amherstburg, Ontario to Colchester, Ontario",42.2967,-83.1583,,,animal fat material and raw sewage (human waste),,,,,,,11,"At 1300 hours on 17 August, the USCG was notified by the Canadian Coast Guard of an animal fat substance being washed up on the Canadian shoreline. At 1400 hours the USCG initiated an assessment of the U.S. shoreline along the Detroit River. A vehicle was also dispatched to the Rouge River for a shoreline investigation. The USCG set up a command post at MSO Detroit and proceeded to contact local, state, and federal agencies. Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (MDNR) was designated by the Michigan State Police as the lead state agency for the investigation. After the USCG discovered similar material in the Rouge River, the CCG requested that the USCG invoke the U.S./Canada Great Lakes Contingency Plan. USCG district 9."
7036,1994-08-11,R/V Columbus Iselin,"Looe Key, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary",24.545,-81.4083,,,diesel,,,,,,,18,"At 0040 on August 11, 1994, the USCG was notified that the University of Miami's 170-foot research vessel, the Columbus Iselin, had run aground on coral in the Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary. At 0530 MSO personnel onscene reported a small amount of fuel leaking from the vessel. Observers on an 0845 overflight reported that the vessel was aground and a light sheen extended approximately one-half mile west of the grounding site. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
7034,1994-08-10,Barge Umpqua Fisher,"Cape Nome, N side of Norton Sound",64.45,-165.0,,,diesel,,,,,,20000,7,"The open-deck barge, Umpqua Fisher owned by Peter Kiewit Sons Co., was being used to move small quantities of rock at the Cape Nome rock quarry when brisk south-southeast winds caused it to run aground on the west side of the causeway extending from Cape Nome. The grounding occurred very early August 10 and fuel tanks were immediately breached. The barge had 20,000 gallons of diesel onboard. The weather continued to deteriorate as winds increased to 30 to 40 knots, with high seas and heavy breakers pounding the barge and Cape Nome. The owner believes that most of the 20,000 gallons was lost during the first 12 hours. The responsible party was very cooperative with the USCG and was very proactive in attempts to salvage the barge. The continuation of high winds, however, caused further deterioration and damage to the barge, so it was towed offshore and scuttled. The owner saved a large crane onboard and used temporary patches to ensure the barge's flotation en route to the scuttle area. Heavy weather persisted as the barge was towed offshore. Finally, in 135 feet of water, explosive charges were detonated and the barge was sunk at 64?28.37', 169?25.14'. This response lasted 16 days. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7035,1994-08-10,"Mystery Spill, Columbia River","Clifton Channel, Columbia River, Oregon",46.2167,-123.433,,,bilge oil (intermediate fuel oil),,,,,,,14,"A report of an oil slick was received from a vessel off Tongue Point by MSO Portland at 0100 on August 10, 1994. A USCG helicopter overflight at first light reported what appeared to be a substantial quantity of cleanable oil in and around Tenasillahe Island from Columbia River mile 38 downriver to approximately river mile 25. The Columbia River islands downriver of Tenasillahe are part of the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge. Based on observations and the area at risk, a significant response was launched. Cleanup contractors were directed to deploy the protection booming between Puget Island and the mouth of the Columbia River identified in the Northwest Area Plan's Columbia River Geographical Response Plan. Skimmers and contractor response vessels were mobilized.Subsequent overflights and surface surveys (shore and water) over the next two days failed to detect significant concentrations of oil anywhere in the previously identified locations. Light staining of marsh vegetation and widely scattered tarballs (.25 inch diameter) were observed along small sections of shoreline within the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge. A small section of sand and riprap shoreline near Hunts Mill Point (upriver entrance to Clifton Channel) had moderate oiling that was manually removed. Cleanup was completed on August 12. USCG district 13. Keyword: none."
7033,1994-08-02,F/V Knight Island,"Cape Ugat, NW side of Kodiak Island, Alaska",57.8533,-153.887,,,"diesel, gasoline",,,,,,6200,7,"The fishing vessel Knight Island capsized and sank approximately one mile off Cape Ugat on Kodiak Island, August 2, 1994, in 15 to 20 fathoms of water. The vessel had 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 200 gallons of gasoline in drums onboard. The USCG cutter Sedge was onscene and recovered the five 55-gallon drums of gasoline and observed diesel bubbling to the surface at an estimated rate of 3 to 5 gallons per minute creating a sheen 1,300 yards by 1,600 yards, moving northwesterly away from the beach it was dissipating rapidly. The winds were light and variable throughout the incident. Weather (low ceilings and fog) hampered overflights after the initial view until the third day when an overflight observed the sheen largely dissipated with no impact of oil on surrounding beach areas. No impacts were reported. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7032,1994-07-30,Frisco Beach Minor Mystery Tarballs,"Frisco, North Carolina",34.8167,-75.6333,,,tarballs,,,,,,,8,"On July 30, 1994, tarballs were reported covering more than one and one-half miles of beach near Pier 49 in Frisco, North Carolina. USCG resources that responded to this report included Group Cape Hatteras, USCG Airstation Elizabeth City, and MSO Hampton Roads. USCG district 5. Keyword: FLIR."
7031,1994-07-27,T/B Jamaica Bay,"Newark Bay, New Jersey",40.7,-74.1167,,,#2 oil,,,,,,,7,"At 1945 on July 27, 1994, a sheen caused by overfilling tanks was detected around the tank barge Jamaica Bay while docked at the foot of Delancy Street in Port Newark, New Jersey. The temperature was in the mid-70s and the sea was calm. The responsible party hired cleanup contractors to vacuum the oil out of the containment boom and the USCG monitored the recovery operations.The response lasted one day. USCG district 5. Keyword: containment boom, evaporation, sorbent boom, vacuum trucks."
7030,1994-07-24,All Alaskan,"Unimak Pass, Aleutian Islands, Alaska",54.6667,-165.3,,,diesel and ammonia,,,,,,10000,6,"On Sunday morning, July 24, 1994, a fire broke out in the fore section hold of the fish processor All Alaskan, a 350-foot vessel processing salmon. The vessel was approximately 10 miles west of Cape Sarichef on the western side of Unimak Island and riding in relatively calm seas. At the time of the fire, the vessel was carrying 126,000 gallons of diesel fuel, 7 bottles of acetylene, 12 bottles of oxygen, 10,000 gallons of lube oil, 8 drums of hydraulic oil, 2 drums of gasoline, and 38,000 pounds of ammonia. After the initial diesel release on July 24, additional oil pollution was considered a low probability as the integrity of the fuel tanks and hull were not threatened by the fire.The USCG responded to what was initially a search and rescue mission. They safely rescued all but one crewmember who, unfortunately, was killed while fighting the fire. The fire caused the failure of a 10,000-gallon diesel day tank on the fore deck and the explosion, release, and fire of most of the 38,000 pounds of ammonia. The diesel release resulted in a reported 8-mile long sheen that dissipated within 12 hours.To move the vessel from the sensitive resources in Unimak Pass, a bridle was fitted to the stern of the All Alaskan and she was slowly towed westward to deeper water in case scuttling became necessary. The fire subsided by Monday, July 25 but continued smoldering in the fore peak holds of the vessel. Three USCG cutters and several members of the Pacific Strike Team went to the scene to assist.On July 26 the vessel was brought into Captain's Bay at Dutch Harbor where the fire was completely extinguished and the vessel was thoroughly evaluated. One bottle of ammonia was found slowly leaking after the vessel reached port the rest were believed lost while the vessel was burning at sea. As the vessel cooled down and aired out, the response phase was replaced with a vessel integrity evaluation phase done primarily by the U. S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and representatives of the vessel. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7028,1994-07-19,T/V Kentucky,"Paulsboro, New Jersey",39.85,-75.25,Oil,,Arabian light crude,,,,,,12600,21,"About 1155 on July 18, 1994, the T/V Kentucky was reported trailing a 400- by 6-foot blackish sheen on the Delaware River while docked at the Mobil Paulsboro, New Jersey refinery. Weather was light haze, visibility about five miles, temperature 95?F, winds 12 knots from the south, and calm seas.The vessel arrived at the dock with some bottom damage, apparently she hit a submerged object. An estimate of 40 to 50 gallons of oil was initially thought lost. The vessel was boomed and lightering of suspected tanks (#3 port cargo tank [PCT] and #4 port ballast tank [PBT]) began. A diver's inspection reported a 2- by 10-foot breech of the hull in #3 PCT above the bilge knuckle, and 30 feet of the bilge keel missing. At 2135 on July 19 it was reported that oil had breached the containment boom and 200 to 300 barrels were in the water. It was believed that while offloading the cargo in the damaged tank, the water-bottom was upset allowing the oil to escape.Mobil response team personnel boomed the vessel. The Delaware Bay and River Cooperative (DBRC) launched two skimmers and boomed several pre-identified creeks nearby. Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) responded with its skimming vessel (Delaware Responder). Three additional contractors were hired for the cleanup and a field command post was established at the Mobil refinery.The USCG COTP Philadelphia assumed the FOSC role for this incident. USCG personnel were onscene to monitor cleanup activities. The OSC requested two forward-looking infrared radar (FLIR) overflights (one during the night of July 19 the other the next morning) to help identify the extent of oil migration in the river. The FLIR spotted the oil and helped track its progress.This response lasted about five days. USCG district 5. Keyword: containment boom, FLIR, remote sensing, skimmers sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms, vacuum trucks."
7029,1994-07-19,USS Wasp,"Onslow Bay, Shackleford Banks, North Carolina",34.6333,-76.65,,,JP-5,,,,,,2000,8,"On July 19, 1994, MSO Wilmington received a report of a 200- to 2,000-gallon JP-5 discharge from the USS Wasp in Onslow Bay, Shackleford Banks, North Carolina. The sheen was one-quarter mile wide by one-half mile long. The discharge came from a well deck but it had been stopped. The Commanding Officer of the Wasp took the vessel more than 50 miles off shore where the 1,000 gallons of oil and water remaining on deck were washed overboard. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7027,1994-07-12,Cleveco Barge,"Lake Erie, 9 miles N of Euclid, Ohio",41.7933,-81.6017,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,800000,6,"On 12 July 1994, the National Response Center received a report of sheen in Lake Erie, nine miles north of Euclid, Ohio. MSO Cleveland determined the source to be the sunken barge CLEVECO. Records indicate the 260 foot barge sank during a blizzard in December 1942. The barge was in tow from Toledo, Ohio to Cleveland, Ohio carrying 1,013,325 gallons of No. 6 Fuel Oil. In 1961, the Army Corps of Engineers supervised a salvage operation to raise the barge from its original location, move it clear of the shipping lanes, and resink it in 70 feet of water. Records showed that the barge, currently resting keel up, could still contain up to 800,000 gallons of product in 5 of its 6 tanks. The COTP federalized the incident after divers observed an ounce of oil leaking out of a 1.5 inch valve every 13 minutes. This leak was plugged on 16 July and an inspection of all exposed valves on the hull was conducted. These valves were installed in the hull during the initial salvage in 1961 to pump air into the tanks in order to raise the barge. USCG district 2. Keyword: NAVSUPSALV."
7026,1994-07-10,GIWW Well Blowout,Louisiana,29.7891,-92.2024,,,light sweet crude,,,,,,4200,8,"At approximately 0330 July 8, 1994 a natural gas well 4 miles west of Intracoastal City, LA lost control and began releasing a fog like plume consisting of salt water, natural gas and distillate. The well is located in a dead end slip 400 yards south of the intracoastal, see initial report. During initial attempts to control the well, uncontrolled downhole pressure release was experienced (a kick). The slip was boomed and it was estimated 10 barrels of distillate were in the slip, none in the Intracoastal Waterway. The evening of July 8 a new plan was submitted to control the well which included moving in a fire prevention barge. July 9 preparations for the well capping were proceeding. Three firefighting barges were being moved into place. Well control experts approached the well and sprayed a fog of foam and water for 10 minutes to reduce the treat of explosion prior to a plugging attempt. Workers were on the rig for approximately 3 minutes when at1311 the well ignited and exploded. The source of ignition has not yet been determined. The explosion led to the deaths of two people and the hospitalization of four others. The well is currently spewing clear to orange flames 100 feet in the air. There has been a continual rain in the area. An estimated 100 barrels of a light sweet crude had been in the water. A 10 knot south wind has aided in the recovery operations of the crude. No pollution has been seen outside the slip. Preparations for capping the well and recovery of all distillates are proceeding. The NOAA SSC has left the site, however, will continue with scientific support. USCG district 8."
7025,1994-07-01,Freighter Forum Chemist,"Gulf of Mexico, 35 miles SSE of SW Pass, Mississippi",28.3667,-89.15,,,"fuel oil, heavy oil",,,,,,650000,18,"On July 1, 1994, the 659-foot freighter Forum Chemist reported an engine room fire, which could have been started when a broken fuel line to the diesel generator sprayed fuel on the hot exhaust manifold. Of initial concern was the presence of Tropical Storm Alberto in the Gulf of Mexico forecasting a potential of 50-knot east winds on site. July 2, the storm had moved from the original forecast and 25-knot north winds were being forecasted. The fire on the Forum Chemist was extinguished the evening of July 3,1994. July 4, the ship was surveyed by a marine chemist and approved for transit by tow. No pollution was ever sighted from ship. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7024,1994-06-22,Star Terminal,"Providence, Rhode Island",41.7833,-71.4,Oil,,gasoline,,,,,,50000,6,"During a transfer operation at the Star Terminal tank farm, a valve gave way, releasing 50,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline into a bermed area. The Providence Fire Department responded and applied a thick blanket of protein foam. The USCG, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), and Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) were notified. Clean up contractors were hired.At a meeting with the responsible party, State OSC, RIEMA, FOSC and contractors, concerns about making evacuation decisions based solely on the ALOHA results (the inputs to which were from a water/oil interface model, extrapolated to a ground-containment problem) were expressed along with the recommendations of ASTDR.The EPA Technical Assistance Team was requested through the FOSC to conduct air monitoring. Action level readings as specified above were not found. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7023,1994-06-21,F/V Penny Marshall,"Pantego Creek, Belhaven, North Carolina",34.5,-77.35,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,150,7,"On June 21, 1994, The F/V Penny Marshall, a 58-foot wooden trawler, was at the dock in Belhaven, North Carolina when a 500-gallon tank onboard released approximately 150 gallons of diesel fuel into the harbor. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pads."
7022,1994-06-17,Ocean City Minor Mystery Spill,"White Marlin Marina, Ocean City, Maryland",38.33,-75.0911,,,diesel,,,,,,200,8,"NOAA was notified of this incident on June 18, 1994, by MSO Baltimore and participated by telephone with the State of Maryland DEQ in discussions on ""how clean is clean"". The SSC was asked to estimate how long it would take natural processes to remove the oil stains from this public marina. NOAA said that if the sheen from the light fuel oil was removed, the coating and staining on shore structures would naturally disperse and be removed from the marina structures soon, but no definite date could be stated. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent booms, sorbent pads."
7021,1994-06-16,Custom House Minor Mystery Spill,"Customs House Marina, Hampton, Virginia",37.0333,-76.3417,,,diesel,,,,,,,9,"A minor diesel spill was reported in Customs House Marina, Hampton River, Hampton, Virginia on June 16, 1994. The spill might have been related to the collision of the F/V Michigan and the Customs House Pier however, the pollution investigation could not prove that this vessel was the source. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pads, high pressure, hot water."
7020,1994-06-06,Newport News Minor Mystery Spill,"James River, Newport News, Virginia",36.1333,-76.4167,,,waste oil,,,,,,,9,"On June 6, 1994, a mystery spill at the northern basin of the Newport News Small Boat Harbor was reported to MSO Hampton Roads. No obvious source or responsible party was found so USCG MSO Hampton Roads initiated cleanup activities. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pads."
7018,1994-06-02,M/V Manzanita,"Ocean City, Maryland",38.3333,-75.1,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,,8,"On June 2, 1994. MSO Baltimore was notified of a sunken boat at Island Marina, Ocean City, Maryland. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pads."
7019,1994-06-02,T/B 564,"Intracoastal Waterway, Great Bridge, Virginia",36.722,-76.245,,,JP-5,,,,,,,12,"At 0400 hours on June 2, 1994, the T/B 564 was at Standard Transpipe when the crew noticed strong JP-5 odors. At first light, JP-5 was observed at the Great Bridge Locks, Landing Bridge, and Centerville Turnpike Bridge-all locations along the transit of the T/B 564 on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) from where it had loaded fuel in Hampton Roads. When or where the T/B 564 had been damaged and began to spill JP-5 is unknown. USCG district 5. Keyword: endangered species, sorbent boom, sorbent pads."
7016,1994-05-31,Ethylene Dichloride spill,"Calcasieu River , Lake Charles, Louisiana",30.2317,-93.09,,,ethlyenedichloride (EDC),,,,,,,11,"On May 31, 1994, a barge was unloading ethlyenedichloride (EDC) at the Conoco Refinery on the Calcasieu River when a strong chemical smell was noticed. Investigation led to the discovery of a transfer pipeline failure and EDC on the ground and under a layer of water in an adjacent ditch. The ditch outflow to the Calcasieu River was blocked and recovery operations began. By May 31, approximately 630,000 pounds (1,500 barrels) of EDC had been recovered from the ditch. Conoco's contractor collected a sediment sample from the Calcasieu River. Analysis of this sample revealed a concentration of 11,800 parts per million of EDC prompting a new sampling plan for the river. On June 7, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assumed the role of Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC), a representative from the State was designated on-scene coordinator (OSC), and NOAA and the Gulf Strike Team (GST) were released from the scene. When NOAA left the scene, a river sampling program was underway using core sampling in deep areas and grab samples in shallower areas to collect sediments on the river bottom and determine the extent of contamination. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
7017,1994-05-31,Recreational vessel fire and sinking,"Chesapeake Island, Maryland",39.4833,-75.9,,,diesel,,,,,,,8,"On the night of May 31, 1994, a recreational power boat burned and sank at the mouth of the Bohemia River at Chesapeake Island, Maryland. The weather was clear, winds southwest 15 knots, seas calm, and temperature 82? F. On June 1 the vessel re-ignited and the local fire department again extinguished the fire using foam materials. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7015,1994-05-21,T/V Eastern Lion,"Valdez, Alaska",61.09,-146.403,,,North Slope crude,,,,,,840,8,"On May 21, 1994, MSO Valdez received a report from the master of T/V Eastern Lion (on lease to British Petroleum[BP]) of oil in the water around the vessel loading at berth 5 of the Alyeska Marine Terminal. Apparently a crack in one of the wing tanks leaked out an estimated 200 bbls of North Slope crude and because the normal containment boom that surrounds loading tankers was sucked up against the hull, from 10 to 20 barrels of oil escaped into the Port of Valdez. The Eastern Lion began transferring fuel from its wing tanks to its center tanks and arranging to lighter the entire 800,000 barrels onto the waiting T/V Arco Fairbanks. Alyeska (SERVS) response crews immediately began conducting cleanup operations however, the shorelines on Saw Island and near berths 4 and 5 were lightly impacted. Sheens from the spill moved east and west with the tidal current, extending from the Soloman Gulch Salmon Hatchery on the east to Anderson Bay on the west, about 9 miles. Sheens were also reported on the north side of the Port of Valdez near Duck Flats and the mouth of Mineral Creek. Weather throughout the incident was mild with relatively calm winds. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7013,1994-05-19,Lynn Canal Mystery Spill,"Lynn Canal west of False Point Retreat, southeast Alaska",58.3333,-135.0,,,"Thick, dark oil, specific identity uncertain",,,,,,300,6,"On the morning of May 19, 1994, a report came into MSO Juneau from commercial pilots of an oil slick in Lynn Canal near False Point Retreat. The estimated quantity was 100 to 300 gallons extending two miles and contacting the beach no source was evident. The USCG Cutter Liberty was diverted to the scene to utilize as a platform for beach assessment and possible cleanup. Small boats from the cutter were deployed using sorbents to mop up some of the oil. A C-130 flight in the afternoon reported mostly small patches of weathered oil and sheen that was breaking up. Samples were taken of the oil slick and of several cruise ships that had transited the area during the past 24 hours. Beach contact was reported at Cordwood however, a Shoreline Cleanup Advisory Team (SCAT) party organized the next day, with personnel from the USCG, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forestry Service (the land manager), Alaska Department of Natural Resources, and a private consultant walked the beach and reported no impacted shorelines. Throughout the incident winds were from the south at 5 to 10 knots. Samples of the oil were sent to the USCG Central Oil Identification Laboratory (COIL) for analysis. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
7014,1994-05-19,Skagway Harbor Diesel,"Skagway Harbor, Skagway, Alaska",59.2833,-135.45,,,#2 diesel,,,,,,,7,"On May 19, 1994, # 2 diesel fuel spilled in Skagway Harbor when a gasket failed on a 12-inch pipeline during a fuel transfer from the tank barge Alaskan Spirit to the Whitepass Fuel facility in Skagway, Alaska. Whitepass Fuel informed the MSO that the diesel was contained and cleanup was underway using sorbent materials. Mop up continued throughout the day only a sheen was visible by the next day. Whitepass Fuel hired a local diver to assess any damage to the Skagway School Hatchery no damage was reported. The case was closed on May 24, 1994. Weather throughout the incident was sunny with light winds from the south. USCG district 17. Keyword: evaporation."
7012,1994-05-10,T/V Panda,"Newport, Rhode Island",41.5167,-71.3333,Oil,,#6 oil,,,,,,,13,"A USCG helicopter, on a routine training flight, reported a sheen extending from the T/V Panda transiting Narragansett Bay. USCG Station Castle Hill dispatched personnel who reported that the sheen contained tar balls. A diver was dispatched and reported that heavy oil appeared to be ""bubbling"" up from beneath the vessel. The USCG estimated that 800 barrels had been released. Initially it was thought that the spill was a mystery because no point of origin could be found on the Panda it was later learned that the gas inerting system had failed and caused the release of an unknown quantity of oil. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
7011,1994-04-28,Tokyo Senator,"Port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia",36.8583,-76.32,,,thiourea dioxide,,,,,,,8,"On April 28, 1994, there was a fire aboard the German cargo ship Tokyo Senator as the vessel passed through Thimble Shoals Channel, Virginia. The Tokyo Senator was carrying zinc, lead, and arsenic in the starboard and forward sections of Bay 2. MSO Hampton Roads ordered the vessel to wait at the anchorage until an assessment of the danger to the vessel, her crew, or the public could be completed. The onboard carbon dioxide fire suppression system was activated and appeared to limit the spread of the fire. The Incident Response Team (IRT), a group of area fire fighters trained to fight fire aboard vessels, determined that the fire's hotspot was in the after port section of Bay 2, was stable, and the danger to the public or the crew from those materials on the dangerous cargo manifest (DCM) was minimal. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7010,1994-04-25,"AMOCO Oil Company, T/B 27","Yorktown, Virginia",37.2167,-76.4333,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,382000,6,"The tug Elis lost steering power during a shifting of T/B .27 at the AMOCO Oil Company Refinery dock, Yorktown, Virginia on April 25, 1994, resulting in minor damage to the front knuckle area of the barge. None of the 9,100 barrels of #6 oil on the barge was spilled. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7009,1994-04-19,White Marsh Run,"Perry Hall, Maryland",39.4018,-76.439,,,#2 heating oil,,,,,,3000,8,"An estimated 3,000 gallons of #2 heating oil was released from a 6,000 gallon fuel oil tank into the basement of the ""Country Plant Store."". An estimated 2,000 gallons of this drained into an unnamed creek that runs into White Marsh Run. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom."
7008,1994-04-16,F/V Starlight,"Shackleford Banks, Morehead City, North Carolina",32.6867,-76.6633,,,diesel,,,,,,500,8,"On 2230 hours on April 16, 1994, the F/V Starlight grounded at Shackleford Banks approximately 50 yards off the beach in the surf line. The owner contracted for salvage however, the USCG took responsibility for response to the release of the vessel's fuel. The weather at the time of the grounding was wind 215 degrees at 30 knots with eight-foot seas. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7006,1994-04-15,Barge Liberty Trader,"Port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia",36.9333,-76.4,,,"1,1,1-trichloroethane, CO2, compressed nitrogen, aerosol canisters, and potassium hydroxide",,,,,,,11,"Early evening on April 15, 1994, the Coast Guard was alerted that the barge Liberty Trader, under tow by the tug Alert, had containers on fire and there were hazardous materials onboard. The hazardous materials included two containers filled with 55-pound paper drums of potassium hydroxide and a third container loaded with small aerosol cans including 200 pounds of nitrogen and 2,000 pounds of 1,1,1-trichloroethane.The Atlantic Strike Team (AST) was requested onscene and arrived later that evening, The U.S. Navy responded with tugs, and fire fighting operations began that evening An overflight by the AST early the next morning showed fires still burning inside some of the containers and fire water from the tugs was not reaching the hot spots. The containers for these materials were not on fire. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
7007,1994-04-15,F/V Rapture of the Deep,"Hatteras Village, North Carolina",35.1667,-75.6667,,,waste oil,,,,,,100,8,"On April 15, 1994, the F/V Rapture of the Deep, moored at Hatteras Harbor Marina, Hatteras Village, North Carolina, discharged approximately 100 gallons of waste oil into Pamlico Sound. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pads."
7004,1994-04-14,Batts Neck Road,"Kent Island, Maryland",38.9833,-76.3333,,,#2 heating oil,,,,,,275,8,"On April 14, 1994, MSO Baltimore received notification from the State of Maryland that 275 gallons of #2 heating oil had drained from a residence on Kent Island into a drainage ditch that leads to Chesapeake Bay. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent, pads."
7005,1994-04-14,Guadalupe Beach,"Guadalupe, California",34.975,-120.65,,,diluent,,,,,,,52,"An oil production field leased and operated by the UNOCAL Corporation near Guadalupe, California, has for many years been the site of a constant release of a diesel-like substance known as diluent. The diluent, which is a mid-grade condensate product, had been injected into the production wells throughout recent decades to increase the yield from the oilfield. For economic reasons, the practice of injecting diluent into the wells replaced the use of steam during the 1950s. UNOCAL stopped injecting diluent by 1990. Either through poor injection practices or through a faulty pipeline system, diluent was released into the field in large quantities. Current estimates are that there may be as much as 8.5 million gallons of diluent located in various plumes throughout the 2,300 acre site. The diluent plumes are below ground, riding on top of the water table. USCG district 11. Keyword: bioremediation, endangered species, propane cannons, sand replacement, seafood harvesting ban, skimmers."
7003,1994-04-12,Assateague Island Minor Mystery Spill,"East of Assateague Island, Virginia",37.9717,-70.6967,,,unknown,,,,,,,8,"On April 12, 1994, a mystery oil slick was reported to MSO Baltimore by USCG Group Eastern Shore. The spring weather was overcast, winds 15 knots, and calm seas at one to two feet. USCG district 5. Keyword: FLIR."
7002,1994-04-06,UNOCAL Cook Inlet Baker Platform,"Upper Cook Inlet, north of Forelands, Alaska",60.8242,-151.333,,,middle ground shoal crude oil,,,,,,4200,8,"The USCG received a report just before noon on April 6, 1994, from UNOCAL that a valve had been accidentally left open on their Baker Platform and 50 to 100 barrels of crude had escaped into Cook Inlet. UNOCAL immediately called their incident command team to Nikiski and established a command post at the Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response Inc. (CISPRI) headquarters. CISPRI immediately launched a mechanical cleanup capability (boats and skimmers) while completing the dispersant and in-situ burn (ISB) request forms. Neither of these alternative response techniques were needed because the oil thinned, evaporated, and dispersed too rapidly. A total of 40 barrels were collected mechanically. The USCG and the FOSC were onscene however, their role was strictly one of consultation and monitoring. The response lasted about 8 hours. Weather was warm and sunny although a small amount of floating ice (<10%) was in the area. USCG district 17. Keyword: dispersants, in-situ burning."
7001,1994-03-31,United Arab Emirates,E coast of the United Arab Emirates near Fujaira in the Gulf of Oman,25.05,56.6667,,,Iranian light crude (API 33),,,1,,1,32000000,8,"On March 31, 1994, the tanker vessels Seki and Baynuna collided in the Gulf of Oman off the port city of Fujaira, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Seki spilled 16,000 tons of Iranian light crude (API 33). The slick traveled to the west and impacted approximately 30 kilometers (km) of the east coast of UAE. No responsible party was determined, so the spill was treated as a third-party spill.The UAE government requested assistance from the United States through the USCG Liaison Officer, who, after assessing the situation, requested a team of advisors be sent to UAE to help that government cleanup the spill. The three-member team was composed of representatives from the USCG Pacific Strike Team (PST), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development, and the NOAA, Hazardous Materials Response and Assessment Division.The U.S. Advisory Team (USAT) arrived in UAE on the afternoon of April 13, 1994, and received a tour of the spill site by the USCG Liaison Officer and UAE environmental personnel. USCG district 9. Keyword: bioremediation, evaporation, exposed rocky shores, in-situ burning, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), low-pressure washing, seafood harvesting ban, tourism losses."
7000,1994-03-29,Bogue Sound Abandoned Drum,"Bogue Sound, Morehead City, North Carolina",34.7,-76.7167,,,waste oil,,,,,,55,6,"On March 29, 1994, Group Fort Macon reported an unmarked 55-gallon drum floating in Bogue Sound. The drum was removed that same day and held on USCG property until the analysis of the contents was completed. On April 28 the drum and contents were disposed of by South East Response and Remediation, Inc. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
6998,1994-03-22,LPG vessel ISOMARIA,"Norfolk,VA",36.8833,-76.2833,,,#6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,2520,16,"On the evening of 21 March 1994, the LPG vessel ISOMERIA completed delivery of its cargo at Atlantic Energy on the south branch of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia and began receiving bunkers of number 6 fuel oil. At about 0200, 22 March, the vessel notified the Coast Guard that oil was leaking from a crack on the port side of the forward fuel tank. The release rate was described as similar to the flow from a garden hose. The crack is in the vicinity of the anchor hawse pipe, about 20 30 feet above the waterline. At the time of the notification, an estimated 130,000 gallons of fuel oil had been loaded in the tank above the crack. USCG district 5."
6999,1994-03-22,M/V Isomeria,"Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia",36.7667,-76.3,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,12500,9,"On the evening of 21 March 1994, the LPG vessel Isomeria completed delivering her cargo at Atlantic Energy on the south branch of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia and began receiving bunkers of #6 fuel oil. At about 0200, March 22 the vessel notified the USCG that oil was leaking from a crack on the port side of the forward fuel tank. The release rate was described as similar to the flow from a garden hose. The crack was near the anchor hawse pipe, about 20 to 30 feet above the waterline. At the time of the notification, an estimated 130,000 gallons of fuel oil had been loaded in the tank above the crack. The leak slowed to a trickle by late morning. Estimates of the amount of oil in the water ranged from 1,300 gallons to 12,500 gallons. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pads, vacuum trucks."
5053,1994-03-15,Barge Cynthia M,"Kearny, New Jersey",40.7333,-74.1,,,caustic soda (sodium hydroxide),,,,,,150000,8,"On March 15, 1994, the barge Cynthia M was found listing 70 degrees to port while tied to a pier at the Kuehne Chemical Company south of Kearny, New Jersey. The 202-foot Cynthia M, with a capacity of 340,000 gallons, was loaded with 310,000 gallons of a 30 percent solution of caustic soda. Her list was suspected to have been caused by open valves that allowed free communication of liquids between internal tanks. The weather onscene was winds from the southwest at 15 to 20 knots. The tidal excursions for the Hackensack River were estimated to be between three-quarters of a mile and one mile.The port side of the barge was completely submerged from center line to rail, resting solidly on the bottom. The USCG, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy, and New Jersey Marine Police went to the scene and assessed the situation. Initially, the capsizing of the vessel and its subsequent loss of cargo were the greatest concerns. On March 16 it was estimated that approximately 150,000 gallons of cargo had been lost into the Hackensack River and Newark Bay. The caustic soda escaped from a vent on deck that had submerged because of the vessel's list. At 1235 water testing of pH near the barge showed readings of 12 by 1535 the readings were 9, indicating that pH was returning to normal levels.The responsible party hired a marine salver to raise the barge, and state and federal agencies monitored the water pH until it returned to normal.The USCG was onscene about two weeks monitoring the spill response and salvage. USCG district 1. Keyword: water monitoring, salvage."
6997,1994-03-15,Tarball Impact Makah Indian Reservation,"Makah Indian Reservation and Olympic National Park, Olympic Peninsula, Washington",48.3333,-124.667,,,tarballs composed of various weathered refined fuels and Alaska North Slope Crude,,,,,,,9,"Between March 15 and April 27, 1994, tarballs washed ashore on ocean beaches within the Makah Reservation and Olympic National Park located on the Olympic Peninsula at the northwest tip of Washington State. Over this six week period, cleanup crews composed of Makah tribal members and cleanup contractors recovered 2,100 pounds of tarballs. USCG district 13. Keyword: none."
6996,1994-03-14,Gatlin Oil,"Bayboro, North Carolina",35.1417,-76.8333,,,"#2 diesel, gasoline, lube oil",,,,,,20000,9,"MSO Wilmington received notification on March 14, 1994, of a fire and oil spill from Gatlin Oil. Oil was reported outside the facility and in drainage ditches leading to North and South Prong creeks. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Management reported that the fire and spill may have been the result of vandalism. The maximum potential release based on the amount of tankage was 80,000 gallons. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent, hot water/steam."
6995,1994-03-09,Little Wendy D,"Bush Key, Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida",24.625,-82.8667,,,diesel fuel,,,,,,1400,6,"During adverse weather on March 3, 1994, the 60-foot wooden shrimping boat, Little Wendy D, was intentionally grounded in the Dry Tortugas National Park on a sand bottom in six feet of water. The National Park Service deployed sorbent boom around the vessel.It at first appeared that the vessel's owner was going to make repairs and move his vessel however, on March 9 the Park Service reported that the owner had stripped the vessel of valuables and electronic equipment and abandoned it.On March 11, 1,404 gallons of diesel fuel were off loaded from the vessel leaving only light residue in bilge spaces. The fuel tanks were completely emptied and filled with seawater. All sheen was contained and recovered by the sorbent boom. On March 12 the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) representatives departed. USCG district 7. Keyword: salvage options."
6993,1994-03-05,Evans Seafood Abandoned Fuel Lines,"Somers Cove, Chrisfield, Maryland",37.9833,-75.8667,,,kerosene,,,,,,,8,"On March 5, 1994, the repair and replacement of bulkheads at Sayers Cove Marina and Evans Seafood resulted in a release of an unknown quantity of light petroleum products into Somers Cove. The source of the oily material could not be readily identified. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent, pads."
6994,1994-03-05,Oil Transport Inc. Fuel Truck,"Chesterfield, Virginia",37.3667,-77.3583,,,diesel,,,,,,7000,9,"Vandals reportedly opened a valve on a 7,500 gallon fuel truck parked in the Oil Transport Inc. lot during the early morning hours of March 5, 1994. Approximately 7,000 gallons were released into a drainage ditch leading to a lagoon called the ""Barge Pit"" that leads to the James River. The USCG MSO Hampton Roads and Chesterfield Emergency Services established an on-scene command post with the State Department of Emergency Services, the local fire department, and IMS. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent, hot water/steam flushing."
6992,1994-02-22,F/V Chevak,"St. Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea",57.0833,-170.3,,,diesel,,,,,,6550,7,"Due to an apparent navigational error, the F/VChevak ran aground on a rocky reef complex off the southern tip of St. Paul Island, one-half mile due west of Sea Lion Rock. Ten foot breakers compromised the structural integrity of the vessel, and it is believed that most of the fuel was lost to the sea even if a catastrophic loss occurred, offshore winds from 35 to 40 knots would disperse it quickly. A small boat rescue crew from the USCG Cutter Hamilton retrieved the six people onboard and reported no visible sheen in the vicinity. A USCG MSO representative was aboard the M/V Mary J immediately downwind of the vessel three days after the grounding and reported no visible sheen on the water. The intense winds and heavy breakers near the vessel prevented any on-scene assessment for six weeks. However, the vessel's owner had a diving party standing by to respond if the weather improved. On April 25, the vessel's owner removed the remaining fuel and in early May an attempt was made to salvage the vessel however, when it was pulled off the rocks into deeper water it sank. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
6990,1994-02-15,F/V Westerly,Glacier Bay National Park in southeast Alaska,58.5167,-135.983,,,diesel,,,,,,0,6,"The 80-foot F/V Westerly, preparing for crab fishing in Glacier Bay National Park with crab pots stacked high on its decks, was rendered unstable by high winds. The vessel sank just south of Strawberry Island in 37 fathoms of water with roughly 1,500 gallons of diesel onboard. Because the high winds made on-site assessment impossible, the National Park Service (NPS) conducted overflights. The overflights showed minor sheening for several days, decreasing to nothing. No response was possible or necessary. Salvage possibilities were discussed with NPS personnel, who would have liked to have the vessel removed, but recognized the risk and expense for such an operation may make removal impossible. The case was closed on February 18. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
6991,1994-02-15,Northwest Enviro Service,"Duwamish Waterway, Seattle, Washington",47.5417,-122.335,,,mixed waste solvents,,,,,,5000,15,"Valves on a portable railroad intermodal tank car parked on the Northwest Enviro Service facility in Seattle, Washington were deliberately opened by unknown persons the evening of February 14, 1994, releasing approximately 5,000 gallons of mixed waste solvents. The material ran into drains that emptied into a nearby marsh connected to the Duwamish Waterway through an underground drainage pipe and culvert. The spill was discovered by facility employees the following morning and reported to the National Response Center by 0945. Spilled material had spread into a nearby marsh, and by 1300 was observed escaping from a culvert near Terminal 115 into the Duwamish Waterway.Containment and cleanup were begun by 1100 on February 15. By February 16 most of the free-floating product was recovered using vacuum trucks and absorbents. Cleanup of the contaminated soils at the original spill site and passive absorption of sheens tidally flushing out of the contaminated drainage pipe between the marsh and the Duwamish waterway continued until February 21. The USCG pollution case was closed on February 23. USCG district 13. Keyword: CERCLA response, solvents, waste oil, vacuum recovery."
6989,1994-02-10,Baltimore Minor Mystery Spill,"Seagirt Marine Terminal, Baltimore, Maryland",39.0833,-76.6133,,,bilge slops,,,,,,,8,"NOAA was notified of this incident on February 10, 1994, by MSO Baltimore and was asked to participate in the investigation of the potential source of the bilge slops. The SSC did not go onscene but provided requested information (resources at risk, weather updates, and trajectories) by phone and facsimile. Because there was limited information as to when the oil was released or how long it had been in the water, NOAA's estimate for the potential release locations in the Baltimore Harbor could not narrow down specific potential release locations. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom."
6988,1994-02-09,Mistryski Power Plant,"Detroit, Michigan",42.3,-83.0833,,,#4 Fuel Oil,,,,,,900,15,"On February 9, 1994, there was a pipeline leak at the Mistryski Power Plant along the Detroit River in Detroit, Michigan. The power plant is approximately two miles downriver of the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit. The leak was continuous and occurred from approximately 2230 on February 9 to 0330 on February 10 and was described as flowing at the rate of a fire-hose discharge. Oil had broken through a corroded portion of a 10-inch supply line, ran into a storm sewer, and then traveled about 100 feet to enter the river. When the incident occurred, the Detroit River was 95 percent ice-covered.Originally the released product was thought to be a #6 oil, but laboratory analysis proved it was a #4 fuel with density of 0.93. The original estimate of 10,000 to 30,000 gallons proved a conundrum as only about 300 gallons was observed in the river. Later volume refinements had the number at officially less than 900 gallons and most likely around 300 gallons. The City of Detroit assumed responsibility for the spill and immediately hired Marine Pollution Control. Only a limited response was possible due to the ice. A portion of the spilled oiled was recovered by removing the oil-stained ice accessible from the shorelines. The Detroit City Laboratory performed the first analysis on the oil, determining that it was a #4 rather than a #6, and that it was a ""floater"". The City immediately hired Tri-State Bird Rescue to assess the threat to nearly 5000 birds in the oiled area and to establish a rehabilitation center, if necessary.The Joint U.S./Canada contingency plan was invoked and a unified command was formed among the USCG, the City of Detroit, the State of Michigan, and the Canadian Coast Guard. All activities took place at the MSO Detroit office.The active response lasted for only four days. On the fifth and sixth days, the temperature rose into the 40s and the wind shifted to from the east allowing more of the oil-stained ice to migrate to the shoreline where it could be removed. The increased temperatures caused an ice jam that flushed all the remaining oiled ice down the Trenton Channel into still frozen Lake Erie. Only two oiled birds died as a result of the spill. USCG district 9. Keyword: none."
6987,1994-02-08,Petro Express,"Wagners Point, Baltimore, Maryland",38.2167,-76.5667,,,black oil,,,,,,,8,"MSO Baltimore received a report of oil in a drainage ditch between BP Oil and FMC Corporation with drainage from a third facility-Petro Express. All facilities denied release of the spilled product however, BP Oil initiated a ""good faith"" response and had contractors remove the oiled material from the three inches of ice and snow in the ditch.The oil was in the drainage ditch between two facilites with access to a third facility. The drainage ditch lead into Curtis Bay. At the time of the release, oil and ice in the ditch appeared to be stable. NOAA was notified of this incident on February 8, 1994, by MSO Baltimore. The SSC helped develop a sampling strategy to discover the source of the spilled product. Samples of the spilled product were sent to COIL. Results of their testing showed a possible match with oil from the Petro Express property. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent,pads."
6986,1994-02-05,Towncreek Marina Minor Mystery Spill,"Towncreek Marina, Beaufort, North Carolina",34.7083,-76.7167,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,75,8,"On February 5, 1994, approximately 50 to 75 gallons of #2 fuel oil from an unknown source was reported in the area of Town Creek Marina, Bogue Sound, Beaufort, North Carolina. Weather at the time was overcast sky, temperature 35?F. No obvious source or responsible party was found and USCG MSO Wilmington initiated cleanup activities. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pads, tourism."
6984,1994-02-04,Beacon Marina Minor Mystery Spill,"Beacon Marina, Solomons Island, Maryland",38.3167,-76.4667,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,75,8,"On February 4, 1994. 50 to 75 gallons of #2 fuel oil from an unknown source was reported in the area of Beacon Marina, Back Creek, tributary to the Pautuxent River, Solomons Island, Maryland. Neither an obvious source nor responsible party was, found, consequently USCG MSO Baltimore initiated cleanup activities. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms, tourism."
6985,1994-02-04,Portside Marina Minor Mystery Spill,"Bogue Sound, Morehead City, North Carolina",34.7083,-76.725,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,,8,"On February 5, 1994, 50 to 75 gallons of #2 fuel oil from an unknown source was reported in the area of Portside Marina, Bogue Sound, Morehead City, North Carolina. Neither an obvious source nor responsible party was found and MSO Baltimore initiated cleanup activities. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms."
6983,1994-02-02,F/V Belair,"south side of St. George Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea",56.0833,-169.0,,,diesel,,,,,,,5,"The fishing vessel Belair was driven onto the rocks at the southern exposed rocky shoreline of St. George Island during the early morning of February 2, 1994. At the time of the grounding, winds were 25 to 30 knots with gale force gusts from the south. Winds continued pounding the vessel with 10- to 25-foot surf for the next week. It is believed that all the fuel was lost during the first day. The weather prohibited any on-site evaluation of the vessel and the case was closed by the U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) on February 10, 1994. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
6982,1994-01-27,F/V Captain Shannon,"Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary, Florida",25.28,-80.21,,,Diesel,,,,,,5000,4,"At 1630L on Wednesday, 26 January 1994, the 72 foot F/V Captain Shannon caught fire, burned to the waterline, and sank near Turtle Harbor/Reef in the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary, Florida. The wooden shrimp boat was carrying a maximum of 5000 gallons of diesel when the incident occurred. Three crew members were rescued and transported ashore. The vessel grounded on its rigging before sinking at 25 degrees, 16.8 minutes North, 080 degrees, 12.6 minutes West. Sheening from the hulk has been reported, but the extent is unknown. The Coast Guard and the owner are arranging for salvage and cleanup. NOAA has provided information on resources at risk, oil spill trajectories and weather to the Coast Guard and the Marine Sanctuary. CDR Bunn of the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary is onscene. USCG district 7."
6981,1994-01-25,Pacheco Slough,"Pacheco Slough, Concord, California",38.05,-122.1,,,gasoline and diesel quality reformate (cutter stock),,,,,,,15,"MSO San Fransisco paged SSC at 1230 on January 26th to report a diesel and/or gasoline spill near Martinez, California. The spill occurred at 2130 on January 25th. The spill is reportedly from a ruptured pipeline that is running through a marsh adjacent to and west of Pacheco Slough (approximate position: 38 deg. 03 min. N/122 deg. 06 min. W). The slough runs south to north and empties into the Suisun Bay (pronounced ""sah-soon"") just east of the Carquinez Straits. The reported amount of product spilled has ranged from 3,000 to 10,000 gallons. It is also reported that there may be two separate spills concurrently impacting the area. Inital reports state that a vegetated area south of Waterfront Road, and north of a railroad line has been impacted by gasoline. Another vegetated area south of the railroad line has apparently been impacted by a Diesel Quality Reformate (Cutter Stock). The Executive Officer of MSO San Francisco, CDR Dan Ryan, conducted an overflight on the morning of the 26th. No oil was observed to have impacted Suisun Bay at that time. There is no reported Responsible Party at this time but cleanup crews from the nearby Tosco Refinery are responding. USCG district 11. Keyword: Clean Bay Inc., containment boom, evaporation, sorbent boom, sorbent pads, vacuum trucks."
6980,1994-01-17,Santa Clara River Pipeline,"Santa Clarita, California",34.425,-118.085,,,San Joaquin Valley Crude - Blended (API 27),,,,,,147000,63,"The Northridge Earthquake of January 17, 1994, caused the rupture of a crude oil pipeline owned by ARCO/Four Corners near the city of Santa Clarita, California (approximately 35 miles north of Los Angeles). Approximately 3,500 barrels of San Joaquin Valley Crude exited the pipeline and traveled through a culvert to a drainage ditch and then into the Santa Clara River. The oil traveled downstream (west) roughly 15 miles to a point where the river runs subterranean. The impact site was located 35 miles inland of the Pacific Ocean in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) zone. USCG district 11. Keyword: containment boom, drum skimmers, endangered species, filter fences, International Bird Rescue Research Center, shallow water recovery, skimmers, sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms, vacuum trucks, vegetation cutting, watercress, weed cutters."
6978,1994-01-10,An Ping 6,"Longview, Washington",46.1167,-122.975,,,# 6 fuel oil,,,,,,5000,9,"The motor vessel An Ping 6 spilled approximately 5,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil while taking on fuel from a barge. The An Ping 6 was at anchor in the Columbia River at the time of the incident. The responsible party estimated that 3,000 gallons ran off the vessel's deck and into the water. The heaviest sheens extended eight miles downriver. Active and passive shoreline cleanup continued for several weeks. Approximately 78 vessels, 12 floating homes, and 50 other floating structures were oiled and had to be cleaned. USCG district 13. Keyword: none."
6979,1994-01-10,M/V ANN PING 6,"LONGVIEW, WA",46.1133,-122.967,,,#6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,26000,17,"Between 0545 and 0845 this morning (1/10/94) the vessel M/V Ann Ping 6 lost an estimated 26,000 gallons of fuel oil no. 6 while loading at the Long View pier in Longview, WA. An overflight this morning indicated that by 0900 sheen extended from Longview to just upriver of Coal Creek Slough (approximately 8 miles). There is no continuing release of oil into the water. . Daved Kruth of NOAA is en-route, a command post is being set up on Price Island by the Coast Guard. . If any of this initial information is incorrect, please let us know ASAP (at the above number) as it could affect any trajectory implications. USCG district 13."
5034,1994-01-07,BARGE MORRIS J. BERMAN,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",18.4717,-66.09,,,# 6 fuel oil,,,,1,,,130,"On January 7, 1994, the barge Morris J. Berman went aground in the surf zone off Escambron Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The barge grounded on a hard bottom consisting of rocky substrate with scattered coral after its towing cable parted.The barge had a capacity of three million gallons but was reportedly only half full. The cargo, a heavy #6 fuel oil, began spilling and impacted nearby shoreline and shallow intertidal habitats immediately. No estimated leakage rate was available. Due to strong northerly winds, the surf at the grounding site was quite strong creating a hazardous situation as they pounded the deck of the vessel. The responsible party initially assumed responsibility for the spill, but very quickly expended the ten million dollar limit of their insurance policy. Full federal funding of the spill occurred at 0600 on January 14 and it became a United States Coast Guard (USCG) directed response.The USCG Gulf Strike Team (GST) was brought onscene and immediately began lightering operations for the barge. Skimming and lightering operations were effective and removed an estimated 17,700 barrels of oil from the water and leaking barge. Shoreline cleanup and assessment began almost immediately. Little progress was made however due to continued leaking of fresh oil from the barge. Cleaned areas became re-oiled and areas not yet cleaned became more heavily impacted. Protection strategies were employed for areas at risk that were not yet oiled. Intensive shoreline cleanup was postponed for the most heavily impacted areas until the sources of re-oiling could be stopped. Two shallow lagoons near the grounding site were most heavily impacted. Oil, in the form of large mats, accumulated on the surface and on the bottom of the lagoons. Submerged oil posed a major cleanup problem during the response. It was eventually partially removed by divers, vacuum transfer units, and a dredge. Waste and oily water from dredging operations were collected and separated in a series of swimming pools arranged to decant and filter the effluent from the dredge before returning the filtered water to the sea. On January 15, the barge was refloated, towed to a scuttling site 20 miles northeast of San Juan, and sunk. This operation was carefully reviewed by the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC), Navy Superintendent of Salvage (SUPSALV), the GST, and NOAA. The Regional Response Team (RRT) was consulted and on-scene trustee representatives were given an opportunity to discuss the operation and voice their concerns. It was agreed by all that the sinking of the barge was the best alternative. Continued re-oiling of the nearshore environment from the unrecoverable oil left onboard was delaying cleanup and preventing resource recovery. Resource concerns offshore were minimal and it was hoped that the amount of residual oil left on the barge when it sank would be small and have little impact. Shorelines at risk from any oil released during the scuttling operations were predicted to be on northwestern Puerto Rico, Mona Island, and Hispaniola.Shoreline cleaning continued in earnest and was more successful with the barge removed. Surface and buried oil along sand beaches was removed following cleanup guidelines. Beachrock, riprap, and seawalls were cleaned with pressure washing and chemical cleaners as approved. Some inaccessible areas were left to clean naturally. Cleanup guidelines for oiled historical structures were developed and approved by trustees through the Heritage Resource Team. These structures and resources were then cleaned according to those guidelines.On February 3, oil impacts along northwestern Puerto Rico were reported. A convergence zone at the northwest corner of the island concentrated debris and oil still being released from the scuttled barge. Impacts were primarily along 12 miles of shoreline, from Isabella to Borinquen. This oil was buried as oily sand layers and submerged as oil and sand mats in the protected areas or crenulate bays. A separate command post was established on the west end of the island and assessments and cleanup operations began immediately. Crews removed the stranded oil quickly to prevent additional burial. Cleanup efforts were intensified in this area to minimize risks to nesting sea turtles, whose arrival was imminent. All necessary cleanup guidelines and inspection criteria were in place by mid-February. With the exception of nearshore reef fish and benthic organisms near the barge's grounding site, there were very few impacts to biological resources. Seagrasses were oiled near the grounding site. Very few birds were affected and no substantiated reports of spill related mortalities to reptiles or mammals were received. The impacted shoreline was divided into 18 shoreline segments or zones. Most of these zones were cleaned and inspected following the ""how clean is clean"" guidelines, and approved by the FOSC by April 4. All other zones were signed off by April 25, with the exception of zone 18, which was completed on May 27. Once approved as clean, each zone entered a monitoring and maintenance phase to address any additional oiling that may occur. USCG district 7. Keyword: endangered species, bioremediation."
6977,1994-01-05,Bouchard 35,"East River, New York",40.8,-73.8,,,unleaded gasoline,,,,,,4200,8,"At 1730 January 5, 1994, the barge Bouchard 35 collided with its tug Evening Tide in the East River near the Whitestone Bridge at the western end of Long Island Sound. The collision occurred while the tug was repositioning on the barge and resulted in an 18-inch crack in the #3 port tank. The barge was carrying 17,000 barrels of unleaded gasoline and approximately 100 barrels were lost. The crack was above the waterline and was successfully plugged within a few hours of the incident.Weather onscene was winds from the west at 20 to 25 knots, air temperature 21?F, water temperature 35?F, and one- to two-foot seas.The USCG dispatched two boats to survey the incident. An Alco-Sensor test was administered to barge and tug personnel results were negative. The USCG established a safety zone between the Whitestone and Throggs Neck bridges. Environmentally sensitive areas and water intakes were identified. No oil was seen on the water's surface during an overflight the next morning. USCG district 1. Keyword: evaporation."
6976,1993-12-25,McGrath Lake Spill,"McGrath Lake, Ventura, California",34.22,-119.253,,,crude oil (API 16-17),,,,,,84000,42,"On the morning of December 25, 1993, a failure of a pipeline belonging to Berry Petroleum was reported. The failure occurred below the ground near a pipe junction on the east side of Harbor Boulevard just south of Ventura, California. Approximately 2,000 barrels of a heavy crude produced from a local field, percolated through the ground to the west and underneath the road. The oil surfaced 50 yards west of Harbor Boulevard and entered a creek, traveled along this creek approximately 150 yards to the south where it entered McGrath Lake.McGrath is a freshwater lake (approximately 800 by 100 yards) situated amongst medium-coarse grained sand dunes and is located 100 to 200 yards inshore of the intertidal zone. The lake serves as a drainage basin for the surrounding agricultural fields and has no natural communication with the ocean. To control the lake level, water is routinely pumped out of the lake and into the Pacific Ocean through a pipeline running through the dunes and onto the beach. When the oil entered the lake, the pump was on and oil was discharged onto the sand beach and into the nearshore environment. Less than 100 barrels of oil entered the ocean the majority was contained in the lake, the creek, or was saturated in the sediment.The mouth of the Santa Clara river was bermed to prevent oil from entering the estuary. To control the amount of water flowing through the spill site, water was diverted from the creek to the Santa Clara River via pumps. Underflow dams and filter fences with sorbent pompoms were installed along the creek. The vegetated shoreline of the creek and the lake, consisting mostly of tules, was heavily coated with oil. Because all pumping operations had ceased, the water level in the lake was rising and began covering over already impacted shoreline and affecting more habitat as it rose. After consulting with the Regional Water Quality Control Board, pumping the lake into the ocean began again and the water level was lowered to where it had been before the spill. USCG district 11. Keyword: containment boom, International Bird Rescue Research Center, propane cannons, shallow water recovery, siphon dams, skimmers, sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms, tule, vacuum trucks, vegetation cutting, volunteers, weed cutters, weir/pump skimmer."
6975,1993-12-21,CONOCO Well Blow-Out,SW LA Coast,29.4833,-93.1167,,,Light Crude Oil,,,,,,,3,"The Blow-Out Preventer failed on a CONOCO well located at LAT 29 29' 07"" N, LON 93 07' 19"" W, in SW Louisiana, approximately 6.5 miles SW of Lake Calcasieu. The well is in West Cameron Block 66A. The well is releasing a mixture of Light Crude Oil, Natural Gas and seawater, with very little H2S, at a flow rate estimated at 250 BBL/Day and a natural gas release rate of approximately 1,850,000 cubic feet per day (CFD). Weather: Winds are NW 7 to 10 Knots and expected to remain off-shore shifting in the afternoon to 10 to 20 knots out of the NE. The near shore current is moving to the West. With these conditions the oil is expected to move to the WSW, (offshore). Response: The Coast Guard Command Post will be at MSO Port Arthur. The CG Gulf Strike Team is in route. There will be an overflight at first light (approx. 0700 local time, CST). The SSC is standing by for the results of the overflight. MASS (Galt), RPI (Michel), LSU (Henry) and Genwest (Murphy) have been put on on alert. In-Situ burning or Dispersant Operations are not planned due to the natural gas hazard and the natural thinning of the light crude oil. USCG district 8."
6974,1993-12-14,Hilton Storm Drain Discharge,"Cape Fear River, Wilmington, North Carolina",34.2333,-77.95,,,black oil,,,,,,,9,"On December 14, 1993, MSO Wilmington began working with the City of Wilmington on the response and investigation of oil in a storm drain the emptied into the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. The source of the spill could have been a release of oil into the Cape Fear River on December 10, 1993, from the tug Dolphin. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbents boom, sorbent pads, elastol."
6973,1993-12-06,Macy's,"New Rochelle, New York",40.9,-74.775,,,#4 oil,,,,,,7000,10,"The USCG received a report of oil emanating from an unknown source at an outfall in Echo Bay, New Rochelle, New York at 1500 on December 6, 1993. Macy's Department Store, located in a mall less than one mile from the outfall, was identified as the source and responsible party by USCG investigators. Approximately 7,000 gallons of #4 oil had flooded the basement of the store and entered a storm sewer that flowed into Echo Bay. Macy's was reluctant to assume responsible party status for the incident, but eventually consented to do so.The USCG hired a cleanup contractor who boomed the outlet and downstream area. Oil was contained close to the source, but some oil entered a nearby marina.Weather at the time of the incident was moderate ,with an air temperature of 40?F, water temperature of 49?F, winds out of the northwest at 15 to 20 knots, and calm seas. USCG district 1. Keyword: containment boom, ground truth, high-pressure washing, reoiling, shallow-water recovery, sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms, vacuum trucks, volunteers, weir/pump skimmer."
6972,1993-12-02,M/V SAUDI DURYIK,"HAMPTON ROADS, VA",36.9932,-76.3534,,,oil,,,,,,,24,"Initial Notification At 2335 EST on 01 DEC 93 (Wednesday night), USCG MSO Hampton Roads received a call via Channel 16 from the tug HARRIET MORGAN, reporting that while attempting to move the M/V SAUDI DURYIK, the tug put a gash in the port side of the vessel. The vessel tied up at Lamberts Point Dock. The tug reported that heavy black oil was coming out of the hole. The ruptured tank has a potential capacity of 42,000 gallons of #6 oil. By 0127 02 DEC (Thursday morning), MSO monitors reported that oil was no longer coming from the vessel. The vessel was boomed off by 0315. A USCG helicopter overflight at 0318 reported splotches of oil near Craney Island and in the area of the vessel. Another overflight was conducted at 0800, with sheens reported at the entrance to the Western Branch, and in the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. USCG district 5."
6971,1993-12-01,C/V Saudi Diriyah,"Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia",36.8833,-76.3333,,,#4 fuel oil,,,,,,42000,9,"At 2335 on December 1, 1993, USCG MSO Hampton Roads received a call from the tug Harriet Morgan, reporting that while attempting to move the M/V Saudi Diriyah, she put a gash in the port side of the vessel tied up at Lamberts Point Dock. The tug reported that heavy black oil was coming out of the hole. The ruptured tank had a potential capacity of 42,000 gallons of #4 oil. By 0127 December 2 MSO monitors reported that oil was no longer coming from the vessel. The vessel was boomed off by 0315. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms."
6970,1993-11-17,Lafayette River Minor Mystery Spill,"storm drain, Norfolk, Virginia",36.8833,-76.2833,,,waste oil,,,,,,1000,9,"On November 17, 1993, a storm sewer outfall leading into the Lafayette River, Norfolk, Virginia was found to contain approximately 1,000 gallons of waste oil from an unknown source. The oil was traced back through the city's sewer system approximately eight blocks where the oil sheen stopped. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent, pads."
6969,1993-11-09,Allied Signal Company,"Gravelly Creek, Hopewell, Virginia",37.3,-77.2667,,,Cyclohexane,,,,,,600,9,"A processing tank at Allied Signal Company, Hopewell, Virginia failed at 1930 hours of November 8, 1993. The processing tank failure resulted in a release of cyclohexane into Gravelly Creek, a tributary of the James River. The potential amount of the release was 5,400 pounds. USCG district 5. Keyword: Centers for Disease Control ,evaporation, sorbent pads."
6968,1993-10-23,Tug Jenna B,"Southern Branch, Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia",36.8417,-76.2667,,,#2 diesel,,,,,,,9,"On October 23, 1993, the 143-foot tug Jenna B sank at a pier next to the boundary of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent, pads hot water, steam."
6967,1993-10-16,F/V Helen Euphane,"West Ocean City, Maryland",38.3258,-75.0758,,,diesel,,,,,,,8,"On October 16, 1993, the USCG Station Ocean City notified MSO Baltimore of a sunken vessel moored at a pier in Ocean City, Maryland. By October 17 it became clear that the release of fuel oil from the F/V Helen Euphane was complicated by 100 gallons of paint and 20 gallons of lube oil stored onboard. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent, pads."
6965,1993-10-14,Dam Neck Beach Minor Mystery Spill,"Dam Neck, Virginia",36.8617,-75.8733,,,waste oil,,,,,,,9,"On October 13, 1993, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Hampton Roads received notification from the Navy's USS Recovery of a mystery oil slick approximately 50 yards wide and 1 mile long. This observation was collaborated by the USCG Cutter Cowslip and the fishing vessel (F/V) Bobbi Lee. These ships described the slick as a 2-mile square of thick, black emulsion four miles east of Rudee Inlet. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, sorbent, FLIR."
6966,1993-10-14,F/V Jin Shiang Fa,"Rose Island, 150 miles east of America Samoa",-14.54,-168.167,,,"marine diesel, lube oil",,,,,,110000,8,"The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Honolulu was notified by the MSD office in America Samoa that the fishing vessel Jin Shiang Fa ran aground on Rose Island, approximately 150 miles east of America Samoa sometime after midnight on October 14. The crew abandoned ship and were rescued by another fishing vessel in the area. The Jin Shiang Fa , a 137-foot, Taiwanese flagged fishing vessel, was carrying 10,000 gallons of diesel in its internal fuel tanks, as well as an additional 100,000 gallons (2,390 barrels) of diesel in its forward cargo holds when it went aground. A Coast Guard overflight reported the vessel hard aground on the west side of Rose Island, south of the narrow opening into the inner lagoon. A sheen, two miles long by 200 yards wide, trailed from the vessel in a northwesterly direction away from the island. An overflight the following day indicated that the vessel had a 30 degree list to port and an 11-mile by 200-yard wide sheen trailing to the northwest. USCG district 14. Keyword: coral reef, salvage."
6964,1993-10-13,Mystery Spill off Virginia Beach,"Virginia Beach, Virginia",36.7517,-75.9445,,,heavy black oil,,,,,,,6,"On Wednesday, October 13, 1993, the USCG MSO Hampton Roads received a report of black oil five miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. VA. On Thursday, October 14, the oil landed on Sandbridge, VA. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
6963,1993-09-18,T/B New Jersey,Chesapeake and Delaware Canal,39.5,-76.5667,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,,22,"The T/B New Jersey grounded at 0130 on September 18, 1993, in the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal. The tug and barge continued through the canal and tied up on the Delaware River side. The initial reports from vessels and responders were that the amount of the loss of #6 black oil from #1 starboard tank or the extent of oil trailing the vessel could not be determined. Heavy fog prevented an overflight of the potentially impacted areas from daybreak on September 18 until late afternoon. The C&D Canal remained closed from the time of the incident report until Saturday afternoon when the first overflights reported visible light sheen, but no visible oil in the canal or its immediate approaches. USCG response vessel's personnel reported only small oil streamers from off Turkey Point to the Elk River.Soundings of the T/B New Jersey by the AST on the same afternoon suggested that the maximum loss would be 4,915 gallons, but a lesser amount was anticipated because no new oil sightings had been reported. A first light overflight on September 19 noted that the light sheen seen the previous day was no longer visible. Some sheen was reported in a small boat basin on the west end of the canal and oil was seen on the shoreline near Port Herman. This sand and gravel shoreline was oiled for about 1,500 yards between Town Point Neck and Sandy Point near the western entrance to the C&D Canal. USCG district 5. Keyword: bioremediation."
6961,1993-09-02,Hurricane Emily,"Hatteras Island, North Carolina",35.4167,-75.5,,Hurricane,#2 diesel,,,,,,,11,"Hurricane Emily caused a number of small oil spills and one hazardous material spill near Cape Hatteras, NC on September 1, 1993. After the hurricane moved north past the North Carolina outer banks, MSO Hampton Roads launched an observation flight to assess the damage done to the island's infrastructure, homes, and environment. The overflight found three areas in need of immediate attention. Oden Dock Marina (loss of a 500-gallon waste oil tank), Pelican's Roost Texaco Station (loss of a 2,000- to 3,000-gallon #2 diesel tank) and a location near the Pilot House Restaurant (loss of a home heating oil tank estimated less than 100 gallons). After the initial on-site inspections, MSO Hampton Roads maintained a staff at the island's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with other federal, state and local emergency response personnel for two weeks.The USCG surveyed the entire coast of Hatteras Island by helicopter and land-based Pollution Response teams (PRTs). There was very little oil spilled eight spills were reported and only three of these required cleanup. By September 3 cleanup at Oden's Marina and the restaurant had been completed and the removal of oil from the damaged Texaco tanks was underway. About 2,500 gallons of oil were collected and removed.The emergency response activities from Hurricane Emily on Hatteras Island consumed the attention and resources of most of the emergency response staff and the island's residents. The actual oil cleanup was handled by the USCG and their contractor International Marine Services. USCG district 5. Keyword: containment boom, sorbent boom, vacuum trucks."
6962,1993-09-02,M/V RED SEAGULL 93,"Galveston, TX",28.7167,-94.6667,,,Light Kuwaiti Crude Oil,,,,,,,3,"At approximately 0230 (CST), the tanker RED SEA GULL, carrying about 900,000 Gallons (21,430 BBL) of Light Kuwaiti Crude Oil, began leaking at a rate of approximately one barrel every three minutes. The vessel is about 30 miles south of Galveston, Texas, at 28Deg. 43Min. North, 94Deg. 40Min. West. . An oil slick 4 miles long and 300 feet wide has been reported moving North. Winds are SSW at 10 to 15 Kts, seas 2 to 4 feet. USCG district 8."
6960,1993-08-23,M/V Sun Tide,"Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska",61.0,-151.0,,,diesel,,,,,,6000,5,"At 0300 on August 23, 1993, the spill response vessel, M/V Sun Tide collided with the ARCO jack-up drilling rig, Gilbert Rowe, and ruptured a diesel fuel tank releasing 6,000 gallons into Upper Cook Inlet between the North Forelands and Possession Point. The first overflight at daylight reported a one- by two-mile rainbow sheen. Subsequent overflights showed the product to be dispersing and evaporating rapidly and by early afternoon the sheen had nearly disappeared. The vessel laid out its own boom and CISPRI deployed 18 response vessels, including nine fishing boats to tow boom. Weather was mild with light winds and a two-foot chop on the water. USCG district 17. Keyword: evaporation."
6959,1993-08-21,F/V Billy and I,"San Fernando Island, southeast Alaska",55.4667,-133.7,,,diesel,,,,,,600,5,"Shortly before midnight on August 20, 1993, the F/V Billy and I was reportedly taking on water near the south end of San Fernando Island, west of Prince of Wales Island, in southeast Alaska. When the USCG arrived, the vessel was at a 90 degree list to the port side and there was a sheen in the water. The vessel carried 600 gallons of diesel.With the help of private boats, the owner was able to close all vents from which fuel could escape. A day tank located on the upper part of the vessel released approximately 10 gallons of diesel. A hole on the starboard side two feet below the waterline was patched with plywood and visqueen material. Sorbent boom was placed around the Billy and I, but the amount collected was minimal because wind and tidal action caused the sheen to dissipate rapidly. After being dewatered on the previous low tide, the vessel refloated on the incoming tide and was towed into Craig and put on the grid.The winds during the incident were from the south-southeast, 20-30 knots. USCG district 17. Keyword: evaporation."
6958,1993-08-18,M/V Yorktown Clipper,"Geikie Rock in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska",58.7,-136.333,,,diesel,,,,,,100,9,"At 1600 on August 18, 1993, the cruise vessel M/V Yorktown Clipper ran aground on the charted Geikie Rock, about 20 miles up Glacier Bay. The weather was clear and calm at the time of the incident. The vessel incurred major damage to the bow section. Approximately 100 gallons of diesel was released into the water from a 7,200 gallon bow fuel tank before the large influx of water created a water bottom. The vessel was rapidly taking on water and in danger of sinking, but the USCG provided air-deployable pumps that curbed the onrush of water. The Yorktown Clipper limped into Shag Cove, a small arm in Glacier Bay, under its own power where the it was boomed while divers, salvers, and marine architects worked to evaluate, stabilize, and patch the holes with wood plugs, epoxy, and concrete.Because the vessel was within the bounds of Glacier Bay National Park, park service personnel were concerned about an additional release of diesel as it exited Glacier Bay. With NOAA assisting, they evaluated resources, made contingency plans, and issued the following conditions under which the vessel could leave the Bay:1) The vessel will get underway shortly before high tide and transit the bay at ebb tide at no more than five knots down the main channel2) An LCM with pollution response equipment will escort the ship3) Speed outside Glacier Bay will be determined by the vessel's master4) The vessel will make periodic security broadcasts while inside Glacier BayThe vessel safely exited the Bay on August 24.Media interest was very high throughout the event because the incident occurred in a National Park. USCG district 17. Keyword: evaporation, salvage, air activated pumps."
6957,1993-08-14,T/V Overseas Philadelphia,"Ambrose Light, New York",39.75,-73.6667,,,JP4 and #2 fuel oil,,,,,,6510000,6,"The T/V Overseas Philadelphia was en route to New York when a USCG overflight reported a sheen containing rainbow colors extending 30 to 40 miles from the vessel. The 685-foot tanker was loaded with 14,628 barrels of JP4 and 141,000 barrels of #2 fuel oil. The tanker was to be boarded at Ambrose Light to be inspected by the COTP New York before being allowed to enter New York Harbor. The COTP boarded the Overseas Philadelphia and saw no oil trailing from the vessel or anything unusual leaking within the vessel. The Overseas Philadelphia proceeded to New York without further incident. USCG district 1."
6956,1993-08-11,Containership Newark Bay,"Charleston, SC",32.7917,-79.9233,,,"acetaldehyde oxime, chloroacetic acid",,,,,,5000,2,"Early on the morning of 11 August, a vapor cloud was observed coming from the deck of the 931 foot Container Vessel Newark Bay moored at the Columbus Street Terminal in the Port of Charleston, South Carolina. The Coast Guard established a 1500 yard evacuation zone around the vessel. The source of the vapor cloud could be from one or both of two intermodal tanks of 5000 gallons each. The first contains acetaldehyde oxime (CAS 107-29-9) and the second chloroacetic acid (CAS 79-11-8). The two intermodal tanks are stacked one on the other, but it is not known which is on top. Either chemical could have caused the vapor cloud. At 1025 EST, Charleston Fire Department personnel in level A protection, viewed the deck of the ship from a nearby crane. No vapor cloud was observed and it appeared that the two tanks were not leaking. Current on-scene wind is from 050 at 3 knots. Forecast wind is 090 at 10 knots. NOAA SSC Ed Levine consulted with Louisiana State University, CHEMTREC, and MASS (NOAA Seattle) concerning reactivity of the chemicals. The consensus is that in proper proportions, the two chemicals could react violently. The chloroacetic acid is heated during transport (freezing point is 143 degrees F). Charleston Fire Department personnel are presently on the deck of the vessel. USCG district 7."
6955,1993-08-11,C/V Newark Bay,"Charleston, South Carolina",32.7917,-79.9233,,,chloroacetic acid,,,,,,10000,9,"In the early morning of August 11, 1993, a vapor cloud was seen moving over the Columbus Street Terminal in Charleston, SC. The cloud seemed to be coming from the deck of the 939-foot container vessel Newark Bay. The ship carried two 5,000-gallon intermodal tanks one tank contained acetaldehyde oxime (CAS 107-29-9), the other chloroacetic acid (CAS 79-11-8). Either chemical could have caused the vapor cloud and, since the tanks were stacked one on top of the other, it was not initially known which was on top. These chemicals are incompatible and if they had combined in the proper proportions, there could have been a violent reaction.The Charleston Fire Department (FD) HAZMAT team performed the initial site survey in Level A protection from a crane that hoisted them over the deck of the ship. No vapor cloud was visible and neither tank appeared to be leaking. The FD HAZMAT team later determined that chloroacetic acid was leaking from a faulty valve on the top IMO tank, but no acetaldehyde oxime had been released. A six-inch hairline crack in the outer insulation skin of the container was also discovered. The vessel's owners accepted full responsibility for the discharge and hired local cleanup contractors. The tank owners (Hoyer USA, Inc.) hired a marine surveyor to examine the tank's structural integrity and determine the cause of the failure.The on-scene weather was mild, winds one-half to three knots, with afternoon winds forecast to be nine to ten knots.The USCG activated the AST and GST. USCG district 7. Keyword: Centers for Disease Control, evacuation, salvage."
5141,1993-08-10,Barge Bouchard 155,"Tampa Bay, Florida",27.6,-82.7167,Oil,Collision,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,336000,13,"On August 10, 1993, at approximately 0545, the freighter Balsa 37, the barge Ocean 255, and the barge Bouchard 155 collided in the shipping channel west of the Skyway Sunshine Bridge south of Mullet Key in Tampa Bay, FL. MSO Tampa closed the port to vessel traffic. This collision caused three separate emergencies: 1) the Balsa 37, which was carrying a cargo of phosphate rock, was severely damaged on the starboard side, was listing at an increasing rate, and was in danger of capsizing in the channel 2) the Ocean 255, which was loaded with jet fuel, gasoline, and a small amount of diesel fuel was burning out of control just south of Mullet Key and 3) the Bouchard 155 was holed at the port bow spilling approximately 8,000 barrels of #6 fuel oil into Tampa Bay.Stabilizing the vessels was the first priority of responders. By 2200 the Ocean 255 barge fire was extinguished and the GST was conducting cooling procedures and maintaining a fire watch. Lightering operations were well underway on the Bouchard 155 barge in preparation for moving it to dockage in the Port of Tampa where it would be cleaned before dry docking. The Balsa 37 was intentionally grounded outside the shipping channel to prevent it from capsizing and to open the channel for traffic while repairs and stability evaluations were conducted.August 10 overflight observations showed a three- to six-meter wide band of oil along the beaches. By the next day, this band appeared to be about half its original width. Systematic shoreline surveys were conducted and oil was found buried by two to eight inches of clean sand deposited during high tide. Cleanup crews focused on manually removing the band of surface oil high on the beach. A plan was developed to remove the subsurface oil without generating large volumes of sediment for handling, disposal, and replacement. The plan called for mechanical removal of the heavy buried layers, manual removal of moderately oiled sediments, and mechanically pushing stained sand onto the lower part of the beach for surf washing. Pompoms were strung along the surf zone to collect any oil refloated during the surf washing.By August 11 the status of the vessels had improved substantially. The response focus began to change from emergency issues to skimming operations, protection strategies, forecasts, and planning.Meanwhile, cleanup crews were contending with very thick oil that had been deposited around some mangrove islands. Tarmats formed when sediment was mixed with oil along the shallow flats surrounding the islands. Large thick mats coated mangrove roots, oyster and seagrass beds, and tidal mud flats. Most of this oil was vacuumed out using vacuum transfer units on grounded barges staged around the islands and shallow areas. Seawalls within the bay were being washed using high-pressure water heated to 110 degrees.The GST was onscene throughout the spill response. They provided support with the Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System as well as the fire fighting, monitoring, and lightering of the Ocean 255 barge.Roughly 14.5 miles of fine-grained sand beach from St. Petersburg Beach north to Redington Shores Beach were affected by this spill. Sand beaches on Egmont Key at the entrance to Tampa Bay were also oiled. Additionally, four mangrove islands inside the entrance to Boca Ciega Bay at Johns Pass and two small areas of Spartina marsh were oiled. Jetties, seawalls, and riprap within the bay and at Johns Pass and Blind Pass were also oiled to varying degrees. It is estimated that over 30 miles of residential seawalls were oiled within Boca Ciega Bay. Some impact also occurred on the northern side of Mullet Key at Bonne Fortune Key in fringing mangroves.Seawalls, jetties, walkways, and riprap were cleaned by high-pressure hot-water washes. PES-51 was considered for some of these cleaning needs, but after observing comparison tests performed by the manufacturer, the RP decided against its use.Cleanup of submerged tarmats offshore is ongoing. NOAA is working with the RRT, the GST, the Army Corps of Engineers, the FOSC, State officials, and various scientists and engineers to develop a sound method for dealing with the tarmats. Additional on-scene participation by NOAA is anticipated. USCG district 7. Keyword: sorbent pompoms, high-pressure warm-water washes, sorbent boom."
6954,1993-07-26,Shannon Point Seafood Company Fire,"Shannon Point, Anacortes, Washington",48.5167,-122.65,,,"ammonia, freon",,,,,,,9,"At 2215 on July 26, 1993, the USCG District 13 Operations Center received a report of a fire at the Shannon Point Seafood Company, a fish processing facility located in Anacortes, WA. In addition to the fire, there was concern for the potential release of 5,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia and 100 pounds of freon contained in storage and piping of the freezer unit of the facility. Initially a one and a half-mile safety zone was established and all businesses and residences within a one-mile radius of the facility were evacuated. The following morning, the safety zone was reduced to 500 yards. The Anacortes Fire Department was unable to put the fire out until most of the dock and buildings collapsed into the water. A small plume of ammonia was released when this occurred. Personnel evacuated from the area were allowed to return the evening of July 27 when the fire was declared under control. USCG district 13. Keyword: none."
6953,1993-07-23,F/V Francis Lee,"Southeast of Kodiak Island, Alaska",56.9167,-153.583,,,diesel,,,,,,24000,5,"On the morning of July 23, 1993, the F/V Francis Lee ran aground on the north side of Two-headed Island, AK with 24,000 gallons of diesel onboard. A hole in the #3 tank resulted in a two and one-half mile sheen to the northeast. USCG Cutter Mustang arrived on scene shortly thereafter and helped dewater the vessel. A total of 14,000 gallons of diesel were pumped from the Francis Lee into a barge before the vessel was light enough to be pulled off the reef. The vessel was declared a total lose. The original plan was for the Mustang to tow Francis Lee beyond the three-mile limit and scuttle it however, shortly after being pulled from the reef on July 25 the vessel capsized and was scuttled in 50 fathoms of water between Two-headed Island and the island of Kodiak. The Francis Lee went down with approximately 2,000 gallons of diesel still onboard.Winds ranged from 15 to 25 knots from the south throughout this incident. USCG district 17. Keyword: evaporation."
6952,1993-07-16,CENTRAL U.S. FLOODS,"REGIONS 5,7 & 8",38.6667,-90.25,,,"floods, hazardous materials",,,,,,,72,"The following is a status update on the states affected by severe flooding in the midwest: Minnesota -- a total of 25 counties have been declared for individual assistance and public assistance. The disaster field office (DFO) is located in Marshall, MN. Wisconsin -- a total of 37 counties have been designated for individual assistance 14 are designated for public assistance. The DFO is located in Eau Claire, WI. Illinois -- 12 counties have been designated for individual assistance. The DFO is located in Moline, IL. Iowa -- 11 counties have been designated for individual assistance. The DFO is located in Davenport, IA. South Dakota -- a joint Federal-State preliminary damage assessment (PDA) will begin on Thursday, July 15. It is anticipated that Governor Miller may sign the request for major disaster declaration the morning of Friday, July 16. * According to satellite imagery and 1990 Census block data, approximately 167,049 people and 73,799 housing units are at risk from severe flooding in Illinois, 89,189 people and 37,343 housing units are at risk in Iowa, 40,581 people and 18,177 housing units are at risk in Missouri. * Vice President Al Gore and FEMA Director James Lee Witt traveled to Grafton, Illinois, LeMay and St. Louis, Missouri, and additional sites along the Mississippi on July 12, 1993. FEMA and other Federal agencies are receiving favorable publicity as a result of disaster response activities. USCG district 578."
6951,1993-06-21,CELOTEX FACILITY,"Philadelphia, PA",39.9417,-75.2033,,,mixed heavy oils,,,1,,,,33,"On June 21, 1993, the USCG MSO in Philadelphia received a report from a tug boat captain through the National Response Center of an oil sheen in the Schuylkill River. The sheen size was reportedly 200 feet by 1/2 mile. At the time of the report the air temperature was 85?F, skies were overcast, and winds were southwest at 10 to 15 knots.A Marine Environmental Protection Team went to the scene and traced the source of the sheen to the former CELOTEX facility. The MSO hired cleanup contractors for this federally funded cleanup the facility owner refused to take responsibility. Contractors placed boom in the water and began steam cleaning bulkheads, riprap, and pilings. Oil-soaked soil leaking through a bulkhead proved to be the source of the slick.Found on the site were twenty-three tanks containing unknown product and sludge, three unmarked drums, bags of asbestos waste, hundreds of bales of shredded paper and other garbage, and two five-inch artillery shells. Two tanks were unstable and many were without tops or had holes cut in them. The USCG contacted the Philadelphia Bomb Squad to remove the artillery shells and was contacted by the Philadelphia Environmental Crimes Unit concerning other possible legal infractions at the site. An incident-specific RRT was convened. It took two months to stabilize the site for possible hand-off to State or Federal EPA for long-term site remediation. USCG district 5. Keyword: bioremediation, ground truth, high-pressure warm-water washing, reoiling, sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms."
6950,1993-06-18,Mystery Spill Hampton Roads,"Port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia",36.9667,-76.3833,,,"weathered bilge oils, waste oil",,,,,,,9,"On Friday, June 18, 1993, a mystery oil spill was reported trailing from the Port of Hampton Roads in the Elizabeth River past the Harbor Tunnel and into the Chesapeake Bay. The oil was reported to be a mixture of heavy oils and oil and water emulsions that looked like bilge slops. The hot summer weather caused the oil to immediately impact numerous recreational vessels moored in the Port of Hampton Roads. While widespread, the spill was not considered major, either in volume or in environmental impact. Boat owners were advised that they would be eligible for reimbursement of cleaning costs through the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. The USCG's contractor, International Marine Services of Hampton Roads completed on-the-water cleanup of the oil by June 20, 1993. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
6949,1993-06-14,"Mystery Spill, Kauai","Kauai, HI",21.8326,-159.49,,,Oil,,,,,,,9,"U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Honolulu received a report at 1150 on June 14, 1993, of an oil slick off the south coast of the island of Kauai. A USCG overflight of the area confirmed that the slick was 3.5 miles long by 300 yards wide and consisted of 95 percent sheen and 5 percent black oil in wind rows. The Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) Washington and the Clean Island Cooperative's skimmer were dispatched, arriving onscene the following morning. Skimming operations concentrated on the ribbons of dark oil until dark on June 15. Overflight personnel on the morning of June 16 saw a significantly dissipated slick broken into areas of light sheen and containing no recoverable oil. The CGC Washington and the skimmer were released at 0915 on June 16. USCG district 5."
6948,1993-06-08,Diesel Truck,"Guanajibo Ward, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico",18.1167,-67.1667,,,diesel,,,1,,,7000,14,"NOAA SSC Brad Benggio received notification Wed. morning 16 June that a release of diesel had occurred from a tank truck in southwest Puerto Rico. The release occurred approximately three quarters of a mile inland near Guanajibo Bay (area of Cabo Rojo). Situation: The supporting legs of a stationary tank truck collapsed resulting in the puncture of the tank and subsequent release of approximately 7,000 gal. of diesel. The product saturated the ground, impacting a nearby marsh and associated tidal creek. Reports from the scene indicate observed sheens among the mangrove roots and a strong odor of diesel. The truck was removed immediately by the operator who is claiming no involvement. Fingerprinting of product in the truck is being conducted by the Coast Guard in an attempt to confirm the source of the release. SSC Plans: NOAA SSC to arrive on-scene Sunday 20 June. Strike Team to arrive Monday 21 June. Possible actions under consideration include construction of interruption trench, tilling, and bioremediation. SSC has consulted with support personnel concerning resources at risk and chemistry assistance USCG district 7. Keyword: bioremediation."
6947,1993-06-06,Golden Ventra,"Rockaway, NY",40.56,-73.885,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,150000,4,"The freighter Golden Ventra ran aground off Rockaway, NY at approximately 0200 on 6/6/93. The fuel on board consisted of 500 tons (150,000 gallons) of number 2 oil. Approximately 200 illegal aliens were on board the vessel when she grounded. The Coast Guard's initial response was rescuing these individuals from the water, as they all jumped overboard after the grounding (might say we had a alien spill). . CG contacted NOAA SSC for possible trajectory for potential spill of #2 and also resources at risk. . The location of the grounding is: 40 degrees 33.6 N 73 degrees 53.1 W . USCG district 1."
6946,1993-06-03,M/V Central,"Longview, Washington",46.1167,-122.983,,,IFO 180,,,,,,2000,17,"At approximately 0710 PDT Thursday 3 June 1993 the M/V Central spilled approximately 1500 to 2000 gallons of IFO 180. At 1600 it was reported that pools, streams and patches of oil had been noted up to 15 miles downstream of Longview in the Columbia River. Beach impacts have been seen from Fisher Island to Wallace Island. The river flow is reported to be 340,000 cfs at Longview, normal river flow at this time of year is 360,000 cfs. Currents in the river are from two to four knots. An overflight at 1700 found oil as far down river as Puget Island. The oil is tending to remain at mid-channel. There is minimal beach impact. USCG district 13. Keyword: containment boom, skimmers, sorbent pompoms."
6945,1993-06-01,Baltimore Gas and Electric,"Patapsco River, Baltimore, Maryland",39.1667,-76.4833,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,500,8,"The USCG MSO Baltimore received notification from Baltimore Gas and Electric (BG&E) that they had a spilled between 300 and 500 gallons #6 fuel oil into the Patapsco River while hydrotesting a transfer line. The BG&E contractors had installed containment boom at the facility and were removing contained oil using vacuum trucks. Approximately one nautical mile of shoreline was impacted with scattered patches of oil. The most impacted shoreline was located on the west side of Rock Point, at Fort Smallwood State Park. BG&E contractors removed oil using shovels and rakes from the sandy shoreline however, cleanup of oiled marsh grasses was not attempted. A combined field survey of the oiled areas by federal, state, and local officials on June 4, concluded that the marsh grasses would be least impacted if no aggressive cleanup effort was conducted. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
6944,1993-05-25,Amtrak,"Bronx, New York",40.9833,-73.9333,,,PCB,,,,,,100,7,"At about 1130 on May 25, 1993, a southbound commuter train ruptured a transformer and sprayed approximately 100 gallons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) over two miles of Track 4.At the time of the incident it was sunny with air temperature in the 70s, but showers were forecast for the evening.A cleanup contractor was hired to remove the spilled PCBs and AST)personnel were sent to oversee the cleanup. Areas of obvious contamination were removed. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
6943,1993-05-19,T/V Prime Trader,"Saint John's River, Jacksonville, Florida",30.6833,-83.4667,,,#6 oil,,,,,,1000,13,"At approximately 0530 19 May 93 (Wednesday), approximately 1000 gallons of No. 6 oil were spilled from the Prime Trader during transfer operations at the Stuart Petroleum Co. in Jacksonville, FL. Stuart Petroleum is located at 30 deg 41 min N, 81 deg 28 min W, on the Saint Johns River, approximately 0.25 miles South of Trout Creek. The oil moved along the Saint Johns River with the incoming tide and went approximately 1 mile up Trout Creek. At this time, the oil observed in Trout Creek is sheen only. There are no dark oil stains visible on the shoreline. The contractor on-scene was hired by Stuart Petroleum and is currently removing oil. NOAA HMRAD suggests that the creek and marsh areas along the shore of the Saint Johns River are environmentally sensitive areas. NOAA recommends the collection of free-floating oil in the river where possible, however oil stranded in the marsh will likely be washed out naturally in the high-energy environment of the river (tides, currents, river traffic). The USCG COTP Jacksonville has not requested Strike Team or NOAA HMRAD support, however did request information about oil evaporation. Potential evaporation rates are 20-35%, but based upon the oil property information provided by Stuart Petroleum, NOAA estimates evaporation near 20% over a week. Contact Information NOAA SSC Gary Ott (804) 898-2335 (office) (804) 879-1678 (cellular) MSO Jacksonville, PO Rick Boyko (904) 232-2648 (voice) (904) 232-2664 (fax) USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
6942,1993-04-23,BUNKER C,"COMMENCEMENT BAY, WA",47.2735,-122.424,,,Bunker C,,,,,,1500,6,"At approximately 0800 on Wednesday, April 21, a bunkering incident occured aboard the M/V Nosac Forest moored at the Pierce County Terminal at the end of Blair Waterway, Commencement Bay, Tacoma, Washington. About 1500 gallons of Bunker C was contained on the deck of the vessel with an estimated 400 to 500 gallons initially released into the waterway. The amount of Bunker C released into the water has since been upgraded to several thousand gallons. There are shoreline impacts on both sides of Blair Waterway. Shoreline impact areas consist of sections of moderate to heavily oiled rip rap and steep sand/gravel beaches underlaid with clay. Some free-floating oil remains. The major black product is contained at the east end of the Waterway with heavy rainbow sheen and emulsified oil scattered throughout the Waterway. Some light sheen escaped into Commencement Bay. Cleanup operations are concentrated in six locations: -Heavy product at the ship and dock. -Moderate to light impacted beachs at the SE end of Blair Waterway. -Pockets of product at the Weyerhauser Pier. -Pockets of product at the Blair Pier. -Pockets of heavy sheen at the AK-WA Shipyard. -Pockets of heavy sheen at two marinas at the mouth of Blair Waterway. Two skimming vessels and one portable disk skimmer are on-scene with an additional skimming vessel expected Thursday evening. Primary resources of concern include smolts outmigrating from the Puyallup River which will be congregating in the waterways in the next several weeks to months. Migrating Canadian Geese and other waterfowl are present in the area as well. Washington Dept. of Fisheries, Dept. of Wildlife personnel, and a Puyallup Indian Tribal representative are on scene working with the Federal (USCG) and State (WA Dept. of Ecology) On Scene Coordinators in prioritizing protection and cleanup strategies and beginning resource damage assessment evaluation. The NOAA SSC plans to conduct beach surveys and overflights with resource agencies during periods of low tide on Friday. NOAA personnel on-scene: Sharon Christopherson USCG district 13."
6939,1993-04-20,M/V Nosac Forest,"Blair Waterway, Tacoma, Washington",47.2667,-122.367,,,IFO 380,,,,,,200,9,"At 0800 on April 21, 1993, MSO Puget Sound was notified that the forward tank of the M/V Nosac Forest had been overfilled while bunkering at the Pierce County Terminal in Tacoma, WA. Approximately 200 gallons of IFO 380 was spilled into the Blair Waterway. It was later determined that approximately 4,000 gallons of fuel were spilled into the water, 1,500 gallons were contained on the deck, and 14,000 gallons were spilled and contained in the engine room bilges when a valve broke. Personnel from the barge supplying the fuel quickly deployed a boom around the vessel to contain the spill and began skimming the oil. At 2030, a shoreline survey found a 3,000-foot section of the northeast waterway shoreline covered with a two-foot wide ribbon of oil. An overflight the following morning saw pockets of black oil trapped at the east end of the waterway, with heavy rainbow sheen and emulsified oil scattered throughout Blair Waterway. A small quantity of light sheen was also seen in Commencement Bay. Through a combination of southwest winds and a series of deflection booms deployed along the north shoreline, the majority of the oil was contained in the east end of the waterway where it either beached or was recovered.Recovery of pockets of free floating oil was completed April 27. Active cleaning of impacted shorelines was completed May 2. Passive cleaning using snare booms (pompoms) deployed along the more heavily impacted shoreline continued until June 1. USCG district 13. Keyword: containment boom, low-pressure flushing, skimmers, sorbent pompoms, high-pressure flushing."
6940,1993-04-20,UNOCAL Dock No. 1,"Port Neches, Texas",30.0,-93.9667,,,Kuwaiti light crude oil,,,,,,42000,9,"At 0853 on April 20, 1993, a watchman making early morning rounds reported a crude oil spill at the UNOCAL Neches River facility to the USCG MSO Port Arthur. Pollution investigators confirmed the spill and overflight personnel reported that a marsh to the east of the spill site had been impacted. UNOCAL initially reported that 100 barrels had been released, but USCG overflight personnel estimated the spill at 1,000 barrels. The final calculation by UNOCAL was 2,100 barrels. The spill location was boomed and UNOCAL hired four contractors to cleanup the marsh.The cause of the spill may have been valve failure while crude was being transferred from a holding tank on the facility to an off-site tank. Reports indicated that the transfer may have been switched to an inappropriate pipeline, which subsequently overflowed. There were no alarms on the system.UNOCAL immediately accepted responsibility for the incident and the cleanup of the impacted river banks and marsh. Cleanup activities were monitored by MSO Port Arthur until April 25, 1993, when the FOSC turned final oversight function over to Texas General Land Office personnel. USCG district 8. Keyword: skimmers."
6941,1993-04-20,Unocal Neches River,"Port Arthur, TX",30.0,-93.9667,,,"crude oil ""rock"" oil",,,,,,42000,26,"Approximately 1,000 barrels of crude spilled from the Unocal facility located on the Neches River sometime during the night of April 19-20, 1993. It is speculated that the spill might have originated at a sump. The specific gravity of the oil is between .75 and .90, the oil is being referred to as ""rock oil"". Most of the oil appears to be in Gray's Bayou, some has been reported 3 to 4 miles down the Neches River (from the spill site). The Unocal facility is located at 30 degrees, 00 minutes, 06 seconds North, 93 degrees, 58 minutes, 04 seconds West. NOAA SSC Mike Barnhill is on scene. Charlie Henry from LSU and members of the BAT team are planning to go on scene. USCG district 8."
6938,1993-04-12,F/V Phoenix,"Umnak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska",53.175,-168.798,,,diesel,,,,,,7000,5,"On the morning of April 12, 1993, the USCG received a report that the F/V Phoenix was floundering just offshore Umnak Island in the Aleution chain, between Twin Lava Point and Derby Point. The vessel's rigging had become entangled in the rudder and was drifting helplessly towards the rocky shoreline on the northwest side of Umnak Island carrying 7,000 gallons of diesel. The western winds grounded and holed the vessel. All fuel was lost. A USCG lightering/salvage vessel arrived from Dutch Harbor and confirmed the complete loss of fuel. Various USCG overflights reported a mile or more of sheen being rapidly dispersed by west winds up to 35 knots. No wildlife was observed in the area. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
6936,1993-04-10,Alden Leeds Inc. Warehouse,"Kearny, New Jersey",40.725,-74.1167,,,chlorine,,,,,1,2000000,7,"On April 10, 1993, the Alden Leeds Inc. warehouse caught fire in Kearny, New Jersey. The facility is located near Newark Bay, the Possaic River, and several major highways. The on-scene weather was 47?F, eight-knot winds from the southeast, calm seas, and overcast skies.The USCG was notified of the incident at 1305 by the Kearny Police Department, who told them the warehouse reportedly contained two million pounds of chlorine. The police evacuated all areas west of the facility.The Atlantic Strike Team (AST) and a USCG boat crew went to the scene and made Level B entries into the warehouse to assess the situation. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
6937,1993-04-10,Sunshine Bridge,"New Orleans, LA",30.1,-90.9167,,,"#6 fuel oil, diesel",,,,,,231000,29,"At about 2315, April 9, 1993, a barge pushed by the tug Dave Brassel struck the Sunshine Bridge at mile marker 167 on the Mississippi River, north of New Orleans, LA. Approximately 5,500 barrels of #6 fuel oil from the Texaco Convent Refinery, reportedly cut with diesel oil, was released from a forward tank of the barge. The damaged barge was placed on the west bank of the Mississippi and boomed quickly. The oil remaining onboard was transferred to a second barge.At about 1500, April, 10 1993, the leading edge of the oil passed through downtown New Orleans and was expected to continue south to the mouth of the Mississippi River. The oil continued down the river through April 13. Deflection boom was used in an attempt to collect some of the oil as it moved downriver, but response tools were ineffective. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
6935,1993-04-05,Colonial Pipeline,"Reston, VA",38.9582,-77.3432,,,#2 HEATING OIL,,,,,,336000,52,"AT 0848 HOURS THIS DATE, A 36-INCH PIPELINE TRANSPORTING #2 HEATING OIL RUPTURED AND RELEASED APPROX. 8000 BARRELS OF PRODUCT TO THE ENVIRONMENT. USCG district 5."
6933,1993-03-31,Ketchikan Pulp Mill,"Ketchikan, Alaska",55.4167,-131.7,,,aqueous magnesium bisulfite solution and sulfur dioxide gas,,,,,,25000,7,"At approximately 0700 on March 31, 1993, a rupture occurred in a 6-inch titanium pipe used in pulp production. The rupture discharged a mixture of wood chips and magnesium bisulfite solution into a floor drain leading to the main sewer outfall and ultimately discharged into Ward Cove. The pH of the spilled magnesium bisulfite solution was approximately 2.0. The digester holds approximately 25,000 gallons of which an unknown quantity ran into Ward Cove. When the spill occurred, gaseous sulfur dioxide was released into the air from the aqueous magnesium bisulfite solution. One employee was overcome by this gas and taken to the hospital, but was released shortly. Due to the prevailing winds, personnel were evacuated from the surrounding buildings until the sulfur dioxide dissipated. A continuous monitoring of the pH on the Ward Cove outfall indicated only a 0.3 drop in the Ph reading when the accident occurred within the limits of the pulpmill's NPDES permit. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
6934,1993-03-31,M/V Ellen Knutsen,"Philadelphia, PA",40.0,-75.0667,,,cumene,,,,,,16000,14,"At 0003 March 31, 1993, the USCG MSO Philadelphia was notified by Tioga Marine Terminal of an acetone-like odor in the area. There were partly cloudy skies, winds east 5 to 10 knots, with a temperature of 60?F at the time of the incident.MSO personnel estimated that between 32,000 to 600,000 gallons of cumene had been released from the M/V Ellen Knutsen into the Delaware River. The 442-foot Ellen Knutsen was docked at the GATX terminal in Port Richmond, PA just south of the Betsy Ross Bridge on the Delaware River. The source of the release was a two-inch crack between the #5 starboard segregated ballast tank and the #10S cargo tank that permitted cargo to leak into the adjacent ballast tank. The ballast-cumene mixture discharged into the Delaware River during deballasting. The spill spread as far downstream as Camden, NJ and upstream to near the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge. GATX personnel stopped transfer operations as soon as the spill was discovered. The total estimated release was 16,000 gallons. USCG district 5. Keyword: CDC, evaporation, Tri-State Bird Rescue Research Center."
6932,1993-03-28,"Naval Air Station, Brunswick (NASB)","Brunswick, ME",43.889,-69.9365,Oil,,jet petroleum #5 (JP-5),,,,,1,63000,21,"On March 27 or 28, 1993, it is speculated that a large mass of snow fell from the roof of a NASB fuel storage tank actuating a lever that opened a valve. With the valve open, some 63,000 gallons of jet petroleum #5, commonly known as JP-5, poured into the bermed area into an open-water drain. This drain led to a stream off site, eventually running into the Androscoggin River through a small cattail marsh. The open valve went undetected until passing motorists contacted local officials because of the strong petroleum odor. Local officials tracked the fuel to the NASB tank and secured it, then notified the responsible state and federal agencies. USCG district 1. Keyword: in-situ burning, sorbent boom, vacuum trucks."
6930,1993-03-24,F/V EAGLE B,"Straits of Juan de Fuca, WA",48.1516,-122.717,,,"Diesel, lube oil, ammonia",,,,,,2000,5,"The 80 ft F/V EAGLE B caught fire at approximately 2200 on March 24, 1993. The crew were rescued. By 2300, the fire was out and the vessel was floating partially submerged approximately 6 miles southwest of Smith Island in the vicinity of the entrance to Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound. Products on board included 2000 gallons of diesel, 400 gallons of lube oil, and 250 pounds of ammonia. USCG district 13."
6931,1993-03-24,F/V Yukon,"Womens Bay, Kodiak, Alaska",57.5,-152.5,,,diesel,,,,,,1000,5,"On March 24, 1993, the USCG received a report of a capsized vessel. The F/V Yukon, a 120-foot processor, had capsized at the dock in Womens Bay and was listing at 45? with approximately 3,000 gallons of diesel o board. The RP hired a contractor who boomed the vessel with 18-inch harbor boom and 8-inch sorbent boom. Divers were employed to plug the vents. Crews were able to right the vessel using onshore bulldozers, but not until approximately 1,000 gallons of fuel had been lost. Throughout the response, winds remained light and variable out of the south-southeast, blowing away from the sensitive tidal flats at the head of Womens Bay. USCG district 17. Keyword: sorbent boom."
6929,1993-03-15,T/V Anthony J,East Rockaway Inlet,40.623,-73.676,,,gasoline,,,,,,697000,4,"T/V Anthony J The tank vessel Anthony J grounded at 0205, 50 meters west of bouy # 4 off East Rockaway Inlet (0.4 miles SW of Silver Point). The vessel is carrying 16,600 barrels (684,600 gallons) of gasoline. The bottom in this location is sandy. Tide: 3/15 High = 0100 + 4.2 feet Low = 0725 + 0.4 feet High = 1331 + 3.4 feet Weather: Winds from the W SW 25 35 knots, decreasing through the day to 15 25 knots. Rough estimates of explosive concern (Lower Explosive Limit) under current environmental conditions for a catastrophic release (totatl loss of cargo) would be approximately 1.5 miles long by 0.5 miles wide. For a small release of about 1,000 gallons the Area Of Concern would be in the on the order of a few hundred meters. If there is a release under current environmental conditions ADIOS predicts 75% evaporation, 15% dispersion, and 10% floating after 12 hours. Plans are underway to partially lighter the vessel into a barge in an attempt to re-float it. USCG district 1."
6928,1993-03-14,T/V Potomic,"East River, Hallets Point",40.729,-73.973,,,#6 oil,,,,,,11300000,2,"T/V Potomic Grounded in East River near Hallets Point (just south of Hell Gate) at 1530 (EST). The vessel is 640 feet in length with a double bottom and carrying 27,000 barrels of #6 oil. Tide: 3/14 High = 1530 + 4.5 feet Low = 2140 + 0.6 feet 3/15 High = 0356 +5.1 feet Low = 1034 +0.5 feet High = 1630 + 4.3 feet Low = 2252 +0.8 feet Max. flood velocity NE of Mill Rock = 2.2 knots Weather From La Guardia Airport: Currently Winds WNW 24 mph gusting to 32 mph After Midnight Winds from W and decreasing speed Tomorrow Winds W moving to SW 10 15 mph SSC suggested several areas for possible collection sites: Pot Cove, Hallets Cove, Bowery Bay, Flushing Bay, and College Point, pier south of Newtown Creek, Bushwick Inlet, and the Navy Yard at Red Hook (Wallabout Bay). Water intakes at the Con Edison power station at Lawrence Point should be notified as well as other East River industrial intakes. As the next high tide is 0.6 feet higher than the high tide at which the vessel grounded there is a good likelihood that she may be refloated at that time. USCG district 1."
6927,1993-03-13,Miss Beholden,"Key West, Florida",24.4817,-81.71,,,diesel,,,,,,5000,18,"At approximately 2100 on March 13, 1993, the Miss Beholden went aground five nautical miles off Key West, FL on a live coral reef within the boundaries of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The Miss Beholden, a 142-foot, steel-hull coastal freighter sails under the St. Vincent flag. The vessel had approximately 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel-lube oil onboard contained in tanks that were not integral to the hull. No spill occurred.The vessel made several unsuccessful attempts to free herself from the reef the morning of March 14 a tug also tried unsuccessfully to pull her off the reef. USCG district 7. Keyword: NAVSUPSALV, salvage."
6926,1993-01-29,F/V Elizabeth C,"Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, Virginia",36.9667,-76.1167,,,#2 diesel fuel,,,,,,3500,6,"The F/V Elizabeth C, a 72-foot trawler, ran aground January 29, 1993. The vessel was carrying about 10 tons of ice and 3,500 gallons of fuel when it hit the rocks near the south end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The three Norfolk-based crew members were uninjured. MSO Hampton Roads arranged for the fuel onboard to be removed by International Marine Services the local oil spill response contractor. The vessel was towed off the rocks to a Hampton repair facility on January 31, 1993. USCG district 5."
6925,1993-01-27,Freighter Lyra Lyke,"Cape Lookout, North Carolina",33.6167,-76.7,,,"#6 Fuel oil, diesel",,,,,,338000,6,"At about 1000 on 26 January, NOAA SSC Gary Ott was notified by CGD5 that a freighter, the 650 ft Lyra Lyke, was adrift and abandoned approximately 30 NM SSE of Cape Lookout, North Carolina. The ship carries 8,000 barrels of number 6 fuel oil and 50 barrels of diesel. At 1145 EST, the vessel's position was 34 degrees 2 minutes North, 076 degrees 42 minutes West and drifting towards 247 degrees. Crew were put back aboard the vessel sometime during the night, dropping the anchor at about 0230 EST on 27 January. The vessel is reported to be stable at 33 degrees 37 minutes North, 077 degrees 16 minutes West. Today, offshore winds are expected to be N at 40-50 knots with seas of 16-22 feet. Wednesday night, offshore winds are expected to be NW at 30 knots with seas of 7-12 feet. USCG district 5."
6924,1993-01-26,M/V Lyra,"Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina",34.15,-76.5,,,bunker oil and #2 diesel,,,,,,,6,"On January 26, 1993, the M/V Lyra was under tow by the tug Mark McAllister from New York to Charleston, SC in a ""dead ship"" status (i.e., the vessel had no power and no personnel) when the tow line parted causing the Lyra to drift downwind at three knots with the potential to ground on Frying Pan Shoals, NC. Winds 35 to 40 knots and seas running 16 to 18 feet made retrieving the emergency towing hawser impossible for the tug's crew. The McAllister Tug Company and Lykes Shipping arranged to have four persons flown out to the vessel by a U.S. Marine helicopter. The helicopter successfully placed emergency ship's personnel on the M/V Lyra who were able to drop the vessel's port anchor. On January 31 the M/V Lyra's crew connected appropriate towing hawsers and continued the tow without further incident. USCG district 5."
6923,1993-01-23,PORT TOWNSEND PAPER CORPORATION,"Port Townsend, WA",48.1199,-122.755,,,Bunker C,,,,,,,3,"HOTLINE PORT TOWNSEND PAPER CORPORATION SPILL An unknown quantity of Bunker C was spilled from a pipeline at the Port Townsend Paper Corporation facility. The spill was discovered at 1930 on January 22, 1993, and was believed to have occurred sometime between 1500 and the time of discovery. It was not possible to determine the extent of the spill due to the darkness, but the total capacity of the pipeline is reported to be 2000 gallons. NOAA SSC was contacted at 2330 and requested to provide a worst case scenario trajectory, resources at risk, and protection strategy recommendations prior to Coast Guard overflight at first light. USCG district 13."
6922,1993-01-16,F/V Massacre Bay,"Alitak Bay, Alaska",56.84,-154.077,,,diesel,,,,,,5000,6,"The fishing vessel Massacre Bay grounded and capsized the morning of January 16, 1993, in Alitak Bay, Kodiak Island as the result of gale force winds ranging up to 45 knots out of the northwest. Three crewmembers drowned and one was rescued by the USCG. Diesel leaking from the vents caused a sheen that extended several hundred meters, but it rapidly dissipated in the rough weather. Total fuel capacity of the vessel was 5,000 gallons. Several weeks of bad weather prevented salvaging the vessel that was floating upside down in 20 to 30 feet of water. In the middle of February, divers inspected the vessel and capped the main fuel system vents. No additional fuel leakage was detected. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
6921,1993-01-11,"Mystery Spill, Lincoln Beach","Lincoln Beach, OR",44.9773,-124.018,,,Oil,,,,,,,1,THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BASED ON THE MOST CURRENT DATA PROVIDED TO NOAA. - SITUATION CLEANUP OF THE REMAINING SECTIONS OF LINCOLN BEACH WAS COMPLETED AT 1030 ON JANUARY 8. ALL RESPONSE PERSONNEL RELEASED BY OSC. LOCAL PERSONNEL FROM THE COAST GUARD STATION DEPOE BAY AND WASHINGTON STATE PARKS WILL MONITOR BEACHES BETWEEN NEWPORT AND LINCOLN CITY OVER THE NEXT WEEK. HIGH TIDES AND SURF GENERATED BY ANOTHER WINTER STORM ARE EXPECTED TO CLEAR THE MORE LIGHTLY IMPACTED BEACHES. COAST GUARD ANALYSIS OF OIL SAMPLES SENT TO COIL STILL PENDS. USCG district 5.
6920,1993-01-06,"Mystery Spill, Gleneden Beach",Gleneden Beach,44.8832,-124.04,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"SSC and Coast Guard surveyed 18 miles of shoreline between Beaver Creek and Gleneden. The survey identified five miles of shoreline along Gleneden Beach and Lincoln Beach with sporadic distribution of tarballs ranging from pea-size to marble-size. The majority of the tarballs were found mixed with organic debris left by the tide on the upper portion of the beach. A second three mile stretch of shoreline between Lost Creek and Thiel Creek was also found to have localized concentrations of pea-sized or smaller tarballs mixed with organic debris along the upper part of the beach. In both cases, tarball appeared to be well- weathered bunker or heavy waste oil. USCG district 5."
6919,1993-01-04,"Mystery Spill, Depoe Bay","Depoe Bay, OR",44.807,-124.065,,,Oil,,,,,,,10,"At 1137, on January 4, 1993, USCG Station Depoe Bay, OR received a report of oil on the local beaches. A USCG overflight that afternoon confirmed the presence of tarballs and oil impacts along a 15-mile stretch of shoreline south of Lincoln, OR between Gleneden Beach and Seal Rock. No source of the oil was found. A shoreline survey by MSO Portland personnel the following morning observed weathered pea- to grape-size tarball accumulations that warranted cleanup deposited along the high-tide line in at least five different areas between Lincoln City and Lost Creek. The Oil Pollution Fund was opened. Manual cleanup of the impacted areas was completed January 8, 1993. USCG district 5."
6918,1993-01-02,Stuart Petroleum,"Jacksonville, Florida",30.6833,-81.4667,,,Spgasoline,,,,,,,20,"At approximately 0400 on January 2, 1993, an explosion and fire at the Steuart Petroleum Company in Jacksonville, FL killed a security guard. It is believed that a tank had been overfilled and when the security guard drove near it, a spark caused the explosion. The tank contained approximately 4,500,000 gallons of gasoline. Unburned product was contained in the berm area around the tank farm. Steuart Petroleum is located in the Jacksonville Port Terminal and the St. Johns River runs within 1,000 feet of it.The Jacksonville Fire Department responded to the fire and, in addition to land-side fire-fighting equipment, a fire-fighting boat was stationed on the St. Johns River as a precaution.The USCG COTP Jacksonville, closed the channel from the Trout River Inlet through the southern end of the Long Branch range the morning of January 2. Later that day, the channel was opened to one-way traffic that was restricted to the east side.The fire department transferred product from the damaged tank to other tanks and the damaged tank was continuously cooled throughout the operation. The fire was on top of the tank so the fire fighters blanketed that area with aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) attempting to smother the fire. To maintain the integrity of the tank, water was continuously pumped into it keeping the level constant. The resulting water-foam mixture was pumped from the berm area into the St. Johns River to sustain the necessary berm containment volume from January 4 until January 7 when the fire department declared the fire out.On January 6, all water was drained from the tank and pure foam was introduced at both the top and bottom to completely extinguish the flames. A protective blanket of foam was placed on top of it, and a reflash watch was maintained throughout the night. The fire was declared out at 1400 on January 7. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
6917,1992-12-30,T/V BOW PETROS,"Conamicut Pt., Narragansett Bay",41.719,-71.35,Oil,,Heavy Oil,,,,,,,5,"SSC was paged at 1645 by HAZMAT regarding a potential in MSO Providence's Area of Resposibility (AOR). The T/V Bow Petros had grounded in a ballasted condition (no cargo) off of Conamicut Pt. (Narragansett Bay), no oil had been released.SSC prepared and FAXed to MSO, resources at risk information, weather forecast, tide table and a basic trajectory forecast (which was confirmed by Dr. Lear, MASS).At 2100, the MSO informed the SSC that the vessel had refloated, with no pollution, and was heading for dry-dock for inspection. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
6916,1992-12-26,ARCO Blowout,"Mississippi River Delta, LA",29.05,-88.9667,,,"natural gas, hydrogen sulfide, and condensate",,,,,,,22,"At 0823, December 26, 1992, an ARCO oil rig blew out a mixture of South Louisiana crude oil, hydrogen sulfide, and natural gas at South Pass, Block 60, Mississippi River Delta, LA. The blowout was reported to the USCG office by an ARCO employee. At 0900 a USCG overflight located the rig and reported that the release of natural gas, hydrogen sulfide, and a condensate of crude oil was ongoing and a boat on the upwind side of the rig was applying water to the diverter to cool it down. ARCO personnel on a rig less than one mile northeast of the blowout were prepared to evacuate in case of a wind shift.The slick tended to the southwest (approximately 220?). It was reported to be one to one and a half mile long and two to three hundred yards wide consisting mostly of a condensate. Rainbow and lighter sheen extended from one and a half to nine and a half miles from the rig. The smell of hydrogen sulfide was detected up to ten miles downwind. The amount of oil in the water appeared to be minimal.An exclusion zone was established within a ten-mile radius of the well because of the hydrogen sulfide gas threat. The well was capped on December 28, 1992, without significant impact. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
6915,1992-12-23,T/B New York,Savannah River,31.9925,-80.7773,,,gasoline,,,,,,9200000,6,"At 10:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, the T/B New York went aground at 31 degrees, 59.55' N and 80 degrees, 46.64' W at the mouth of the Savannah River between buoys 4 and 6. There are 9 million gallons (219,000 bbls.) of gasoline on board, and no product is in the water at this time. Three tugs are at the scene and will try to move the tanker at high tide which occurs at 7:28 PM. Gary VanDenBerg is currently working out of his office. He is providing weather, tide, and current information to the USCG. Trajectory analysis and resources at risk assessments are in progress. USCG district 7."
6914,1992-12-21,Barge RTC380,"Avery Point, CT",41.3033,-72.0717,,,diesel,,,,,,22000,23,"NOAA was notified of this incident at 0915 on December 21, 1992, and reported onscene at 1300 after receiving an initial briefing by telephone. The SSC provided trajectory assessments, tide information, and daily weather forecasts. The SSC advised that priority protection should be given to areas of restricted flow and low energy if the oil moves toward them. NOAA also reported the long-term impacts to natural resources that might be expected. The SSC participated in two overflights, produced several overflight maps, and provided graphic representation of oil fate and weather effects (evaporation).NOAA told responders that the cold air and water temperatures could cause the spilled diesel to persist longer on the water's surface resulting in higher potential for dissolution and dispersion of lighter fractions into the water column. Should a plume of dispersed/dissolved oil enter shallow embayments and river mouths, it could penetrate sediment and damage salt-marsh vegetation.NOAA was onscene for three days. USCG district 1. Keyword: evaporation, exposed rocky shores, ground truth, salvage, skimmers, sorbent boom, and sorbent pompoms."
6913,1992-12-11,MSC Chiara,"Buzzards Bay, MA",41.6433,-70.69,Oil,,"Bunker C and diesel, hazardous materials",,,,,,400000,15,"At approximately 2030, Thursday, December 10, 1992, the MSC Chiara, a Panamanian-flagged, Swiss-owned container vessel, struck a submerged object after exiting the Cap Cod Canal into Buzzards Bay, MA. The vessel's Master, fearing for the stability of his vessel, put her aground east of Cleveland Light. She reported to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Providence that she had been holed and was listing 14 degrees to starboard. A command post was established at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne, Massachusetts.The vessel was carrying 200 metric tons (mt) of diesel fuel and 800 mt of Bunker C oil. She was nearly fully loaded with containers of various products, including several chemicals of concern that were listed on the Dangerous Cargo Manifest (DCM). The Chiara was carrying methyl bromide, maleic anhydride, hydrogen peroxide, dimethyl ethanolmine, and para cresols. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
6912,1992-12-11,M/V CAPE HUDSON,"Chincoteague Inlet, Chincoteague Shoals, VA",37.45,-75.15,,,bunker oils and #2 diesel,,,,,,38000,10,"The M/V Cape Hudson was under tow by the tug Elsbeth II from Rhode Island to Newport News, VA in a ""dead ship"" status (i.e., the vessel was without power and carried no personnel). The tow line parted because of heavy weather and the tug was unable to obtain the emergency hawser cable. The Cape Hudson was adrift downwind with the potential to go aground on Chincoteague Shoals, VA. On December 12 a USCG helicopter placed emergency ship's personnel on the Cape Hudson and they released the emergency towing hawser. The tug Elsbeth II recovered the emergency towline and took the Cape Hudson in tow to Norfolk with no further incidents. USCG district 5."
6911,1992-12-07,Automatic Die Casting Removal Project,"St. Clair Shores, Michigan",42.3833,-82.9167,,,alkaline solutions,,,,,,,7,"On November 4, 1992, EPA Region V initiated a removal action of alkaline solutions containing high concentrations of copper, total cyanide, amenable cyanide, and other corrosive and acidic solutions with high concentrations of nickel, copper, and hexavalent chromium at the Automatic Die Casting facility, St. Clair Shore, MI. The RP had started the removal action but was unable to complete it because of financial hardship. A contingency plan for the potential release of cyanide was developed, and the cyanide-bearing liquids were removed December 9 through 11. Additional actions at the site included removing other hazardous solids and liquids, evaluating and treating standing water at the facility, and cleaning the plating equipment. These actions were completed in February 1993. USCG district 9. Keyword: none."
6910,1992-12-04,King Cove Lagoon,"King Cove, Alaska",55.05,-162.317,,,unknown petroleum product,,,,,,17,6,"On December 4, 1992, the USCG was notified of a small sheen on King Cove Lagoon that seemed to be coming from the Peter Pan Seafood's tank farm on the barrier of the lagoon. Peter Pan Seafood did not accept responsibility for the fuel release, but did deploy 300 feet of harbor boom and some sorbent boom and pads around the beach where the sheen had been seen. Samples of the sheen were gathered and sent to the USCG COIL for analysis. Peter Pan Seafoods and the city of King Cove dug a recovery trench approximately 150 feet long paralleling the area of the sheening. Contaminated soil was found before the water table was reached. Approximately 17 gallons of product were recovered from the recovery trench. The winds ranged from light to 45 knots during this incident. USCG district 17. Keyword: sorbent boom."
6909,1992-11-23,Dolly Vardon Platform,"Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.75,-151.667,,,crude and hydraulic oil,,,,,,40,7,"At approximately 1530, on November 23, 1992, the waste liquids tank on the Marathon Dolly Vardon platform overflowed allowing oil to drain into Cook Inlet. A slick of approximately 40 gallons of waste crude and hydraulic fluid, about 200 yards wide by 3/4 of a mile long extended away from the platform. Marathon immediately dispatched a helicopter to track the slick until dark. After dark a Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response Inc. (CISPRI) spill response vessel tried unsuccessfully to locate the slick. A helicopter overflight the next morning found no trace of the oil. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
6908,1992-11-22,Tug May,"Frederick Sound, Alaska",57.0833,-133.167,,,diesel,,,,,,,8,"On November 22, 1992, while pulling a tow of floating logs in calm water, the tug May suddenly capsized and sank in 50 fathoms at the mouth of Farragut Bay. One crewmember escaped three others went down with the vessel and were presumed drowned. The USCG launched an unsuccessful search and rescue mission that lasted about ten days.The tug had 7,000 gallons of diesel onboard and immediately released several hundred gallons when it sank. The log boom, which was still attached, positioned itself directly over the sunken vessel and the oil released contaminated it. After the initial release, fuel continued to rise from the vessel at the rate of a few gallons per hour causing a small surface sheen that evaporated and dispersed rapidly. USCG district 17. Keyword: evaporation."
6907,1992-10-30,Pirate Well Platform,"Mississippi River Delta, LA",28.9167,-89.95,,,oil,,,,,,,11,"At approximately 0753, on October 30, 1992, CONOCO personnel notified the USCG that an unnamed tug and its barge had run over a well platform in the main channel of the Mississippi River. The platform was not owned by CONOCO it was considered a ""pirate"" well, probably belonging to a small company. The wind was out of the southeast at 10 to 12 knots and there were two-foot seas at the time of the report. At 0830 a Minerals Management Service (MMS) aircraft happened to fly over the area and reported a three-mile slick tending to the northeast. The contents of the barge, the quantity of fuel on the tug, the product seen in the water, and the source of the leak were unknown.The well was owned by South Parish Oil, a bankrupt company, and was thought to be a shut-in well, not a production well. The report of a collision by a tug with barges was unconfirmed and thought to be erroneous.Overflights by private aircraft later in the day were unable to locate the source of the spill. The only beach impact reported was a stretch north of the site estimated from the air to be about 100 feet long and two feet wide with light sheen trailing downwind. Reports from CONOCO engineers indicated that the oil probably came from a leaky valve and was considered only a minor problem.A front was moving through the area causing wave action that hid any oil on the surface making acquisition of information from overflights impossible. The water was dark brown and the skies were overcast adding to the difficulty of aircrews to spot the spill. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
6906,1992-10-29,Russian Trawler Fire,"Dutch Harbor, AK",53.8928,-166.538,,,"diesel, hydraulic and lube oil, ammonia",,,,,,,3,"Last Sunday, Oct. 25, a fire was reported to the Coast Guard, MSO Anchorage, in one of the compartments of the F/V Sotructnichnestvo, a 309 foot Russian fishing trawler/processor in port at Dutch Harbor. 2. The fire developed in a storage compartment where thousands of cardboard boxes are stored, all coated with wax. 3. The vessel has 900 mT of fuel--diesel, heavy oil, hydraulic and lube oil, and has 10 mT of ammonia in a large tank one deck below the compartment of smoldering cardboard. Action: 1. The compartment with the fire was immediately closed off on Sunday reducing the condition to a smoldering mass of cardboard. 2. On Monday, an attempt was made to open the compartment and flood it with water, but the fire flashed back That tack was halted and the compartment was resealed and has remained that way to the present, Thursday night, leaving only smoldering, flameless cardboard. 3. The Coast Guard has contracted Boots and Coots to fight the fire, and they arrived in Dutch Harbor this afternoon, Thursday, Oct. 29. 4. B&C's will evaluate the situation, and on Friday, Oct. 30 will probably attempt to overwhelm the smoldering fire. 5. Considerable concern has been directed to the potential fate of the 10 mT of ammonia which could possibly explosively release if the tank was heated by an out-of-control fire. 6. On Thursday morning, the SSC consulted with a host of players in Seattle-Mass Nir, Ed Overton, Bob, and more, to discuss the situation. Most techniques of cooling the ammonia tank, surrounding it with a non-flammable atmosphere and venting it to the air or water were discussed. USCG district 17."
6905,1992-10-16,ASPHALT BARGE GROUNDING,"ST IGNACE, MI",45.8333,-84.6833,,,Asphalt,,,,,,1930000,5,"Report rcvd by SSC 1600EDT, 10/15, of Hannah Barge 5101 hard aground on North Graham Shoal, in vicinity of Straits of Mackinac. Lat 45/50/00, Long 84/41/00 . Vessel was being towed by Tug Kristin Lee. . Barge contains 46,000 bbls of Asphalt . Marine Inspectors from MIO St Ignace have sounded tanks and have determined there to be no leak at 1600 hrs, 10/15. . SSC contacts RPI, MASS, USFWS, & MI DNR in regard to environmental sensitivity and fate of potential spill. . CG has asked if moving vessel to pier in St Ignace, closest port (3 NM) is appropriate. . NOTE: SSC is providing this report morning of 10/16, after incident has escalated. Following hotline report was provided OSC 10/15 approx 1700EDT. . Jay Rodstein, SSC USCG district 9."
6903,1992-10-01,ALCOA Specialty Chemicals,"Nashville, Tennessee",36.15,-86.7833,,,sodium luminate,,,,,,130000,7,"At 0930, on October 1, 1992, approximately 130,000 pounds of sodium luminate was spilled at the ALCOA Specialty Chemicals facility on the Cumberland River, Nashville, TN. The manifold of a four-inch pipe at the railcar loading area had been left open after a transfer on the night of September 30. Weather at the time of the incident was sunny and clear, winds at 5 miles per hour out of the east, and air temperature 67?F.The USCG Marine Safety Detachment Nashville was notified by ALCOA and acted as First Federal Official On Scene until the representative from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region IV arrived. The USCG COTP Paducah closed the river until a site assessment could be performed. ALCOA hired a cleanup contractor to remove the sodium luminate from the area and prevent additional product from entering the river. The river was reopened at 1230.EPA arrived at 1345 and coordinated a monitoring plan to measure pH along the river. Cleanup was conducted without incident or further release into the river, and was completed on October 2. USCG district 2. Keyword: none."
6904,1992-10-01,Sodium Aluminate Spill,Cumberland River,36.1654,-86.7738,,,Sodium Aluminate,,,,,,130000,3,"At approximately 5:20 AM CST 130,000 lbs. of Sodium Aluminate was spilled at the Texaco facility along the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. The responsible party is thought to be Alcoa Specialty Chemical. Of the 130,000 lbs. spilled, 30,000 lbs. is in the Cumberland River near river mile 182. The flow rate of the river, as determined from a river gauge upstream, is 19,500 22,000 cu. feet per second. The spill is being responded to by MSO Paducah. The voice number at the MSO is (502) 442-1621, and the FAX number is (502) 442-1633. Jay Rodstein is the SSC for this spill, and is responding from his office. USCG district 8."
6901,1992-09-29,Brayton Point Power Plant,"Brayton Point, Rhode Island",41.71,-71.1917,,,#6 oil,,,,,,2000,8,"At 1030, September 29, 1992, 2,000 gallons of #6 oil was spilled on the Brayton Point Power Plant's property during a transfer operation. About 50 gallons of oil made its way into the Tauton River. The responsible party deployed approximately 1,300 feet of boom around the spill and hired contractors to remove the oil. The weather at the time of the incident was a sunny 65?F, with winds from the south-southeast at 15 knots.The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (USCG COTP) Providence responded with personnel and a small boat to assess the spill and monitor cleanup operations. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
6902,1992-09-29,Greenhill Petroleum Corporation Well Blowout,"Timbalier Bay, LA",29.0833,-90.3,,,South Louisiana crude,,,,,,,62,"The rig caught on fire at approximately 1200 CST. The fire initially was burning oil and gas, but the oil fire went out after a short time. Although the fire appears not to be damaging the rig, one person was injured due to burns. Debra Simecek-Beaty, NOAA, overflew over the spill area (H-65) from 1220 to 1320. On scene winds were about 15 knots from the NE. The rig was on fire and a slick extended from the rig to the western end of East Timbalier Island. The slick contained mostly silver and rainbow sheen with a narrow band of dark colored streamers. Burn residue was also observed in the slick. Shoreline impacts on East Timbalier Island extended from the western tip and along the northern shore to the radio tower. No impacts were observed east of the radio tower. Two subsequent overflights mapped the shoreline features in greater detail since there had been more than a dozen breaks in the island due to Huricane Andrew. Winds had increased to greater than 20 knots and a significant sea swell was forming, resulting in 5 -7 foot breakers on the Gulf side of the island. Although visibility had diminished due to the lower sun angle, it appeared that the amount of oiling in the marshes had decreased significantly. Only one small pocket of black pooled oil was observed in contrast to yesterday. The oil did not appear from the overflight to have undergone any significant emulsification. A flight restricted zone with a radius of 5 miles and an altitude of 3000 feet was established around the rig at 1511 for all non- response aircraft. The zone restriction will last for 6 hours. The 36 inch boom that was deployed around the rig was destroyed in the fire. The Coast Guard has deployed two more booms to the west of the rig. The Coast Guard was unable to deploy the Open Water Containment and Recovery System (OWOCRS) because the water is too shallow. USCG district 8. Keyword: blowout, Boots And Coots, wellhead fire, booms, skimmers, rapid evaporation."
6900,1992-08-31,Texaco Pipeline,"Timbalier Island, LA",28.9417,-90.6067,,,oil,,,,,,,11,"At about 1300 on August 31, 1992, a Texaco 20-inch pipeline was severed by an oil rig that had broken loose during Hurricane Andrew. Texaco Inc. conducted an overflight of the area and sighted the slick at 1830 and reported the spill to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) at 1905.USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) New Orleans personnel conducted a forward-looking infrared radar (FLIR) overflight of the area and showed a copy of the radar image output to Texaco personnel early the next morning. By 0615, September 1, 1992, the slick had grown to approximately five by ten nautical miles (nm). USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
6898,1992-08-28,F/V Loon,"Nuka Bay, East Arm, SW corner of Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska",59.4858,-150.413,,,Diesel,,,,,,1500,7,"On August 27, 1992, the fishing vessel Loon struck a submerged object near Naked Island in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Several hours after the collision, the vessel sank off the Kenai Fjords National Park in about 600 feet of water with 1,500 gallons of diesel on board. The oil was released from the sunken vessel's position during the next 24 hours, but north to northeast winds 10 to 25 knots carried it south and away from any shorelines. At times the slick was about 5 miles long and 100 yards wide. The crew of the Loon, suffering from severe hypothermia, was rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) helicopter. The USCG and the National Park Service each flew over the incident on two separate occasions. The last overflight was flown on August 31, 1992. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
6899,1992-08-28,Sodium Hypochlorite,"Orington, ME",44.7312,-68.8283,Oil,,Sodium Hypochlorite,,,,,,9000,2,"On or about 0030 on August 28, 1992, the LCP Chemical Company in Orington, Maine (near Bangor) overfilled a tank with sodium hypochlorite 12% solution) by an estimated 9,000 gallons. The initial call to report the spill was to EPA and the NRC where there was some confusion as to whether the spill was in the inland or coastal zone. By approximately 1200 on the same day, MSO Portland was contacted, briefed by the EPA personnel on scene and asked to take over as the On-Scene Coordinator for a coastal response. Two MSO personnel were dispatched. Situation: It was estimated that 5,000 gallons of the spilled product remained on land and that 4,000 gallons made it into the Penopscot River about the time of high tide. The NOAA SSC was contacted as approximately 1300. It was determined that the threat to aquatic life in the Penopscot River had, for the most part, subsided, given that the spill had occurred some 12 hours earlier on a falling tide. It was thought that the chemical would have an acute toxic effect and would dilute as it moved down the river becoming a diluted, non-toxic solution. Concern was expressed that the chemical might stay together as a plume for a distance down river, but that within 12-24 hours the bulk of the product would be diluted sufficiently. The MSO was warned to expect a possible localized fish kill and to be aware of the odor of chlorine down river of the spill (which would indicate that the product had not completely diluted). USCG district 1."
6897,1992-08-14,M/V HEREDIA,Gulf of Mexico,28.5617,-90.98,,,Bunker C,,,,,,,1,"Location of Spill: OCS BLOCK 192 OIL SURFACING SHIP LOCATION Latitude: 28-33.7N 28-33-59.42790 Longitude: 090-58.8 W 090-58-53.02517 Oil Product: BUNKER C FUEL OIL Oil Type: 4 Type 1 Very Light Oils (jet fuels, gasoline) Type 2 Light Oils (diesel, No. 2 fuel oil, light crudes) Type 3 Medium Oils (most crude oils) Type 4 Heavy Oils (heavy crude oils, No. 6 fuel oil, bunker c) Barrels: UNKNOWN QUANTITY OF OIL ONBOARD SUNKEN WWII VESSEL IN 80 FT. OF WATER Source of SPill: SUNKEN WWII, 410 FT SHIP IN 80 FEET OF WATER. OIL LEAKING FROM 2.5 INCH CRACK 50FT FOREWARD OF STERN. SHIP IS INVERTED. CONFIRMATION BY DIVERS ON 8/14/92. Resources at Risk: NONE AT THE MOMENT. SHIP IS 40 NM OFFSHORE AND IS NOT A THREAT TO ANY RESOURCES AT THE MOMENT. Dispersants: NOT APPROPRIATE DOES NOT WORK WELL ON BUNKER C USCG district 8."
6896,1992-08-10,Milwaukee Harbor Homicide,"Menominee River, Milwaukee, Wisconsin",43.0333,-87.9,,,body of young female,,,,,,,4,"At noon on August 7, 1992, the body of a young female was discovered in the Menominee River, less than a mile west of its confluence with the Milwaukee River, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) asked the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for information about surface water movement to ascertain the location from which the body could have been dumped. USCG district 9. Keyword: none."
6895,1992-08-07,Queen Elizabeth II,"Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts",41.3683,-70.9617,,,Bunker fuel,,,,,,,10,"At 2158, on August 7, 1992, the cruise ship Queen Elizabeth II, on her way to New York, ran aground on an uncharted mound about four miles south of Buzzards Bay Tower, Cape Cod, Maine. At the time of the incident, the winds and seas were calm and visibility was about ten nautical miles. The only damage to the ship appeared to be the breaching of two ballast tanks and one fuel tank. The fuel tank was empty, but a small sheen became visible around the ship. USCG district 1. Keyword: containment boom, endangered species, tourism losses."
6894,1992-08-04,Allied Barge ATC 114,"Elizabeth River, Virginia",36.8,-76.275,,,#6,,,,,,1680,10,"On August 4, 1992, during transfer operations between the Allied Towing Barge, ATC 114 and the BP Oil Company facility in Chesapeake, Virginia, a tank of #6 fuel oil was overfilled by approximately 1,680 gallons. About 150 gallons was contained on the deck within a redundant sorbent and containment boom structure, and, presumably, 1,530 gallons spilled into the southern branch of the Elizabeth River. Industrial Marine Services (IMS) was contracted to perform cleanup operations directed by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Hampton Roads. The spill response and cleanup were conducted by BP Oil Company and Allied Towing. The Federal pollution fund was opened. USCG district 5. Keyword: sorbent boom, containment boom."
6893,1992-08-03,UNOCAL 76 Tank Farm,"Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo Bay, California",35.175,-120.722,,,San Joaquin heavy crude,,,,,,6300,25,"On the evening of August 3, 1992, a transfer pipeline at the UNOCAL Tank Farm in Avila Beach, California failed. A reported 150 barrels of San Joaquin heavy crude were pumped through a hole roughly 10 by 5 inches before pumping operations could be stopped. The crude oil flowed downhill through a gully and over a 30-foot bedrock cliff into the Pacific Ocean.UNOCAL Oil Company reported the incident to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Group Monterey, who in turn reported to USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) San Francisco. UNOCAL assumed responsibility for the incident and called in the services of the local cooperative, Clean Seas, to mitigate the spill. The USCG Captain of the Port assumed the role of Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC). USCG district 11. Keyword: absorbent pads, boom, California Department of Fish and Game, Clean Seas Inc., containment boom, fog, high-pressure washing, high-pressure warm-water washing, International Bird Rescue and Research Center, low-pressure washing, oil snares, Pacific Strike Team, pompoms, shallow water recovery, skimmers, sorbent boom, sorbent pompoms, vegetation cutting, volunteers, weir/pump skimmer."
6892,1992-07-08,7-Up Bottling Plant,"Bridgeton, New Jersey",39.4167,-75.2333,,,#4 oil,,,,,,250,11,"On July 8, 1992, at approximately 0800, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) was notified of an oil spill on the Cohansey River in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Initially, this was thought to be in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's jurisdiction but further information determined that it was to be a USCG response. USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) and Atlantic Strike Team (AST) personnel were dispatched to the scene to evaluate the situation. Surveys by boat and helicopter were performed and the degree and severity of the spill were ascertained. The spill was listed as a minor release of #4 oil from the 7-Up distribution facility. The responsible party initiated response actions. Booms and sorbents were placed in areas of pocketed oil. The Federal response was over by July 10. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
6891,1992-07-04,T/V Canadian Liberty,"Fort Mifflin, Pennsylvania",39.875,-75.21,,,BRC-17,,,,,,,12,"On July 4, 1992, the tank vessel Canadian Liberty (LI) was stripping tanks at the Sun Oil Refinery in Fort Mifflin, Pennsylvania when improper valve alignment and operator error caused a slop tank to be overfilled. The product (BRC-17) was discharged from ullage and into the Delaware River. Initially, eight miles of the river bank, two miles of Woodbury Creek, and small boats in the area were oiled.The weather was overcast with building thunderheads, temperature 81?F, water temperature 67?F, winds from the west at seven to nine knots, and calm seas.Terminal personnel were having difficulty deploying boom at Fort Mifflin dock, so the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) sent personnel in a small boat to help. Cleanup contractors were hired and helped double boom the vessel at the scene. By July 5, cleanup of oil and vessels at the site continued and the contractor, Atlantic Strike Team, and USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) personnel were cleaning up the New Jersey riverbank.Impacts were also reported in Big Timber, Woodbury, and Manuta creeks. Snares and absorbent wipes were ineffective during nighttime deployment. Only 17 birds were observed in slightly distressed condition from light oiling however, they remained active and uncatchable.The response lasted approximately one month. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
6890,1992-06-30,"Superior, Wisconsin Train Derailment","Intersection of State Highway 35, the Nemadji River, and the Burlington Northern rail line, Superior, Wisconsin",46.6167,-92.1167,,,"aromatic concentrates, cyclopentadiene",,,,,,35000,30,"The spill was caused by a train derailment at Burlington Northern bridge on Nemadji river at 46.42 N, 92.02 W. in the early hours of 6/29/92 local time. There are two cars in the water: an LPG tank car and a tank car carrying an aromatic concentration of mostly benzene( 45%) and dicyclopentadiene(13%) with assorted other hydrocarbons. A total of 15,000 gallons has already leaked out with a potential of 35,000 gallons total(no sourc for estimate). We don't know if the product is still leaking or the location of hole. The river at the location of the bridge is fairly shallow with a depth of only 7 feet. The flow rate is above average( 830,000 gpm) which means it will quickly flush any of the spilled product into the Superior harbor basin. The water in Superior Bay itself is probably fairly stagnant with a high turbidity. Residence times for water in the northern part of the bay is several days. USCG district 9. Keyword: Centers for Disease Control, containment boom, evaporation, low-pressure washing, salvage, sorbent boom."
6889,1992-06-06,"Fire Island, New York","Democrat Point to Robert Moses Bridge on the ocean side, Fire Island, New York",40.625,-73.3083,,,weathered tarball,,,,,,,8,"At 1836 on June 6, 1992, the Manager of Robert Moses State Park notified the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) that tarballs were on the beach at Fire Island, New York. Weather at the time of notification was winds west-southwest at 7 knots, temperature 60?F, with calm seas. However, just before the stranding, the winds had been very strong and persistent from the southeast at 15 to 25 knots and small craft warnings had been in effect. The On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) ordered overflights and hired a cleanup contractor to pickup tarballs and oiled debris. These actions were all funded by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. The case was closed on June 9, 1992. USCG district 1. Keyword: Oil Pollution Act of 1990."
6887,1992-05-15,CRUDE OIL BARGE,"ICW, LOUISIANA",29.6922,-91.4965,,,crude oil,,,,,,13000,2,"Early Friday evening, a 240' crude oil barge collided with a barge carrying Propylene. The collision occurred at Mile 115 on the Intra- Coastal Waterway, approximately 3 miles west of the Route 317 Bridge. The barge was carrying 18,000 barrels of crude oil (API 47) at the time of the incident. Approximately 13,000 gallons were reportedly spilled. The U.S. Coast Guard reported that lightering operations were conducted on the cargo tank which was holed, but some oil is still leaking from the barge. The last reported position of the oil was approximately 2 to 2.5 miles west of Mile 115. SSC Plans: NOAA SSC Mike Barnhill was notified by the USCG Captain of the Port, MSO Morgan City, Louisiana, who requested NOAA support on-scene. He is enroute at this time, and will be on-site this evening (15 May). NOAA Personnel On-Scene: Mike Barnhill (PIN # 5798819) (arrives Friday evening) Barry McFarland (PIN # 2711457) (arrives Saturday morning with SAM Station) USCG district 8."
6888,1992-05-15,"M/V Durdy Dudley, and Pat Salvaggio, collision","Morgan City, Louisiana",29.7,-91.525,,,crude oil condensate,,,,,,13000,8,"On May 15, 1992, the motor vessel Durdy Dudley, towing a 240-foot barge carrying 18,000 gallons of crude oil condensate, collided with the motor vessel Pat Salvaggio, towing a barge carrying propylene. The accident occurred at mile marker 115 of the Intracoastal Waterway west of Morgan City, Louisiana. The two vessels were traveling in opposite directions when they collided. The crude oil barge was damaged and lost approximately 13,000 gallons of its cargo. The propylene barge was also damaged but did not lose any product.Initially, booms were placed around the barge to contain the still-leaking product. Because of the explosion hazard posed by the very light condensate, these booms were removed shortly after deployment to allow the product to disperse downstream. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
6886,1992-04-25,ARCO King Salmon Platform,"MacArthur River Field, Alaska",60.8833,-151.617,,,crude oil,,,,,,420,8,"A release of Cook Inlet crude occurred from the ARCO King Salmon Platform about 0845 on April 25, 1992. Apparently, the King Salmon Platform was draining its production separator and failed to equalize pressure, causing a skimmer tank to fill too quickly, thus resulting in a tank overflow of 8 to 10 barrels of crude oil. The overflow created a black slick approximately 400 by 100 feet. At the time of the incident, the weather was clear, the seas calm, and the winds light to nonexistent. Within an hour the Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response Inc. (CISPRI) was on the scene. The response ended on the evening of April 27. USCG district 17. Keyword: skimmers, sorbent boom."
6885,1992-04-21,UNOCAL Granite Point Platform,"Granite Point, Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.9572,-151.326,,,diesel,,,,,,2000,5,"On April 21, 1993, 2,000 gallons of diesel were spilled from the UNOCAL Granite Point Platform into Upper Cook Inlet. While transferring diesel from the main fuel tank to a day tank, a valve was inadvertently left open. The day tank overflowed and poured diesel into the inlet for about five hours before the valve was closed.UNOCAL mustered a full response team to the CISPRI command post in Nikiski and launched several CISPRI vessels with sorbent sweep. The strong tidal currents stretched the diesel sheen for a few miles. The USCG joined UNOCAL on overflights monitoring the rapidly dispersing diesel. Within three tidal cycles the diesel sheen had disappeared. Collecting the diesel from response vessels proved unsuccessful. During the incident, the weather was clear with light winds from the southwest. USCG district 17. Keyword: evaporation, dispersion."
6884,1992-04-19,Katina P,"25 miles north of Maputo, Mozambique, 6 miles offshore",-25.5833,32.9833,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,1050000,22,"On April 19, 1992, the master of the Greek-owned, Maltese-flagged vessel Katina P intentionally grounded the ship 25 miles north of Maputo, Mozambique. The vessel, en route from Venezuela to the Persian Gulf, had suffered structural damage during a storm. Two tanks were reported to be holed and an estimated 25,000 barrels of #6 fuel oil released. A Protection and Indemnity Club representative inspected the vessel the next day and estimated that the vessel would soon break up. Keyword: contingency plan, manual removal, International Maritime Organization."
6882,1992-03-26,F/V Silver Star,"Whale Pass between Afognak Island and Kodiak Island, Alaska",57.9683,-152.878,,,Diesel,,,,,,1100,8,"On March 26, 1992, the fishing vessel Silver Star ran aground in Whale Pass, Kodiak Island, Alaska, in rough, windy weather. The vessel released from its grounding shortly thereafter, and for a day or so it remained submerged with approximately four feet of the stern sticking out of the water, as it drifted westward in the Kupreanof Strait. A contractor vessel on scene reported that light sheening was emanating from the fuel vents, but, it was believed that the fuel tanks were of high integrity and not likely to rupture. A day later the vessel sank in eight fathoms of water just a few miles northwest of Whale Island. Light sheening continued to be observed. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) called in the Strike Team and a contractor was hired to pump off the remaining fuel. The incident lasted until March 31 when the contractor completed the offloading of approximately 1,100 gallons of diesel. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
6883,1992-03-26,G. H. Vanderborgh Sr.,"Miami River, Miami, Florida",25.7667,-80.2167,,,calcium carbide (UN No. 1402),,,,,,,11,"ON Thursday, March 26th the vessel G.H. VANDERBRGH SENIOR was boarded by Customs officials. The vessel is tied up on the Miami River at 3300 River Drive in Miami, Florida. The vessel is carrying 400 15-gallon drums of Calcium Carbide. Each drum weighs approximately 100 pounds. During the boarding two of the drums were opened. The Dade County HAZMAT Team responded to the vessel and overpacked the two drums. Further inspection noted overturned and dented drums. The Coast Guard COTP has ordered the evacuation of the ship and is planning to offload the vessel. The NOAA SSC, Gary VanDenBerg, and the USCG Gulf Strike Team are in-route. USCG district 7. Keyword: none."
6881,1992-03-21,Venture Luna,"Captains Bay, Unalaska Island, Alaska",53.9167,-166.583,,,oil,,,,,,,7,"The Venture Luna incident occurred early on the morning of March 21, 1992, at Captains Bay, Dutch Harbor, Unalaska Island, Alaska. As the result of 50- to 60-knot winds, the vessel drug anchor causing it to go aground and damage a tank containing 7,000 gallons of an IFO. Sheening was noticeable around the vessel however, due to high winds, this rapidly dispersed and dissipated. It was estimated that less than 50 gallons of an oily-water mixture was released before the source was secured. The vessel's owner immediately assumed responsibility and conducted all control and cleanup. The case was closed on March 25. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
6880,1992-03-15,St. Eustatius Refinery Terminal,St. Eustatius Island in the Caribbean,17.5,-63.0,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,1,,16800,26,"On March 15, 1992, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) San Juan received a report of a broken 24-inch diameter pipe at the oil terminal on The Netherlands-owned island of St. Eustatius. Except for a cold front coming through the spill area, the winds were normal trade winds. The flow rate at the time of rupture was 8,000 barrels per hour. Terminal personnel were able to secure the flow about two minutes after the two-foot long rupture occurred. The facility estimated that 200 to 400 barrels of #6 fuel oil had been released. Initial reports of the slick ranged from 9 to 20 nautical miles long and an unknown width. Dispersant operations were started immediately by applying Jan-Solv 60 from a tug.Federal agencies conferring daily via conference call included: USCG, NOAA, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Gulf Strike Team. USCG district 7. Keyword: Corexit(tm) 9517 (or 9527), Caribbean RRT, Jan Solv-60, deflection boom."
6878,1992-03-11,TOLUENE BARGE,"Mile 265 ON ICWW, TX",30.0583,-93.7167,,,Toluene,,,,,,4200,6,"ON ICWW 03/11/92 (No charge number issued or applied for yet) 0200 CT barge collision occurred Intersection of Sabine River and ICWW LAT 30-03.5N LON 093-43.0 W MSO Port Arthur, Port Arthur, Texas FOSCR: CDR Ross Tuxhorn or Senior CPO Ken Smith Weather: Winds NE 10-15, Temp. 49F, Partly Cloudy Current: Estimated to be 1 kt or greater Tide: Falling as of 0300 CT Estimated 100 bbl of toluene released into waterway and river Ruptured tank holds 3,350 bbls toluene Barge carries 10,000 bbls of toluene total Hole in ruptured tank is approx 6"", and is above the waterline. USCG district 8."
6879,1992-03-11,Tugs Walley Blessey and Lake Charles,"Sabine River, Orange County, Texas",30.0583,-93.7167,,,toluene,,,,,,2100,8,"On March 11, 1992, at approximately 0200, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Port Arthur received a report of a collision between two tugs pushing barges at about mile marker 266 of the Sabine River in Orange County, Texas. The tug Walley Blessey pushing two loaded toluene barges had been westbound, and the tug Lake Charles had been eastbound at the time of the collision. The crew of the Walley Blessey determined that toluene was pouring from a damaged cargo tank on one of the toluene barges. The crew of the tug boomed around the leaking barge until they were notified by the USCG not to boom because of the danger of an explosion. The Gulf Strike Team was called at 0330 to provide traffic control.The tug's crew managed to plug the leak at 0245 by using a wooden plug wrapped in neoprene. The product was lost because the movement of the barge allowed it to slosh out of the six-inch hole near the top of the tank. The final estimate of product lost was something less then 50 barrels The incident was closed on the same day. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
6877,1992-03-10,Southampton Mystery Spill,"Southampton, Long Island, New York",40.8682,-72.3887,,,oil,,,,,,,9,"On March 8, 1992, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port (COTP) Long Island Sound received a report of oiled birds washing ashore on Long Island however, no spill had been reported. The oiled birds were treated at a local animal hospital by a veterinary assistant who had experience in cleaning oiled wildlife.The weather at the time of the incident was fair with light on-shore winds.On March 10, the USCG On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) reported tar patties and tarballs ranging from dime to half-dollar size at the high-tide line on Southampton Beach in a band approximately one-foot wide by three miles long.A USCG overflight using side-looking airborne radar (SLAR) reported what appeared to be oil 85 miles southeast of Montauk, Long Island. Visual confirmation of this sighting was impossible because of storm warnings. Weather offshore was expected to be 40- to 50-knot winds with 15- to 25-foot seas. After the storm on March 11, a USCG SLAR flight was flown but no oil was sighted. The Pollution Fund was opened and the OSC hired Tri-State Bird Rescue to coordinate wildlife rescue.A storm on March 11 dispersed the oil on the beach, making cleanup unnecessary. The response lasted less than ten days with most of the time devoted to bird rescue operations. Of the 47 birds treated, 25 lived. USCG district 1. Keyword: remote sensing, endangered species."
6876,1992-03-08,Unmanned Pumping Station,Gulf of Mexico,29.1692,-89.7535,,,oil,,,,,,,5,"An oil slick was report to MSONO at 1500 CST, 3/8/92, MSO called SSC at 1845. The source is an unmanned pumping station on a pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico. Latitude 29 degrees, 10.15 minutes N, Longitued 089 degrees, 45.21 minutes W, the location is also known as West Delta Block 17. The product is thought to be South Louisiana crude. SITUATION: Siting of a 2 mile by 100 ft slick was reported by a USCG auxiliary Cessna pilot at 1500 CST. Slick was reported as tending East from the spill site. MSO personnel reported that oil was under continuous flow and had not been stopped at of 2130, 3/8/92. Exact location of break, size of hole and flow rate are all unknown. Flow may not be shut off until Monday (3/9/92) morning at the earliest. ACTION TAKEN BY USCG: 1. Attempting to locate owner of pumping station. 2. No direct action has been taken at this time. 3. MSO requested that NOAA provide trajectory information, but it was determined that there was not enough information available to develop an accurate worst-case scenario at this time. ACTION TAKEN BY SSC: 1. Notified all appropriate HazMat personnel. 2. Requested trajectory information from MASS. 3. Attempting to participate in morning (3/9/92) overflight. Future plans await morning overflight results.The reported oil spill from a break at an unmanned pumping station was either in error (No oil was actually there, or there was silt or a plankton bloom in the area), or there was oil in the area and it was actually in such small quantity that it was really insignificant. USCG district 8."
6875,1992-02-29,"Mystery Spill, Tarague Beach, Guam","Anderson Air Force Base, Guam",13.6383,145.95,,,oil,,,,,,,9,"On the morning of February 29, 1992, small patches of heavy, viscous black oil were found on Tarague Beach and several adjacent beaches on Anderson Air Force Base in Guam. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Guam was notified of the spill by the Anderson Air Force Base Environmental Coordinator at 1200 on February 29. USCG personnel collected tarball samples from all impacted beaches, samples of oil from impacted wildlife (turtles), and cargo samples from the few identified vessels that had transited the general vicinity. These samples were sent to the USCG Central Oil Identification Laboratory for analysis. USCG district 14. Keyword: endangered species."
6874,1992-02-20,Pass Tante Phine,"Pass Tante Phine, Louisiana",29.2333,-89.3833,,,mineral oil,,,,,,4200,10,"At 1500, February 20, 1992, a commercial helicopter notified the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) New Orleans that a 2,000-yard slick in Pass Tante Phine, approximately four nautical miles southwest of Venice, Louisiana, was coming from an abandoned 525-barrel crude oil tank battery and waste oil pit. MSO personnel arrived on scene at 1545 and estimated that 100 barrels were in the water and around the tank battery. An unknown quantity remained in the sludge pit. Mechanical cleanup operations were initiated by MSO personnel.There was no measurable evaporation taking place. The mineral oil product covered various areas up to five miles away from the tank battery. Mechanical cleanup was nearly impossible because the area was so shallow. The currents and tides moved the product out of the area and into the open Gulf very slowly.Cleanup was not completed until April 16, 1992, because secondary leaks were detected in pipelines leading to the tank battery. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
6873,1992-02-16,Owls Head Sewage Spill,"Brooklyn, New York",40.6333,-74.0333,,,sewage,,,,,,,8,"On February 16, 1992, the Owls Head Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York spilled raw sewage into Upper New York Harbor. The spill was caused by a malfunction in the valve system. By early morning of February 17 the valve had been repaired. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
6872,1992-01-30,Soldotna Sewage Treatment Plant,"Kenai Peninsula, Alaska",60.4667,-151.133,,,chlorine gas,,,,,,25,5,"In the early morning hours of January 30, 1992, a chlorine leak developed at the Soldotna Sewage Treatment Plant located eight miles upstream from the mouth of Kenai River on the Kenai Peninsula. A chlorine cloud formed and the cold temperatures (0?F) and very stable, windless atmospheric conditions resulted in limited dispersion of this cloud. This cloud followed the river channel downstream five to eight miles before it dissipated. Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) personnel evacuated about 500 residents from both sides of the river downstream. These residents were allowed to return to their homes about 1500 the same day.The original estimate of chlorine released was 100 to 1,500 pounds later, this estimate was reduced to 25 pounds. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
6870,1992-01-26,Barge Collision,"Wax Lake Spillway, Louisiana",29.59,-91.39,,,"styrene monomer, inhibited",,,,,,87400,9,"On January 26, 1992, the tugs De Lasalle and Scaup reported a collision between their respective tows at mile marker (mm) 108 of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW). The collision caused a breach in the upper one-third of the #1 port cargo tank of the styrene barge being towed by De Lasalle. The breach in the styrene tank initially released an unknown quantity of styrene into the waterway. When the damaged barge was pushed to the embankment of the ICWW and released by the tug, the damaged tank dropped below the water and released a great deal more of the styrene. The tank was capable of holding 115,000 gallons, but was carrying only about 89,857 gallons.The U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) promptly closed the ICWW from mm 105 to mm 110. Booms were deployed west (downcurrent) of the spill site, and later, to the east of the site to delay any possible incursion into the Wax Lake area.For approximately ten days after the spill, the weather was overcast, with heavy to light rain, temperatures in the mid to low 50s, winds out of the northeast shifting to the north at 10 to 15 knots. This type of weather allowed the polymerization of the product to slow to the point where there was still appreciable styrene monomer on the water after eight or nine days. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
6871,1992-01-26,STYRENE SPILL,"MORGAN CITY, LA",29.699,-91.216,,,Styrene,,,,,,4000000,31,"Today (Jan. 26, 1992) at approximately 1700 local time two barges collided in the ICW near Morgan City, Louisiana. It is estimated that 500 tons of styrene (1.1 million gals.) were spilled with a potential for 2000 tons spilled. USCG district 8."
6868,1992-01-24,C/V Evergrace,"180 miles SW of Cape Henry, Virginia",37.9667,-76.0667,,,allyl alcohol,,,,,,,7,"The container vessel Evergrace, on her way to Baltimore from Houston with a cargo of allyl alcohol was rerouted to the Port of Hampton Roads after ship personnel noticed a mustard-like odor near the #1 hatch portside during a general inspection. The Evergrace was carrying 57,670 kilograms (127,139 pounds) of allyl alcohol in three 20-foot containers and a 20-ton intermodal tank container. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Baltimore was notified of a possible leak on January 24, 1992. At the Port of Hampton Roads, a risk assessment was conducted to ascertain whether the vessel was safe to dock. After the vessel was allowed to dock, the suspect containers were carefully removed to a secure shoreside inspection area. Close inspection revealed no obvious leak or spill. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
6869,1992-01-24,F/S EVER GRACE,VIRGINIA,34.2422,-76.748,,,Allyl Alcohol,,,,,,,6,"During a general inspection aboard the F/S EVER GRACE a mustardlike odor was noticed by the ship personnel in the area of the NO.1 hatch portside. The EVER GRACE is carrying 57,670 kgs. (127,139 lbs, 17882 gals) of Allyl Alcohol in three 20' containers, and the ship's agent reported a possible source as a 20 ton tank container. MSO Baltimore was notified of a possible leak at 1300 EST, Jan. 24. The vessel is currently 180 miles SW of Cape Henry. The vessel is headed for Baltimore from Houston with the cargo of Allyl Alcohol's ultimate destination to be France. SSC Gary Ott is on scene at MSO Hampton Roads. The initial evaluation by NOAA points out that although the material is poisonous, flammability is the higher risk problem (flash point is 70 degrees Farhenheit), and further evaluations should be conducted with the measure of flammability as a priority with the toxicity issue considered second in importance to that. The worst case scenario of a very large puddle of the material would have a IDLH zone of 26 yards due to the low vapor pressure of Allyl Alcohol (17 mmHg at 20 degrees Celsius). Allyl Alcohol is an intense irritant to the skin, eyes, nose and throat, it causes burns on contact and is poisonous in small quantities. The lethal dose is approximately 1 ounce for a 150 lb. person. The material has good warning properties with extreme tearing of the eyes as an indicator. Other materials of a lower priority to be considered include P.Chlorobenzoyl Chloride of which there are 66 drums on the vessel. Gary Ott's first meeting with the pilot at the pilot house is at 1730 EST before going to the vessel. The EVER GRACE is scheduled to anchor at 2CH buoy, north of Cape Charles, Virginia. USCG district 5."
6867,1992-01-19,Steuart Petroleum,"Anacostia River, Washington, D.C.",38.8667,-77.0,,,#4,,,,,,3500,24,"On January 19, 1992, a frozen valve at the Stewart Petroleum facility cracked and allowed 51,000 gallons of oil to flow into the facility's containment area. An open valve allowed approximately 3,500 gallons of product to drain from the containment area into an oil/water separator, into a storm drain, and into the Anacostia River. The weather was clear and cold, temperature 2?F. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Baltimore directed the spill response and cleanup conducted at Stewart Petroleum. The Federal Pollution Fund was opened. USCG district 5. Keyword: containment boom, sorbent boom."
6866,1992-01-15,T/V CAROL V,"East Rockaway Inlet, NY",40.629,-73.66,Oil,,Unleaded Gasoline,,,,,,714000,2,"POTENTIAL MAJOR, 17,000 BBL Unleaded Gasoline East Rockaway Inlet, Long Island, New York . At approximately 1900 EST the coastal tanker ""CAROL V"" reported she was disabled and taking on water. One anchor was released and set, but could not be retrieved due to loss of power. Ship reported that she was taking on water and that the engine room was flooded. . By 0115 EST the CGC SOREL (a buoy tender) and the tug MAUREEN MORAN were on scene. The Atlantic Strike Team has been contacted and is sending representatives. . SSC was contacted at approximately 2300. The significant resources at risk in the area were identified as the Jones Beach marsh area. Coast Guard was advised that the responsible party had procured 4000 ft of boom and would pre-stage it at location in the Jones Beach area as determined by the OSC. Recommended areas for pre-staging were the Meadowbrook Street Parkway bridge at Sloop Channel and the bridge crossings at Swift Creek, Long Creek and Reynolds Channel. . WX on scene at 0130: Seas 15-18, Wind SSW 35-40 . Future Plans: 1. At daylight, CGC SOREL to assess situation 2. Responsible party to arrange salvage. . SSC en route from Portland, Me to District (m) office in Boston. USCG district 1."
6865,1992-01-10,USS Kiska,15 miles southwest of the Farallons Islands,37.59,-123.215,,,oil/oil-water mix,,,,,,900,6,"On January 10, 1992, the USS Kiska, a U. S. Navy (USN) ammunition ship, intentionally discharged 900 gallons of oily water waste and lubricating oil to avoid a fire hazard. The hazard was caused when a flange on a lubricating oil pump failed, spilling several hundred gallons of lube oil into the bilges. The accident occurred 15 nautical miles southwest of the Gulf of the Farallons National Marine Sanctuary. At the time of the spill, the winds were out of the northwest at 20 to 30 knots. The oil was not expected to reach land.The USN contacted the National Response Center, which in turn contacted U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) San Francisco. The USCG conducted overflight operations but observed no oil.The case was closed on January 11, 1992. USCG district 11. Keyword: Gulf of the Farallons National Marine Sanctuary."
6864,1992-01-06,SABINE PASS MINOR SPILL,Louisiana,29.525,-93.8233,,,ruptured fish eggs,,,,,,,1,NAME OF SPILL: Sabine Pass Off-shore Minor Spill LOCATON OF SPILL: 29-31.5N 093-49.4W DATE/TIME: REPORTED: 1/4/92 @ 0745 CT ACTUAL: Unknown PRODUCT: Initially unknown...Identified as ruptured fish eggs.. AMOUNT OF PRODUCT: POTENTIAL: unknown INITIALLY SPILLED: unknown INSTANTANEOUS/CONTINUOUS: unknown EQUIPMENT: ON SCENE: none ENROUTE: none WEATHER: WINDS: N-NE @ 5 kts CURRENTS: To the West PRECIPITATION: Moderate to Heavy rainshowers COMMENTS: This was initially thought to be a minor oil spill. It was reported by the M/V Albuquerque as an oil slick approx 2 nm long. Overflights of the area confirmed a sheen about 8nm x 16nm. In the AM efforts were underway to determine product and source. Subsequent sampling of the slick indicated that it was primarily not oil but ruptured fish eggs. The eggs were in a streamer about 10 ft. x 8 nm. The sheen from this source was reported to be as far as 30 nm offshore. The sample which was inspected by MSO Port Arthur and Texas GLO had minute quantity of what was probably diesel oil. The supposed diesel oil is not considered to be a major factor in this event. USCG district 8.
6861,1992-01-04,CONOCO Pipeline #2,"Grand Isle Block 43, LA",28.9917,-89.885,,,South Louisiana crude,,,,,,6300,20,"At 1142 January 6, 1992, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Morgan City, Louisiana received a report from the National Response Center (NRC) that a 12- by 1-mile slick of unknown origin had been reported by the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port Facility (LOOP) Inc. helicopter in position 28?59'N, 089?52'W, Grand Isle Block 43. By 1400, Air Station New Orleans reported that a USCG helicopter had sighted a slick in the same area estimated to be 10 by 2.5 nautical miles (nm) that had broken up into patches with surrounding rainbow sheen for another 10 nm.The USCG were told by CONOCO that the leak had been reported to the Mineral Management Service and that a report of a pipeline leak had been made to the NRC on January 4. At that time the leak was reported as having released 4.1 gallons with a slick size of one by seven nm with color barely visible. CONOCO's highest estimate, toward the end of the cleanup, was reported by the USCG as 150 barrels.On June 7, CONOCO reported that the pipeline had a capacity of 1,500 barrels of crude. By 0715, CONOCO had two skimmers working offshore and 30,000 feet of containment boom, 6,000 feet of sorbent boom, 24 scare guns, and 80 response personnel on scene CONOCO reported that all leaks in the pipeline had been secured and no product was leaking. The cleanup effort continued until late morning on January 10 when overflights confirmed that the shoreline was clean and there was no further danger of beach impact from oil drifting offshore.Throughout the response only three oil-impacted birds were found, even though heavy impact on the bird population had been expected. CONOCO hired Tri-State Bird Rescue to treat impacted birds. USCG district 8. Keyword: sorbent boom, containment boom, skimmers, Tri-State Bird Rescue."
6862,1992-01-04,Kenai Pipeline East Forelands,"Nikiski, Alaska",60.6833,-151.4,,,oil,,,,1,,,7,"At 0030, January 4, 1992, an oily water ballast mixture was being transferred between tanks at the Kenai Pipeline dock at Nikiski, Alaska when the pipeline burst and released the mixture into Cook Inlet. Failing heat tape on the pipeline caused the accident at the facility owned jointly by Chevron and ARCO. The owners immediately accepted full responsibility for the accident. Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response Incorporated (CISPRI) had a foxtail skimmer on the slick within 45 minutes and a second one on scene by daybreak. After the four-day response, no further oil was sighted in Cook Inlet. The weather at the time of the incident was temperature 20 to 25?F with light to strong winds from the northeast and intermittent low cloud banks. USCG district 17. Keyword: Corexit 9527, dispersant."
6863,1992-01-04,Nikiski Terminal,"Cook Inlet, AK",60.8225,-151.274,,,North Slope Crud,,,,,,16800,5,"The incident, which occurred at 1am this morning, involves a broken pipeline at the Nikiski terminal on the East side of Cook Inlet (about 60 miles Southwest of Anchorage, just North of Kenai). . An estimated 400 barrels of North Slope Crude (40% of an oily water mixture) has been spilled. The mixture, which was used as ballast, spilled due to a failure in an on-shore tank system. USCG district 17."
5129,1992-01-03,C/V Santa Clara,"Baltimore, MD",39.2771,-76.6011,,,"arsenic trioxide, magnesium phosphide",,,,,,,202,"On January 3, 1992, the container vessel Santa Clara I was damaged during a storm while transiting 30 miles off the New Jersey coast. Damage to the ship's bow was noticed when a pilot boarded her on January 4 to steer her to Baltimore, Maryland (see also Santa Clara I-Baltimore). An inspection in Baltimore revealed broken intermodal containers and arsenic trioxide spilled on the ship's deck, with a further 21 containers missing, including four hundred forty-one 375-pound arsenic trioxide drums.The response involved a helicopter sonar search, re-acquiring the helicopter targets with a vessel and identifying them with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) video camera, and, finally, removing the drums. Beginning in mid-January, U.S. Navy Helicopter Mine Squadron 14 searched for the lost containers via underwater mine detection equipment using towed side-scan sonar array.The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Fund was accessed for $250,000. Before the response ended, the Fund ceiling was raised to $6 million. USCG district 7. Keyword: endangered species, evaporation, Food and Drug Administration, NAVSUPSALV, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory, remote sensing, salvage, seafood harvesting ban, shallow water recovery, tourism losses."
6860,1991-12-29,Lindsey Frank,"Hudson River off Saugerties, New York",42.0333,-73.9167,,,gasoline,,,,,,9000,7,"On December 29, 1991, the master of the tug Jolene Rose notified the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New York (COTPNY) that the tank barge Lindsey Frank had touched bottom off Magdelen Island in the Hudson River at Tivoli Reach, but was still underway. A sheen was noted. The barge's capacity was 21,000 barrels of gasoline in 14 cargo tanks.The winds were southeast at 14 knots, visibility 2 nautical miles in rain and fog, and the tide was ebbing.The barge remained trim and continued upriver to its destination at the Atlantic Refineries docks in Rensselaer, New York. The barge master sounded tanks and reported tank #1 had taken on approximately four inches of water, but all other tanks appeared intact. USCG district 1. Keyword: evaporation."
6859,1991-12-28,M/V Tai Chung,"Willamette River, Portland, Oregon",45.5483,-122.7,,,IFO,,,,,,8000,10,"At 0235 on December 28, 1991, the U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) Group Portland received a report of an oil spill at the Columbia Aluminum dock at river mile 10 on the Willamette River. Approximately 8,000 gallons of intermediate fuel oil was spilled by the motor vessel Tai Chung, a bulk aluminum oxide carrier, during bunkering operations from a fuel barge tied up next to it. The spill occurred during the ebb tide under calm wind conditions.The vessel owner, Taiwan Navigation Company Limited, accepted responsibility for the cleanup. Boom was deployed around the vessel within the first three hours of the spill, and cleanup of the free-floating oil and oiled shoreline began on December 28, continuing until February 5. Cleanup operations were monitored by USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) Portland pollution investigators and two members of the USCG Pacific Strike Team in close coordination with representatives from Oregon's departments of Environmental Quality and Fish and Game. USCG district 13. Keyword: containment boom, high-pressure, cold-water washing, skimmers, sorbent boom, vacuum trucks."
6858,1991-12-26,Hess Bayonne Terminal,"Bayonne, New Jersey",38.8333,-74.1667,,,#6 oil,,,,,,1200,7,"At 1800 on December 26, 1991, the tank barge Maine overflowed while loading #6 oil at the Hess Bayonne Terminal. The barge had been boomed during transfer operations. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New York (COTPNY) dispatched a Pollution Response Team to evaluate the situation. Approximately 200 gallons of #6 oil were seen in the water and 1,000 gallons on deck. Cleanup contractors were on scene manually removing the oil from the water. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
6857,1991-12-25,Mobil 35,"Kill Van Kull, NY/NJ",38.8333,-74.1667,,,unleaded and midgrade gasoline,,,,,,18900,7,"At 1800 on December 25, 1991, the tank barge Mobil 35 grounded in the Kill Van Kull, between Elizabeth, New Jersey and Staten Island, New York. The tug Terrocamo Girls and the barge Mobil 35 had moved out of the channel to avoid an on-coming tug and barge. Dredging activities in the Kill Van Kull had reduced the vessel traffic lanes to half their usual width. Mobil 35 was carrying 21,000 barrels of unleaded gasoline and 14,000 barrels of midgrade gasoline. The barge suffered two holes in the hull near the #1 starboard tank spilling 450 barrels of unleaded gasoline. The spill was carried to the west by wind and currents. No recovery was attempted due to the volatile nature of the product. Evaporative loss of over 50 percent was expected within the first hour, and 90 percent evaporation was expected by morning. Water temperature was approximately 45?F, winds were from the north at 15 knots, and the air temperature was 30?F. Breathalyzer and blood tests on the barges' personnel showed that drugs or alcohol were not involved in the accident. USCG district 1. Keyword: evaporation."
6856,1991-12-22,Aviva America barge,"Breton Islands in Breton Sound, Louisiana",29.5383,-89.2683,,,South Louisiana crude,,,,,,3570,11,"On December 22, 1991, 80 to 85 barrels of South Louisiana crude oil leaked from the permanently moored Aviva America barge approximately eight nautical miles (nm) northwest of Breton Island, Louisiana. The barge held 4,700 barrels of product and could cause considerable damage if fully released, but the possibility of a full release was extremely low. Corrosion had caused structural failure to the barge. At the time of the spill, winds were initially out of the west at 10 to 15 knots but shifted to the north at 10 to 15 knots the next day. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was notified of possible impact to the refuge areas on the Breton Islands, which they control, and the possibility of impacts to the northern section of the Delta National Wildlife Refuge. The response was completed by December 30, 1991. USCG district 8. Keyword: skimmers, lightering."
6855,1991-12-16,LAWRENCE PETROLEUM,"PASS A LOUTRE, LA",29.2133,-89.1179,,,Mistaken Oil Spill,,,,,,0,3,"OVERFLIGHTS BY USCG AIRCRAFT AND INSPECTION BY USCG BOATS INDICATE THAT THERE NEVER WAS AN OIL SPILL. DARK, FOAMY SILT ON THE WATER WAS MISTAKEN FOR OIL. CASE CLOSED. USCG district 8."
6854,1991-12-13,Toledo Seepage,"Maumee River, Ohio",41.6667,-83.4833,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,,10,"The SSC was contacted on December 13 by MSO Toledo (QMC Hocking) regarding a chronic seepage problem resulting in a sheen on a tributary to the Maumee River. . The MSO was evaluating how to respond to the incident, i.e. under CERCLA or OPA. A sample was collected on December 18 and was sent to LSU on Dec 19. LSU evaluated the sample on December 20 and found it to to be a petroleum product with no unusual constituents (i.e. Halogenated hydrocarbons). . The LSU report is contained in a separate hotline message. . The LSU report was received by the SSC on December 23 and was discussed with the MSO on December 30. . At this time further action will be taken, however the nature and timing of this action is not known. No further requests have been made of the SSC. . jay rodstein USCG district 2. Keyword: none."
6852,1991-12-12,CONOCO Pipeline #1,"7 miles west of Fouchon, Louisiana",28.9833,-90.0167,,,South Louisiana crude,,,,,,,12,"On December 12, 1992, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Morgan City, Louisiana received a report from Chevron USA, through the National Response Center, that a sheen 10 by 0.5 nautical miles (nm) had been sighted by a commercial helicopter pilot at coordinates 29?01'N and 090?15'W. The vessel, Pard I, was near the release working on an underwater pipeline crack for CONOCO. The weather at the scene was calm, temperature 81?F, winds south-southwest 12 to 13 knots, seas 1 to 2 feet, with visibility 3 miles and decreasing due to fog.The incident took place during the early-morning hours, but was not reported until late afternoon. The lateness of the report was probably caused by reduced visibility because of early-morning fog that restricted the ability of aircraft to spot the spill. MSO Morgan City reported that CONOCO personnel reported at 1600 that the spill was caused by a break in a CONOCO pipeline and estimated the amount of product spilled at five gallons. In actuality, the spill, based on initial overflight reports, was probably 300 to 600 gallons.CONOCO brought in CONOCO response personnel, Clean Gulf, Riedel Peterson, and Petroleum Helicopter, Inc. (PHI). By the next morning, there were skimmers, one 25-foot pontoon boat, two 16-foot flat boats, one 21-foot response boat, 1,000 feet of six-inch sorbent boom, miscellaneous cleanup equipment, and PHI helicopters on scene or en route. The weather had become favorable to the cleanup effort in that the wind was out of the north at about 20 miles per hour with gusts to 25 miles per hour and seas at three to five feet. The cleanup operation was completed on December 13 when overflights confirmed that there was no visible sign of pollution in the water or on the shore. USCG district 8. Keyword: skimmers, sorbent boom."
6853,1991-12-12,"Kiptopeke Concrete Ships, Potential Impact Assessment","Kiptopeke Beach, Cape Charles, Virginia",37.1667,-76.0,,,residual bunker oils,,,,,,,8,"Approximately a quarter of a mile from the shoreline of Kiptopeke Beach, Cape Charles, on the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, nine concrete ships containing bunker oil form a breakwater. In October 1991 the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Hampton Roads directed that oil in at least five of these vessels be removed. In late October 1991, when weather permitted, International Marine Services (IMS) began pumping operations. Access to the oil in the concrete vessels' tanks was precarious because the vessels' decks had severely deteriorated leaving reinforcing rods and large holes exposed. USCG district 5. Keyword: none."
6851,1991-12-08,M/V President Madison,"West Duwamish Waterway Seattle, Washington",47.5833,-122.362,,,oil,,,,,,,9,"At 1840 on December 8, 1991, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Puget Sound received a report of black oil in Elliott Bay coming from the motor vessel President Madison. Pollution investigators responded, but were unable to confirm the report in the dark. The following morning, recoverable oil was located along the west shore of the West Duwamish Waterway and a medium to heavy rainbow sheen extended out into Elliott Bay.Investigation into the cause of the spill indicated that the President Madison began deballasting operations at 1600 on December 8 while tied up at Terminal 5 on the West Duwamish Waterway. Unknown to vessel personnel, bunker oil was in the ballast and an estimated 500 gallons was subsequently discharged into the waterway. Approximately one-quarter mile of shoreline, consisting mostly of concrete-block riprap and commercial piers, was impacted. A USCG contractor deployed 1,500 feet of containment boom along the impacted shoreline.American President Lines, owner of the President Madison, accepted responsibility for the incident and cleanup of the impacted shoreline began at 1015 on December 9, continuing until December 31. Cleanup operations were monitored by MSO Puget Sound pollution investigators and the Washington Department of Ecology. USCG district 13. Keyword: containment boom, low-pressure washing, sorbent, pompoms, vacuum trucks."
6850,1991-12-01,F/V Eijyu Maru,"Ngarapalas Island, Kayangel Islands Group, Republic of Palau",8.03333,134.7,,,diesel,,,,,,4500,8,"On December 1, 1991, the 65-foot fishing vessel Eijyu Maru No. 1 ran aground on a reef, 100 to 200 yards off Ngarapalas Island, the southeast end of the Kayangel Islands Group in the Republic of Palau. The vessel was carrying 5,000 gallons of diesel, 165 gallons of lubrication oil, and 25 tons of fish. The Eijyu Maru was said to be lying on her port side on the reef with three quarters of her hull submerged and waves breaking over her. A six-foot hole was reported in the engine room hull and diesel sheen was observed in the water around the vessel. On-scene weather was 20-knot winds and six- to eight-foot seas. USCG district 14. Keyword: Centers for Disease Control, endangered species, in-situ burning, salvage."
6849,1991-11-28,M/V Lavaux,"Long Beach, California",33.6883,-118.228,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,1260,11,"On the evening of November 28, 1991, the motor vessel Lavaux spilled approximately 30 barrels of #2 fuel oil into Long Beach Harbor during a bunkering operation. The vessel's Master contacted the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Los Angeles/Long Beach. The Chief of Port Operations assumed the role of Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC). The shipping agent contracted Ship's Services to mitigate the spill.At the time of the spill winds were out of the east at 15 knots seas, one to two feet.Ship's Services installed containment boom around the Lavaux, the barge Phoenix, and the nearby breakwater that leads out into open water (Queen's Gate) during the evening of November 28, 1991, and the early morning of the next day. Overflight operations the morning of November 29 showed that there was a large slick of rainbow sheen around the riprap and that some of the oil had escaped the harbor and was drifting to the west. Cleanup operations continued throughout the day. A boom watch was deployed at dusk. During the evening of November 29, 35- to 45-knot winds out of the east and seas up to four feet forced the contractor to abandon operations. A small boat survey of the area on the morning of November 30 revealed no oil. Ship's Services was directed to recover and secure the boom that had been blown onto the riprap during the evening. The case was closed on November 30, 1991. USCG district 11. Keyword: adverse weather conditions, boom, California Department of Fish and Game, containment boom, evaporation, International Bird Rescue and Research Center, sorbent boom."
6848,1991-11-24,F/V Windrunner,"Womans Bay, Kodiak, Alaska",57.7,-152.533,,,oil,,,,,,,7,"On November 24, 1991, personnel at the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Kodiak Air Station reported a large oil sheen emanating from the fishing vessel Windrunner, which had been derelict and abandoned for more than a year. Investigators reported that the vessel was lying on its port side leaking fuel. A helicopter flight reported several large pockets of sheen scattered in Womans Bay and that the shoreline had been slightly impacted from Brun Point to Blodgett Island. USCG district 17. Keyword: rocky shoreline."
6847,1991-11-20,T/V Yupex,"Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii",21.3167,-157.875,,,oil,,,,,,25000,14,"At 0630 on November 20, 1991, the U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Honolulu received a report from the USCG Cutter Sassafras of a strong odor of diesel near their berth on Sand Island in Honolulu Harbor. USCG pollution investigators identified the tank vessel Yupex, as the source of the spill. The Yupex is a small Panamanian-flagged tanker owned by a Korean company that provides fuel to fishing fleets. While taking on fuel at the Pacific Resources Incorporated (PRI) terminal at pier 29, a valve was left partially open allowing diesel being loaded into the tanker's #1 ballast tanks to leak out into the harbor. The diesel continued to leak as the vessel transited to pier 35 where it docked to take on more cargo.An independent marine surveyor gauged the tanks on board the Yupex and found 21,500 gallons less than what the vessel reported to have on board when it left pier 29. The Yupex had also filed a protest with the PRI terminal indicating that they received 5,000 gallons less diesel than the terminal claims they pumped. On the basis of this information, the USCG estimated that the volume of diesel spilled was about 25,000 gallons.Cleanup was initiated at 0700 on November 20 by the USCG contractor Pacific Environmental Corporation (PENCO). The vessel's owners accepted responsibility for the cleanup later the same day. Cleanup was completed at 0900 on November 23, 1991. USCG district 14. Keyword: containment boom, endangered species, evaporation, sorbent boom, vacuum trucks, skimmers."
6846,1991-11-19,T/B Hygrade 22,"Haddam, Connecticut",41.4833,-72.5167,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,700000,13,"T/B Hygrade 22 grounded in the Connecticut River near Haddam, Connecticut at 0300 local time, November 18, 1997. Captain of the Port (COTP) Long Island Sound (LIS) was notified and responded at 0330. The barge was carrying 700,000 gallons of #2 fuel oil. No oil was spilled.The USCG Atlantic Strike Team (AST) responded to the scene and oversaw the lightering of the barge. Equipment was pre-staged at identified sensitive areas from the Area Contingency Plan and others identified by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CTDEP). High tide was at 1500 and the barge refloated at 1515.There were no leaks and no oil was lost. After refloating, the barge continued on to her destination. USCG district 1. Keyword: none."
6845,1991-11-15,City Gas and Transmission Corporation,"Wilmington, North Carolina",34.0833,-79.9167,,,weathered oil,,,,,,,20,"In March 1991, USCG MSO Wilmington personnel saw oily black material leaching into the water from the north bank of the drainage canal. The canal drains directly to the Cape Fear River constituting discharge of oil into U.S. waters. Monitoring wells were placed near the site of the leaching to determine the extent and source of the plume. Analysis of the groundwater monitoring data revealed a plume of oil that stretched from the site of leaching upslope below a nearby pump pit and below the nearest storage tank (tank 13).MSO Wilmington is responding to an oil pollution incident at the City Gas and Transmission Corp., Wilmington, NC, an abandoned oil and waste oil facility. Oil is leaking at a low rate into a drainage ditch and then into the Cape Fear River. The responsible party has also terminated maintenance of a recovery well located about five feet from the edge of the drainage ditch. Pumps had been used to remove floating oil from the well while depressing the local ground water level . This had prevented oil from leaching into the drainage ditch. The facility has approximately 15-20 tanks with concrete bottoms. Some sludges in 55 gallon drums have been observed on the site. Oil contamination of soils and potential contamination of underground waters has been estimated as high as 100,000 gallons. (the methods used for this estimate are not known). MSO Wilmington has requested on-site support from the NOAA SSC. A NOAA proposal to perform preliminary assessments has been approved. USCG district 5. Keyword: bioremediation, sorbent booms, sorbent pads, chemical characterization, AST, groundwater contamination, monitoring wells, French drain, COIL, remediation, information management."
6844,1991-11-05,Michelle Lane,"Nomansland Island, Massachusetts",41.85,-70.8,Oil,,diesel,,,,,,,8,"During a storm on October 31, 1991, (a violent ""nor'easter"" referred to by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as ""Nor'easter SAM"") the 50-foot, steel-hulled fishing vessel Michelle Lane ran hard aground on the southern shore of Nomansland Island (southwest of Martha's Vineyard). The crew was rescued by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) search and rescue crews. The hull was intact and no release was reported. Due to the force and timing (at high tide) of the storm, the vessel was transported over a long, shallow, rocky approach and deposited in the sand and cobble at the high-tide line. Because the ship was stable and its hull intact, the probability of release was considered small. USCG district 1. Keyword: Clean Harbors Cooperative, ordnance."
6843,1991-10-18,Chevron Platform MP 67,"east of Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana",29.2833,-89.1,,,oil,,,,,,8400,10,"On October 18, 1992, at approximately 0800, Chevron reported a spill to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) New Orleans. The spill was estimated to be 29 gallons of South Louisiana crude from a Chevron offshore oil rig, The Chevron Fast Response Team was activated initially, and when the slick impacted marsh areas of the Delta National Wildlife Refuge to the west of the Chevron platform, Chevron contracted Riedel-Peterson to handle further mechanical cleanup.Chevron later changed their estimate from 5 to 15 barrels. USCG helicopter overflight observers estimated the slick to be 100 to 200 barrels. An overflight on October 20 revealed a slick of approximately 40 square miles, 2 to 5 miles offshore that appeared to be moving to the south. The slick was said to be 50 percent silver sheen and 50 percent first color trace. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
6842,1991-10-17,Huron Shores,"Freedom, Michigan",44.7333,-84.6333,,,#6 oil,,,,,,,15,"Earlier today (10/17/91) a mystery oil spill was discovered approx. 2 miles E of the straits of Macinac. A US Coast Guard overflight found no oil on the water, approx. 2.9 miles of cobble and gravel shoreline oiled. The oiling is described as inches to feet in width on the shoreline. The location is 45.53 degrees North, 084.41 degrees West. The SSC (Jay Rodstein) has contacted RPI for information on resources at risk and appropriate cleanup technologies. USCG district 9. Keyword: none."
6841,1991-10-15,Neches River,"Beaumont, TX",30.0167,-94.0333,,,waste oil,,,,,,2100,12,"On October 15, 1991, between 2000 and 2200 hours (CT) an estimated 2100 gallons of waste oil was spilled on the Neches River at approximately 30-01 N 094-02 W. The spill was possibly from bilge pumping. The identity of the spiller is unknown at this time. The spilled waste oil is suspected to have been treated with bilge cleaner by the spiller. The spilled oil initially impacted approximately 2 miles of the south bank of the Neches River. The impact was in pockets along the shoreline and had moderately impacted some marshy areas associated with the small pockets of oil. The salinity of the river water in the vicinity of the spill is estimated at 0.1 ppt (estimate made by MSO Port Arthur). The current in the area of the spill is estimated at no more than 0.5 kts. On October 16, MSO Port Arthur FOSC representative, LCDR Ross Tuxhorn was contacted by the NOAA SSC at the request of the CG District 8 Marine Safety Office representative, CDR Wieczynski. At that time the FOSCR stated the problem as noted above and further requested information related to a request by the Texas General Land Office to do an experiment on a designated area of the spill with Oil Spill Eater II (an enzyme product that is advertised as a biological dispersant. This is one of ten products that have been chosen for testing by NETAC. After consulting with the NOAA Hazmat Biological Assessment Team (Rebecca Hoff), LSU (Charlie Henry), and RPI (Jeff Dahlin), the SSC relayed the information to the FOSC verbally. The result of the conversation was that the recommendation was that this was not a proper type of oil, or a proper area to experiment with OSE II, and that it was recommended that the experiment not be carried out on this particular spill. The details of the consultations were put in written form by LSU and RPI and these documents were FAXed to the FOSC and the RRT-6 members on October 16. On October 17, the FOSCR accomplished a recon of the affected area and decided to change the locations of the areas to be used for an experiment to two drainage outlets that had been affected. these outlets are owned by Dupont. There is an estimated 15-25 gallons of the waste oil remaining in these two outlets that would be treated with the OSE II. The above change in locations was mentioned at the conference call that took place on October 17 at 1230 CT. During the call RRT members voiced concerns over the lack of an appropriate monitoring plan, the chemistry of the waste oil, the need to acquire the approval of the land owner to test on Dupont land, and the lack of a plan to handle the treated product in the event of flooding that would require Dupont to empty the waste oil and product into the Neches River. USCG district 8."
6839,1991-10-14,Elf Exploration Rig,South Timbalier Block 38,28.9353,-90.3082,,,South Louisiana crude,,,,,,12600,7,"At approximately 0730, on October 14, 1991, an offshore oil rig owned by ELF Exploration of Houston, Texas released approximately 300 barrels of South Louisiana crude into the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana. This release was reportedly caused by a mechanical malfunction. A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) overflight at 1330 observed a light rainbow sheen with some mousse covering a seven- by three-mile area. This sheen was located about four and a half miles south of the Barrier Islands on the Louisiana Coast. The patch appeared to be moving north at approximately 0.5 knots. The winds were out of the south at 10 to 15 knots, and forecast to swing to the north during the evening hours. USCG district 8. Keyword: none."
6840,1991-10-14,South Timbalier Block 38,Louisiana Coast,28.9353,-90.3082,,,light crude oil,,,,,,12600,2,"At 0730 CDT on 10/14/91 the oil rig South Timbalier Block 38 experienced a mechanical malfunction that caused it to release an estimated 300 bbls of light crude (API 39.5) into the water off the Louisiana coast. The rig is located at 28 degrees, 56.12 minutes N, 090 degrees, 18.49 minutes W. The leak has been stopped. The oil rig is owned by ELF Exploration of Houston, Texas. A US Coast Guard overflight at 1330 CDT observed an approximately 7 mile by 3 mile patch of light rainbow sheen with some mousse 4 1/2 miles south of the Barrier Islands on the Louisiana coast. At that time the patch appeared to be moving North at 1/2 knot, and the winds were at 10-15 knots from the South. The current weather report shows that the winds should swing to the North sometime during the night. It is expected that approx. 50 per cent of the oil will have weathered in the first 24 hours. The SSC (Cdr. Mike Barnhill) was notified and has contacted MASS for trajectory information. USCG district 8."
6838,1991-10-02,Hyundai No. 12,"Shumagin Islands, Alaska",54.9567,-159.358,,,"IFO-180, diesel",,,,,,195000,13,"On October 2, 1991, the motor vessel Hyundai #12, a 512-foot Korean cargo vessel, ran aground in Twelve Fathom Strait. The vessel had taken shelter from a storm in the Shumagin Islands, part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Twelve Fathom Strait is along the north side of Simeonof Island, a wilderness area. The vessel was carrying 23,000 tons of wheat, 174,000 gallons of IFO-180 fuel, and approximately 21,000 gallons of diesel. One bottom fuel tank was breached however, no oil leak occurred because a hydrostatic head of water held the fuel in the tank.The owner took full responsibility for the salvage and response. Only minor sheening was reported during this incident. USCG district 17. Keyword: none."
6836,1991-09-16,F/V OMNISEA,"Seattle, Washington",47.5978,-122.34,,,Chlorine,,,,,,400,3,"On September 16, 1991, the fishing vessel OMNISEA, a 324-foot fish processor undergoing repairs, was reportedly on fire and smoking heavily at the west side of Pier 91, Elliott Bay, Seattle. The fire apparently broke out in an area where welding equipment was in use. The OMNISEA was reported to have 400 pounds of chlorine, 10,000 pounds of ammonia, and 250,000 gallons of diesel onboard. The ammonia was in the vessel's refrigeration system close to where the fire started.Under the Puget Sound Marine Firefighting Response Plan, the Seattle Fire Department became the Marine Firefighting Scene Commander (FFSC). The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) provided technical assistance and established a 250-yard safety zone on the water side of the vessel. The response was upgraded to a five-alarm fire, and at one time included over 60 pieces of shore-based equipment, 2 Seattle fire boats, and 2 tugs.The vessel developed an 8-degree starboard list as a result of the large volume of water continuously being sprayed on her. To reduce the list and stabilize the vessel, a barge was brought in to contain the water pumped from the OMNISEA. USCG district 13."
6837,1991-09-16,Soviet Ice Station NP-31,"Beaufort Sea, Alaska",71.5844,-158.392,,,"diesel, aluminum powder, lubricating oil, caustic soda, unknown",,,,,,,3,"The Soviet Research and Development Institute of the Arctic and Antarctic research Ice Station NP-31 was abandoned after it broke away from pack ice in July 1991, 150 miles northwest of Point Barrow, Alaska. When the island was abandoned, the Soviet researchers left behind 500 drums of diesel oil, 30 drums of aluminum powder, 10 drums of lubricating oil, 4 bags of caustic soda, 600 empty drums with residue from unknown chemicals, and 5 or 6 buildings.Normally, an ice floe would be caught in the Arctic Ocean clockwise gyre and carried back to Russia however, this station was reported approximately 50 miles from Barrow. USCG district 17."
6835,1991-09-06,AMOCO Pipeline Break,"High Island, Texas",29.5668,-94.3958,,,South Texas sweet crude oil,,,,,,21000,6,"At approximately 2300 on September 5, 1991, a 10-inch pipeline ruptured at the AMOCO Terminal on the Intracoastal Waterway off High Island, Texas. The system was shut down as soon as the pressure change was noticed, probably no more than 15 minutes after the rupture.Approximately half of the pipeline's potential 1,000 barrels of South Texas sweet crude oil entered the Intracoastal Waterway about 1 1/2 nautical miles north-northeast of High Island. The oil flowed west to the slip where the barge that had been loading was moored. A hard boom was placed in the slip and several more were positioned across the Intracoastal Waterway to keep oil from entering East Bay. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) ordered the Intracoastal Waterway closed to all traffic and authorized placing hard boom across it in several locations. With boom in place, the mechanical cleanup began using vacuum trucks attached to a skimmer in the marsh near the rupture. USCG district 8."
6834,1991-09-05,T/V Mega Sun,"Big Stone Anchorage, Delaware",39.0,-75.0,,,crude oil,,,,,,,3,The tank vessel MEGA SUN began leaking its cargo of crude oil into Delaware Bay during lightering operations. The pumping operation caused a sheen and some dark oil around the vessel. The source of the leak was pump room sea valves in the piping system and only occurred during active pumping. USCG district 1.
6833,1991-09-04,F/V JUSTIN TIME,"Sozavarika Island, Alaska",52.5691,-170.926,,,Diesel,,,,,,250,2,"On the morning of September 4, 1991, the fishing vessel JUSTIN TIME, owned by Peter Pan Seafoods, accidentally ran aground on the west side of Sozavarika Island with 20,000 pounds of halibut, 250 gallons of diesel, and 4 to 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid onboard. The engine room was breached by a large rock. The weather was southwest winds to 10 knots increasing to 25 knots in the afternoon with 4- to 6-foot morning seas increasing to 12-foot by evening. The crew abandoned ship and was rescued by a nearby fishing vessel. USCG district 17."
6832,1991-08-31,Craney Island Tank Farm,"Norfolk, Virginia",36.8883,-76.3467,,,fuel oil,,,,,,162000,3,"On August 31, 1991, a valve failed during a fuel transfer at the U.S. Navy's Craney Island Tank Farm. Approximately 162,000 gallons of fuel oil was released, but was held within the containment area surrounding the tanks. USCG district 5."
6831,1991-08-28,"Atlantic Energy, Inc.","Chesapeake, Virginia",36.7973,-76.289,,,propane,,,,,,10000000,3,"On August 28, 1991, an employee of Atlantic Energy, Inc. reported a small leak of propane from a 10-million gallon capacity propane tank. The leak was reported to be 2 to 3 gallons per day. Atlantic Energy reported the incident to the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) Hampton Roads and began transferring the product. USCG district 5."
6830,1991-08-23,M/V SEA JADE,"Dutch Harbor, Alaska",53.9004,-166.509,,,"IFO, diesel",,,,,,322000,3,"On the morning of August 23, 1991, approximately 39 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, two large fish processing vessels collided during calm seas and clear weather. The motor vessel OCEAN AYA ripped a 5-meter long fracture from the waterline to the deck of the motor vessel SEA JADE. The estimated fuel on board included 276,500 gallons of IFO and 45,435 gallons of diesel. Initial reports were that no fuel had leaked and there were no personnel casualties. USCG district 17."
6827,1991-08-14,Barge Z-62,"Empire, Louisiana",29.3566,-89.5357,,,unknown,,,,,,,3,"NOAA was notified of the incident on August 14, 1991, by the FOSC who requested that the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) attend all meetings pertaining to the removal of the barges and provide scientific support throughout the operation. A NOAA technical support team reported on-scene to assist the SSC.The NOAA support team surveyed the site and collected five water column samples and five shoreline samples for analysis.NOAA reported that there are many species of birds, fish, snakes, and mammals in the area, as well as alligators. NOAA recommended that the spartina not be cut.The SSC told the FOSC that the pollutants should not spread rapidly because of the location of the barges, the shape of the cut, and the fact that the wind is the primary influence over the localized currents. NOAA recommended using a bubble curtain if a water-soluble product was released into the water column. NOAA suggested containing all the product within the far end of the canal in which the barges were located. In addition, four paddle-wheel aerators should be placed diagonally across from each other to generate a circular current within the containment area. NOAA also recommended damming the cut where the barges were located. If polychlorinated biphenyls or Aroclor were onboard the barges, as suspected, removing sediments could be necessary in the event of a major release.There probably was a spill of around 300 gallons from the Z-62 barge. According to chemistry analyses from the site, there were at least three different types of oils in the sediment. The water column was clean. Samples of the barge's product are being analyzed. It will not be possible to determine the extent of the spill on the area until the analyses of these samples are completed and compared to the sediment samples.The disposal of these barges is an ongoing effort and has been halted due to a lack of funds. Efforts are being made to acquire funding through the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. To date, all requests have been rejected for the funds needed to complete this cleanup. USCG district 8."
6828,1991-08-14,Barge Z-62,"Empire, LA",29.3833,-89.5833,,,"xylene, benzene, acetone, cresols, pentachlorophenol,1,1-dichlorothane, styrene, chlorinated hydrocarbons, TCE",,,,,,504000,9,"LOCATION- Empire, LA. (approx. 29-23' N, 89-35'W) PRODUCT- Assortment of chemicals, majority have not been identified as of yet. Analysis of samples taken in March 1991 indicates presence of xylene, benzene, acetone, cresols, pentachlorophenol,1,1-dichlorothane, styrene, chlorinated hydrocarbons, TCE, and other carcinogenic compounds. Compounds are creating an explosive atmosphere above the deck of the barge. . VESSELS INVOLVED- Two (2) barges,Z-62 and Ingalls I. Z-62 appears to currently be leaking chemicals into the waterway and chemicals are laying on the deck. . POTENTIAL RELEASE- Est. 12,000 bbl. on board the Z-62. Quantity on board Ingalls I not declared. . AMOUNT SPILLED- Est. 300 gallons confined to sheltered waterway. Contamination of adjacent shoreline likely as evidenced by dead birds, finfish, and shellfish. . CLEANUP PARTICIPANTS- USCG: OSC is COTP New Orleans Jim Calhoun (504) 589-6196 OSCR is Ltjg. Tony Morris (504) 589-4218 . Riedel Peterson (cleanup contractor): Herman Newell (504) 254-3600 . ACTION TAKEN- LASSC requested RAR from RPI at 1530 CT. RAR retrieved from NOAA PRIME at 1630. RAR FAX'ed to CDR Cooper at MSO New Orleans at 1700. SSC attended meeting at MSO New Orleans with EPA, state reps, parish reps, and cleanup contractor. Cleanup contractor states that it will present a cleanup plan once it has background data including resource and chemical information from NOAA SSC. USCG district 8."
6829,1991-08-14,M/V ATLANTIC SEAHORSE,"Cook Inlet, Alaska",61.0967,-150.48,,,Diesel,,,,,,4000,2,"On August 13, 1991, a work boat, 210-foot motor vessel ATLANTIC SEAHORSE under contract to ARCO Alaska Inc. crashed the Glomar Adriatic 8 drilling rig, ruptured a fuel tank, and spilled approximately 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the water. The collision occurred approximately 4 miles offshore of the North Forelands in Upper Cook Inlet. With fuel leaking from her ruptured fuel tank, the ATLANTIC SEAHORSE was pinned against the drilling rig by heavy tidal currents for about 90 minutes. Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response, Inc. (CISPRI), the area cleanup cooperative, arrived and began skimming the surface and laying down containment boom and absorbent materials. The spill at this point was described as a light sheen on the surface measuring about 2 miles long and 250 yards wide. USCG district 17."
6826,1991-08-13,F/V GREENHOPE,"Atka Island, Aleutian Island Chain, Alaska",52.4677,-174.751,,,Diesel,,,,,,3000,3,"On the morning of August 13, 1991, while fishing the waters around the western Aleutians, the fishing vessel GREENHOPE became unstable due to its heavy catch. To compensate for this lack of stability, the skipper decided to dump fuel and proceeded to pump about 3,000 gallons of diesel over the side into the ocean. At the time the vessel was approximately 20 miles north of Atka Island. USCG district 17."
6825,1991-08-10,Barge B&R #5,"Port Clarence, Alaska",65.2579,-166.849,,,#1 heating oil,,,,,,13400,2,"NOAA was notified of the incident on August 10, 1991, by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Anchorage. No response was possible because of the weather.The remaining cargo was off-loaded to another barge after the B&R #5 reached Shishmaref. After the tanks were sounded, it was estimated that approximately 13,375 gallons of #1 heating oil was lost before the leak was discovered. No further action was taken. USCG district 17."
6824,1991-08-09,"Regional Enterprises, Inc.","Hopewell, Virginia",37.2901,-77.2947,,,Sulfuric Acid,,,,,,30000,3,"On the afternoon of, August 9, 1991, an estimated 30,000 gallons of 88% sulfuric acid spilled into approximately 100,000 gallons of water in a containment pond at Regional Enterprises, Inc. Tank #40, containing 900,000 gallons of waste oil, was immersed in this sulfuric acid and water solution up to 7 inches from its base. Another tank containing an unknown amount of sodium hydroxide was also within the containment area. USCG district 5."
6822,1991-07-26,Hawk Channel,"Key Largo, FL",25.0633,-80.405,,,#6 oil,,,,,,,5,"On 26 July, T/B Coastal 32 carrying 12000 barrels of #6 oil spilled an unknown amount approximately two miles off Rodriquez Key at approx. position, 25-03.8N, 080-24.3W. Containment boom was deployed around the barge by Coastal and personnel were dispatched to clean-up the oil. Coastal Barge and Towing accepted full responsibility for the incident and made arrangements for the entire clean-up. Overflights were performed both by the Fl. Marine Patrol and the Coast Guard. Initially the slick was reported to be approx. 30 miles long by 100 yds wide, but ground-truthing later during the day revealed that a majority of the reported oil was really some type of brown algae. By the end of the day clean-up operations were complete. A evening overflight by the Fl Marine Patrol was completed with negative sightings of oil. The Coast Guard determined the source of the barge leak to be a broken 2 inch containment drain line. They estimate less than 100 gallons of oil was lost. The Pennecamp State Park biologist surveyed the shoreline form Point Willie south for approx. one mile. She found three small areas where there was minimal impact. No damage is expected from the impacts. USCG district 7."
6823,1991-07-26,Tank Barge COASTAL 32,"Key Largo, Florida",25.0254,-80.3429,,,#6 oil,,,,,,,3,"Tank barge COASTAL 32 with 12,000 barrels of #6 oil onboard developed a leak while transiting through Hawk Channel off Key Largo, Florida. Even though Coastal personnel deployed containment boom around the barge shortly after discovering the leak, a U.S. Coast Guard overflight crew reported that the slick extended from Rodriguez Key to Soldier Key (approximately 60 miles) with intermittent sheen of mixed light and dark oil measuring about 1/4 mile wide. USCG district 7."
5017,1991-07-22,F/V Tenyo Maru,"Neah Bay, Washington",48.4667,-125.3,,,"Intermediate fuel oil, diesel oil, lube oil, bilge oil, fish oil",,,,,,361000,113,"At approximately 0815 on July 22, 1991, the fish processor vessel Tenyo Maru and the Chinese freighter Tuo Hai collided in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 20 miles west of Cape Flattery, Washington, and 20 miles south of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Ten to fifteen minutes after the collision, the Tenyo Maru sank in an estimated 350 feet of water. The Tenyo Maru, carrying 6,500 barrels of intermediate fuel oil, 2,166 barrels of diesel oil, and some quantity of lube, bilge and fish oils, began leaking oil shortly after it sank. There were conflicting reports of the weather at the time of the collision, several reports claiming that the weather was clear, while others maintained that it was foggy.The incident occurred in Canadian waters very near the Canadian/United States boundary. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) implemented the Canadian/U. S. Joint Marine Pollution Contingency Plan. Since the spill occurred in Canadian waters, the CCG took the lead role in coordinating the spill response. Ultimately, the majority of shoreline oiling occurred in the United States. The USCG federalized the U.S. cleanup effort, accessing funding through the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, on July 30 when the owner of the Tenyo Maru discontinued funding the cleanup.The Tenyo Maru continued to leak oil after it sank, with the largest amount released shortly after the sinking. Response to the incident continued into late August. The bulk of the response effort was scaled down by August 29, as the amount of oil being released from the sunken vessel on a daily basis had reduced significantly. The Canadian and U.S. Coast Guard planned to monitor the spill site for at least another month with regularly scheduled overflights and beach surveys as warranted. USCG district 13. Keyword: Collision, remotely operated vehicle (ROV), boom, skimmer, suction operations, International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC), pompoms, sorbents, manual removal, sinking.."
6821,1991-07-21,Kirki,"Cervantes, Western Australia",-30.6333,114.683,,,Light Murban crude,,,,1,,5670000,8,"On July 21, 1991, the Greek tanker Kirki caught fire 20 miles off the coast of Western Australia, near Cervantes. The vessel was en-route from the Arabian Gulf to Kwinana, Australia. It was owned by Mayamar Marine Enterprises of Piraeus, Greece. The Kirki's bow broke off in heavy seas, rupturing two of the forward tanks. Approximately 135,000 barrels of light Murban crude were spilled, most of it on the first day. Small amounts of oil leaked during the subsequent towing of the Kirki. The salvage vessel Lady Kathleen was in the area of the incident and responded quickly to the Kirki's distress call. The Lady Kathleen towed the vessel to the west away from the shore, preventing further casualties. Keyword: Lightering, boom, fire, evaporation, Ardox 6120, Shell VTS, salvage.."
6820,1991-07-10,M/V ZIM CANADA,"Los Angeles, California",33.7224,-118.242,,,heavy fuel oil,,,,,,1050,3,"On July 10, 1991, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) Los Angeles/ Long Beach personnel discovered a heavy fuel oil spill of approximately 25 barrels near Los Angeles berth 146. There were four vessels in the area at the time, but none were conducting bunkering operations that might account for such a spill. The MSO activated the Oil Pollution Fund and responded to the spill. During the spill response, samples of oil were drawn for analysis from the four vessels berthed in the area, including motor vessel ZIM CANADA, in an attempt to pinpoint the cause of the spill. There had been another fuel oil spill from an unidentified source in this area and a phantom pipeline was also suspected as the source. USCG district 11."
6819,1991-06-21,Freighter GOLDEN HILL,Port Everglades,26.0938,-80.1084,,,#6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,600,1,"The vessel Golden Hill, while docked on berth 29 at Port Everglades spilled approximately 600 gallons of No. 6 Fuel Oil (IFO-180) during refueling operations. The spill occured at 01:30 on 19 June, 91. USCG district 7."
6817,1991-06-19,F/V HUI FENG NO. 1,"Palmyra Atoll, Pacific Ocean",5.86667,-162.117,,,Diesel,,,,,,1500,3,"On June 19, 1991, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Honolulu was notified that the fishing vessel HUI FENG NO. 1 had run aground on the coral reef at the entrance to Palmyra Atoll (5° 52' N, 162°7' W). Initial reports told of sheen coming from the vessel that was supposedly carrying 27,000 gallons of diesel. The USCG requested that the Pacific Strike Team respond to the scene. USCG district 14."
6818,1991-06-19,M/V GOLDEN HILL,"Port Everglades, Florida",26.0917,-80.095,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,1200,4,"At about 0100,18 June, the Panamanian freighter Golden Hill was taking on number six fuel oil at Port Everglades, FL when product was observed in the water. Initial estimates put the amount spilled at 1200 gallons. About one mile of shoreline in the John U. Lloyd Beach State Recreational Area have been impacted including areas of mangrove seedlings. USCG district 7."
6816,1991-06-17,T/B SEA BULK MAGNACHEM,"Bayonne, New Jersey",40.647,-74.113,,,acetone,,,,,,21000,3,"At 2246 on June 17, 1991, the Pollution Response Office of the U..S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New York (COTP NY) was notified by the vessel SEA BULK MAGNACHEM that she had been struck on her port side by the tug MORTON BOUCHARD. When the collision took place, the tug had the Barge B-115 in tow, westbound near the Platty Kill Creek in the Kill Van Kull. The SEA BULK MAGNACHEM was moored, offloading caustic soda. The SEA BULK MAGNACHEM lost an estimated 500 barrels of acetone. The barge B-115 lost none of its # 6 oil. The U.S. Coast Guard established a 1/4-mile safety zone around the vessel. USCG district 1."
6814,1991-06-04,Alliance Rig Collapse,"Cameron, Louisiana",29.5554,-93.0547,,,crude oil,,,,,,84000,3,"On June 4, 1991, the Alliance Operating Consolidation and Production Platform located in the Gulf of Mexico suffered structural failure. The platform, located about 7 nautical miles east-southeast of Cameron, Louisiana, supports a 5,000-barrel consolidation tank that serves as an intermediate holding reservoir for three or more wells that produce a very light (API 47) sweet oil. Pipelines (8- inch and smaller) are part of the facility leading to and from the tank and are used to collect product and transfer it to shore.About 1020 on June 4, 1991, the fishing vessel LADY FRAN, operating east of the rig reported a large (1.5 to 2 miles) slick coming from the west. The report indicated that the rig had collapsed and dumped the large deck into about 10 feet of water. Investigation verified the incident. Steems Oil Production Company of Lafayette, Louisiana reported that the tank had been sounded the previous day and had contained 5,033 barrels. More than half had been transferred ashore before the collapse. USCG district 8."
6815,1991-06-04,Cameron Rig Collapse,"Cameron, LA",29.765,-93.1983,,,Louisiana Crude oil,,,,,,211000,12,"An offshore oil rig belonging to Alliance Oil collapsed off the coast of Louisiana. The rig is located 7 miles east of Cameron, LA ( 29-45.9N 93-11.9W) in West Cameron Block #2. This location is approximately three quarters of a mile offshore with a water depth of ten to twenty feet. On the platform there was a 5,033 BBL storage tank, containing Louisiana Crude oil. The tank is in the water as a result of the collapse of the platform, and there is an undetermined amount of oil on the surface. A one-mile long slick has been reported. Local weather is winds 8 to 10 Kts. and seas 2 to 3 feet. USCG district 8."
6813,1991-05-29,F/V ALMIGHTY,"Bristol Bay, Bering Sea, Alaska",58.403,-158.483,,,diesel,,,,,,7000,3,"On May 28, 1991, the 75-foot fishing vessel ALMIGHTY sank in 13 fathoms of water in North Bristol Bay with five crewmembers onboard. All crewmembers were rescued by a nearby boat. The ALMIGHTY, owned by Pennisi Brothers of Monterey, California, carried approximately 7,000 gallons of diesel, 100 gallons of lubricating oil, and over 80,000 pounds of yellowfin sole. The vessel was approximately 2 miles offshore of Righthand Point and 7 miles north of Round Island, a state walrus sanctuary. A U.S. Coast Guard overflight aircraft crew reported a moderate sheen about 1/2 mile wide that extended 3 miles to the east. USCG district 17."
6812,1991-05-20,M/V LA MINERA,"Galveston, Texas",28.8396,-93.7532,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,11800,3,"At approximately 0340 on May 20, 1991, the Bahamian motor vessels LA MINERA and HELIZE collided. Both vessels were on a southeasterly course about 110 nautical miles southeast of Galveston, Texas. No casualties were reported. MINERA received damage to her #8 port, double-bottom tank containing approximately 280 barrels of #6 fuel oil and was taking on water rapidly. HELIZE proceeded without incident to her destination in Florida. LA MINERA changed course for Galveston, leaking an estimated two barrels per hour of what was described as catalytic feed stock oil (API 16.0). Approximately 10 hours later, still leaking oil, LA MINERA reached the Galveston area and was instructed to anchor about 20 nautical miles east-southeast. USCG district 8."
6811,1991-05-18,Mystery Spill11,"Straits of Juan de Fuca, Washington",49.0021,-122.767,,,black oil,,,,,,,3,"On May 18, 1991, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Puget Sound received a report of a 4-mile long slick of black oil located along the international boundary between the United States and Canada, just north of Clallam Bay in the Straits of Juan de Fuca. The source and quantity of the oil were unknown, but USCG overflight observers reported that the slick consisted primarily of sheen with three discrete patches of black oil. USCG district 13."
6810,1991-05-15,F/V MAX,"Hinchinbrook Entrance, Prince William Sound, Alaska",60.2712,-146.82,,,"Diesel, lube oil",,,,,,10100,3,"On Tuesday evening, May 14, 1991, the 91-foot fishing vessel MAX capsized and sank in approximately 600 feet of water as a result of stability problems while fishing in Hinchinbrook Entrance of Prince William Sound. The vessel had just provisioned for a long journey and carried 10,000 gallons of diesel and 100 gallons of lube oil onboard. The four crewmen were rescued, but all the fuel and stores were presumed lost into the water. USCG district 17."
6809,1991-05-13,T/V BORSEC,"Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania",39.809,-75.408,,,#4 oil,,,,,,126,3,"At approximately 0800 on May 13, 1991, the tank vessel BORSEC spilled #4 oil into the Delaware River. The BORSEC was loading fuel from a barge, and, the tank overfilled, causing the oil to run out a vent, onto the deck, and into the water. USCG district 1."
6808,1991-05-10,UNOCAL Platform GINA,"Port Hueneme, California",34.1434,-119.204,,,California crude oil,,,,,,2100,3,"On May 10, 1991, a work boat trying to locate and retrieve a mooring buoy anchor near the northwest corner of the UNOCAL platform Gina, snagged the production pipeline with a grappling hook and damaged a 10-inch riser. The pipeline was also damaged about 500 feet from the rig. Damage to the rig and pipeline caused approximately 300 gallons of a California crude oil and water mixture (10 to 20% oil) to enter the water.Oil is produced at GINA by injecting seawater into the well and forcing the oil and water mixture out through the 5-mile long pipeline to a Mandalay Beach facility for separation and processing. The actual amount of crude oil spilled was estimated to be 50 barrels out of a pipeline capacity of 3,500 barrels of oil and water. USCG district 11."
6806,1991-05-03,M/V PACI,"Old Plantation Creek, Virginia",37.1431,-75.9616,Oil,,#6 oil,,,,,,1000,3,"On May 2, 1991, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Station Cape Charles received a report of oil in the water near Old Plantation Creek, Virginia. The product appeared to be 200 to 1,000 gallons of #6 oil, presumably spilled from the motor vessel PACI on April 29.A pollution response team was dispatched by the USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) Hampton Roads. The team reported sea grass with heavy oil washed up along 1 mile of the north beach of Old Plantation Creek, but they saw no free floating oil. Oil samples were obtained and forwarded to the Coast Guard Oil Identification Laboratory (COIL) in New London, Connecticut. USCG district 5."
6807,1991-05-03,T/V DELPHINA,"Braintree, Massachusetts",42.226,-70.962,Oil,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,16500,3,"On the afternoon of May 3, 1991, the 600-foot, Liberian-flagged tank vessel DELPHINA allegedly struck a submerged object while coming into the CITGO terminal in Braintree, Massachusetts. The grounding occurred in the Fore River Waterway, approximately 200 yards from the terminal releasing an estimated 4,000 gallons of #2 fuel oil into the waterway (48 hours later this figure was increased to 16,500 gallons). The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Boston was notified of the incident at 1650, May 3, 1991.Terminal personnel responded immediately by booming the vessel and contacting Clean Harbors, Inc. as the cleanup contractor. The spiller took full responsibility for cleanup activities. USCG district 1."
6805,1991-05-01,Unknown Oil Slick,"Cameron, Louisiana",29.6864,-93.3177,,,oil,,,,,,,3,"On May 1, 1991, the United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) Port Arthur, Texas received reports of a large oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico about 120 nautical miles due south of Cameron, Louisiana. An overflight confirmed the presence an oil slick measuring approximately 20 miles long by 1 mile wide near the sunken research vessel GECO APOLLO. The GECO APOLLO had been lost earlier in the year with 144,000 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. Wind at the scene was out of the east-southeast at 15 to 25 knots, swinging more to the east as the day progressed. USCG district 8."
6804,1991-04-28,Coast Guard Radar Station,"Potato Point, Prince William Sound, Alaska",61.1189,-146.583,,,diesel,,,,,,3500,3,"On April 26, 1991, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Valdez received reports from Alyeska Pipeline personnel of sheen measuring approximately 20 yards wide by 1 mile long near Potato Point in Valdez Arm. There were no vessels in the immediate vicinity. Further investigation revealed that fuel was leaching from the rocks below the generator shack of the USCG Radar Station, which is perched on a natural platform approximately 40 feet above the water. Soundings of the diesel fuel tanks indicated that 3,000 to 3,500 gallons of diesel had been lost. The USCG deployed barrier boom, sorbent boom, and sorbent sweeps to contain and collect as much oil as possible. Further plans included bringing in a backhoe and bulldozer to excavate around the tank and the fuel lines to find the exact source of the leak and to dig a trench on the beach to collect the oil. USCG district 17."
6803,1991-04-22,M/V PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND,"Dutch Harbor, Alaska",53.9004,-166.509,,,Diesel,,,,,,135000,3,"On the afternoon of April 22, 1991, the PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, a 180-foot fish processing vessel, caught fire while moored at Captain's Bay at Unalaska Island. The vessel carried an estimated 135,000 gallons of diesel fuel. There were also limited quantities of oxygen, acetylene, and ammonia bottles ten barrels of lube oil and seven barrels of gasoline stored on deck. The fire was started by a welding operation in the tool room, which caused a fire in adjacent packing boxes. The local fire department attempted unsuccessfully to put out the fire. A decision was made to tow the burning vessel out to sea a safe distance northwest of Unalaska Island. USCG district 17."
6802,1991-04-12,Hopper Barge,"Chesapeake Bay, Virginia",37.5835,-76.3347,Oil,,ammonium sulfate,,,,,,3270000,3,"On April 12, 1991, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Hampton Roads was notified that a 195-foot hopper barge was taking on water near the mouth of the Rappahannock River in Chesapeake Bay. The barge was carrying approximately 1,637 tons of ammonium sulfate, an ingredient in commercial fertilizers.On-scene USCG responders reported that the barge had sunk by the stern and that stern was on the bottom in 28 feet of water the bow was approximately 35 feet above the water, but sinking and ammonium sulfate was leaking into the bay. USCG district 5."
6801,1991-04-11,T/V Haven,"Genoa, Italy",44.3333,9.0,,,Iranian heavy crude,,,,,,6000000,10,"On April 11, 1991, the tanker Haven caught fire while anchored 7 miles off of Genoa, Italy. The Haven suffered a series of explosions and broke into three parts. A portion of the deck sank, and the rest of the vessel began to drift to the southwest. The bow section sank in water 7 miles off Arenzano. The rest of the vessel was towed to shallower waters 1.5 miles off Arenzano where it sank on April 14. Keyword: International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), volunteers, remotely operated vehicle (ROV), sub-surface oil, boom, containment boom, skimmers, suction operations, vacuum trucks, manual removal, preventative booming, fire, explosion, sinking.."
6800,1991-04-03,F/V NANCY JANE,"Vermilion Bay, Louisiana",29.6204,-91.9976,,,"diesel, lube oil",,,,,,1550,3,"At approximately 1720, April 2, 1991, the fishing vessel NANCY JANE reportedly struck something underwater while fishing near gas and oil production facilities near the Southwest Pass of Vermilion Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. NANCY JANE, a wooden-hulled vessel, sank at the scene in 10 feet of water with her decks awash and approximately 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel and about 50 gallons of lube oils onboard. The NANCY JANE was about 7 miles from land and 45 nautical miles west-southwest of Morgan City, Louisiana, presumably releasing oil. Weather at the scene was reported as winds southeasterly at 10 to 15 knots with 2- to 3-foot choppy seas. Forecasts indicated that similar weather could be expected for the next 24 to 48 hours with a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms and gusty winds. USCG district 8."
6799,1991-03-28,M/V JESULA II,"Miami, Florida",25.7941,-80.0271,Oil,,Bunker C,,,,,,7000,7,"On March 28, 1991, the 177-foot, 498-ton motor vessel, JESULA II, carrying general cargo, caught fire east of Miami, Florida. The vessel was reported to have approximately 7,000 gallons of Bunker C and 110 gallons of lube oil onboard. First reports said that the vessel was 80 percent engulfed in fire, but no oil had been seen in the water. USCG district 7."
6798,1991-03-20,T/V STAVANGER PRINCE,"Plaquemine, Louisiana",30.285,-91.218,,,Arabian crude oil,,,,,,924,5,"On March 20, 1991, the Norwegian tank vessel STAVANGER PRINCE, loaded with 500,000 barrels of heavy Arabian Crude, was moving up the Mississippi River to an EXXON refinery near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The STAVANGER collided with hopper barges (in push arrangement) tended by the motor vessel JOE PAT EKSTEIN at mile marker 209, about 12 miles south of Baton Rouge, next to the village of Plaquemine, Louisiana. The 810-foot STAVANGER received a 4-foot long split in a seam 2 feet above the water line in her #5 starboard cargo tank and released an estimated 924 gallons of Arabian crude into the river.After the collision, STAVANGER moved to an anchorage nearby and the EKSTEIN moved her barges to a position about 2 miles downstream. Reportedly, oil was covering the river bank-to-bank from mile marker 210 to 190. The Federal On-Scene Coordinator from the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) New Orleans closed the river at 0745 for safety reasons and to allow for the unrestricted cleanup of an apparent major oil spill. Plans were made to deploy deflection booms to bring the oil near shore for recovery. USCG district 8."
6797,1991-03-17,Chevron El Segundo Mooring,"El Segundo, California",33.905,-118.447,,,,,,,,,307000,4,"On March 16, 1991, the tanker OMI DYNACHEM severed a 26-inch pipeline at mooring #3 of Chevron's El Segundo, California offshore marine terminal in Santa Monica Bay. When the DYNACHEM attempted to anchor and hook up to the #2 mooring, a hydraulic winch failed and caused the ship to abort the attempt and weigh anchor. The #3 mooring pipeline was severed when it was snagged by the starboard anchor. The ship was not damaged nor at risk and moved off and anchored at a safe distance.At the time of the accident there was a maximum potential of 7,320 barrels of gas-oil in the pipeline (a combination of the 26-inch cargo transfer line and a 12-inch line in a looped configuration). The gas-oil, a non-marketable diesel-like product, is used to push remaining product out of the 26-inch line after tankers have finished transferring their cargo. It is left unpressurized in the looped lines after transfer operations are completed. Terminal personnel were notified about 10 minutes after the mishap and immediately began pumping the gas-oil out of the severed line.Chevron hired Clean Coastal Waters as their primary response contractor and the U.S. Coast Guard requested four skimmers from the U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team personnel with an offshore skimming barrier. The Clean Seas Cooperative was requested to standby to provide any additional assistance necessary. 33-54.3 N and 118-26.8 W USCG district 11."
6796,1991-03-14,F/V SHINNECOCK I,"Long Island, New York",40.6231,-72.9184,,,torpedo,,,,,,,3,"On March 14, 1991, the fishing vessel SHINNECOCK I pulled up a World War II 22-foot MK15 torpedo in its trawling nets. The torpedo, containing a 1,200-pound warhead, became wedged in the deck of the vessel. The vessel, with 100,000 gallons of diesel oil onboard, anchored about 2 miles off Long Island and evacuated all personnel. The U.S. Coast Guard established a 3-1/2 mile security zone around the SHINNECOCK I and contacted the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team. USCG district 1."
6794,1991-03-06,M/B VESTA BELLA,"Barbuda, Trinidad",10.3273,-60.9244,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,1,,560000,95,"On March 6, 1991, the motor barge VESTA BELLA, containing 560,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil, sank about 30 miles southeast of Barbuda, Trinidad. Oil was seen bubbling up from the sunken barge U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) overflight observers reported a slick containing patches of sheen with some brown areas extending 15 by 5 nautical miles. USCG district 7."
6795,1991-03-06,Vista Bella,"12 miles NE of Nevis Island (British), eastern Caribbean",17.2833,-62.3,,,No. 6 Fuel Oil,,,,1,,559000,8,"On March 6, 1991, the Vista Bella sank in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 12 miles northeast of Nevis Island (British). The barge, carrying 13,300 barrels of No. 6 Fuel Oil, sank in approximately 2000 feet of water. The wind speed on the day of the incident was approx. 6-10 knots. The cause of the sinking was not determined. The barge was owned by Offshore Marine Limited and operated under the Trinidad flag.Dispersant was applied from March 9-15, within a two-nautical mile area of the source. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Atlantic Strike Team (AST) was on-scene from March 14-23. Contractor beach cleanup began on March 27. USCG district 7. Keyword: Atlantic Strike Team (AST), FINASOL OSR-7, adverse weather conditions, manual removal, skimmer, fingerprinting.."
6793,1991-03-03,Lakehead Pipeline Company,"Grand Rapids, Minnesota",47.2333,-93.6333,,,Crude Oil,,,,,,1680000,8,"On March 3, 1991, a pipeline owned by the Lakehead Pipeline Company, Inc. in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, ruptured and spilled over 40,000 barrels of crude oil into the surrounding area. A resident in the area noticed the smell of oil and alerted the local fire department. The initial estimates by the company placed the size of the spill at 15,000 barrels. After rechecking volume figures, the company revised its estimate to 40,000 barrels. The spill occurred approximately two miles north of Grand Rapids. Following the initial notification, the company shut off the valve to the pipeline. Approximately 300 people living in homes near the site were evacuated for safety, but were allowed to return to their homes later in the night. It was almost an hour after they had been notified before the company shut the pipeline down. It is believed that this delay caused a significant increase in the size of the spill. Representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region V, the Minnesota Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were on-scene and involved in the response. USCG district 9. Keyword: Vacuum truck, boom, skimmer.."
6792,1991-02-23,Texaco Puget Sound Refinery,"Anacortes, Washington",48.5036,-122.568,,,North Slope Crude Oil,,,,,,8400,28,"NOAA SSC notified at 0135, February 23, by LCDR Mike Smith, MSO Puget Sound of a spill at the Texaco refinery at March Point near Anacortes, Washington. Tom Sheehan, Skagit DEM reported that 200 bbl North Slope Crude lost, of which an estimated 50-75 bbl are in the water on the Fidalgo Bay side of March Point, approximatley halfway between the RR trestle and the Texaco dock. The incident occurred at approximately 2330, February 22. A Coast Guard team is enroute to the site (CDR Beech, PO Whipple, PO Reese). The NOAA SSC was requested to be on scene for a 7 am overflight. SSC notified Debbie Payton (SSC on call), Genwest, and RPI to be available if overflight showed significant oil in the water. RPI to provide initial resources at risk at 0800 USCG district 13."
6791,1991-02-15,T/B OCEAN 255,"Sarasota, Florida",27.295,-83.0033,,,"diesel, gasoline",,,,,,10700000,72,"At approximately 0800 EST a barge carrying 255,000 barrels of diesel and gasoline broke free from its tow at location 27 17.7 N, 83 00.2 W. That location is approx. 25 miles west of Sarasota, FL. The barge number is 255 and is approx 500 feet in length. The barge appears to be undamaged but is riding low in the water with waves breaking onto the deck. On-scene weather is reported as winds from the WNW at 40 kts with seas of 10-12 feet. Attempts to secure the vessel have been hampered by the prevailing weather conditions. The Coast Guard Strike Team has been called in. Predictions based on the observed drift indicate that the barge will enter 10 fathom water at approximately midnight EST 2/16. NOAA SSC, Gary Van Den Berg is enroute to Tampa to assist the Coast Guard. MASS has been notified and is providing trajectory support as required. USCG district 7."
6790,1991-02-13,Sanko Harvest,"Esperance, Western Australia",-34.1667,122.5,,,Fuel Oil,,,,1,,147000,8,"On the night of February 13, 1991, the Panamanian bulk cargo carrier Sanko Harvest grounded on a submerged rock pinnacle 23 miles south of Esperance, Western Australia. The vessel, out of the shipping lane at the time of the incident, was loaded with 30,000 metric tons of fertilizer, diammonium phosphate, and triple superphosphate. The double hull of the vessel was ripped open in the grounding and the freighter began leaking its fuel oil. On February 18, the ship broke in two in a storm and sank with its entire cargo and bunker fuel. Approximately 3,500 barrels of fuel oil were spilled during the incident. The remaining 900 barrels of oil sank with the ship. Keyword: Sorbents, sinking, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), Corexit 9527."
6789,1991-02-08,F/V SKAGIT EAGLE,"Unalaska Island, Alaska",53.7237,-166.875,,,Diesel,,,,,,10000,3,"On February 8, 1991, the U.S. fishing vessel SKAGIT EAGLE ran aground in stormy seas in Reese Bay on Unalaska Island, Alaska. Three of her five fuel tanks ruptured, releasing 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The vessel, owned by Quest Marine of Sedro Wooley, Washington, carried approximately 18,000 gallons of diesel, 400 gallons of hydraulic oil, and 200 gallons of lube oil. The vessel's five crew members waded ashore where the U.S. Coast Guard rescued them with an H-3 helicopter. USCG district 17."
6788,1991-02-04,"Allied Terminals, Inc.","Norfolk, Virginia",36.8207,-76.2833,,,chemicals,,,,,,,3,"NOAA was notified of the incident on February 4, 1991, by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) Hampton Roads. MSO was particularly interested in knowing the potential reaction of methanol if it combined with the other chemicals in the event of an explosion.NOAA told MSO that the immediate threat would be a large fire involving methanol if the pipe bomb could not be defused. NOAA also advised that oxide gases could be produced from the liquid fertilizer if the bombs detonated. NOAA suggested evacuating people from the area to at least a half mile away.NOAA established an information center at the USCG Reserve Training Center, Yorktown where a meeting of federal and state agencies involving emergency spill planning was in progress. Representatives of the Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR), the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Public Health, and the Virginia Department of Emergency Services provided immediate response information on-scene and agreed that the response should be handled by local fire officials.Local fire officials established an evacuation zone of one mile from the facility. All the pipe bombs were removed and defused from the tanks without further incident. USCG district 5."
6787,1991-01-31,Hayman Properties,"Stamford, Connecticut",41.051,-73.5505,,,#4 heating oil,,,,,,10000,2,"Early on January 28, 1991, oil was seen in Stamford Harbor. The oil appeared to be coming from a seawall adjacent to O&G Inc. The spill was initially federalized because the source of the spill could not be readily identified. Further investigation by U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Long Island Sound personnel identified the source as a Hayman Properties' heating oil storage tank located approximately 1/2 mile inland from the spill. An estimated 10,000 gallons of the #4 heating oil was spread in a ""bathtub ring"" marking the shorelines around the harbor. USCG district 1."
6786,1991-01-19,Arabian Gulf Spills,"Persian Gulf, Kuwait",29.5,48.0,Oil,,Kuwait crude oil,,,1,,,336000009,35,"During the 1991 Gulf War, tankers and oil terminals in Kuwait were destroyed, causing the release of an estimated 6-8 million barrels (252 - 336 million gallons) of oil into the waters of the Arabian (Persian) Gulf. Many oil wells in Kuwait were destroyed and set on fire, resulting in the release of much greater amounts of oil and combustion products to land, air, and water in Kuwait. [Edited 05/18/2010 to clarify the amounts of oil released to water vs land and air in this incident.] "
6784,1991-01-09,M/V SAMMI SUPERSTARS,"Los Angeles, California",33.7224,-118.242,,,IFO 380,,,,,,12900,6,"On Tuesday night, January 8 the bulk freighter SAMMI SUPERSTARS spilled approx. 308 barrels of an Intermediate Fuel Oil (IFO 380) into the East Basin Channel of Los Angeles harbor (berth 176.) The spill occurred when a SUPERSTARS crewmember left his station and failed to notice that a fuel tank was overflowing during bunkering operations. USCG district 11."
6785,1991-01-09,T/B DC 353,"Baton Rouge, Louisiana",30.4475,-91.197,,,"1,1,1-trichloroethane",,,,,,,3,"At approximately 1615 on January 9,1991, motor vessels BELGUIM and BILL, each pushing barges, were passing in heavy rain, poor visibility, and high waters when their barges collided. BELGUIM's tank barge DC 353, loaded with 10,500 barrels of 1,1,1-trichloroethane, was damaged and grounded on an island at mile marker 210 about 8 miles south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The barge was lying on her port side with cargo leaking from one of the wing tanks at an unknown rate.The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) from the Marine Safety Office (MSO), New Orleans closed the river temporarily between mile markers 215 and 150 until the loose barges could be brought under control. The river was also closed between mile markers 212 and 210 to prevent further damage to DC 353 by the wakes of passing vessels. On January 10, Dow Chemical Company response personnel arrived on-scene to assess DC 353's condition. River conditions and stormy weather hampered activities and threatened further damage to the barge. USCG district 8."
6783,1991-01-03,F/V JESSICA B,"Kashega Bay, Unalaska Island, Alaska",53.7237,-166.875,,,"Diesel, lube oil, hydraulic oil",,,,,,1500,2,"On January 2, 1991, heavy weather in the Aleutian Islands drove the fishing vessel JESSICA B aground at Kashega Bay on Unalaska Island, Alaska with approximately 1,200 gallons of diesel and 200 to 300 gallons of lube and hydraulic oils onboard. The fuel tanks remained intact but a light sheen formed around the vessel that was thought to be residue from the engine room. A barge and an accompanying vessel were sent to the scene to pump off the petroleum products. USCG district 17."
6782,1991-01-02,M/V SEPTEMBER,"Key Largo, Florida",25.0633,-80.405,,,Diesel,,,,,,800,3,"On January 2, 1991, at approximately 1700, the 80-foot yacht SEPTEMBER caught fire and burned to the water line in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Florida. The fire was brought under control by 1930, but the vessel sank in about 15 feet of water with approximately 800 gallons of diesel fuel onboard. USCG district 7."
6781,1990-12-31,T/B STAR #6,"Mobile, Alabama",30.65,-87.99,,,caustic soda,,,,,,,3,"At 1150, Sunday, December 30, 1990, the motor vessel RHINO reported that one of her three tows, tank barge STAR #6, was listing seriously to starboard and in danger of sinking near the mouth of Mobile Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. STAR #6 was reported to be 195 feet long, 35 feet wide, and 10 feet deep and carrying 225,000 gallons of 50 percent solution caustic soda. RHINO later reported that the STAR #6 had sunk in approximately 32 feet of water at the mouth of the Mobile Ship Channel about 6 1/2 miles east of Dauphin Island, 30 miles south of Mobile starboard side down, and her port side above the water Reports also indicated that small amounts of cargo were being released.The apparent cause of the mishap was a collision that had occurred while the vessels were departing Mobile and the failure of a deteriorated hull in the areas of STAR's flotation voids. Reportedly, the barge had been sent out with known leaks and portable pumps in the Intracoastal Waterway. The portable pumps reportedly ran out of fuel or failed and a safe return to Mobile was prevented by limited visibility in fog and heavy weather. USCG district 8."
6780,1990-12-30,T/B LEMON CREEK,"New York, New York",40.589,-74.006,,,sewage sludge,,,,,,42000,3,"At about 1000 on December 30, 1990, the barge LEMON CREEK, while at her moorage in Gravesend Bay, was struck by the motor vessel LODESTAR KING. Damage to the barge caused a leak of about 1,000 gallons per minute of sewage sludge of a potential 100,000 barrels. The barge was towed to a point a few miles north of the Varrazano Narrows Bridge, then taken south through the Narrows to the vicinity of Ambrose Light. USCG district 1."
6779,1990-12-28,Vinton Drainage Canal,"Vinton, Louisiana",30.1919,-93.5795,,,yellow and green substance,,,,,,,3,"During the evening news of December 28, 1990, a Vinton-area television station ran a story about an oil spill in the Vinton Canal approximately 5 miles south of Vinton, Louisiana. The program did not identify the source of the spill, but showed birds, including a blue heron, fishing the area. The news report indicated that the spill was large, possibly major. U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) personnel tried to verify the story, without success, beyond identifying the general area of the spill as the Vinton Canal near where it enters the Intracoastal Waterway. Public interest in the spill was intense. The USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) Port Arthur, Texas continued to receive telephone calls about a spill on the canal covering an area as large as 2 miles long and shore-to-shore in the approximately 100-foot wide cut. USCG investigators from the Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Lake Charles, Louisiana were unable to verify the spill. A second investigative team from MSO Port Arthur arrived at the canal near midnight and discovered a yellow and green patchy substance but reported that it did not appear to be oil. Results of samples forwarded to a local oil company laboratory were confused and did not specifically identify the sample as oil. Strike team members were called out because of the interest generated by the news stories. USCG district 8."
6778,1990-12-19,AMOCO Collection Line,"Hackberry, Louisiana",29.983,-93.3516,,,Louisiana Medium Sweet Crude,,,,,,14700,3,"On December 16, 1990, the Louisiana State Police reported an oil spill at the AMOCO production facilities near Hackberry, about 17 miles south-southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) personnel, Lake Charles investigated and confirmed a spill estimated at 14,700 gallons. The oil was characterized as Louisiana Medium Sweet Crude (API 31-32) and included more than 8 percent production waters. Reportedly, an unidentified service vessel struck and severed a collection pipeline on December 15, 1990, causing the spill. AMOCO officials reported that cleanup contractors had been called and that response was underway. USCG district 8."
6777,1990-12-18,T/V COAST RANGE,"Cook Inlet, Alaska",59.964,-152.252,,,crude oil,,,,,,630,3,"During the early morning of December 17, 1990, the 635-foot tank vessel COAST RANGE broke loose from the Drift River Storage facility, spilling approximately 2,310 gallons of crude oil onto the deck and about 630 gallons into ice-covered Redoubt Bay. Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response, Inc. (CISPRI), the Cook Inlet industry oil spill cooperative, responded at first light. USCG district 17."
6776,1990-12-15,M/V SHELDON LYKES,"Norfolk, Virginia",36.8833,-76.2833,,,"Alyl Alcohol residue, Paracresol, Organophosphorous Pesticides, 4 Methyl, pentene-1 isohexene, Diethylaminoethanol, Bromoxynil, Diphenylmethane 4.4 Diisocynate,Bisulphites, Sodium Hydroxide,Trichloroethane",,,,,,,19,"The NRC was notified on Saturday (12/15) that the M/V Sheldon Lykes, a container vessel, was experiencing an uncontrolled leak of potentially poisonous chemicals (acrid fumes) emanating from the number 4 hold. The vessel is currently underway to Norfolk, VA. Its ETA Norfolk is 0600 12/18. There are 34 crew on board the vessel. No casualities have been reported. Current plans are for the vessel to proceed to the Cape Henry area (Lynnhaven North) and remain in the area just outside the Chesapeake Bay Tunnel. (This area is depicted on NOAA chart 12222). Current NOAA involvement: . Gary Ott, mid-Atlantic SSC, is on-scene at MSO Hampton Roads and is working with the Coast Guard to better identify the cargo and its toxicity threat. Current concerns are contamination of foodstuffs onboard the vessel and crew exposure. . MASS is providing the SSC with on-scene weather and winds forecasts. . Dr. Ed Overton, LSU chemistry department, is working with marine chemists representing the shipper (Peterson Marine) to assure that the appropriate chemical detection and monitoring measures are employed. . CDC (ATSDR) has been notified of the incident. USCG district 5."
6775,1990-12-04,T/V KEYSTONE CANYON,Central California,43.796,-126.77,,,Alaska North Slope Crude oil,,,,,,36100000,3,"On Sunday, December 2, 1990, 100 miles off Puget Sound, Washington, the tanker vessel KEYSTONE CANYON, carrying 859,000 barrels of Alaska North Slope crude oil, discovered a 20-foot vertical hull fracture near her #3 segregated ballast tank. No oil had spilled and immediate measures were taken to reduce flooding and dewater the tank. The captain of the ship reported the fracture to the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), San Francisco on December 3. The KEYSTONE CANYON planned to rendezvous with a salvage/diving tug and a lightering tanker 120 miles off San Francisco. USCG district 11."
6774,1990-12-03,General Chemical,"Claymont, Delaware",39.7877,-75.4911,,,boron trifluoride,,,,,,5,3,"On December 3, 1990, approximately 5 pounds of boron trifluoride was released on the ground from a drum at the General Chemical facility in Claymont, Delaware. USCG district 1."
6773,1990-11-30,F/V COLLIPSO,"Nantucket Island, Massachusetts",41.2522,-69.9483,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,4000,3,"At approximately 0500 on November 30, 1990, the fishing vessel COLLIPSO ran hard aground near Great Point on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. At the time of the grounding, the exact location of the ship was unknown. The vessel reported that she was 2 to 3 hundred yards offshore, carrying 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel. No oil had been released. USCG district 1."
6772,1990-11-29,Small Raft Search and Rescue Mission,"Seguam Island, Alaska",52.3222,-172.449,,,Search and Rescue,,,,,,,3,"On the evening of November 28, 1990, the tugboat RED JACKET sent two men ashore in a 12-foot Zodiac to find potable water at Seguam Island, Aleutian Island Chain. The RED JACKET anchored a few hundred yards offshore. The party made it ashore, built a fire, and appeared to be spending the night. However, in the morning the raft failed to return to the tugboat. The U.S. Coast Guard was notified. They sent out a C-130 to search during the remaining daylight of November 29. USCG district 17."
6771,1990-11-25,S/S KINSMAN INDEPENDENT,"Isle Royale, Michigan",47.9902,-88.8481,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,67000,7,"At approximately 1000 hours on Saturday November 24, the M/V KINSMAN INDEPENDENT ran aground approxmately 0.3 mi sw of the Isle Royale Light at the head of Siskiwit Bay, Isle Royale, MI (See Chart 14796). . Isle Royale is a National Park which is managed by National Park Service. . At this time CG MSO DULUTH investigators are enroute to the scene. The Cutter Sundew and Canadian Cutter Grizzly are also enroute. Two tugs are headed to the scene to aid the grounded vessel and one is expected on scene at 1430 CST 25 Nov. . Winds are approximately 20 kts from the NW. . No oil has spilled and the vessel is carrying 67,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil for propulsion. No other hazardous cargoes are known at this time. . OSC (COTP DULUTH) has requested SSC support in projecting potential pollutant paths and resources at risk. . SSC will be working from East Lansing. USCG district 9."
6770,1990-11-19,Little Diomede Fuel Tanks,"Little Diomede Island, Alaska",65.7569,-168.954,,,"#1 Fuel Oil, gasoline",,,,,,14700,3,"On November 19, 1990, storm-induced 25-foot high waves tore open bulk fuel tanks at the village of Diomede on the north end of Little Diomede Island in the middle of the Bering Strait. Four mobile fuel oil storage tanks were damaged and began leaking oil after being swept from the rocky shore of the island. Three of the tanks contained an estimated 30,000 gallons of #1 heating oil and the fourth tank contained an estimated 4,000 gallons of marine gas. An estimated 10,100 gallons of #1 fuel oil and 4,600 gallons of marine gas were lost. USCG district 17."
6769,1990-11-18,STEUART PETROLEUM PIPELINE,"St. Marys, MD",38.142,-76.499,,,asphalt slux,,,,,,84000,5,"At about 2200 EST on 17 November, a release of between 1000 and 2000 bbl of asphalt slux occured from a pipeline at the Steuart Petroleum barge loading facility located at the mouth of Piney Point Creek, Potomac River, near St. Marys, MD (NOAA chart 12233). The product spilled was originally thought to be an ethyl based cutter stock, but persistant efforts by Ken Carney of LSU enabled him to determine the actual product by 0300, 18 November. Pour point of the asphalt slux is between 40 50 degrees F. and it is neutrally buoyant in water. SSC Gary Ott was notified at 0200 18 November. At about 1030, on a commercial overflight, he observed no oil outside th mouth of Piney Point Creek. He arrived on-scene at 1530, 18 November. About 200 yards of the SE side of Piney Point Creek is oiled to a maximum width of 40 yards. The wind is presently holding the asphalt against the shoreline and boom against the asphalt. Boom has also been placed at the pipeline break and at the mouth of Piney Point Creek. USCG district 1."
6768,1990-11-10,M/V MEI GUI HAI,"French Frigate Shoals, Hawaii",22.1805,-160.46,,,"barium sulfate ore, bunker ,diesel",,,,,,,3,"On November 10, 1990, the U.S Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) Honolulu was notified that the Chinese freighter MEI GUI HAI was taking on water and requesting permission to seek shelter in U. S. waters at French Frigate Shoals, part of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge, to carry out repairs. The vessel was reported to have a cargo of barium sulfate ore and approximately 713 metric tons of bunker and diesel fuels onboard. USCG district 14."
6767,1990-11-06,T/V STAR CONNECTICUT,"Barbers Point, Hawaii",21.2079,-158.129,,,"#6 black oil, high sulphur gas oil, Naptha, low sulphur gas oil",,,,,,,27,"THE STAR CONNECTICUT IS REPORTED AGROUND ONE MILE OFFSHORE OF BARBERS POINT BY THE HIRI MOORING. THE VESSEL IS REPORTED TO BE BREECHED UNDER THE PUMP ROOM AND SITTING PARALLEL TO THE SWELL. THERE IS A REPORT OF POSSIBLE SHEEN, BUT NO CONFIRMED REPORT OF OIL ON THE WATER, DUE TO DARKNESS. THE GROUNDING IS REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED AT APPROX. 2300 PST ON TUESDAY 11/6/90. THE VESSEL CARGO INCLUDES: 65,000 GAL OF HIGH SULFUR GAS-OIL 62,000 GAL OF NAPHTHA 8,200 GAL OF #6 BLACK OIL 50,400 GAL OF LOW SULFUR GAS-OIL (1,200 BBL) LOCAL WX THRU THE NIGHT IS WINDS ENE (060) AT 5KTS, WITH FORECAST FOR WINDS SHIFTING TO SE (130) AT 10KTS DURING THE DAY. SWELLS ARE SOUTHERLY 2' INCREAS- ING TO 3-5' DURING THE DAY. . COAST GUARD OSC HAS REQUESTED ON-SCENE SSC SUPPORT. SSC SUPPORT TEAM WILL BE IN ROUTE ARRIVING HONOLULU AT APPROX 1300 LOCAL TIME. END OF MESSAGE USCG district 14."
6766,1990-11-04,T/B COASTAL 2509,"Houma, Louisiana,",29.56,-90.75,Oil,,Reduced Crude oil,,,,,,84500,21,"Sometime late Friday night, the M/V Nancy D. Spanier with three barges in tow experienced a grounding accident near mile marker 60 in the Inter Coastal Waterway West near Houma, Lousiana. Coastal Barge 2509 has been holed in the number 1 port tank releasing the total contents of 2012 bbl (84,504 gallons). The product is a reduced crude with an API of 21.7. The Coast Guard has shut down the ICW and double boom has been deployed between mile markers 59 and 64. Product is reported in marsh grass areas. A meeting has been scheduled for 1100 on Monday, November 5th to formulate a cleanup strategy. SSC Chris Nelson has requested information and resources assistance on-scene. USCG district 8."
6765,1990-11-01,M/V COLUMBINE,"Tolchester Beach, Maryland",39.25,-76.2333,,,"Bunker C, diesel",,,,,,560000,7,"At approx 1430 hrs on 1 Nov 90 a 582 ft container ship,COLUMBINE, went aground in good weather just south of buoy ""25B"" near the Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay opposite Baltimore. Coordinates are approx. 39 15"", 76 14"". No pollution reported, however, bunkers are in the double bottom. Total bunkers are 11,592 bls of bunker ""C"" and 1,739 bls of diesel. The vessel was not refloated during the higher of the high tides of 1 Nov 90 at approx 1830 hrs. The next high tide of 2 Nov is approx 0630 hrs and the high of the high tides of 2 Nov is 1930 hrs. The location of buoy 25B is near shore and the vessel is estimated very near this Eastern Shore. At this time, the threat of this grounding is small. USCG district 1."
6764,1990-10-31,Seal Beach Well Blowout,"Seal Beach, California",33.7667,-118.183,,,Crude oil,,,1,,,840,8,"On October 30, 1990, a drilling rig within the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) blew out. The blowout resulted when the drill hit a high pressure gas pocket and a bolt on the safety collar gave out. Natural gas and a mist of approximately 20 barrels of crude oil were propelled into the air. The oil mist was carried into the adjacent tidal wetlands by the wind. Breit Burn Energy Corporation, the owners of the drilling rig, assumed responsibility, and hired L & J Vaughtco International to clean up the spill. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) supervised the cleanup and bioremediation operations. USCG district 11. Keyword: National Wildlife Refuge, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), blowout.."
6761,1990-10-26,DREDGE BARGE,"OREGON INLET, NC",35.7667,-75.5333,,,"diesel, lube oil",,,,,,,2,"The barge, Northerly Islander, located at 35deg 46'N,75deg 32'W has a potential of leaking 41,000 gallons of diesel and 1600 gallons of lube oil. The barge went aground at about 01:30 EDT on October 26th. At this time the barge is not leaking product. If any of this initial information is incorrect, please let us know ASAP as it would affect any trajectory implications. 1) TRAJECTORY The forecasted winds will tend to dominate the transport processes and we would expect that the winds will move the product in a southerly direction. If a spill were to occur and persist over a tidal cycle, it is likely that both the inside and outside of northern Pea Island will be threatened. If the diesel is released, there maybe a toxic shock to bivalves. The lube oil may coat the eel grass beds on the inside of Pea Island and we would expect a minimal amount of lube oil impacting the sandy beaches on the outer island. Tomorrow morning, the winds are forecasted from the west and the wind speed will begin to drop off. The threat area would still remain the same with a slight increase in product impacting the outside of Pea Island USCG district 5."
6762,1990-10-26,NORTHERLY ISLANDER,"Cape Hatteras, North Carolina",35.0688,-76.025,,,Diesel,,,,,,41000,3,"During severe weather on October 26,1990, the dredge barge NORTHERLY ISLANDER, dragged anchor and collided with the bridge at Oregon Inlet, North Carolina The bridge spans Oregon Inlet that connects Pamlico Sound to the Atlantic Ocean. The collision removed the bridge and the barge was aground and grinding on the bottom at the site. The barge carried approximately 41,000 gallons of diesel and an unknown quantity of lubrication oil. No oil was released. USCG district 5."
6763,1990-10-26,T/B HYGRADE 42,"New Hamburg, New York",41.588,-73.952,,,Kerosene,,,,,,160000,7,"At approximately 2230 LT 26 October, the T/B High Grade 42 ran hard aground on Diamond Reef in the Hudson River north of Newburgh, NY. The barge was carrying 31,000 barrels of kerosene. Original worst case estimates for loss of contents of 3 damaged tanks was 630,000 gallons. An estimated 160,000 gallons was released after morning sounding of tanks. SSC requested at CG Operations Center on Governors Island 2330. . SSC contacted MASS and RPI for tidal excursion limits and resources- at-risk. MASS reported that oil should not move below West Point, NY in first 12 hours (solely on tidal currents). USCG district 1."
6760,1990-10-19,T/V PROBO GULL,Delaware River,39.7,-75.53,,,#2 oil,,,,,,10500000,3,"On October 19, 1990, the tank vessel PROBO GULL grounded in the Delaware River near Mantua Creek with 250,000 barrels of #2 oil onboard. The starboard stern section was stuck in the mud bottom. USCG district 1."
6759,1990-10-12,USFWS Plane Search and Rescue,"Beaufort Sea, Alaska",71.8,-150.0,,,search and rescue - missing plane,,,,,,,3,"On October 11, 1990, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) research plane, carrying the pilot and two USFWS personnel, left Prudhoe Bay and headed northwest out over the Arctic Ocean to look for polar bears on the ice edge. The plane never returned. A major search and rescue mission was initiated by the U.S. Coast Guard and local Barrow aviators in the early morning of October 12. The rescue plane was expected to extend its search to approximately 250 miles northwest of Barrow. USCG district 17."
6758,1990-10-10,MALLARD 41,"Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana",28.9867,-89.1096,,,crude oil,,,,,,,3,"At approximately 2300 on October 9, 1990, the ARCO workover boat MALLARD 41 was revitalizing an oil and natural gas well located in South Pass about 5-1/2 nautical miles south of South East Pass in the Mississippi Delta. A fire started in the on-board drill mud pits during well work. Oil sheen was observed by other vessels working the fire. It was not clear whether the sheen was coming from the MALLARD and fire fighting efforts or from the well below the burning vessel.At 0045 om October 10, ARCO officials reportedly stated that the well was safely shut-in and was no longer a factor in the fire. The fire was finally extinguished at 0115 after going out once and then restarting. Vessels on-scene continued cooling the MALLARD with seawater. USCG district 8."
6757,1990-10-02,T/V WORLD BRAZILIA,"Mobile, Alabama",30.695,-88.0373,,,oil,,,,,,,3,"On September 30, 1990, the Liberian tank vessel WORLD BRAZILIA, loaded with approximately 1.8 million barrels of Arabian medium crude oil (API 30) anchored in about 21 fathoms of water about 57 nautical miles south of Mobile, Alabama. She had begun lightering operations to a Chevron transfer vessel when small amounts of oil were noticed coming from near the BRAZILIA's mid-ship hull. After some cargo was removed, lightering operations were suspended by Chevron officials and divers were called to discover the cause of the oil leak. The BRAZILIA, a single-skinned hull, 1,125-foot vessel had undergone hull work before this cruise, but reported she had sailed without incident in heavy seas crossing the Atlantic.Divers found a 6- to 8-inch fatigue crack in the BRAZILIA's bottom, mid-ship hull, 93 feet down her port side, about 5 feet inboard of the turn of her bilge. The crack was athwart ship, paralleling her 174-foot beam, and immediately below her #4 port cargo tank. Estimates of BRAZILIA's structural condition were guarded, but indicated it probably would not worsen. USCG district 8."
6756,1990-10-01,T/B BOUCHARD 125,"Long Island Sound, New York",40.8819,-73.7657,,,#2 oil,,,,,,1000,3,"The tank barge BOUCHARD 125 ran aground on Execution Rocks, north-northwest of Sands Point in Long Island Sound. Approximately 1,000 gallons of #2 oil was spilled, causing a slick about 1 mile long and 1/2 mile wide. USCG district 1."
6755,1990-09-16,M/V Jupiter,"Saginaw River, Bay City, Michigan",43.5,-84.0,Oil,,Unleaded gasoline,,,,,,,15,"At 0845 on September 16, 1990, the tank vessel Jupiter caught fire and exploded during offloading operations at the Total Oil Company refinery on the Saginaw river near Bay City, Michigan. A wake from a passing bulk carrier apparently caused the parting of the Jupiter's transfer hose, grounding cable, and all but one of its mooring lines. Residual gasoline in the broken transfer hose was believed to have been ignited by a spark on the dock. The Jupiter's stern swung around into the Saginaw River and grounded perpendicular to the direction of the river flow. The grounding resulted in a crack in the vessel's hull from the manifold on the starboard side to 75 feet aft of the manifold on the port side.Area marinas were evacuated and vessel traffic was halted. Bangor County Fire Department and USCG personnel arrived on-scene within 30 minutes of the incident. The pier fire was extinguished in an attempt to save the last mooring line while the fire onboard the vessel remained out of control. Williams Boots & Coots Company (WB&C) from Houston, Texas, was contracted to fight the fire due to the lack of locally available trained personnel and equipment. At 1315 on September 17, WB&C personnel extinguished the blaze by applying foam. Carbon black accumulations falling from the overhead re-ignited the fire at 2300. This second blaze was cooled with water and extinguished with foam on September 18. WB&C personnel also applied foam inside the vessel's cargo tanks to prevent re-ignition of the vessel.River flow data were obtained from the Army Corps of Engineers to predict the oil movement. Shock waves from the explosion may have contributed to the deaths of several fish that were recovered from around the vessel. Neither pollution nor shoreline contamination was observed during the final survey of the area on October 22. USCG district 9. Keyword: Boom, vacuum truck, fire, manual removal, explosion, lightering, disposal.."
9974,1990-08-30,Chevron - Point Wells Tank Farm,"Edmonds, WA",47.7820774571494,-122.395484447479,Oil,,Asphalt charge stock,,,,,,4000,0,"August 30, 1990, at 2332 the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) Puget Sound was notified by the Chevron Point Wells Tank Farm that one of their shore side storage tanks had ruptured during a cargo transfer from the tank vessel CHEVRON WASHINGTON. Tank farm personnel had improperly aligned the valves on the shoreside piping, allowing cargo to enter a full tank and rupture it. Approximately 4,200 barrels of asphalt charge stock were estimated to have been lost, with most of the product believed to have been contained by the dike around the tank. An unknown quantity of product was known to have sprayed out of the rupture at the top of the tank, over the containment dike, and into the riprap and intertidal zone adjacent to the facility. The asphalt charge stock was characterized by Chevron as a very heavy, thick petroleum material used in asphalt production that had been cut with 20 percent diesel to allow it to be handled without having to be heated."
6754,1990-08-06,Sea Spirit,Strait of Gibraltar,35.8833,-5.96667,,,Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO),,,,1,,3760000,6,"On the evening of August 6, 1990, the Cypriot tanker Sea Spirit and the Norwegian Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier Hesperus collided in the Strait of Gibraltar. The Sea Spirit was holed on the starboard side above and below the waterline, causing approximately 48,875 barrels of oil to be spilled into the Mediterranean Sea. Estimates of the total volume spilled ranged from 48,875 to 89,426 barrels. The bows of the Hesperus were destroyed, but the vessel was still capable of sailing and did not leak any of her cargo. Keyword: International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), side looking airborne radar (SLAR), remote sensing, collision, manual removal, boom, straw.."
6753,1990-07-29,"GALVESTON BAY BARGE, BUOY 58","GALVESTON BAY, TX",29.4983,-94.87,,,vacuum oil,,,,,,50000,38,"Sometime on the afternoon of Saturday, 28 July, the Tanker Vessel Shnoussa collided with 3 barges near buoy 58 in Galveston Bay (29 29.9N 094 52.2W). One barge was undamaged and was towed to Houston. The second barge was damaged and was put aground on a sand island near buoy 58. The third barge was damaged and sunk by the stern. The bow is out of the water and two tugs are standing by. Both the grounded and sunken barges have been boomed off, but there is a three mile long slick in Galveston Bay. An estimated 50,000 gallons of vacuum oil (catylic feed stock) is in the water. Pour point of the product is greater than 75 degrees F, API is 25.1. Chris Nelson, NOAA SSC was notified Sunday morning, 29 July and is enroute. ETA Galveston is 1600L today. MSO Galveston telephone is (409) 766-3687. Winds are light and variable. USCG district 8."
5028,1990-07-28,"Apex 3417 Barge, Apex 3503 Barge","near buoy 58 in Galveston Bay, Texas",29.4983,-94.87,,,No. 5 Oil (Vacuum Oil / Catalytic Feed Stock),,,1,,,714000,8,"On July 28, 1990, at 1430, the Greek Tank Vessel Shinoussa collided with the tank barges Apex 3417 and Apex 3503 in the Houston Ship Channel (HSC) near buoy 58 in Galveston Bay, Texas. All three cargo tanks of the Apex 3417 were damaged, as well as the aft tank of the Apex 3503, resulting in the release of nearly 17,000 barrels of No. 5 oil (vacuum oil/catalytic feed stock) into Galveston Bay. A third tank barge also under tow, the Apex 3510, was not damaged in the collision. The Apex 3417 sank with its stern resting on the bottom of the channel and only its bow showing above the water. It released nearly all of its cargo, over 15,000 barrels of oil, over the course of two days. Apex 3503 was less damaged and ultimately released 1130 barrels of oil into the water. The Apex 3510 was towed to Houston, discharged its 23,000 barrel cargo, and returned on July 30 to offload the remaining oil from the Apex 3503. The USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) Galveston closed the Houston Ship Channel to marine traffic from two miles north to two miles south of the incident site (between buoys 51 and 60). Apex Towing Co., Inc. immediately accepted responsibility for the spill. Apex hired Riedel-Peterson Environmental Services to contain the oil at the site of the barges, and T & T Marine Salvage to raise and remove the Apex 3417 barge from the channel. On July 29, Malin Environmental was hired for additional cleanup assistance, and the Clean Gulf Association provided skimmers for use by Apex. In a meeting with the USCG On-Scene Coordinator (OSC), Apex was criticized for allowing the cleanup contractors to operate without direct supervision. At the suggestion of the OSC, Apex hired O'Brien Oil Pollution Services to oversee the cleanup operations as well as Garner Environmental Services and Industrial Cleanup, Inc. for addition cleanup support.On July 30, the cargo of theApex 3503 was lightered to the Apex 3510 which was then taken to Houston for offloading. On July 31, the HSC was opened to inbound single-width barge tows only, under positive control of the Vessel Traffic Service, and with assistance from at least one tug when proceeding past the accident site. These traffic restrictions remained in effect until August 3. Following the movement of Apex 3417 from the middle of the channel on August 3, the HSC was restricted to one-way traffic only, with direction of travel being reversed every 8 to 12 hours. After cleaning, gas freeing, and welding repairs, Apex 3417 was towed to Galveston. The HSC was opened to all ship traffic without restriction on August 10. Cleanup operations continued until the case was closed on August 17, 1990. USCG district 8. Keyword: Low pressure washing, vacuum truck, sorbent boom, containment boom, skimmer, shallow water recovery, Alpha Bio-Sea microbes, collision, sinking, salvage, Clean Gulf, lightering.."
6752,1990-07-18,BARGE INTERSTATE 53,"ARTHUR KILL, NJ/NY",40.652,-74.1705,,,#2 heating oil,,,,,,39000,6,"Sometime on the morning of 18 July, the Barge Interstate 53 was holed below the waterline as it was being pulled away from the Exxon pier near Elizabeth, NJ in Arthur Kill. Initial information was provided by NOAA SSC Ed Levine who was on-scene at the time of the accident. Approximately 39,000 gallons of number 2 heating oil are in the water and the leak has not yet been contained. 262,000 gallons are in the damaged tank. MASS has provided initial current and weather information. On-scene telephone number is (201) 474-6465. FAX is (201) 474-6557. USCG district 1."
6751,1990-07-02,COLUMBUS AMERICA / NEPTUNE JADE,"Norfolk, VA",37.0033,-76.2833,,,#4 fuel oil,,,,,,35000,9,"At 1842 on the evening of Sunday, July 1st, the container ships NEPTUNE JADE and COLUMBUS AMERICA collided during a thunder storm in the area of the Hamp- ton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, (37 00.2N & 76 17W). The NEPTUNE JADE proceeded to to Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) and the COLUMBUS AMERICA proceeded to NORSHIPCO, docking there at approximately 2300. . The COLUMBUS AMERICA damaged at least one fuel tank containing 140,000 gallons of #4 fuel oil, and possibly another fuel tank of the same type and a double bottom tank containing 80,000 gallons of diesel. Oil has been streaming from the collision site to NORSHIPCO. An overflight was scheduled for this morning. . SSC's (AnnHayward Walker and Gary Ott) are in route and will arrive Norfolk at about 1200 EDT. Contact SSC at MSO Hampton Roads (804-441-3314). . THE COLLISION OCCURRED ON A HIGH TIDE GOING INTO EBB, WITH NW WINDS 8-15KTS LAST NIGHT. TODAY'S FORECAST IS WINDS OUT OF THE NORTH 15-20 KTS, AIR TEMPS IN THE MID-80'S. THE WINDS MAY VARY SOME N/NW AND N/NE. SEAS 2-3'. TOMORROW THE WINDS WILL BE OUT OF THE SOUTH 5-10 IN THE AM, AND 15 KTS IN THE AFTERNOON. . Initial trajectory estimates are that the oil will stay inside the bay area for the immediate tidal cycle. The immediate concern is if, and when, the oil may head around Cape Henry and possibly impact the Virginia Beach area.37 00.2N & 76 17W USCG district 5."
6750,1990-06-18,UNKNOWN BARGE,"BUZZARDS BAY, MA",41.6333,-70.6833,Oil,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,,4,"Late on the evening of 17 June or early on the morning of the 18th, a barge was reported aground in Buzzards Bay, Mass at 41 degrees, 38 minutes, 8 seconds north latitude: 070 degrees, 41 minutes, 57 seconds west longitude. Cargo is number two fuel oil. Total on board is five million gallons (5,000,000 gallons). One tank containing 1.8 million gallons (1,800,000 gallons) has been holed. A small amount of oil has been observed in the water. An attempt will be made to refloat the barge at high tide (about 1700 local). NOAA SSC Steve Lehmann is on-scene. Cellular phone (617)974-7880. USCG district 1."
6749,1990-06-11,BURMA STAR,"Buzzard's Bay, MA",41.6688,-70.7016,Oil,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,110000,5,"On Sunday, June 10th, the cruise ship BURMA STAR ran aground in Buzzard's Bay, just shoreside of the Cleveland Ledge Light. At 2330 EDT divers reported a gash in the hull 90 feet long and 2 feet wide, with damage to three fuel tanks. . The Coast Guard on-scene reports 110,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil in the water. It is assumed that the SSC is in-route to the site. . As requested by Coast Guard personnel at MSO Providence, NOAA/MASS has looked at the trajectory implications of the release, and the following is the initial trajectory information. . The winds on-scene are from the NE at 10 15 through tomorrow (Monday) after- noon. Currents in this area are driven by tides, and as such, we would expect the spilled oil to move back and forth in the center of Buzzard's Bay, with no shore impacts before noon Monday. Monday afternoon or evening, there is a pos- sibility that the NWS will issue a Small Craft Advisory as winds are predicted to increase to NE 20 25. USCG district 1."
6748,1990-06-08,M/V Mega Borg,"Gulf of Mexico, 57 miles SE of Galveston, Texas",28.55,-94.1333,Oil,Collision,Angolan Palanca crude oil,,,1,1,1,4200000,80,"On June 8, 1990 at approximately 2330, while the Italian tank vessel Fraqmura was lightering the Norwegian tank vessel Mega Borg, an explosion occurred in the pump room of the Mega Borg. The two ships were in the Gulf of Mexico, 57 miles southeast of Galveston Texas in international waters, but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone. As a result of the explosion, a fire started in the pump room and spread to the engine room. An estimated 100,000 barrels of Angolan Palanca crude was burned or released into the water from the Mega Borg during the next seven days. Approximately 238 barrels of oil was discharged when the Fraqmura intentionally broke away from the Mega Borg. Explosions on the Mega Borg, caused the stern of the ship began to settle lower in the water and list to the port side. A continuous discharge of burning oil flowed over the aft port quarter of the ship.Less than an hour after the explosions on the Mega Borg, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in Galveston dispatched two USCG cutters to the scene. Weather was calm throughout the incident. Winds were generally around 10 to 15 knots and air temperature were between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. USCG district 8. Keyword: Corexit 9527, skimmer, Air-Eye aircraft, side looking airborne radar (SLAR), Atlantic Strike Team (AST), U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage (NAVSUPSALV), AE BioSea Process, explosion, fire, contingency plan.."
6747,1990-06-07,M/V NAUTILUS,"KILL VAN KULL, NJ",40.5833,-74.0167,,,#6 fuel oil,,,,,,260000,10,"At 0520 EDT this morning the M/V Nautilus ran aground in the middle of the Kill Van Kull. At that time, or shortly after, approximately 260,000 gallons of #6 were lost into the water. It is unknown at this time what the total cargo is. USCG district 1."
6746,1990-05-30,M/V Marine Chemist,"Freeport, TX",28.9383,-95.3067,,,"1,3 Dichloropropene, Aminoethylethanolamine",,,,,,,7,"At approximately 2000 PDT on May 29, two chemicals were accidentally mixed aboard the vessel, M/V Marine Chemist, located at the Dow Chemical dock A-4 near Freeport, Texas. Chemicals: 1,3 Dichloropropene (approx. 5000 gals.) Aminoethylethanolamine (approx. 20,000 gals.) . Concern is that unknown gases may be generated. It is unknown what type of reaction(s) and duration of reaction(s) to be expected. It has been observed that some type of exothermic reaction is occuring periodically with periods of apparent stability. Chemical mixture temperature is estimated at approx. 450 deg. F. Dow is currently conducting tests for reactivity. Area is currently being monitored for gas generation. Coast Guard reports tank is all stainless steel with a double bottom. Incident was created during loading process when hoses were incorrectly connected from tank cars to the ship. Tank is vented and manholes are opened, therefore mixture is not under pressure. . Location of incident: Lat. 28 deg. 56.3 min. N Long. 95 deg. 18.4 min. W . Town of Freeport is approx. 2.5 miles on bearing 287 deg. from A-4 dock. . Weather at time of incident: Winds- ESE at 10-15 KTS. Seas- 1-2 ft. Visibility- Clear Temperature- not reported . Coast Guard has closed the shipping channel and continuing to monitor situation. USCG district 8."
6745,1990-04-11,ACONCAGUA Grounding,Long Island Sound,40.8667,-73.44,,,Bunker C oil,,,,,,1000,3,"THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BASED ON THE MOST CURRENT DATA PROVIDED TO NOAA. - Important note concerning the NOAA ""HOTLINE"" Communications System: . . Please note that this system is used for NOAA internal communications and the reports are put in chronologically. There is NO corrective ""post editing"" of the reports. As a result of this, early reports may have information that later proved to be incorrect. Sometimes these errors are corrected in a later report, but sometimes corrections are made over the phone or in-person, and no correcting message is entered. This reflects the use of this system as a real-time spill communications system and is not intended to be an event-log. Please keep this in mind when reading HOTLINE reports for this incident. . If you have any problems with this system please contact the SSC on watch at 206-526-6317. At 0700 the SSC was notified of a potential oil release from a grounding by the container ship M/V Aconcagua, inbound enroute from New London, CT to NYC. The position of the grounding was 40 52' N, 73 44' 40"" W, Execution Rock, in Long Island Sound. The vessel had a potential of 1900 barrels of Bunker C oil. . Morning overflight observations indicated approximately 1000 gallons of oil on the water. This was obsevered at the mouth of Hempstead Bay, Nassau County, NY. . MASS trajectory indicates oil coming ashore on the East side of Hempstead Bay, from Glen Cove Landing to Sea Cliff, and Sands Point Beach. . The ship is currently anchored north of Barker Point awaiting offloading of oil from the 3 damaged fuel oil tanks. . RPI indicated that the resources at greatest risk were shellfish, wading and shore birds. There are several sheltered tidal marshes in the area. Boom has been deployed at creek mouths and is presently being placed across Glenwood Landing. . Lant Area Strike Team and Navy SUPSALV enroute. 8 Coast Guard vessels on-scene. . SSC plans: Stay available to OSC in case of additional release from ship during offloading process. USCG district 1."
6744,1990-03-30,Buckeye Pipeline,"Knapp Run, Pennsylvania",40.6667,-79.6667,,,"TransMix (Gasoline, Kerosene, No. 2 Fuel Oil)",,,,,,75200,24,"At 2300 on March 30, 1990, a landslide caused a pipeline break and the subsequent release of approximately 1,790 barrels of TransMix into the Allegheny River at Knapp Run, located two miles above Freeport, Pennsylvania. The spill was reported to the Marine Safety Office (MSO) Pittsburgh on the morning of March 31. The spill posed a potential threat to local drinking water intakes as well as sensitive habitats in back channels, shoals, embayment areas, and tributaries.The Regional Response Team was activated from April 1-4. The USCG Atlantic Strike Team (AST) monitored cleanup and provided site safety. The AST and MSO personnel formed two shoreline cleanup monitoring teams on April 2. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) promulgated information on potential alternative water supplies. The Ohio River Sanitation and Navigation Commission (ORSANCO) collected water samples and used fluorometry to analyze concentrations of the pollutant in the river. River velocities were used to estimate the arrival time of pollutant at several water intakes on the Ohio River. Several water intakes on the Allegheny River were closed from April 2-4. Increasing the flow of the Allegheny River to dilute the contaminant was considered and rejected. No significant wildlife impacts were reported. USCG district 2. Keyword: Siphon dam, filter fence, skimmer, sorbent booms, collection boom, vacuum truck, Atlantic Strike Team (AST), Regional Response Team.."
5048,1990-03-06,BARGE CIBRO SAVANNAH,"LINDEN, NJ",40.6152,-74.2044,Oil,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,710000,18,"At 1400 on March 6, the barge Cibo Savannah exploded as it was being pulled from the dock at Linden, New Jersey. 710,000 gallons of number two fuel oil have been lost from two tanks. Potential is a total of 4,000,000 gallons in twelve tanks. The barge is owned by Montauk Oil Transportation. The barge has been moved up against the Citgo dock. The resulting fire has not been contained and the barge is not under command. Local fire departments are on-scene and the EPA has established an air monitoring station. USCG district 1."
6743,1990-03-02,Exxon Bayway Transfer,"Arthur Kill, NJ",40.5418,-74.255,Oil,Collision,crude oil,,,,,,4830,1,"On March 1 at 2115, a release of about 115 bbl (about 5000 gallons) of crude oil occured from a Texaco barge offloading at the Exxon Bayway Transfer Facility in Arthur Kill. A manipulator arm connection uncoupled upon pressurization of the line. Only part of the oil entered the water, the remainder being trapped in an oil recovery system. As of the afternoon of March 2, 3500 gallons had been recovered. Because of an earlier spill in the vicinity (E-25 BARGE, Hotline incident 28), boom and other equipment were already in the area and were rapidly put in service. There is some sheen in the water, but all of the spilled oil was contained. About 4 miles of boom are now deployed in the area, 8000 feet of which were deployed for this incident. Exxon has assumed responsibility. SSC Ed Levine was on-scene between 1030 and 1300 today. USCG district 1."
6742,1990-02-28,E-25 BARGE,"Constable Hook, NY/NJ",40.6488,-74.1047,,,#6 oil,,,,,,70000,7,"An estimated 60,000 to 70,000 gallons of #6 oil was spilled sometime between midnight and 0400 today (2/28/90). The spill location is a pier at Constable Hook (New York/New Jersey area). Constable Hook is located where Kill Van Kull runs into Upper Bay. The spill resulted from overfilling the barge as it was being loaded. No further spillage of oil is expected. The owner of the barge is Ekloff Marine. It is not known if the owner has assumed responsibility for the incident. Ed Levine observed the spill area on a morning overflight today. USCG district 1."
6741,1990-02-23,CONTAINER SHIP,"Los Angeles, CA",33.7167,-118.267,,,"3,3,3-trifluoropropene",,,,,,,3,"Last evening, 22 Feb., one of the containers in a container ship moored at the Evergreen Terminal in the Port of Los Angeles was determined to be leaking 3,3,3-trifluoropropene. The leaking container is in the bottom of the ship's hold with no other containers on top of it. The chemical is reported to be stored in 13-15 forty foot long cylinders in the container. Measurements of the chemical concentration, taken from a small hatch at the top of the hold, are in the 1-2 ppm range. Trifluoropropene is a highly flammable gas. Towing the vessel out of the port or inerting the hold with CO2, a heavy gas, are options being considered at this time. SSC On-Scene: Gary Petrae USCG district 11."
5000,1990-02-07,T/V American Trader,"Huntington Beach, California",33.6333,-118.017,Oil,,Alaskan North Slope Crude Oil,,,,,,0,58,"On February 7, 1990 at 1620, the single-hull tank vessel American Trader grounded on one of its anchors while approaching the Golden West Refining Company's offshore mooring. Two holes were punctured in one of the vessel's cargo tanks, releasing 9458 barrels of heavy crude oil into the water approximately 1.3 miles from Huntington Beach, California.The master of the vessel immediately reported the incident to the USCG Marine Safety Office/Group Los Angeles-Long Beach (MSO/Group LA-LB). The master moved the American Trader into deeper water one mile to the south. The commanding officer of the MSO/Group assumed the role of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC). The responsible parties assumed full financial responsibility for the spill and sent representatives to the Long Beach area.Oil began to come ashore on February 8 in light concentrations around Newport Pier. By February 9, oil was ashore at Huntington Beach in some instances, oil in the surf zone here appeared to be in heavier concentrations than observed earlier at Newport Beach. Calm seas and fair weather for most of the response period resulted in a rapid and successful cleanup. All of the beaches were cleaned by March 2. The FOSC concluded all cleanup operations by April 3.The 22,000 barrels of crude remaining in the damaged cargo tank were lightered by personnel from the USCG Pacific Strike Team and the responsible party using the USCG Air-Deliverable Anti-Pollution Transfer System (ADAPTS). By 1200 on February 9, the oil from the damaged tank plus 90,000 barrels from the mid-body tanks had been transferred into barges to decrease the draft of the vessel. Temporary patches were applied to the holes in the hull and the American Trader was moved to an oil transfer facility in Long Beach Harbor to off-load the remaining 470,000 barrels of crude oil. The vessel was moved to San Francisco on February 18 for drydocking and repair. USCG district 11. Keyword: Boom, Open Water Oil Containment and Recovery System (OWOCRS), U.S. Navy Superintendent of Salvage (NAVSUPSALV), sorbent pompoms, sorbent boom, sorbent pads, California Department of Fish and Game (CA DFG), International Bird Rescue and Research Center (IBRRC), Air-Deliverable Anti-Pollution Transfer System (ADAPTS), Expandiboom, vacuum truck, Marco skimmer, hot-water flushing, Clean Coastal Waters, Clean Seas, Pacific Strike Team (PST), National Wildlife Refuges, manual removal.."
6740,1990-01-02,Exxon Bayway Refinery,"Arthur Kill, New York",40.6333,-74.2333,Oil,,No. 2 heating oil,,,1,,,567000,28,"On January 2, 1990, at approximately 0300, an Exxon underwater pipeline located at the mouth of Morse Creek discharged approximately 13,500 barrels of No. 2 heating oil into the Arthur Kill waterway between New Jersey and Staten Island, New York. Exxon personnel notified the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) as well as other involved agencies, and activated the Clean Harbors Cooperative (Coop). Exxon company volunteers had periodically received practical training on how to deploy boom and other Coop equipment. This previous training expedited the decision-making process and allowed Exxon to begin response efforts immediately.Initial response efforts focused on containment of the spill as well as removal of the heaviest concentration of oil. Environmentally sensitive areas were protected with boom and skimmers that collected the heavier concentrations of free-floating oil. Since the incident occurred in January, few migratory birds were in the spill area. Even so, Tri-State Bird Rescue treated over 100 oiled birds that were recovered during the incident. Cleanup crews in the spill area found over 600 dead birds.A cleanup committee, consisting of representatives from USCG, Exxon, NOAA, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC), New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP), and New York City Parks and Recreation, monitored cleanup progress until the end of active recovery. On February 14, substantial deposits of fresh oil were found in sediments above peat areas on Pralls Island. Trenches were dug to collect oil for vacuuming.By March 15, all areas were considered ""clean"" by the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) except Pralls Island where further cleanup activity was postponed due to the arrival of wading birds that breed on the island. Exxon received permission to apply Customblen, a nutrient enhancer for bioremediation, in this area after the fall migration. USCG district 1. Keyword: Customblen, Atlantic Strike Team (AST), Clean Harbors Cooperative, boom, self-propelled skimmer, Marco skimmer, JBF skimmer, vacuum truck, shop vacuum, sorbent boom, pompoms, trenches, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC), New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP), Tri-State Bird Rescue Center, volunteers.."
6739,1989-12-29,Aragon,"Madeiran Archipelago, Portugal",33.5667,-15.5667,,,Mexican Maya crude oil,,,1,1,,7350000,8,"While under tow, the Spanish tank vessel Aragon suffered damage during a storm on December 29, 1989, approximately 360 miles off the coast of Morocco. The damage resulted in the release of approximately 175,000 barrels of Mexican Maya Crude Oil into the Atlantic Ocean, near the Madeiran archipelago.The Portuguese Navy was in charge of the response. They monitored the initial movement of the oil until it made landfall. Approximately three weeks after the spill, pollution occurred on the Portuguese Island of Porto Santo, with oil believed to have been from the Aragon. This was later confirmed when oil samples were taken from the vessel.Portuguese authorities requested assistance from the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) and the European Economic Community (EEC) Task Force. Specialists from the ITOPF and EEC Task Force recommended bringing additional equipment to the island, as there was no pollution response force already in place. Keyword: International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), boom, high-viscosity screw pumps, high-pressure washing, hot-water flushing, Inipol, reoiling, manual removal, fingerprinting, sub-surface oil, disposal.."
6738,1989-12-19,Khark 5,"400 miles north of Las Palmas, Canary Islands",34.5333,-19.5667,,,Iranian Heavy crude oil,,,,1,,19000000,7,"On December 19, 1989, the Iranian tanker Khark 5 bound for refineries in Northern Europe exploded and caught fire approximately 400 miles north of the Canary Islands. An estimated 452,400 barrels (19 million gallons) of the 1,714,300 barrels (72 million gallons) on board spilled into the sea. The 35 crew members were rescued by the passing Soviet vessel Sarny. Ocean currents carried the abandoned vessel south towards the Canary Islands. A Moroccan Government Response Task Force consisting of members from the Moroccan Royal Navy, Interior Ministry, Ministry of Fisheries, and the Civil Defense Force responded to the incident. According to a joint Spain/Morocco contingency plan, the Spanish government was prepared to provide aid if necessary. The Moroccan government sent a formal request to the U.S. Coast Guard for technical assistance in evaluating the situation. An Atlantic Strike Team (AST) representative was sent to the scene on January 4, 1990. The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) provided cleanup equipment and an on-scene advisor.Smit Tak, a Dutch salvage company, repaired a 60 foot by 90 foot hole in the vessel's port side. Early efforts to tow the damaged vessel away from the shore were hampered by 8-foot waves and high winds. On January 1, a tug secured a line to the Khark 5 and began towing the vessel towards the Madeira Islands off Portugal as Morocco and Spain refused to allow the vessel close to their shores. Fourteen aircraft and seven boats were used to spray detergents on the slick. Keyword: International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), Atlantic Strike Team (AST), manual removal, fire, explosion, evaporation, side looking airborne radar (SLAR), Infrared (IR), Finasol OSR-2.."
6737,1989-12-04,CG CUTTER MESQUITE,LAKE SUPERIOR,47.4167,-87.6833,,,"diesel fuel, lube oil",,,,,,35000,12,"THE COAST GUARD CUTTER MESQUITE WAS REPORTED AGROUND IN THE VICINITY OF KEEWANAW POINT IN LAKE SUPERIOR, 4725N 08741W IN THE MORNING HOURS OF DECEMBER 04. ABANDON SHIP IS IN PROGRESS. THE VESSEL IS CARRYING 20,000 TO 35,000 GALLONS OF DIESEL FUEL AND MISCELLANEOUS QUANTITIES OF LUBE OIL. STRIKE TEAM AND SSC MOBILIZED AS OF 0900. USCG district 9."
6736,1989-11-20,Chevron Barge,Delaware River,39.8866,-75.1623,,,crude oil,,,,,,8500,4,"INITIAL NOTIFICATION, CHEVRON BARGE, DELAWARE RIVER AT APPROXIMATELY 2230 EST A CHEVRON BARGE OFFLOADING A CARGO OF ""TAKULA"" CRUDE OIL AT HOG ISLAND SPILLED AN ESTIMATED 8,500 GALLONS. THE SPILL RESULTED FROM A PIPELINE RUPTURE DURING A STORM. TAKULA CRUDE HAS A POUR POINT OF 60, THE API NUMBER IS 28 TO 30. THE RIVER WATER TEMPERATURE IS 50F THE NOAA SSC, ED LEVINE, IS IN ROUTE TO MSO PHILADELPHIA AND WILL BE ON AN EARLY MORNING OVERFLIGHT. ASSUMING THAT THERE WAS A SINGLE RELEASE AT 2030, WHICH WAS THE BEGINNING OF AN EBB TIDE CYCLE,INITIAL TRAJECTORY ESTIMATES ARE THAT THE OIL WILL MOVE DOWN- RIVER AS FAR AS MARCUS HOOK. IF THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS RELEASE, THEN THE OIL COULD MOVE 2 TO 3 MILES UPSTREAM WITH THE FLOOD TIDE. TRAJECTORY PREDICTIONS WILL BE UPDATED AS MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE SCENE. USCG district 1."
6735,1989-10-31,MAVRO VETRANIC,7.5 miles north east of Ft Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas,24.7145,-82.8727,,,7.5 miles north east of Ft Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas,,,,,,80000,13,"Freight Ship MAVRO VETRANIC, 475 ft Yugoslavian Freigher has grounded in position 24-42.8N, 82-47.5W. This is approximately 7.5 miles north east of Ft Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas. The position is within the boundry of the Ft. Jefferson National Park. As of 0850 we have no further information regarding damage, no pollution has been reported. MSO Miami has launched a helo to overfly the area, and an additional investigator is enroute to Key West. We will update as soon as we have more information. . Capt. Whitten sends. TO: R4AL R4ARMY R4COE R4DHHS R4DOE R4DOI R4EPA R4FEMA R4FL R4GA R4KY CC: From: CGD7 'Capt. Sandy Tanos' {OAD } Date: MON, OCT 30 1989 10:28:15 Subject: Potential Major Spill POLREP2 for RRT ---------------------------- This is a midday update on the situation involving the M/V Mavro Vetranic. Due to location and lack of comms, detailed information is difficult to come by. The vessel is a freight vessel loaded with 14,300 metric tons of phosphate rock loaded in Tampa. She departed Tampa on 10/29 with a next port schedule for Greece. Draft of the vessel is 29 feet. She is still hard aground, but overflights indicate no pollution or visible damage. The actual amount of fuel onboard is unknown, but we do know the vessel loaded 300 MT of IFO 180 (approx 80 thousand gallons of heavy fuel oil) and 50 MT (approx 12,000 gal) of Diesel in Tampa. Response actions so far: 1500 feet of boom from Key West is enroute the vessel. USCG district 7."
6734,1989-09-25,T/V UNIVERSAL MONARCH,"Southwest Pass, Mississippi River",29.769,-90.0189,,,Venezuelan heavy crude,,,,,,21600000,3,"At midnight on September 25, 1989, the tanker UNIVERSAL MONARCH ran hard aground just after entering the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River. The MONARCH, a single-hull vessel under Panamanian flag, was loaded with 515,000 barrels of Venezuelan heavy crude and was en route to a refinery in Chalmette, Louisiana. Six tugboats tried unsuccessfully to pull her free. Early morning U.S. Coast Guard overflights noted no leakage from the vessel. USCG district 8."
6733,1989-09-24,T/V STEADFAST,"Kayak Island, Gulf of Alaska",59.917,-144.403,,,Barge and crew,,,,,,,3,"At 2040 on September 23, 1989, the tanker STEADFAST was caught in gale-force winds while towing a barge, and capsized near the southwest end of Kayak Island. Three men were aboard the vessel, which was under contract to Exxon for cleanup of the EXXON VALDEZ oil spill, and attempted to don survival suits and mount a raft. USCG district 17."
6732,1989-09-22,Hess Oil Refinery,"Limetree Bay, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands",17.7625,-64.7911,,,Number 6 fuel oil,,,,,,,3,"On September 18, 1989, Hurricane Hugo hit the island of St. Croix with winds in excess of 140 miles per hour, severely damaging the Hess Oil Refinery in Limetree Bay, on the island's south coast. Twelve tanks were damaged three of the twelve ruptured, spilling oil into their containment areas. Some number 6 fuel oil leaked into the north end of Limetree Bay in the Hess pier area, where it was held in by the weather conditions. Hess discovered the spill immediately after the passage of the hurricane. They responded with containment boom and recovery equipment. USCG district 7."
6729,1989-09-20,Amerada Hess Oil Co. storage tanks,"Port Alucroix, Limetree Bay, St Croix, US Virgin Islands",17.6667,-64.75,,,Heavy crude oil,,,,,,420000,8,"On September 18, 1989, Hurricane Hugo hit the island of St. Croix with winds in excess of 140 miles per hour. Five large oil storage tanks were destroyed and several severely damaged at the Hess Oil Virgin Islands Corporation (HOVIC) power plant in Port Alucroix, St Croix. Of the 10,000 barrels released, approximately 9,000 barrels were contained within earthen berms on the facility's grounds.Coast Guard personnel of the Marine Safety Office (MSO) San Juan participated in an overflight of the area on September 21. The overflight was conducted to assess damages to two affected facilities. Members of the USCG Atlantic Strike Team and the Federal On-Scene Coordinator arrived on-scene September 22 to inspect the damaged storage tanks. Approximately 1,000 barrels of heavy crude oil were in HOVIC's main tanker harbor. HOVIC employees had already begun countermeasures to contain the oil. HOVIC personnel appeared to need little assistance from the Coast Guard. Coast Guard personnel continued on to Virgin Islands Water Power Authority (VI WAPA) to assess the damages and needs at that facility. USCG district 7. Keyword: Atlantic Strike Team (AST), adverse weather conditions, boom, skimming pump, oil snares, clamshell bucket.."
6730,1989-09-20,Mystery Oil Slick3,"San Francisco, California",37.7991,-122.391,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On September 20, 1989, the U.S. Park Service Police discovered approximately 30 globules of oil on the beaches along the Marin Headlands. The police notified the U.S. Coast Guard and a 41-foot patrol boat was dispatched from Yerba Buena Island. The Coast Guard observed oil concentrations of twelve extremely weathered tar balls per 50 square yards in a seven- mile by three-mile stretch of area less than one half mile off the San Francisco coastline near the Golden Gate Bridge. The largest concentrations were on the beach north of the Golden Gate Bridge. USCG district 1."
6731,1989-09-20,Mystery Oil Slick4,"San Francisco, California",37.823,-122.496,,,Unknown oil,,,,,,,3,"On September 20, 1989, the U.S. Park Service Police discovered approximately 30 globules of oil on the beaches along the Marin Headlands. The police notified the U.S. Coast Guard. A 41-foot patrol boat was dispatched from Yerba Buena Island. The Coast Guard observed oil concentrations of 12 extremely weathered tar balls per 50-square yards in a 7-by-3 mile stretch of area less than one half a mile off the San Francisco coastline near the Golden Gate Bridge. The largest concentrations were on the beach north of the Golden Gate Bridge. USCG district 11."
6727,1989-09-18,Chevron Oil,"Bayou Cassotte, Pascagoula, Mississippi",30.3555,-88.4647,,,Basrah light crude,,,,,,12600,3,"At 0828 on September 18, 1989, the DAVE BLACKBURN was dredging Bayou Cassotte about 2-1/2 nautical miles east-southeast of of Pascagoula, Mississippi. One of the dredge's 30 inch-diameter, pointed spuds penetrated a 90-mile long, 20-inch Chevron Oil pipeline, reportedly buried 20 feet beneath the bottom of the ship channel. The pipeline contained 5,000 barrels of Basrah Light crude the dredge soon observed heavy, dark oil rising about her stern. USCG district 8."
6728,1989-09-18,Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority,"Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands",17.75,-64.6667,,,No. 6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,42000,7,"On September 18, 1989, Hurricane Hugo hit the island of St. Croix with winds in excess of 140 miles per hour, damaging the steel containment walls around two of the main No. 6 fuel oil storage tanks at the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (VIWAPA) power plant in Christiansted Harbor on the north coast of St. Croix. Oil leaked from a severed discharge line near the bottom of one or both of these 54,000-barrel capacity tanks. It then overflowed the containment dike and moved toward the beach 250 feet away. VIWAPA personnel constructed sand-based containment trenches and berms along the beach to contain the oil. They also diverted oil to a diesel storage tank containment area. Oil began to leak through the trenches, proceeding down the sloping base toward the shoreline. U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) San Juan personnel flew over the area on September 21 and estimated that approximately 48 barrels of oil had overflowed the trench and entered the harbor, impacting the sand beaches west of the facility.MSO and USCG Atlantic Area Strike Team (AST) personnel arrived on-scene on September 22. They immediately began working with VIWAPA and contractor personnel to locate and stop the leak. The Strike Team lowered the level of oil in the containment areas and secured the leak on September 25. The containment wall had been blown by the wind onto a ten-inch transfer pipe, rupturing the pipe. An open valve had permitted the oil to escape through the broken pipe. A total of 14,076 barrels escaped from this tank between September 18 and 25. Approximately 1,000 barrels overflowed the containment area and entered the water. Three miles of sand beaches were heavily oiled, with some impacts east of the power plant in the harbor area. Some of the oil refloated, but local meteorological and oceanographic conditions isolated the resultant secondary impacts to previously oiled beaches. Response efforts concentrated on the recovery and removal of the oil after it was on the beaches. No dead fish or animals were reported. USCG district 7. Keyword: Atlantic Strike Team (AST), boom, vacuum truck, hydro-blasting, manual removal, sorbent boom.."
6726,1989-09-16,T/B CIBRO PHILADELPHIA,"Albany, New York",40.65,-74.0333,,,Mexican crude oil,,,,,,160000,12,"At approximately 0300 EST on Friday, 12/15/89 the Barge Cibro Philadelphia experienced some leakage of #6 Fuel Oil. The estimated maximum amount spilled is 160,000 gals. The barge is currently located at the Bay Ridge Anchorage at Lat. 40 deg. 39' 37"", Long. 074 deg. 02' 21"". SSC is on scene. Phone numbers are: 212-668-7936 and 212-668-7938. The barge is carrying approx. 4,536,000 gals. and has a 1/4 inch crack that runs for over 25 ft. around the hull and down across the bottom. Ken Finkelstein is en route to NY. USCG district 1."
6725,1989-09-14,T/B MORANIA 440,"Hells Gate, East River, New York",40.74,-73.96,,,Unleaded gasoline,,,,,,108000,2,"At approximately 2142 on September 13, 1989, the tank barge MORANIA 440 grounded on a steep embankment of rocks just north of the Triboro Bridge at Hell's Gate, in the East River. The barge, under tow by the tug EAST COAST, was carrying about 3.8 million gallons of unleaded gasoline from New Jersey to a terminal in New Haven, Connecticut. An investigation of the hull revealed a hole measuring 6-feet long by 1 to 2-feet wide, through which 108,405 gallons of gasoline had leaked. USCG district 1."
6724,1989-09-09,Halibut Skiff,"St. Lazaria Island, Sitka, Alaska",57.0092,-135.358,,,Boat and crew,,,,,,,2,"On September 7 or 8, 1989, a 16-foot halibut skiff with two men aboard capsized in the vicinity of St. Lazaria Island, approximately 10 miles west of Sitka, Alaska. Rescue efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue (SAR) unit, Sitka, were hampered by fog. USCG district 17."
6723,1989-09-08,M/V SAN JUAN VICTORY,"James River, Virginia",37.2257,-76.8955,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,420000,3,"At about 2345 on September 7, 1989, a steering casualty caused the 564-foot SAN JUAN VICTORY to run aground in the James River, Virginia. The vessel carried 420,000 gallons of diesel fuel. By 0230 tugs were on-scene to attempt to remove the vessel from the shoal. USCG district 5."
6722,1989-09-06,F/V ITALIA,"Gloucester, Massachusetts",42.6076,-70.6625,,,Acid,,,,,,,3,"On September 5, 1989, the fishing vessel ITALIA accidentally caught four drums in a net while bottom trawling. The captain of the ITALIA was hospitalized after breathing fumes from the substances leaking from the drums, which were leaking on the ITALIA's deck. The vessel was ordered not to dock at Gloucester Harbor until the drums could be safely removed. USCG district 1."
6721,1989-08-31,T/V MINERVA,"Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania",39.81,-75.397,,,Angolan crude oil,,,,,,4200,3,"While offloading its cargo of Angolan crude oil at British Petroleum's Marcus Hook terminal on August 31, 1989, the tanker MINERVA spilled approximately 4,200 gallons of product into the Delaware River. USCG district 1."
6719,1989-08-30,Mystery Spill 10,"Grande Isle, Louisiana",29.2602,-89.9511,,Collision,Oil,,,,,,,3,"At 0630 on August 30, 1989, oil was observed coming from the southwest and washing ashore at Grand Isle State Park on the Gulf of Mexico. By 0900, the oil covered an area of beach measuring 3-1/2 miles long by 2-1/2 feet wide. A ""bluish"" sheen and some floating oil were reported just offshore. U.S. Coast Guard Station Houma personnel investigated and obtained samples for later typing and analysis. Coast Guard personnel reported that the oil on the shore appeared to be a heavy crude. Park officials planned to rake the oil from the one mile of State-owned shore in preparation for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Plans for the 2-1/2 miles of the village of Grand Isle-owned beaches to the southwest were unknown. USCG district 8."
6720,1989-08-30,Unknown Oil Spill,"Grand Isle, Louisiana",29.2608,-89.9507,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"At 0630 on August 30, 1989, oil was observed washing ashore at Grand Isle State Park on the Gulf of Mexico from the southwest. By 0900, the oil covered an area of beach measuring 3-1/2 miles long by 2-1/2 feet wide. A ""blueish"" sheen and some floating oil was reported just offshore. U.S. Coast Guard Station Houma personnel investigated and obtained samples for later typing and analysis. Coast Guard personnel reported that the oil on the shore appeared to be a heavy crude. Park officials planned to rake the oil from the one mile of State-owned shore in preparation for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Plans for the 2-1/2 miles of the village of Grand Isle-owned beaches to the southwest were unknown. USCG district 8."
6718,1989-08-26,M/V ARTEMIS,"Providence, Rhode Island",41.7833,-71.4,,,Metal turnings,,,,,,,3,"On August 23, 1989, a metal turnings fire ignited in the number 4 hold of the M/V ARTEMIS, releasing heavy steam from the forward side of the hold. By August 25, the fire had spread to the number 3 hold by August 26, hot spots in the number 1 hold had also ignited. Electrical wiring and switchboards in the mast house above the common bulkhead between number 3 and 4 holds suffered severe heat damage. The fire had to be extinguished, the cargo removed and dried, and the water that used to cool the vessel and quench the fire had to be removed from the vessel. USCG district 1."
6717,1989-08-21,M/V LORNA B,"Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska",61.0748,-150.804,,,Diesel,,,,,,80000,3,"The tugboat LORNA B was towing a barge through Cook Inlet when it became entangled in the towing cable and sank at 1800 on August 19, 1989. The tug, under charter to Marathon Oil Company to support the offshore Steelhead Oil Platform reconstruction, sank one-half mile north of the platform in 220 feet of water. The vessel contained approximately 80,000 gallons of diesel and had 11 people on board, all of whom safely escaped. The vessel slowly leaked some diesel, and a small slick was noted north and south of the location for several miles. Marathon Oil Company and the Cook Inlet Resource Organization (CIRO) responded to the spill by dragging sorbent booms through the rapidly dispersing slick. USCG district 17."
6716,1989-08-15,Mystery Spill 8,"Off Nantucket, Massachusetts",41.2464,-68.5073,,Collision,Oil,,,,,,,2,"On August 15, 1989, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Providence, Rhode Island, received a report of oil sheen and sludge in the open ocean 100 miles east of Nantucket. USCG district 1."
6714,1989-08-12,F/V OCEAN PACIFIC,"Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan, Alaska",55.3145,-131.606,,,"Diesel fuel, lube oil aviation gas anhydrous ammonia, chlorine, acetylene",,,,,,15000,3,"At 2024 on August 12, 1989, the fish processor OCEAN PACIFIC, sank in 22 fathoms of water at its mooring in Tongass Narrows. The vessel contained 15,000 gallons of diesel fuel oil five barrels of lube oil five barrels of aviation gas 150-pound bottles of anhydrous ammonia, chlorine, acetylene, and oxygen and 2,150 pounds of anhydrous ammonia in the vessel's refrigeration system. When it sank, the OCEAN PACIFIC had an estimated 200,000 pounds of processed and packaged pink salmon in the freezer hold and 120,000 pounds in two refrigerated seawater tanks. Initially, the vessel leaked at an estimated 10 gallons per minute, creating sheening and recoverable oil in the Narrows. Divers plugged the vents and reduced the discharge to an estimated one gallon per hour. A salvage vessel was on scene and containment boom, lined with sorbent boom, was maintained around the wreck. Oiling was reported several miles north and south of the sunken vessel. Attempts were made to pump off the fuel in the vessel's tanks. USCG district 17."
6715,1989-08-12,M/V BONHEUR,"Sitkoh Bay, Chatham Strait, Alaska",56.5549,-134.489,,,Diesel,,,,,,9000,3,"At 1500 on August 12, 1989, the pleasure craft, BONHEUR, sank after running aground on rocks in Sitkoh Bay, Alaska. The vessel was carrying 9,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The owner provided boom that contained much of the spilled oil. USCG district 17."
6713,1989-07-31,AMAZON VENTURE,"Tallaboa, Puerto Rico",17.989,-66.7247,,,Number 6 fuel oil,,,,,,8500,3,"NOAA/OMA was notified of the incident on July 31, 1989, by the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, San Juan, and was asked to provide information on environmental resources-at-risk from the spill and on the slick's probable trajectory. NOAA reported that the shoreline is mostly sand beaches, gravel beaches, mixed sand and gravel beaches, and rocky shores or seawalls. The offshore islands that are surrounded by mangroves would not be affected if the winds continued to be easterly. NOAA estimated that the slick would tend to the west or northwest and would come ashore on beaches inshore and to the west of the facility. This could have occurred for a considerable distance, depending on the weather conditions and local small-scale oceanographic circulation patterns. There was a small chance that, with a large enough quantity of free-floating, unrestricted oil and continued easterly winds, the oil might round Punta Guayanilla and impact the beaches of Punta Verraco and Bahia de Guayanilla. If this did happen, NOAA advised that the large mangrove forests of Bahia de Guayanilla be protected. NOAA further advised that the oil would persist in the environment, with a small quantity evaporating during weathering. Reef impacts would be low because the oil is not very soluble there would probably be no impacts at all below the surface, although there could be severe shoreline impacts. In addition, NOAA reported that the oil would strand at the high tide line and persist or wash away, depending on sand and gravel transport on that beach. Finally, sticky, weathered bunker oil would adhere to rocky shores and mangroves, killing the mangroves when the oil got into the root system. Turtles currently nesting in Puerto Rico and along the sandy beaches of Punta Verraco were at risk. Oiled adults would suffer irritated mucous membranes and would develop lesions that would probably result in an increased risk of infection. Oiled hatchlings would probably die, whether they were on the beach or floating offshore. Oiled turtle eggs and newly hatched turtles had a greater than 80% chance of mortality. There were many species of birds present, including the brown pelican, a federally listed endangered species. If oiled feathers remained untreated, the birds would die as a result of loss of insulation or ingestion of oil during preening. The diving birds (brown pelican, brown booby, terns), wading birds (herons and egrets), shorebirds (plovers, sandpipers), and ducks were the most likely to be affected because they would dive and wade into the oil slick. Seabirds (magnificent frigate bird) and gulls skim the surface when feeding and would also be affected. Large numbers of gulls would also be impacted. USCG district 7."
6712,1989-07-29,T/V NORTHERN SUN,"Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts",41.773,-70.507,,,Gasoline,,,,,,882000,2,"On July 29, 1989 the tanker NORTHERN SUN ran aground in the Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts. Initial attempts to refloat the tank vessel during the falling tide had failed. The vessel's tanks contained an estimated 882,000 gallons of gasoline. USCG district 1."
6711,1989-07-21,Medical Waste,"Stone Harbor, New Jersey",39.0502,-74.757,,,Medical waste,,,,,,,2,"On July 19, 1989, a slick containing floating medical waste debris was sighted approximately one mile off Stone Harbor, New Jersey. In the early morning hours of July 20, the slick came ashore on Stone Harbor Beach. USCG district 1."
6710,1989-07-19,Marijuana Bails,"Boston Harbor, Massachusettts",42.3387,-70.9833,,,Marijuana,,,,,,,2,"On July 19, 1989, the First Coast Guard District's Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordination Center observed a number of plastic-bagged marijuana bails floating in the water north of Boston Harbor. No obvious source for the marijuana bails was known. USCG district 1."
6709,1989-07-18,Northville Gas,"Linden, New Jersey",40.6265,-74.2385,,,Number 6 oil,,,,,,500,3,"On July 18, 1989, number 6 oil began slowly leaking through a crack in a storage tank containing 310,000 barrels of the product at the Northville Gas facility in Linden, New Jersey. Although a dike contained most of the product, approximately 500 gallons escaped through a drainage conduit to be boomed off in the Arthur Kills. While the cleanup contractors were pumping the oil from the dike into a dockside barge at a rate of 13,000 barrels per hour, the facility operators were transferring product to other tanks at the site. USCG district 1."
6708,1989-07-14,T/V R. HAL DEAN,"Bayou Cassotte, Pascagoula, Mississippi",30.34,-88.569,,,Mayan crude,,,,,,16600000,3,"At 1840 on July 14, 1989, the Chevron tanker R. HAL DEAN, loaded with 395,000 barrels of Mayan crude, ran hard aground while moving into the Bayou Cassotte and Pascagoula Ship Channel near buoy #14. Although the vessel was grounded in soft sediments approximately eight nautical miles south-southeast of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and was reportedly not leaking, there was concern because she is a single-hulled vessel and was in an area studded with abandoned buoy anchors and other debris.Chevron's plans, approved by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Mobile, called for lightering and then refloating the R. HAL DEAN using the vessel's engines and tug boats as needed. USCG district 8."
6707,1989-07-03,Abandoned Barges,"Empire, Louisiana",29.4806,-89.6925,,,Oil,,,,,,500000,3,"NOAA/OMA was notified of the incident at 0805 on July 3, 1989 by MSO New Orleans, and requested to review the circumstances of the case and provide recommendations on how to proceed with cleanup and management of the abandoned vessels. On-site, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) observed two badly corroded barges lying nearly end-to-end, leaking an unknown oily substance into the waters of the channel. Some boom had been deployed around portions of the barges and numerous vessels of lengths up to 35 feet, in various stages of maintenance or disrepair surrounded the barge hulls. Because the barges were unattended and threatened by local high water runoff and local vessel traffic, the SSC recommended immediate efforts to double boom and isolate the barges. Security measures were suggested to prevent tampering and further damage to the barges until the material within could be properly identified, safely removed and isolated for disposal. ""Core"" samples from each tank and Level B personnel protection were also strongly recommended. In addition, the SSC recommended that local and state water board, storm levy and canal lock officials be contacted to ensure immediate emergency response should waters from the spill site and Doullut Canal have to be isolated from the Mississippi River and the sensitive areas of Adams Bay and surrounding wetlands. NOAA further advised the Coast Guard of the presence, year-round, of Eastern oyster in Adams Bay and Bastian Bay downstream, south and west of the site. NOAA indicated that sample analysis results were not atypical of oil production wastes. USCG district 8."
6706,1989-06-25,BARGE 2514,"HOUSTON, TX",29.6226,-94.9898,,,slurry oil,,,,,,12600,15,"At approximately 1820 CDST the US Coast Guard received a report of a collision between the T/S Rachel B and Coastal Towing T/B 2514 at or near the junction of the Houston Ship Channel and the BayPort Ship Channel in the North West part of Galveston Bay. Both vessels were reported to have been damaged. T/B 2514 was also reported to be leaking oil. T/B 2514 was reported to be carrying approximately 6,000 BBLS of ""slurry oil"" in 3 tanks (tank no. 4p,5p and 6p). All three tanks were reported damaged and all but an estimated 2-300 BBLS remaining in tank no. 4p was spilled. The T/S Rachel B was reported as having sustained damage to her forepeak but was able to move to Barbours Cut. T/S Rachel B was reported as empty at the time of the collision and appeared not to be leaking any oil. T/B Coastal 2514 in tow of Towboat Gayolyn Ann Griffin pushed aground east of the Houston Ship Channel on a spoil area south of Atkinson Island. Coastal Towing has contracted Garner Environ- mental for cleanup operations. Weather for the approximate time of the incident was overcast with rain, temp. 80 deg.F winds SE at 10-15 kts, waves 2-4 ft. and widely scattered thunder showers. USCG district 8."
6705,1989-06-24,T/B 2514,"Houston Ship Channel, Bay Port, Texas",29.748,-95.291,,,Slurry Oil,,,,,,239000,6,"At 1820 on June 23, 1989, the empty tanker RACHEL B collided with Coastal Towing tank barge 2514 in Galveston Bay. Both vessels were damaged, with about 5,700 barrels of heavy ""slurry"" oil spilling from the barge. The collision occurred at the junction of the Houston and Bay Port Ship channels.The oil moved rapidly westward and diversionary booming operations funnelled an estimated 5,600 barrels of the oil into the west end of the Bay Port Ship Basin by mid-day on June 24. Vacuum equipment was staged at the southwest margin of the basin recovery operations and containment of the damaged barge 2514 were begun in the Basin. The RACHEL B was reported not to be leaking and was allowed to proceed into Houston Harbor for inspection and repairs to her damaged bow and hull. USCG district 8."
5121,1989-06-24,T/V PRESIDENTE RIVERA,"Delaware River, South of Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania",39.75,-75.45,Oil,,No. 6 Oil (heavy industrial grade),,,,,,307000,11,"On June 24, 1989 at approximately 0500, the Uruguayan motor vessel Presidente Rivera ran hard aground in the Delaware River near Claymont, Delaware, south of Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. The grounding damaged four of the vessel's cargo tanks, resulting in the release of approximately 7310 barrels of No. 6 Oil into the river. The weather at the time was cloudy with occasional thunderstorms, variable light winds, 71?F, and 2-3 miles visibility. The owners of the vessel assumed responsibility and hired a contractor to deploy booms around the ship. Another company was hired as prime contractor for the entire cleanup operation.Cleanup operations began immediately. By mid-morning of the first day, the vessel had been boomed and lightering operations had commenced. A Multi Agency Local Response Team (MALRT) meeting was held at noon on the first day at the Marine Safety Office (MSO) Philadelphia. By the morning of June 25, the vessel had been refloated and moved to the Sun Oil Co. terminal at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania for final lightering and inspection. By June 28, there was no significant free-floating oil observed in the river. The vessel was in dry dock in Philadelphia by July 8. Cleanup operations continued into the spring of 1990. USCG district 1. Keyword: Atlantic Strike Team (AST), Open Water Oil Containment and Recovery System (OWOCRS), Goodyear boom, Sea Curtain boom, Delaware Bay and River Cooperative, stern trawl net, oil snares, National Guard, Tri-State Bird Rescue Center, Multi Agency Local Response Team (MALRT), vacuum truck, supersucker, skimmer, manual removal, weir/pump skimmer, reoiling, sub-surface oil.."
6704,1989-06-23,T/V World Prodigy,"Newport, Rhode Island",41.4333,-71.3667,Oil,,No. 2 heating oil,,,,,,290000,31,"At 1640 on June 23, 1989, the Greek Tank Ship World Prodigy ran hard aground on Brenton Reef near the entrance to Narragansett Bay, approximately four miles south of Newport, Rhode Island. The vessel was loaded with 8.2 million gallons (over 195,000 barrels) of No. 2 home heating oil. The grounding tore a 200-foot gash in the hull of the ship, ruptured 9 of the 23 cargo tanks and released approximately 6,900 barrels of oil into the waters of Rhode Island Sound. Immediately before the accident, the vessel was observed operating out of the shipping channel, closer to the Brenton Reef than it should have been. The accident occurred during daylight hours with partly cloudy skies, calm seas, winds NW at 5-10 knots, and visibility 6-8 miles.The response began immediately. Seven rescue ships and several USCG vessels with boom arrived at the scene of the grounding within eleven minutes. The USCG Atlantic Strike Team (AST) was activated within thirty minutes. The pre-designated Federal On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) was the Captain of the Port (COTP), Providence, Rhode Island. The OSC assumed federal responsibility for the spill response within two hours, following the determination that the incident was beyond the control of the ship's captain and the owners, Ballard Shipping of Monrovia, Liberia. A $50,000 ceiling on the pollution fund was established, which was later raised to $3.4 million. The OSC immediately hired cleanup contractors and requested boom and other cleanup equipment. The COTP Providence established a 500 yard safety zone around the grounded vessel.The vessel was surrounded with three layers of containment boom. The remaining cargo onboard was offloaded into barges beginning June 24. The area within the boom was cleaned with skimmers beginning on June 26. The booms remained in place until the vessel was cleared by the OSC to sail on July 2. The T/S World Prodigy arrived at New York Harbor on July 3. USCG district 1. Keyword: Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), skimmer, vacuum truck, boom, volunteers.."
6703,1989-06-20,T/V CAMARGUE,"St. John, New Brunswick, Canada",45.268,-66.07,,,Bunker C oil,,,,,,2500,3,"On June 20, 1989, the tanker CAMARGUE, tied up at the Canaport Monobuoy at St. John, New Brunswick, accidentally discharged about 2,500 gallons of bunker C oil during bunkering operations. The operation was terminated when the overflow of bunker oil was observed. USCG district 1."
6702,1989-06-19,F/V TARPON,"Port Moller, Alaska",55.9137,-160.582,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,30000,3,"Early in the morning on June 19, 1989, the TARPON, a double-bottomed, 175-foot fishing supply vessel, ran aground at high tide on the sand bar south of Port Moller. None of the vessel's 30,000 gallons of diesel fuel was reported in the water. USCG district 17."
6701,1989-06-17,T/V JAHRE SPRAY,"Big Stone Anchorage, Delaware Bay, Delaware",39.028,-75.12,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"The tanker JAHRE SPRAY was trailing an oil sheen when it entered the Big Stone Anchorage in Delaware Bay on June 17, 1989. The vessel asked permission of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Philadelphia to leave the anchorage, anchor 20 miles offshore, and commence repairs. USCG district 5."
6700,1989-06-16,General Chemical Company,"Claymont, Delaware",39.7877,-75.4911,,,Sulfuric acid,,,,,,30000,3,"At 0300 on June 16, 1989, General Chemical Company in Claymont, Delaware, accidentally released approximately 30,000 pounds of sulfuric acid into the Delaware River. The accident was caused when a cooling processor sprang a leak into a sewer system connected to the river. USCG district 5."
6698,1989-06-15,Leaking Freight Container,"Chester, Pennsylvania",39.8484,-75.3527,,,2-methoxy acetic acid,,,,,,10,3,"On June 15, 1989, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port of Philadelphia was notified that a shipping freight container had leaked about ten gallons of 2-methoxy acetic acid onto a dock in Chester. USCG district 1."
6699,1989-06-15,T/V O.M.I Leader,"Virginia Beach, Virginia",36.856,-75.865,,,Number 6 fuel oil,,,,,,9630000,3,"The 632-foot tanker, O.M.I. LEADER, carrying 9,630,000 gallons of number 6 fuel oil, ran aground five miles east of Virginia Beach, Virginia on around 2100, June 14, 1989. The Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Hampton Roads, advised the vessel to take no action, other than soundings, to pull the ship off the bottom until MSO investigators arrived. USCG district 5."
6697,1989-06-06,Shell Offshore Oil Production,"Off Grand Isle, Louisiana",29.2301,-89.9682,,,Concentrated zinc bromide solution,,,,,,63000,3,"At 1130 on June 6, 1989, 63,000 pounds of concentrated zinc bromide solution spilled into the Gulf of Mexico when a transfer hose separated during a Shell Offshore Oil Production vessel-to-vessel ballasting and lightering operation about 55 nautical miles south southwest of Grand Isle, Louisiana. USCG district 8."
6696,1989-05-25,Placid Oil Company,"Catahoula Lake, Alexandria, Louisiana",31.5184,-92.1103,,,Oil,,,,,,840,3,"At 0830 on May 24, 1989, an oil slick was observed on Catahoula Lake, Louisiana, emanating from a central location near Mosquito Point, perhaps from leaking or broken oil collection lines leading from wells operating in the area.Catahoula Lake, 10 miles long by 3-1/2 miles wide, is about 20 miles northeast of Alexandria, Louisiana. The lake is one of the State's more significant inland recreational resources and is the site of a national wildlife refuge. Freshwater commercial fishing, oil production, sportfishing, and wildlife studies are some of the more notable activities associated with the lake.Early on May 25, the slick was estimated at 15-20 barrels by the State, and covered an area measuring 5-1/2 miles long by one mile wide. The oil was moving toward the Catahoula Wildlife Refuge and Bird Island on the northeast end of the lake. Lake waters were 12-13 feet above normal due to heavy spring rains and already flooding wading bird nesting areas and vegetation. Exxon Oil Company, owner/operator of some of the production facilities in the lake, was attempting unsuccessfully to contain the oil. They also reported that their collection lines had just been pressure-checked and were not leaking any product. USCG district 8."
6695,1989-05-16,Chesapeake Triport Terminal Corporation,"Chesapeake, Virginia",36.7982,-76.2902,,,Urea ammonium nitrate,,,,,,1000000,3,"On May 15, 1989, a large storage tank failed at the Chesapeake Triport Terminal facility, spilling an estimated 1,000,000 gallons of urea ammonium nitrate solution into Newton Creek, a tributary of the Elizabeth River. This material is not regulated by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and was described by the spiller as a liquid fertilizer. USCG district 5."
6694,1989-05-01,T/V SCURRY,"Detroit River Light, Lake Erie, Canada",42.349,-82.94,,,Carbon black feedstock,,,,,,110000000,3,"On May 1, 1989, the Gulf Canada tanker SCURRY, carrying 55,000 tons of carbon black feedstock, ran aground northwest of the Detroit River Light in the Canadian portion of Lake Erie while attempting to enter the Detroit River. Because the Gulf Canada vessel was grounded in Canadian waters, the Canadian Coast Guard was the lead agency. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Detroit, monitored the incident. USCG district 9."
6692,1989-04-22,Mystery Oil Spill5,"Grande Isle, Louisiana",29.2428,-89.9593,,,Unknown oil,,,,,,,3,"On the morning of April 22, 1989, an oil spill was reported off Grand Isle, Louisiana. At 0920, helicopter reports indicated that the slick, which measured approximately eight miles long and 1-1/2 miles wide, was about 21 nautical miles south of Grand Isle. Subsequent reports from a Conoco oil platform air dispatcher indicated that the slick was oriented along an east-west axis, and that it contained patches of dark ""pudding-like"" oil, and silver to rainbow sheen. A Coast Guard overflight confirmed the sighting, and reported that the slick was moving west and appeared to be breaking up. A Coast Guard vessel passing through the area described the material as somewhat stringy. USCG district 8."
6693,1989-04-22,Unknown Oil Spill1,"Off Grand Isle, Louisiana",29.2351,-89.9391,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On the morning of April 22, 1989, an oil spill was reported off Grand Isle, Louisiana. At 0920 helicopter reports indicated that the slick, which measured approximately eight miles long and 1-1/2 miles wide, was about 21 nautical miles south of Grand Isle. Subsequent reports from a Conoco oil platform air dispatcher indicated that the slick was oriented along an east-west axis and that it contained patches of dark ""pudding-like"" oil and silver to rainbow sheen. A Coast Guard overflight confirmed the sighting and reported that the slick was moving west and appeared to be breaking up. A Coast Guard vessel passing through the area described the material as somewhat stringy. USCG district 8."
6691,1989-04-17,U.S. Army 87th Explosive Ordnance Detachment,"San Rafael, California",37.9637,-122.489,,,Explosive C-4,,,,,,,3,"While pursued by the U.S. Army's Criminal Investigations Department, a thief threw a package of the explosive C-4 off Elephant Rock into 10 fathoms of water. USCG district 11."
6690,1989-04-13,Alameda County Transit Company,"Emeryville, California",37.8339,-122.298,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,20000,3,"On April 12, 1989, a fuel line ruptured at the Alameda County Transit Company in Emeryville, California, releasing an estimated 20,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a storm drain that empties into a marsh. By the time the leak was discovered on April 13, the ground had become saturated and the oil-water separator on the facility had malfunctioned. USCG district 11."
6689,1989-04-10,Chevron Oil Refinery Richmond,"Richmond, CA",37.9778,-122.373,,,"heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and ammonia",,,,,,,3,"On April 10, 1989, there was an explosion and fire at Chevron's hydrocarbon cracking tower at the Richmond Long Wharf. After an initial explosion, a black cloud was visible over the fire, which contained heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and ammonia. USCG district 8."
6688,1989-04-07,Highway Fire,"New Bern, North Carolina",35.1183,-77.0779,,,Lasso (a.k.a. paraquat),,,,,,267,3,"n April 7, 1989, a 40-foot container van carrying 267 gallons of Lasso, a herbicide/defoliant also known as paraquat, burst into flames following an accident on Highway 55 in New Bern, North Carolina. USCG district 5."
6687,1989-04-06,ARCO Platform B #2,"South Pass, Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana",29.1723,-88.8693,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On April 5, 1989, ARCO Platform B, structurally damaged in an explosion and fire on March 20, 1989, was in danger of collapse in the event of severe weather. The platform assembly and wells are located in Block 60 of the South Pass offshore lease on the Mississippi River, approximately 100 miles southeast of New Orleans. The U.S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service was concerned that a collapse could shear off well head assemblies on the sea floor 200 feet below the rig, spilling up to 200 barrels of crude oil daily. Oil seepage was occurring at the head assemblies but shut-in of the wells was not possible because of the March 20 fire damage to casing and valves. In addition, ARCO officials were reluctant to attempt capping the three wells below the platform because the gas line used to drive the wells was unsafe as a result of the fire and explosion in March.Heavy weather on scene had thus far hindered divers' attempts to close off the gas line. USCG district 8."
6686,1989-04-03,Barge PPG 207,"Ravenswood, West Virginia",38.9448,-81.7642,,,50% caustic soda solution,,,,,,160000,3,"PPG 207, a 193-foot Pittsburgh Plate Glass barge carrying 160,000 gallons of a 50% caustic soda solution, capsized on the Ohio River on April 3, 1989. PPG 207, part of a 15-barge tow, had broken away from the tow while rounding a bend in the Ohio River. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), Huntington, West Virginia, ensured that the barge was stable and that sampling downstream was being conducted by the responsible party. USCG district 9."
6685,1989-03-31,Container Freight Services Terminal,"San Francisco, California",37.7861,-122.424,,,"Liquefied gas silane, nitrous oxide",,,,,,,3,"On March 31, 1989, the terminal manager at Container Freight Services in San Francisco learned that a shipment of pressurized cylinders of the highly combustible liquefied gas silane had been loaded next to cylinders of nitrous oxide, a strong oxidizer. USCG district 11."
6684,1989-03-27,T/V LAKE ANN,"Nantuxent Cove, Delaware Bay, New Jersey",39.068,-75.189,,,Cumene,,,,,,30400000,3,"At 1739 on March 27, 1989, the 568-foot tanker LAKE ANN grounded in the Delaware Bay near Nantuxent Cove with a cargo of 15,208 gross tons of cumene. USCG district 1."
6683,1989-03-24,T/V Exxon Valdez,"Bligh Reef, Prince William Sound, Alaska",60.8389,-146.883,,Collision,Prudhoe Bay Crude,,,1,1,1,10900000,352,"On March 24, 1989, the tanker Exxon Valdez, en route from Valdez, Alaska to Los Angeles, California, ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska. The vessel was traveling outside normal shipping lanes in an attempt to avoid ice. Within six hours of the grounding, the Exxon Valdez spilled approximately 10.9 million gallons of its 53 million gallon cargo of Prudhoe Bay Crude. Eight of the eleven tanks on board were damaged. The oil would eventually impact over 1,100 miles of non-continuous coastline in Alaska, making the Exxon Valdez the largest oil spill to date in U.S. waters.The response to the Exxon Valdez involved more personnel and equipment over a longer period of time than did any other spill in U.S. history. Logistical problems in providing fuel, meals, berthing, response equipment, waste management and other resources were one of the largest challenges to response management. At the height of the response, more than 11,000 personnel, 1,400 vessels and 85 aircraft were involved in the cleanup.Shoreline cleanup began in April of 1989 and continued until September of 1989 for the first year of the response. The response effort continued in 1990 and 1991 with cleanup in the summer months, and limited shoreline monitoring in the winter months. Fate and effects monitoring by state and Federal agencies are ongoing. USCG district 17. Keyword: Inipol, Customblen, skimmer, sorbent belt skimmer, rope mops, sorbents, boom, pompoms, Corexit 7664, Corexit 9580, Corexit 9527, BP 1100X, International Bird Rescue and Research Center (IBRRC), Regional Response Team, fingerprinting, lightering, manual removal, vacuum truck, disposal, high-pressure hot water washing, high-pressure washing, low pressure washing, water-washing, remote response, side looking airborne radar (SLAR), steam generators, volunteers.."
6681,1989-03-20,ARCO Platform B #1,"South Pass, Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana",29.1723,-88.8693,,,crude oil,,,,,,,1,"At 1940 on March 19, 1989, ARCO Platform B exploded at its location five miles east of the mouth of South Pass on the Mississippi River. The ensuing fire spread to an adjacent quarters and support platform seven persons were reported missing from the platform. An oil slick measuring 100 yards wide by two miles long was visible. USCG district 8."
6682,1989-03-20,T/V CHESTNUT HILL,"Port Arthur, Texas",29.978,-93.861,,,Panamanian crude,,,,,,2100,2,"At 0030 on March 14, 1989, the tanker CHESTNUT HILL spilled an estimated 50 barrels of Panamanian crude oil while transferring the product to the Sun Oil Terminal on the Neches River, about seven miles northwest of Port Arthur, Texas. Efforts to contain and recover the oil were unsuccessful and approximately one-quarter mile of marsh and wetlands vegetation were oiled two to five feet back from the water's edge.Over the next few days, approximately 40 barrels of the spilled oil was recovered along the margins of the vegetation and river edge. Further cleanup was halted until additional investigation of the situation might be completed. USCG district 8."
6680,1989-03-18,F/V MERIDITH T,"Harwichport, Nantucket Sound, Massachusetts",41.6316,-70.0599,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,800,2,"On March 18, 1989 the fishing vessel MERIDITH T sank in the open ocean three miles south of Harwichport in Nantucket Sound. Attempts to save the fishing vessel, which began taking on water at 0930, failed even after the entire cargo of clams had been dumped. The vessel's tanks contained an estimated 800 gallons of diesel fuel. USCG district 1."
6679,1989-03-14,Ketchikan Pulp Corporation,"Ketchikan, Alaska",55.4167,-131.7,Chemical,,Liquified magnesium bisulfite,,,,,,40000,2,"A check valve between an accumulator tank and a feeder pump at Ketchikan Pulp Corporation blew out on the evening of March 13, 1989, releasing 40,000 gallons of liquified magnesium bisulfite. Magnesium bisulfite is an unstable chemical that disassociates into free sulfur dioxide (approximately 13%) and an unknown quantity of magnesium oxide and other sulfur oxides. The sulfur dioxide was immediately released as a vapor cloud and the remaining chemical in solution ran into Ward Cove. USCG district 17."
6678,1989-03-09,T/V NOTOS,"Delaware Bay, Delaware",39.0,-75.0,,,West African Takula crude oil,,,,,,41800000,3,"The Liberian tanker NOTOS, carrying 995,000 barrels of West African Takula crude oil, grounded in the northwest corner of the Big Stone Anchorage in Delaware Bay at midnight on March 9, 1989. At approximately 0200, a tug and barge began lightering oil from the NOTOS. USCG district 1."
6677,1989-03-08,Cannelton Industries,"Northville, Michigan",42.4375,-83.4808,,,"Chromium, decaying hides",,,,,,,3,"The Cannelton Industries site in Sault Ste. Marie housed a tannery until a fire destroyed it in 1958. For the past several years, the site has been the source of annual springtime fires. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) was assessing the site until the latest fire in June 1988. MDNR requested U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) support to mitigate the emergency condition. An EPA On-Scene Coordinator sampled the site and detected chromium and a large amount of decaying organic material. During 1988, EPA built fences, dug trenches, and wetted the site as a precaution against fires. USCG district 9."
6676,1989-03-06,Mystery Oil Spill4,"Suisun Bay, Concord, California",38.0637,-122.022,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On March 6, 1989, a U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Alameda, helicopter overflight observed an oil slick, measuring approximately 30 meters wide by eight miles long, and extending along the southern side of the shoreline from Naval Weapons Station Concord. USCG district 11."
6674,1989-03-03,EXXON HOUSTON,"Honolulu, Hawaii",21.2945,-158.125,,,Prudhoe Bay Crude oil,,,,,,92400,11,"At about 2000 on March 2, 1989, the tanker EXXON HOUSTON, with 90,000 barrels of Prudhoe Bay crude oil aboard, broke loose from her moorings at an offshore terminal off Barbers Point, Oahu, Hawaii, during offloading operations. The vessel subsequently grounded 0.7 miles off Barbers Point. A wing tank containing Bunker C fuel oil was damaged when the EXXON HOUSTON ran aground, spilling approximately 2,200 barrels of oil. USCG district 14."
6675,1989-03-03,Weathered Oil,"Islamorada, Florida Keys",24.8385,-80.5025,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On March 3, 1989, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Miami, received a report of an oil slick approximately 10 miles east-southeast of Islamorada, Florida. Subsequently, Coast Guard boats and aircraft and Florida Department of Natural Resources rangers observed patches of tar balls and seaweed scattered two to six miles offshore off Key Largo, southwest along the Florida Keys. Reports of shoreline impacts were also received from the Lower Keys. Oil concentrations were small and the oil appeared to be a weathered heavy oil. USCG district 7."
6673,1989-03-01,F/V PACIFIC EAGLE,"Humboldt Bay, Ell River Basin, California",40.7701,-124.256,,,"Number 2 diesel fuel, lube oil, propane",,,,,,2000,3,"On March 1, 1989, the 70-foot, steel-hulled fishing vessel PACIFIC EAGLE ran hard aground in heavy seas on a beach one mile south of the entrance to the Ell River. The vessel carried 2,000 gallons of number 2 diesel fuel, several barrels of lube oil, and a propane tank. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people and observed a sheen emanating from the vessel. USCG district 11."
6672,1989-02-28,Tug KIDD,"Marco, Florida",25.9561,-81.8185,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,1000,3,"On February 26, 1989, the tugboat KIDD sank 12 miles west of Marco, Florida in 41 feet of water. The tug contained approximately 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The entire cargo of diesel leaked out of the tanks through the vents and dissipated. There were no reports of impacts. USCG district 7."
6670,1989-02-27,M/V SWALLOW,"Dutch Harbor, Aleutian Islands, Alaska",53.9004,-166.509,,,"Bunker C, diesel, lube oil, frozen crab",,,,,,30000,19,"On the morning of February 27, 1989, the SWALLOW, a 287-foot Japanese refrigerant fish cargo vessel, grounded just south of Ulakta Head, roughly ten miles north of Unalaska. The vessel was carrying approximately 65,000 gallons of Bunker C 30,000 gallons of diesel l 3,000 gallons of lube oil and over 200 tons of frozen crab. Within a few days most of the diesel and some of the Bunker C had been lost. Because the vessel lost generating capability shortly after it grounded, the Bunker C fuel thickened, so that little fuel was actually lost. Booms were of little use in the surf zone where the vessel was grounded. USCG district 17."
6671,1989-02-27,Union Carbide,"Norco, Louisiana",29.996,-90.4127,,,Acrolein,,,,,,,3,"On February 12, 1989, Union Carbide discovered that acrolein was leaking from their production facility on the Mississippi River near Norco Ferry, 20 miles west of New Orleans. The production unit was shut down for testing and repair, but on February 27, a water quality alarm alerted Union Carbide that one gallon of acrolein and isopropyl ether per hour were leaking in the cooler water exchange system. Although the production unit was reported shut down, product continued to be lost. USCG district 8."
6669,1989-02-24,T/V CAPTAIN W. ARVELO,"Northeast Coast, Dominican Republic",19.4,-69.155,,,Bunker C fuel oil,,,,,,,6,"The tanker CAPTAIN W. ARVELO sank in high winds in the early morning hours of February 24, 1989, five nautical miles north of the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. The vessel carried approximately 200,000 gallons of bunker C fuel oil. USCG district 7."
6668,1989-02-20,M/V Yardarm Knot,"St. Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Alaska",57.1438,-170.2,,,"Diesel, crab",,,,,,3500,3,"In the early morning of February 20, 1989, the Yardarm Knot hit a reef on the southeastern side of St. Paul Island while breaking off its transfer operation with a catcher boat. The 320-foot fish-processing vessel, owned by HAK Inc. in Seattle, sustained a gash measuring three feet wide and 60 feet long and damaged its rudder. Initial reports indicated that approximately 3,500 gallons of diesel fuel had been lost, from a total of 97,000 gallons. The ship's crew of approximately 120 people was safely transferred to another vessel, and roughly 150 tons of frozen, processed crab was transferred to the M/V SWALLOW. USCG district 17."
6667,1989-02-16,T/V UNICORN DEREK,"Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands",18.489,-64.4007,,,"Gasoline, kerosene, bunker C fuel",,,,,,,3,"On February 16, 1989, the tanker UNICORN DEREK ran aground on the western side of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, approximately 600 yards from the entrance to the Spanish Town Yacht Harbor. The tanker carried 1,500 barrels of diesel, 2,500 barrels of gasoline, 2,260 barrels of kerosene, and 21 tons of bunker C fuel. The initial report to the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), San Juan, Puerto Rico, indicated that a small quantity of gas and diesel were leaking into the water from two tanks. A tug and barge were brought in to lighter the vessel before refloating her. A small sheen was seen around the vessel but it did not appear to persist and did not impact any shoreline. Divers found a slight amount of damage to the hull in the area of the number 4 tank. The sheens diminished after the gas in the tank was shifted to an undamaged tank. USCG district 7."
6665,1989-02-15,Sandfer Offshore Petroleum,"Off Morgan City, Louisiana",29.7197,-91.1574,,,Louisiana crude oil,,,,,,25200,3,"Early on February 15, 1989, Sandfer Offshore Petroleum discovered that approximately 600 barrels of Louisiana crude oil had spilled during the night from their ""Alpha"" platform in an offshore lease approximately 60 nautical miles south-southwest of Morgan City, Louisiana. The platform collection tank that had overflowed and caused the spill was secured and was no longer leaking oil. A U.S. Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service overflight reported a 50-yard wide slick extending 35 miles to the northwest. A U.S. Coast Guard overflight at 1500 observed that the slick, which was proceeding northwest in a long streamer measuring 21 miles long, showed signs of breaking up. USCG district 8."
6666,1989-02-15,T/B GRAN TOR,Northeast Coast of Dominican Republic,19.44,-69.048,,,Bunker C fuel oil,,,,,,,3,"On February 15, 1989, the tug ALICE M. WINSLOW and tank barge GRAN TOR ran aground on a reef about 800 yards off the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. The barge's cargo consisted of approximately 18,000 barrels of bunker C fuel oil. Sheens emanated from both vessels but appeared to be diesel fuel from the tug and runoff from the deck of the barge. USCG district 7."
6664,1989-02-14,Barge SFI 61,"Houma, Louisiana",29.5539,-90.7045,,,Number 6 fuel oil,,,,,,21000,3,"On February 6, 1989, the barge SFI 61 ran aground while being moved on the Intracoastal Waterway near Houma, Louisiana, spilling an estimated 500 barrels of a potential 6,000 barrels of number 6 fuel oil. Efforts to stop the fuel leak and contain the spill began shortly thereafter. Cool temperatures and rainy weather hampered containment and cleanup, and the oil began disappearing below the surface of the canal. Cleanup operations were discontinued a week later when approximately 150 barrels of the material had been recovered from a six-mile section of the waterway. However, during the next few days, daytime temperatures increased with clearing skies and the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Morgan City, was inundated with spill reports from up and down the Intracoastal Waterway near Houma. USCG district 8."
6663,1989-02-09,City of Newport News,"Newport News, Virginia",37.0024,-76.4179,,,Mercury,,,,,,5,3,"On February 8, 1989, a City of Newport News employee dropped a flowmeter containing about five pounds of mercury into the manhole of the city sewer system, 100 feet from the Newport News Reservoir. USCG district 5."
6662,1989-02-04,M/V WAARDRECHT,"San Francisco, California",37.7991,-122.391,,,Dimethoate (solid),,,,,,,2,"NOAA /OMA was notified of the incident at approximately 1430 on February 4, 1989 by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, San Francisco, and requested to advise on the toxicity of the products involved and safety considerations, and to recommend a strategy to mitigate the impacts of the release. Dimethoate is a sulfur-containing compound with a mercaptin-like odor. Its high molecular weight and low vapor pressure makes it quite stable in solid form at ambient temperatures, and its odor is noticeable even in extremely low concentrations. NOAA hypothesized that some vapor from the solid dimethoate may have leaked into the closed container during shipment, and that it was this vapor that was detected while the vessel was en route to San Francisco. The concentration in the atmosphere within the container was probably never at a toxic level even though it would have been uncomfortable to breathe. Once the container was opened and exposed to circulating air, the detectable odor would dissipate rapidly. NOAA recommended that personnel involved in the inspection of the shipping container be suited in Level B protection as a conservative measure as dimethoate does not present a significant inhalation hazard when shipped in solid form. The primary concern with this product was to avoid inhalation or ingestion of airborne dust from a potentially damaged shipping container and to restrict dermal contact to minimize any chance of skin absorption. A visual inspection of the container by the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office found no evidence of damage to the container or spillage of dimethoate. Accordingly, the container was left aboard the vessel for continuation to the WAARDRECHT's destination in Mexico. The case was closed after the container was inspected and found to be undamaged. USCG district 11."
6660,1989-01-31,Amoco Platform Anna,"Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.5802,-151.547,Oil,,"Crude oil, contaminated water",,,,,0,4620,3,"On the morning of January 31, 1989, Amoco oil platform Anna accidentally released approximately 520 barrels of an oil-water mixture into the ice-filled Upper Cook Inlet. Apparently, a valve malfunction caused a tank to overflow. An overflight by Amoco and U.S. Coast Guard personnel sighted crude oil approximately one mile south of the platform between leads and on the ice in seven patches measuring 15 feet by 50 feet).Due to extreme cold weather and heavy ice conditions, mechanical cleanup was not deemed feasible. USCG district 17."
6661,1989-01-31,Stevedoring Services of America 2,"San Francisco, California",37.751,-122.229,,,Polychlorinated biphenyl -- laden oil,,,,,,,3,"A strong, pesticide-like odor was noted when a shipping container loaded in the People's Republic of China with 195 55-kilogram drums of dimethoate (solid) was off-loaded in the Port of Long Beach, California. After inspection, the dented drums were placed in overpack drums and disposed of. The remainder of the shipment was replaced in the container for transportation to its original destination. USCG district 11."
6659,1989-01-29,F/V HARRY GLEN,"Nantucket Sound, Massachusetts",41.1419,-70.0975,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,2000,3,"On January 29, 1989, the 53-foot, wooden fishing vessel HARRY GLEN sank in the open ocean nine miles south of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Attempts to save the fishing vessel failed. The vessel's tanks contained an estimated 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel. USCG district 1."
6658,1989-01-28,M/V Bahia Paraiso,"Palmer Station, Antarctica",-64.7833,-64.1,Oil,Grounding,Diesel fuel arctic (DFA),,,,,,3770,21,"On January 28, 1989, the 4,325-foot Argentine Navy transport BAHIA PARAISO, ran aground on rocks two miles from the U.S. scientific base at Palmer Station, Antarctica, and immediately began leaking oil into this pristine ecological environment. The transport was carrying fuel to resupply an Argentine station in Antarctica when it grounded and gashed a 30-foot hole in its double hull. National Science Foundation scientists reported that the oil floating ashore had already begun to kill krill, small, shrimplike crustaceans which are a major part of the diet of the whales that visit Antarctica in the winter. The oil also affected gulls, giant petrels, penguins, and possibly other wildlife near the station. The 234 crew members and 81 tourists were removed from the grounded vessel and taken to Palmer Station."
6656,1989-01-26,CHRISTINA RIVER SPILL,"Wilmington, Delaware",39.7169,-75.5141,Oil,,"TOLUENE, #6 OIL, #2 OIL, AND MARINE DIESEL",,,,,,10000,4,"AT 2225 COTP WAS NOTIFIED BY TUG TEXACO TAMPA THAT THE PIER AT DELAWARE TERMINAL COLLAPSED WHILE THE TUG AND BARGE TEXACO 809 WERE GETTING UNDERWAY. TOLUENE, #6 OIL, #2 OIL, AND MARINE DIESEL ARE SPILLING FROM PIPELINES AS FOLLOWS: PRODUCT SIZE CAPACITY TOLUENE 12"" LINE 31,000 GALLONS MARINE DIESEL 10"" LINE 640 BARRELS #6 OIL 30"" LINE 5500 BARRELS MARINE DIESEL 4"" LINE 90 BARRELS #2 OIL 12"" LINE 31,000 GALLONS "
6657,1989-01-26,Port of Wilmington,"Christiana River, Delaware",39.7303,-75.5611,,,"Diesel Fuel, number 6 oil, toluene, xylene, raffanite.",,,,,,,3,"On January 25, 1989, a tug and barge collided with a dock at the Port of Wilmington, Delaware, on the Christiana River, causing the dock and pipeline to collapse. The pipeline was believed to contain up to 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel, number 6 oil, toluene, xylene, and raffanite. USCG district 5."
6654,1989-01-23,M/V ENCOURAGER,"Mississippi Delta, Louisiana",29.1813,-89.2515,,,Aniline oil,,,,,,3500,3,"On the morning of January 23, 1989, the M/V ENCOURAGER, inbound on the Mississippi River, discovered that a deck-mounted 3,500-gallon tank filled with aniline oil was slowly leaking. The oil appeared to be coming near a valve assembly on the tank at a rate of approximately three drops per minute the vessel's captain estimated that five gallons of the material was on the deck. The vessel was scheduled to reach Cedar Grove, approximately 20 miles southeast of New Orleans, later that evening. USCG district 8."
6655,1989-01-23,M/V MARY KATHRYN H,"Prince of Wales Island, Alaska",55.1397,-131.94,Oil,Grounding,Diesel,,,,,,100,2,"At approximately 1800 on January 20, 1989, the tugboat MARY KATHRYN H grounded in heavy weather at the entrance to Smith Cove, on the east side of Prince of Wales Island. The vessel rested on its starboard side on a reef and was awash at high tide. The tug contained approximately 7,000 gallons of diesel, of which less than 100 gallons were lost prior to plugging the fuel tank vents. High winds from the southeast and heavy seas made access to the vessel difficult. USCG district 17."
6653,1989-01-18,T/B 256,"Amchitka, Island, Aleutian Island Chain, Alaska",51.516,-179.013,Oil,Collision,Diesel,,,,,,84000,2,"At approximately 0800 on January 17, 1989, the Foss Company's tank barge 256 holed itself at Bird Cape, Amchitka Island during heavy weather. The vessel was transferring diesel fuel to the U.S. Navy facility at Bird Cape when approximately 70 knot winds pushed the barge and the tug DANIEL FOSS over rocks, ripping holes in several cargo tanks. The total capacity of the barge was approximately 1,800,000 gallons of diesel. The DANIEL FOSS, with the barge in tow, moved from Bird Cape to Chitka Cove. As the weather permitted, the fuel transfer was completed by January 25. The barge apparently lost approximately 84,000 gallons of diesel. U.S. Navy personnel surveyed the beach from Bird Cape to Chitka Cove and found no evidence of the the spill on the beach. The case was closed on January 26. USCG district 17."
6652,1989-01-16,M/V RENTALA,"Southwest Pass, Louisiana",28.7833,-89.3167,,,Ferrosilicon 50% grade,,,,,,15900000,3,"On January 16, 1989, one of the M/V RENTALA's holds, containing 7,936 tons of ferrosilicon 50% grade, was wetted when a through-hold seawater line ruptured. Onboard measurements using a Drager Model 31 and sampling tubes indicated that arsine and phosphine gases were present in the exhaust air coming from the hold at levels up to .25 parts per million (ppm) and .5 ppm, respectively. The damaged water line was secured and fluid that had filled the lower third of the potential voids in the hold had been removed. The RENTALA, a Singapore flag vessel en route from Finland, was due to arrive in New Orleans on January 31. USCG district 8."
6651,1989-01-13,M/V INTERCHEM CATALYST,"Round Island, Lake Huron, Michigan",44.7666,-83.1069,,,Caustic soda solution,,,,,,15000000,3,"On January 13, 1989, the M/V INTERCHEM CATALYST ran aground on Round Island, Michigan near the Straits of Mackinac in Lake Huron. The vessel was bound for Chicago from Sarnia, Ontario, carrying approximately 7,500 tons of caustic soda solution. The ship's Master sounded the tanks and reported no loss of product. USCG district 9."
6650,1989-01-11,M/V CHIL BO SAN #6,"Unalaska Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska",53.7237,-166.875,,,"Lube oil, diesel",,,,,,70000,3,"On January 11, 1989, the CHIL BO SAN #6, a 283-foot fish carrier owned by Korea Wonyang Fisheries, reported itself in distress on the west side of Unalaska Island. The CHIL BO SAN had a broken propeller shaft and was drifting in severe weather conditions. With anchors dragging, the vessel grounded two miles south of Spray Point. The vessel was carrying 4,565 gallons of lube oil, in drums and tanks, and approximately 65,000 gallons of diesel. On January 15, a surveyor observed a sheen around the vessel extending two miles south. Apparently, the vessel came over a reef and settled onto the rocks sideways, beaching in a small cove. USCG district 17."
6649,1989-01-08,TELEDYNE RIG #16,"Off New Orleans, Louisiana",29.25,-88.7833,,,H2S gas,,,,,,,7,"CG, 8TH DIST Operations notified LASSC that a blowout had occured on Teledyne Rig #16 in Fed lease ""Main Pass, Blk.#299, located at approx. Lat 29 deg.15 min. North, Lon 88 deg. 47 min. West. CG contact stated that no fire had occured and that company vessels were on site water fogging gasious emission comming from the well head area to protect the drill rig/barge assembly and to knock down vapors. CG further stated that a rotten egg odor had been reported in the area by personnel on adjacent platforms. At 1300 cst CG MSO New Orleans called, cofirmed the earlier report and requested SSC assistance. They stated that at that time that no fire had been reported and that adjacent drill platforms and rigs were being or had been evacuated. They also stated that contact with ""Freeport MacMoran""(the contract/lease owner) indicated that the purpose of the well was to develope sulfur deposits on the lease site and that H2S gas had been detected near the blowout site at levels up to 60ppm. At 1451 MSO New Orleans notified the SSC that fire had started at the site and requested information regarding combustion products and possible plume trajectory modeling. No slick was reported.-end USCG district 8."
6648,1989-01-04,Barge KENAI,"Thin Point, Cold Bay, Alaska",54.906,-162.52,,,"Dry goods, PCB-laden soil, diesel",,,,,,100,3,"On January 3, 1989, the barge KENAI grounded at Thin Point at the entrance to Cold Bay, Alaska, after breaking its tug tow line. The barge was carrying mostly dry goods, but also had a small amount of diesel fuel and 40,000 pounds of low-level, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-laden soil from the U.S. Navy facility at Amchitka Island that was being taken to a repository in Oregon. None of the containers of soil was lost overboard however, damage to one of the tanks spilled about one hundred gallons of diesel. USCG district 17."
6647,1989-01-03,T/V Thompson Pass,"Alyeska Terminal, Port Valdez, Alaska",61.1194,-146.364,,,North Slope crude,,,,,,21000,3,"At 2400 on January 2, 1989, oil was observed leaking into the boom around the tanker Thompson Pass as it had completed loading North Slope crude at the Alyeska Terminal at Valdez, Alaska. The capacity of the tanker was approximately 1,170,000 barrels of oil. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) for Prince William Sound had earlier received reports of a light sheen emanating from the Thompson Pass while the ship was in Panama discharging cargo. On the return voyage to Valdez, the Thompson Pass stopped in Long Beach, California, where a surveyor found no cracks in the suspect tank. However, as a loading requirement, the COTP Prince William Sound required the vessel to be boomed off while loading its cargo. An estimated 500 barrels of a potential 1.1 million barrels of crude oil was lost. Alyeska crews moved immediately to deploy skimmers, booms, and sorbents to begin collecting the contained oil. USCG district 17."
6644,1988-12-28,Coney Island Creek Mystery Spill,"Coney Island Creek, New York",40.5804,-73.9867,,,oil,,,,1,,,4,"Mystery oil spill / Coney Island Creek, New York. Federalized spill Situation: A. Spill reported 26 December, 1988, at 0755, as heavy black oil between M/V Jarama and barge E-31. B. 0915 Helo overflight reported heavy oil in Coney Island area. C. COTPNY sends PO to video tape situation. D. Clean-Ventures O/S at 1545, and has boomed off impacted area around Coney Island Creek. Have sorbents and vac truck in operation in pocket areas. Situation is being monitored throughout night with contractor personnel staying O/S. NYPD are making regular checks. Weather: Temp: 40 deg. F. wind: 20 kn. seas: 1-2 ft. USCG district 1."
6646,1988-12-28,Tank Barge 283,"Shumagin Islands, Western Gulf of Alaska",54.9078,-159.662,,,Diesel,,,,,,,3,"On December 26, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Anchorage, was notified that the tank barge 283, towed by the tug Marine Explorer, was sinking stern down in the western Gulf of Alaska. The tug and barge were en route to Dutch Harbor with approximately 2,000,000 gallons of diesel when they encountered extremely heavy weather. The void aft tanks were flooded, causing the barge to turn bow-up with approximately 80 feet of the barge above water and the remaining 200 feet below the surface. The salvage vessel arranged for by the T/B 283's owner, United Marine Tug and Barge, Inc., of Seattle, would take approximately eight days to arrive from its location in Astoria, Oregon. Meanwhile, the barge began leaking diesel as 50-60 knot winds and 20-25 foot seas racked this portion of Alaska. USCG district 17."
6645,1988-12-28,T/B 283,"Shumagin Islands, Western Gulf of Alaska",55.08,-159.89,,,Diesel,,,,,,,16,"REPORT FIVE, UMTB 283,POTENTIAL MAJOR DIESEL SPILL, SIMEONOF ISL AK THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF COTP WESTERN ALASKA POLREPS FOUR AND FIVE 1. SITUATION A. 1530 LT, 30 DEC 88-TUG SKIPPER REPORTS THAT BARGE REMAINS IN THE SAME ATTITUDE AND ESTIMATES THAT 50 FT OF BARGE REMAINS ABOVE WATER. ALSO REPORTS THAT BARGE MAY BE TAKING ON WATER AS IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE REACTING TO WAVES AS BEFORE. B. M/V SALVAGE CHIEF, FORCED BY HIGH WINDS TO USE INSIDE PASSAGE HAS AN ETA OF 4 JAN 89. TUG MARINE RETRIEVER AND BARGE 281 WITH SALVAGE AND LIGHTERING EQUIPMENT EXPECTED TO DEPART SEATTLE 31 DEC WITH AN ETA OF 11-14 JAN 89. C. DUE TO BARGE'S PERSISTENCE IN SAME GENERAL AREA, OWNER BELIEVES STERN ANCHOR DEPLOYED AND DRAGGING ON BOTTOM. OWNER TENTATIVELY PLANS TO FREE ANCHOR WITH SALVAGE CHIEF, SECURE P/V VALVES AND OTHER VENTS WITH DIVERS THEN MOVE BARGE 283 TOWARD STEPOVAK BAY AND AWAIT ARRIVAL OF TUG MARINE RETRIEVER AND BARGE 281. USCG district 17."
6642,1988-12-26,M/V JARAMA,"Gravesend Bay, New York",40.6635,-74.0226,,,Ekofisk crude oil,,,,,,100000,3,"Early on the morning of December 26, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port of New York (COTPNY) was notified of heavy black oil in Gravesend Bay Anchorage. Subsequent Coast Guard helicopter overflights reported sheen heading out to sea, into Coney Island Creek, and in Lower New York Bay. The sheen was identified as Ekofisk crude oil. USCG district 1."
6643,1988-12-26,UMTB 283,"Aleutian Islands, Alaska",54.7667,-158.3,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,2000040,8,"On December 26, 1988, the United Marine Tug and Barge, Inc. (UMTB) Tank Barge 283, towed by the tug Marine Explorer, began sinking stern down approximately 35 miles southeast of Simeonof Island, on the western side of the Gulf of Alaska. The tug and barge, en route to Dutch Harbor with approximately 47,620 barrels of diesel on board, encountered extremely rough weather. The pump room and starboard aft tanks, which had been empty, were now flooded, causing the barge to turn bow-up with approximately 80 feet of the barge above water and the remaining 200 feet below the surface. The tug's crew members observed oil coming from the vicinity of the waste oil tanks in the stern area. Although the barge owner speculated that the stern anchor had punctured the aft waste oil tank, the exact cause of the sinking was never determined. The salvage vessel M/V Salvage Chief hired by Seattle-based UMTB arrived on January 7 after an eight-day passage from Astoria, Oregon. Meanwhile, the barge continued leaking diesel fuel as 50-60 knot winds and 20-25 foot seas pounded the area. The tug Salvage Chief arrived on-scene January 7 with divers and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to investigate the bottom of the barge. Small cracks found in the port and starboard main decks were sealed with wooden plugs.\\After considering all the options, UMTB asked the USCG for assistance in sinking the barge. The barge was sunk by the USCG Cutter Sedge at 1246 on January 13, 1989, approximately 11 miles southwest of the Semidi Islands at 55 48 N and 156 46 W.\\Due to the location of the spill, on-scene weather conditions, and the rate of oil leakage, no cleanup action was performed.By January 4, only 40 feet of the barge's bow remained above the surface. From the attitude of the barge, the owner's naval architects and salvage master speculated that four tanks remained filled with diesel fuel while the other tank's cargo was displaced by water.Initially, the owner requested resource agency clearance to move the barge to Stepovak Bay for lightering and repair operations. As the barge, with the tug and tow line still attached, drifted northeast parallel to the coast, evaluations of Stepovak, Castle, Devil's, and Kuiukta bays, along the southeastern side of the Alaska Peninsula, were requested of NOAA. The upright-floating barge was extremely difficult to tow. The vessels were caught in a clockwise back-eddy off of the southwesterly flowing Alaska stream which carried them towards the northeast.The weather remained severe (Beaufort Force 9 with icy conditions) throughout the entire incident. Even though the tug Marine Explorer remained attached to the barge, it was virtually impossible for it to influence their naturally drifting motion and trajectory. On January 11, 1989, the owners requested USCG assistance in sinking the barge. On January 13, the USCG Cutter Sedge used 1500 rounds of 20 mm fire to sink Barge 283 in approximately 102 fathoms of water. The case was closed on January 18, 1989. USCG district 17. Keyword: Adverse weather conditions, remotely operated vehicle (ROV), sinking, remote response, evaporation.."
6641,1988-12-23,T/B NESTUCCA,"Grays Harbor, Washington",46.9167,-124.25,,,Bunker C,,,,,1,231000,140,"In the early morning of December 23, 1988, the tug Ocean Service collided with its tow, the barge Nestucca, while trying to replace a broken tow line. Both the barge and tug were owned by Sause Brothers Ocean Towing Co. of Coos Bay, Oregon and were en route from Ferndale, Washington to Portland, Oregon when the collision occurred approximately 3 kilometers off the coast of Washington, near Grays Harbor. The barge was carrying over 69,000 barrels of Number 6 fuel oil. The tug punctured a cargo tank, releasing an estimated 5500 barrels of the heavy marine fuel into the ocean. It was an overcast, moonlit night and the vessels were reportedly rolling in 6 to 10 foot swells. USCG district 13. Keyword: International Bird Rescue and Research Center (IBRRC), volunteers, oil snares, pompoms, sub-surface oil, manual removal, vegetation cutting, collision, disposal.."
6640,1988-12-20,F/V TRUE GRIT,"Loggerhead Key, Dry Tortugas, Florida",24.6349,-82.8919,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,8520,3,"On December 20, 1988, the fishing vessel TRUE GRIT ran aground on the northwest shore of Loggerhead Key in the Dry Tortugas, the southern tip of the Florida Keys. The vessel was deliberately run aground in four feet of water 25 yards offshore when she was holed and began to take on water. USCG district 7."
6639,1988-12-12,T/V Oriental Crane,"Nikiski, Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.669,-151.496,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,7640,3,"Late in the morning on December 12, 1988, 25-knot winds knocked the Oriental Crane, a 300-foot Japanese fuel tanker, into the Kenai Pipeline dock, where the tanker was loading diesel fuel. The force of the collision punched an approximately eight inch-wide hole into a fuel tank of bunker C above the water line. Fuel leaked into the water for approximately 40 minutes before dropping below the level of the hole when the bunker C was pumped into another undamaged tank. An estimated 182 barrels of fuel oil were lost into Cook Inlet. USCG district 17."
6638,1988-12-10,M/V Aoyagi Maru,"Akun Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska",54.1893,-165.557,,,"Diesel, bunker C lube oil",,,,,,113000,34,"On December 10, 1988, the Aoyagi Maru, a 288-foot Japanese fish refrigerant vessel, grounded at Lost Harbor on the west side of Akun Island, Alaska, when a line caught in its screw after the fish were loaded from another vessel. An estimated 32,000 gallons of diesel, 78,000 gallons of bunker C, and 3,250 gallons of lube oil were on board when the vessel was blown aground. Despite the extremely inclement weather, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter RUSH was on the scene by December 11 to rescue the crew of 19. The Aoyagi Maru sustained holes in its engine room and two of its three holds. It was December 15 before weather permitted observers to reach the vessel. Reports indicated only a sheen around with the vessel with minimal pollution, with the water coming in through the holes in the bottom of the hull hydraulically supporting the bunker C. USCG district 17."
6637,1988-12-07,F/V OPTY,"Shemya Island, Aleutian Island Chain, Alaska",52.7344,-174.076,,,"Diesel, hydraulic oil, lube oil",,,,,,16000,3,"On December 3, 1988, the OPTY, a 139-foot vessel owned by Opty Fishing Corporation of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, grounded outside Alcan Harbor on the northwestern side of Shemya Island, part of the Aleutian Island Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge System. High winds and seas apparently contributed to the grounding of the vessel, which carried 16,000 gallons of diesel, 1,000 gallons of hydraulic oil, and 400 gallons of lube oil. None of the oil was observed to be leaking into the water. USCG district 17."
6636,1988-12-06,Barge STC 9,"Chesapeake Bay, Maryland",38.6788,-76.2946,,,Asphalt,,,,,,953000,3,"At approximately 2300 on December 5, 1988, the barge STC 9 was run aground by its tow on hard bottom two miles north of Poole Island in the Chesapeake Bay. The single skin barge carried a cargo of 22, 700 barrels of asphalt, heated at 280?F in eight tanks. USCG district 5."
6635,1988-11-28,F/V VALERIE G,"Nehenta Bay, Gravina Island, Alaska",55.157,-131.794,,,"Diesel, lube oil",,,,,,275,3,"On November 27, 1988, winds of up to 60 knots in Clarence Strait blew the fishing vessel VALERIE G hard aground at the head of Nehenta Bay on the southwest side of Gravina Island. The grounding occurred on an extremely high tide efforts were unsuccessful to refloat the vessel, which contained about 250 gallons of diesel and around 25 gallons of lube oil. Due to the weather and the vessel's location, communications and overflights were virtually impossible. USCG district 17."
6634,1988-11-27,Doe Run Lead Company,"Herculaneum, Missouri",38.2684,-90.3746,,,93% sulfuric acid,,,,,,2800000,3,"On November 24, 1988, Doe Run Lead Company reported that its barge ACO-501, loaded with 1,400 tons of 93% sulfuric acid, was missing. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port, St. Louis found that the barge had sunk in place at the loading dock. Soundings indicated that the cargo remained in the barge. USCG district 9."
6633,1988-11-17,Tar Balls,"Sebastian Inlet, Florida",27.8647,-80.4567,,,Oil,,,,,,,6,"On November 17, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Miami, received a report of an oil spill at Sebastian Inlet in Martin County, Florida. The spill was described as a slick of tar balls measuring 50 feet wide by approximately five miles long, offshore of the inlet and trailing southeast with some tar balls already on the beach. MSO personnel on a Coast Guard Auxiliary overflight confirmed the report of tar balls two miles north of the inlet and sighted a scattered slick six miles offshore covering approximately four square miles and trailing in a southeasterly direction. USCG district 7."
6632,1988-11-14,Marathon Spark Platform,"Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.9971,-150.729,,,Cook Inlet crude,,,,,,840,3,"On November 14, 1988, a water well off the Marathon Oil Company Spark platform accidentally communicated with an oil reservoir, releasing approximately 20 barrels of Cook Inlet crude into Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska. A snow storm and poor visibility prevented the U.S. Coast Guard from monitoring the oil slick until that afternoon. USCG district 17."
6631,1988-11-03,F/V City of Seattle,"Atka Island, Aleutian Islands Chain",52.2092,-174.159,,,Diesel,,,,,,12000,3,"At 0200 on November 3, 1988, the 100-foot fishing vessel, City of Seattle, grounded in heavy seas at Crescent Bay on the northwest end of Atka Island, spilling approximately 12,000 gallons of diesel. All of the crew aboard the vessel were rescued by another fishing boat. USCG district 17."
6630,1988-11-02,M/V Alaska Constructor,"Trading Bay, Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.8645,-151.108,,,"Gasoline, diesel",,,,,,18000,3,"At approximately 0830 on November 2, 1988, an explosion ripped through the Alaska Constructor, a 113-foot supply vessel en route from Anchorage to Trading Bay to deliver fuel to an earth-moving operation. The explosion occurred while the vessel was aground at Trading Bay. A tank truck containing 3,000 gallons of gasoline immediately caught fire on the vessel's deck. The Alaska Constructor also had 7,000 gallons of gasoline and 11,000 gallons of diesel in tanks below the deck. The Nikiski Fire Department, workboats in the vicinity, and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter responded to the blaze. One man escaped overboard in the shallow water, while three others remained trapped aboard the vessel. Cook Inlet Pipeline Co. activated the Cook Inlet Response Organization, which sent two vessels and a fireproof boom to curb any pollution. USCG district 17."
6629,1988-10-27,HROGERS CITY BARGE,Great Lakes,47.2989,-89.0102,,,calcium chloride,,,,,,,1,The spill of a large quantity (50 tons or more of 40% mixture) of a calcium chloride solution into the lake will initially cause the formation of a dense slug or slurry of mixed chemical and entrained water to move to the bottom directly under the barge. USCG district 9.
6628,1988-10-27,ROGERS CITY BARGE,Lake Huron,45.4967,-83.8717,,,Calcium Chloride,,,,,,,5,"Calcium Chloride potential spill Jay, We've dealt with a potential spill of calcium chloride today. Lt. Mike Smith (906) 635-3220 called about a barge that has turned turtle in Lake Huron 45 29.8N, 083 52.3 W. It has 4000 tons of 42% calcium chloride onboard and is in danger of sinking in 135 ft of water, about 2 miles offshore. The owner wants to dump the load of CaCl in order to save the barge. The CG wanted to know what the env. inpacts would be if they did dump the load. After conferring with Jacqui and Tim Riley with RPI we gave Lt. Smith the following recommendations. 1) first option: don't dump the product 2) second option: if they did have to dump the product to save the barge: it would create a locshort txic problem for the critters, very low if any mortality. Lt. Smith said they would try not to let them dump the load. USCG district 9."
6627,1988-10-24,T/S SEA KING,"Chesapeake Bay, Virginia",37.047,-76.119,,,Arabian crude oil,,,,,,20000000,3,"Just after midnight on October 24, 1988, the 850-foot tank ship SEA KING, carrying 20,000,000 gallons of Arabian crude oil, ran aground at the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay near Norfolk, Virginia. Although three-fourths of the vessel length was aground on the mud/sand bottom, refloating was expected to occur without incident.On the third attempt, five tugs helped refloat the SEA KING at 0645 on October 25, 1989. No pollution to the environment occurred. The vessel proceeded to the Sewell's Point anchorage for a bottom survey. USCG district 5."
6625,1988-10-13,Central State Products,"Cranston, Rhode Island",41.7804,-71.4335,,,Diisononyl phthalate,,,,,,100,3,"At 1600 on October 12, 1988, approximately 100 gallons of diisononyl phthalate was spilled on the ground while being transferred from a tank truck to a Central State Products tank USCG district 1."
6626,1988-10-13,T/V OMI COLUMBIA,"Point Ano Neuevo, California",34.229,-120.426,,,Tanker,,,,,,,3,"At about 1200 on October 13, 1988, the tanker OMI COLUMBIA lost power 22 miles offshore of Point Ano Nuevo, California. The vessel had been transiting ""in ballast"" and was drifting in a northeasterly direction while affecting repairs. A tug was en route to the vessel with an estimated time of arrival on-scene of 0700 on October 14. USCG district 11."
6623,1988-10-10,BARGE OLS-30,"Rogers City, Michigan",45.8551,-83.7233,,,Calcium chloride solution,,,,,,10000000,3,"NOAA/OMA was notified of the incident on October 10, 1988, by the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) and requested to evaluate the threat to the environment from spill. NOAA advised the Coast Guard that a whitefish spawning ground was located inshore of the wreck. In addition, the cargo would probably sink, although NOAA expected rapid recolonization of benthic organisms because the pollutant would rapidly disperse in the water. Because the OSC felt that the operation posed a high human safety hazard, and there was a high probability of inclement weather threatening salvage attempts, NOAA recommended that a controlled release was preferred to risking human life or chancing an uncontrolled catastrophic release. USCG district 9."
6624,1988-10-10,Mystery Spill7,"Long Beach, Washington",46.38,-124.063,,,Unknown substance,,,,,,,3,"The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Portland, received a report of dead birds washing ashore near Long Beach, Washington. The report also mentioned a green substance in the surf zone. USCG district 13."
6622,1988-10-08,Linde Division Gas Plant,"Wilmington, North Carolina",34.0833,-79.9167,,,Liquid oxygen,,,,,,,3,"At 0100 on October 8, 1988, a valve failed at the Linde Division Gas Plant, releasing liquid oxygen (LOX). Cape Industries, a major petrochemical plant about five miles north of Wilmington, North Carolina, was evacuated. A major concern was protecting the river traffic in the immediate vicinity of the plant. USCG district 5."
6620,1988-10-07,M/V JAHRE SPRAY,"Delaware Bay, Pennsylvania",39.8004,-75.3904,,,Nigerian crude oil,,,,,,,3,"On October 7, 1988, the M/V JAHRE SPRAY, a Liberian ship carrying 830,000 barrels of light Nigerian crude oil, was anchored in Big Stone Anchorage in Delaware Bay, trailing a sheen measuring approximately 150 feet by six miles. The nature of the sheen could have been cargo, fuel, or lube oil. USCG district 1."
6621,1988-10-07,Puget Island,"Columbia River, Oregon",46.1811,-123.387,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On October 7, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Portland, Oregon, received a report of an oil spill between miles 35 and 40 on the Columbia River near Puget Island. A Coast Guard Air Station Astoria overflight confirmed a heavy, dark slick covering half of the southern channel of the river adjacent to Puget Island. USCG district 13."
6619,1988-10-06,W & T Oil Properties,"Bayou Sorrel, Louisiana",30.1623,-91.3373,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On October 6, 1988, a contract gauger in the area reported to the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, New Orleans, that approximately 400 square yards of Bayou Sorrel, including nearby vegetation, were covered with thick, black oil. USCG district 8."
6618,1988-10-05,T/B EDGE MOOR I,"Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida",26.0949,-80.1206,,,Ferric chloride solution (30%),,,,,,,3,"On October 5, 1988, while off Palm Beach, Florida, the tank barge EDGE MOOR I began leaking a small quantity of its 950,000-gallon cargo of ferric chloride solution (30%) through several holes in the main deck. The barge was refused permission to enter the Port of Palm Beach to inspect the barge and make repairs. USCG district 7."
6617,1988-10-03,Centro Medico Hospital,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",18.4588,-66.07,,,Number 6 Oil,,,,,,1500,3,"On October 3, 1988, a ruptured pipeline at the Centro Medico Hospital released approximately 1,500 gallons of number 6 oil. The oil entered a storm drain and flowed into Josefina Creek, Rio Piedras, Martin Pe""a Channel, and San Juan Harbor. The major contamination was in the creek, canal, and Rio Piedras, where there was extensive oiling of the mangrove shorelines. USCG district 7."
6616,1988-10-01,M&V Production Company,"Barataria, Louisiana",29.724,-90.1466,,,Sweet crude oil,,,,,,4200,3,"In late September 1988, approximately 100 barrels of sweet crude oil leaked from an M&V Production Company subsurface pipeline into a wetland area near Bayou Saint Denis, approximately one-half mile west of Barataria, Louisiana. The leak from the pipeline, which leads from an active oil well to a commingling tank complex nearby, affected up to four acres of adjacent grassy wetland and waterways. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), New Orleans, directed the facility operators to take immediate action to control the spill and clean up the area. USCG district 8."
6615,1988-09-29,Mystery Oil Spill3,"Pompano Beach, Florida",26.242,-80.078,,,Oil,,,,,,200,3,"On September 29, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Miami, received a report of an oil slick one mile offshore of Pompano Beach. A boat from Coast Guard Station Ft. Lauderdale took samples and reported that the slick was 75 yards offshore, and estimated the slick's size as approximately 200 gallons spread over a three-mile area adjacent to the shore. USCG district 7."
6614,1988-09-10,LeBeouf Towing Company,"New Orleans, Louisiana",29.959,-90.052,,,Louisiana crude,,,,,,126000,3,"At approximately midnight on September 10, 1988 during Hurricane Florence, a LeBeouf Towing Company tugboat was attempting to move four barges loaded with Louisiana sweet crude oil into the Mississippi River. The tugboat and barges were separated during the height of the storm. Two of the four barges were grounded on the jetty adjacent to the Mississippi River outflow area at light number 61 (approximately 45 miles east-southeast of New Orleans). Barge B-15 was stranded on the jetty as storm-surge waters receded. Barge Ellen was aground by her starboard bow on the same jetty. Both barges were damaged and leaking. The combined load carried by the two barges was reported as 17,000 barrels of Louisiana crude 3,000 barrels were lost. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), New Orleans, was notified of the spill later that morning and launched a surveillance overflight that discovered a rainbow sheen slick measuring approximately 5 miles long by 1 mile wide adjacent to and downstream of the grounded barges. The two remaining barges from the original tow were still adrift in the outflow area. USCG district 8."
6613,1988-09-08,Apex Towing Company,"Baton Rouge, Louisiana",31.6308,-91.4211,,,Styrene liquid,,,,,,42000,3,"At about midnight on September 7, 1988, an Apex Towing Company barge grounded at mile marker 342 on the Mississippi River, approximately 140 miles north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The barge was loaded with 22,000 barrels of styrene liquid an estimated 5,000 barrels were spilled. Observers reported strong odors in the vicinity and were experiencing difficulty breathing. USCG district 8."
6611,1988-09-03,ESSO Puerto Rico,"Mississippi River, Louisiana",29.9167,-90.25,,,Carbon black feedstock,,,,,,966000,8,"At approximately midnight on September 3, 1988, the ESSO Puerto Rico, loaded with carbon black feedstock, departed EXXON Corporation's Baton Rouge facility bound for the Gulf of Mexico. Around 0800, the vessel apparently struck the anchor of a Lykes ship at the Kenner Bend Anchorage (river mile 114), opening the No. 1 starboard tank and releasing 23,000 barrels of carbon black feedstock. The bulk of the material was released over a period of 45 minutes. During this time, the vessel traveled about 10 miles down the river. At the time of the incident, river currents were less than one knot, wind was southerly, and the water temperature was approximately 85 degrees F.The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), New Orleans, was notified of the spill and the vessel was anchored at mile marker 75. The USCG Atlantic Strike Team's (AST) assistance was requested. Small, rainbow sheens of about 12 inches in diameter developed near the anchor site and the severely listing vessel. No other evidence of a spill was apparent.EXXON hired Continental Shelf Associates (CSA) to sample the river bottom for oil. Sampling began on September 5 by AST and September 6 by CSA. At intervals of every mile between river mile 64.5 and 114, samples were taken from bank to bank. In all samples taken, very little oil was detected. EXXON Corporation was requested to provide data on the spilled material and its physical characteristics in fresh, brackish, and saltwater environments. They were also requested to conduct a study on the effects of the material on bottom-dwelling, filter-feeding species residing in the river outflow region. USCG district 8. Keyword: Sub-surface oil, fingerprinting, Atlantic Strike Team (AST), absorbent pads, suction operations.."
6612,1988-09-03,T/V ESSO PUERTO RICO,Mississippi River,29.97,-90.393,,,Carbon-black feedstock,,,,,,966000,3,"At approximately midnight on September 3, 1988, the ESSO Puerto Rico, newly loaded with carbon-black feedstock at EXXON Corporation's Baton Rouge facility, was en route down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel struck a submerged object at mile marker 114, opening a starboard tank that released 23,000 barrels of material. A hole measuring 14 inches by more than 32 feet resulted in the bulk of the material being released within approximately 45 minutes over 10 miles travel downriver. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), New Orleans, was notified of the spill and the vessel was anchored at mile marker 75. The feedstock material spilled was not visible at the water surface and, except for small, rainbow sheens of about 12 inches in diameter developing near the anchor site and the severely listing vessel, no other evidence of a spill was apparent. USCG district 8."
6610,1988-08-28,Pier 11,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",18.4532,-66.0704,,,Hydrofluoric acid,,,,,,,3,"During a routine harbor patrol at Pier 11 on August 28, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), San Juan, Puerto Rico, discovered three damaged 25-gallon drums of hydrofluoric acid. One of the drums was leaking and emitting fumes. There were scattered showers and, as a result, what appeared to be a large puddle of acid and water on the concrete pier. The MSO contacted the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board (EQB) and the facility owner, who assumed responsibility.The shipper hired an environmental services company to enter the area and survey the scene. With the MSO entry team, wearing Level B protective gear, acting backup, the contractor Level B team entered the area and found one drum empty, one damaged with a loss of about eight gallons, and the third damaged but intact. The large puddle of acid and water was found to have pH readings of between 2 and 5. USCG district 7."
6607,1988-08-24,Barge 565,"Chesapeake Bay, Virginia and Maryland",37.0161,-76.2015,,,Used fuel oil,,,,,,168000,3,"On August 24, 1988, the Barge 565 suffered a tank fracture while en route to Richmond, Virginia with its cargo of used fuel oil. A passing ship radioed the tow tug that the barge appeared to be sagging in the middle. Personnel on the tug reportedly smelled oil and believed that the barge was leaking. The barge was still underway at two knots when the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Hampton Roads, was notified around 0800. USCG district 5."
6609,1988-08-24,BARGE 865,Chesapeake Bay,37.6667,-70.3167,,,Gasoline/Diesel No. 2 mixture,,,,,,168000,9,"At 0900 EST the people on Barge 865 called the Coast Guard with a report that they smelled Diesel and the middle of the barge was sagging. The SSC was notified and called Seattle requesting Trajectories, Information Management and Resources at Risk support. At noon the barge was sinking and requested permission to beach it, the barge was heading for Indian Creek on the Western Shore of Chesapeake Bay when it ran aground in 16 feet of water at 37'40""5 N, 70'18""7 W. The barge is carrying 18919 bbls of a Gasoline/Diesel No. 2 mixture, approx. 4,000 bbls have spilled. A number of oil sightings were reported throughout the day. USCG district 5."
6608,1988-08-24,IRKUTSK/OCEAN FAME,"Cape Flattery, Washington",48.4434,-125.628,,,Marine diesel,,,,,,2000,3,"At 0630 on August 24, 1988, the Russian fishing trawler IRKUTSK and the Panamanian freighter OCEAN FAME collided 56 miles off Cape Flattery, Washington. Both vessels sustained damage which included a ruptured fuel tank on the IRKUTSK that resulted in a 2,000-gallon spill of marine diesel. Neither vessel sustained enough damage to be in danger of sinking. USCG district 13."
6606,1988-08-21,Crowley Barge Tanker 570,"Flaxman Island, Beaufort Sea, Alaska",70.2254,-146.001,,,Arctic heating fuel,,,,,,68000,3,"During the night of August 20, 1988, the Crowley barge tanker 570, en route to Kaktovik in northeast Alaska, struck an iceberg and lost approximately 68,000 gallons of Arctic heating fuel. The release occurred while the barge was halfway between Prudhoe Bay and Barter Island. When the release was noticed at first light on August 21, measures were taken to immediately pump the remaining fuel to other tanks. Low ceiling and patchy fog conditions hampered aerial detection of the fuel spill. USCG district 17."
6605,1988-08-19,Franco Trucking,"Long Beach, California",33.7958,-118.199,,,Fatty alcohol,,,,,,,6,"On August 19, 1988 the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Long Beach, California was notified that a tank truck had leaked an unknown amount of its cargo of fatty alcohol on the highway over a distance of approximately 1-1/2 miles before it was stopped by the Long Beach police. USCG district 12."
6604,1988-08-19,F/V Melissa Chris,"Otstoia Island, Peril Straits, Alaska",57.4272,-135.602,,,"Diesel, lube oil",,,,,,3000,3,"On August 18, 1988, the Melissa Chris, a 78-foot, wooden-hulled fish processing vessel, ran aground on Otstoia Island, 60 miles southwest of Juneau. The vessel, listing up to 40?, carried 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel and lube oil. A sheen was reported coming off the vessel. Initially, the captain thought that he would be able to refloat the vessel on the next high tide, at 2000. However, a U.S. Coast Guard overflight on August 19 revealed that the Melissa Chris was lying on her starboard side. USCG district 17."
6603,1988-08-16,BASF,"Savannah, Georgia",32.0521,-81.0921,,,Polyalklamine,,,,,,2,3,"On the evening of August 15, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Savannah, Georgia, received a report from the Savannah Fire Department that a marine portable tank labelled POLYALKLAMINE (UN 2735) was leaking at the BASF lot, a local transportation company. USCG district 7."
6602,1988-08-12,Whidbey Island Naval Air Station,"Coupeville, Washington",48.22,-122.684,,,JP-5 fuel,,,,,,500,3,"On August 12, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Puget Sound, received a report of a spill near the U.S. Naval Float Plane Base on Whidbey Island. Investigation and discussions with the Navy revealed that a valve on one of a series of underground storage tanks had been left open for several days. JP-5 fuel had escaped into the surrounding drainage system and had eventually flowed into an old drain pipe which emptied into Puget Sound. Approximately 500 gallons was released into the Sound before the spill was discovered and the valve closed. USCG district 13."
6601,1988-08-08,F/V Andromeda,"Off Cape Cod, Massachusetts",41.788,-69.4186,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,6000,3,"On August 8, 1988, the fishing vessel Andromeda was reported sunken in the open ocean 40 miles east of Cape Cod. The vessel's tanks contained an estimated 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel. USCG district 1."
6598,1988-08-05,Dyers Dry Cleaning,"Cohasset, Massachusetts",42.2482,-70.8222,,,Tetrachloroethylene (TCE),,,,,,500,3,"On August 5, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), Boston, received a report that a fire at Dyers Dry Cleaning, Inc. had resulted in the release of approximately 500 gallons of tetrachloroethylene (TCE) into the Cohasset sewer system. USCG district 1."
6599,1988-08-05,Mystery Spill5,"Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska",61.0826,-150.635,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On August 5, 1988, personnel on the Phillips Petroleum gas platform in upper Cook Inlet observed several patches of black oil with sheen. At 1000, a U.S. Coast Guard C-130 overflight confirmed the oil slick and observed a few scattered patches in an area from 10 miles west of Fire Island southwest to Trading Bay. USCG district 17."
6600,1988-08-05,Truck Accident,"Providence, Rhode Island",41.8319,-71.4173,,,Vegetable oil,,,,,,6000,3,"On August 5, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Providence, Rhode Island received a report from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) that a tank truck containing 6,000 gallons of vegetable oil had turned over on an exit ramp north of Providence on Interstate 95. The DEM and fire department were on scene.Rhode Island DEM reported that the spill had totaled approximately 6,000 gallons of vegetable oil. An unknown volume of this material entered a tributary to Narragansett Bay. USCG district 1."
6597,1988-08-04,F/V Nancy Christine II,"Woods Hole, Massachusetts",41.5199,-70.6778,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,900,3,"On August 4, the 65-foot steel fishing vessel Nancy Christine II was reported aground off Grassy Island at Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Initial attempts to refloat the fishing vessel during the falling tide had failed. The vessel's tanks contained an estimated 900 gallons of diesel fuel. USCG district 1."
6596,1988-08-02,JP-4 Pipeline Spill,"Burlington County, New Jersey",39.9295,-74.717,,,Jet fuel,,,,,,100000,3,"At approximately 1000 on August 2, 1988, a municipal work crew digging holes for telephone poles struck an eight-inch underground jet fuel transfer pipeline. The product leaked for about 25 minutes before the valves could be turned off. The local fire department contained the spill and contractors removed the product. USCG district 1."
6595,1988-08-01,Propane Tank Explosion Tunnel Scenario,"Baltimore, Maryland",39.2912,-76.6227,,,Propane gas,,,,,,,3,"The two harbor tunnels in Baltimore, Maryland provide the primary access for the southern portion of the city. Recently, the Maryland Department of Transportation reviewed tunnel regulations that presently prohibit the passage of vehicles carrying compressed flammable gasses in the tunnel, to assess whether the regulations should be relaxed. Some agencies in Maryland advocated permitting recreational vehicles to pass through the tunnels with propane gas cylinders in place and in operational condition. The Baltimore Fire Department, however, believed this proposal to be risky, inherently unsafe, and unnecessary. USCG district 5."
6594,1988-07-29,Mystery Oil Spill,"Mona Island, Puerto Rico",18.0867,-67.8894,,,heavy black oil,,,,,,,3,"On July 29, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), San Juan, Puerto Rico, received a report of ""heavy black oil"" washing ashore on the entire south coast of Mona Island, 40 miles west of Puerto Rico. Upon further investigation, it was determined that on July 13 or 14, an oil spill of unknown origin and quantity had occurred off of the southeast coast of Mona Island, with especially heavy impacts on the Playa de Pajaros beach area."
6593,1988-07-28,C/S DISCOVERY,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",18.4588,-66.07,,,"Flammable liquids, corrosives, marine diesel",,,,,,,3,"On July 28, 1988, the Sea Land container ship DISCOVERY ran hard aground in San Juan Harbor between buoys 6 and 8. On board the cargo included containers of hazardous materials such as poisons, flammable liquids and corrosives among others as well as over 18,200 barrels of marine diesel. USCG district 7."
6590,1988-07-18,F/V Naiad,"Halfway Rock, Sakonnet, Rhode Island",41.4478,-71.2044,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,100,3,"On July 18, 1988, the wooden fishing vessel Naiad was reported aground on Halfway Rock, off the coast off Rhode Island's Briggs Point. Initial attempts to refloat the fishing vessel failed. The vessel carried an estimated 600 gallons of diesel fuel. USCG district 1."
6591,1988-07-18,T/B KENAI,"Dixon Entrance, Southeast Alaska",55.054,-162.529,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,100,6,"On January 3, 1989, the barge KENAI grounded at Thin Point at the entrance to Cold Bay, Alaska, after breaking its tug tow line. The barge was carrying mostly dry goods, but also had a small amount of diesel fuel and 40,000 pounds of low-level, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-laden soil removed from the U.S. Navy facility at Amchitka Island. The soil was being transported to a repository in Oregon. None of the containers of soil was lost overboard, however, damage to one of the tanks spilled about one hundred gallons of diesel. USCG district 17."
6592,1988-07-18,Tug Cindy Lee,"Jackolof Bay, Homer, Alaska",59.5823,-151.438,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,,3,"On the morning of July 18, 1988, NOAA's Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Assessment Program (OCSEAP) office was notified by its Kasitsna Bay lab that a small oil spill from a tug and barge operation had occurred near the head of Jackolof Bay. At the time, OCSEAP was conducting a controlled experiment in Jackolof Bay on the effect of dissolved hydrocarbons on migrating salmon. The tug Cindy Lee and the barge were apparently under contract to the Seldovia Native Association. While mining gravel from Jackolof Creek (a salmon migration stream), the barge grounded and lost a small amount of diesel fuel. Sheen was reported on the water, as well as a small amount of oiling of the high tide wetlands at the head of Jackolof Bay. The area of sheen was estimated to measure roughly 500 yards by 200 yards. USCG district 17."
6589,1988-07-13,Nord Pacific,"Inner Harbor, Corpus Christi, Texas",27.8117,-97.4133,,,Beatrice (North Sea) crude oil,,,,,,645000,8,"On the night of July 13, 1988, the Nord Pacific suffered hull damage while docking at the Southwestern Oil and Refinery Dock #3, on the south side of the inner harbor, Corpus Christi, Texas. The collision with the dock tore an 8 foot by 1 foot hole in the No. 6 port wing tank about one foot above the waterline. The Nord Pacific was carrying 625,000 barrels of Beatrice crude oil, 15,350 barrels of which spilled into the harbor before the tank could be pumped down. The spill response began immediately and lasted until July 22. This spill was a textbook case of things that went well, including favorable weather conditions, no fire at the time of collision, rapid response, minimum resources at risk, direct access to all impacted areas, and small tidal range in a dead-end harbor. USCG district 8. Keyword: Atlantic Strike Team (AST), containment boom, vacuum truck, evaporation, propane cannons, air horns, volunteers, sorbents, filter fence, Regional Response Team, Elastol, low pressure washing.."
6588,1988-07-11,Algal Bloom,"Cape Canaveral, Florida",28.4005,-80.6114,,,Plankton bloom,,,,,,,9,"NOAA was contacted directly on August 17th by Mr. Winkler regarding his report of red tide or of a chemical trash from New York city that looked like pieces of ""red plastic, sticky on one end and smooth on the other."" The materials that were reported by Mr. Winkler varied, but he stated that they were affecting his health and the health of his neighbors. NOAA advised that potential health and/or environmental impacts should be reported to local and state health officials and to state environmental officials. Mr. Winkler reported that he had made a number of these reports to State and County officials but was not satisfied with their response. After the first call, NOAA looked at the thermal images of the Gulf Stream and discussed with Mr. Winkler that Gulf Steam waters or material dumped in New York City would not be in direct contact with Bethany Bay beaches. NOAA also contacted marine laboratories and phytoplankton experts at the University of Delaware, NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Laboratories at Mountlake, WA, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. The names and contact numbers for phytoplankton experts at these institutions were provided to Mr. Winkler. NOAA coordinated with the State of Delaware's environmental officials on each of the ""red tide"" reports that we received and with our efforts in contacting expert laboratories to determine the results of Mr. Winkler's samples. On September 15th the Delaware's Director of Water Resources wrote a 4-page letter to Mr. Winkler listing the considerable efforts of the State of Delaware's Department of Water Resources to investigate each of Mr. Winkler's reports. Delaware's letter noted that samples analyzed by DNREC ""reveal no Pfieseria, no significant water chemistry findings, and no presence of organisms in bloom-like conditions"" and that the ""water samples collected by you (Mr. Winkler) and DNREC that have been analyzed by the Florida Marine Research Institute and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute have revealed no harmful species, no toxic dinoflagellate species, and no red tide cell concentrations."" On September 22ed the NOAA SSC discussed Mr. Winkler's reports with the Chief of the Bethany Beach Fire Company and a member of the Bethany Beach Town Council. Both the Fire Chief and the member of the Town Council reported that there were no unusual health impact reports from swimmers using the city's beaches. On September 29th the laboratories at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington reported to DNREC that they were able to detect numbers of plankton specie named ""Chattonella verruculosa"" in the samples of water that were provided to them by Mr. Winkler. This plankton had previously been reported in waters as far north as North Carolina, but experts at the University of North Carolina reported that it was unusual for this species to be as far north as Delaware. This plankton did produce a brevetoxin On October 12th the State of Delaware organized a seminar to discuss the complexity of the algal booms and their potential toxicity in Mid Atlantic Ocean waters. As a result of Delaware's efforts, scientists from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina are sharing information on the algal booms reported off their coasts. It seems clear to these scientists that much of the ""reds stuff in the water"" sightings reported during the summer of 2000 were algal booms. The scientists reported that it is not unusual for these blooms to drift with the currents and appear or disappear from one day to the next (or even hour to hour.) The ""disappearing"" of the bloom is likely due to wind and other weather conditions. For example, when it is windy, the bloom, that is often concentrated near the surface, can be mixed down several feet and thus become almost invisible. If the wind subsides and the sun conditions are right, these organisms can float or swim back to the surface and again become much more visible. USCG district 7."
6587,1988-07-07,Medical Waste Hindcast,"Long Island, New York",40.4612,-73.9836,,,Medical waste,,,,,,,3,"The summer of 1988 was marked by a number of highly visible incidences of floatable waste stranded along the New York/New Jersey coastline. This debris drew much media coverage and became a focus of political attention. The primary concern of this attention was the inclusion of medical waste, including hypodermic needles, blood vials, and plastic tubing, in the debris washing on shore. In an attempt to determine the origin of this material numerous surveys and studies were undertaken by various agencies at the local, state and Federal levels. USCG district 1."
6586,1988-07-04,Snug Harbor Marina,"San Juan Island, Washington",48.5527,-123.096,,,Gasoline,,,,,,70,3,A 30-foot pleasure boat refueled at Snug Harbor Marina and then docked at its moorage slip. The owner noticed smoke in the engine compartment when he opened the hatch there was an explosion and fire which eventually sunk the boat and caused a 70-gallon gasoline spill. USCG district 13.
6585,1988-07-01,F/V Edna G,"Cape Ann, Gloucester, Massachusetts",42.5742,-70.4784,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,,3,"NOAA/OMA was notified of the incident on July 1, 1988, by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Boston. NOAA was asked to provide tide information, an analysis of the expected trajectory of an oil spill from the EDNA G, and report on environmental resources potentially at risk. NOAA advised that any oil released would move with the wind and feather out in about 200 yards. No landfall for the anticipated amount of diesel fuel in the tanks was anticipated. USCG district 1."
6584,1988-06-22,Mystery Spill4,"Pickworth Dock, Anchorage, Alaska",61.2106,-149.943,,,Diesel or kerosene,,,,,,300,3,"On June 22, 1988, oil spill was observed in the water around the Pickworth Dock at the city dock complex. The U.S. Coast Guard was unable to locate a responsible party, and estimated that 200-300 gallons of a refined product (diesel or kerosene) was in the water. Since a small, roughly 50-gallon pool of the product was isolated and confined, the Coast Guard sought to use this as a spill-of-opportunity to use Elastol, a product that increases the visco-elasticity of oil in order to make it easier to pick up with a skimmer or vacuum truck. USCG district 17."
6583,1988-06-20,Logan Airport,"Boston, Massachusetts",42.3632,-71.0167,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"In June 1988, oil was observed in the navigable waters north of Logan Airport. U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Boston, investigators traced one source to an outfall from Logan Airport. Marsh grasses immediately adjacent to the outfall were different from the marsh grasses in the surrounding area. USCG district 1."
6582,1988-06-18,Advanced Laboratories,"Springfield, Massachusetts",42.1118,-72.6041,,,Trichloro-S-triazinetrione,,,,,,300000,3,"At 1000 on June 17, 1988, a two-alarm fire broke out at the Advanced Laboratories, Inc. facility in Springfield, Massachusetts, where approximately 1,000 fiberboard drums containing 300 pounds each of trichloro-S-triazinetrione were stored. The fire was initially contained by the Springfield Fire Department, using only dry chemicals because the chemicals stored at the facility would react with water to produce considerable heat, releasing chlorine and other toxic fumes.At about midnight on the same day, a second fire broke out when the materials on site reacted with rainwater entering through damaged windows. The fire also set off the sprinkler system which added more water, escalating the chemical reaction. The old brick, stone, and wood timber mill facility that contained Advanced Laboratories was destroyed. The fire and chemical reactions also produced a moving and often invisible plume of wood smoke, choking chlorine, and other toxic gases that enveloped the fire scene and the surrounding area.Late on June 18, the fire increased in intensity with chemical containers occasionally exploding or otherwise reacting with water and/or the surrounding fire to produce large quantities of additional heat, chlorine, and other combustion gases. At approximately 1800 on June 18, the Springfield Fire Department elected to deluge the fire scene with huge quantities of water. The plume of chlorine and other combustion and reaction gases extended downwind for several miles in a north by northeast direction. USCG district 1."
6581,1988-06-16,Whale Sighting,New York Harbor,40.6912,-74.0134,,Marine Mammal,Whale,,,,,,,3,"At 1100 on June 16, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Station New York was notified that a whale had been sighted in lower New York Harbor. By 1300, Coast Guard Group New York had located the whale in the Hudson River. USCG district 1."
6580,1988-06-07,Mystery Spill6,"Orcas Island, Washington",48.7301,-122.901,,,Hydraulic fluid,,,,,,,3,"The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Puget Sound, received a report of a reddish colored slick, which appeared to be hydraulic fluid, in the vicinity of Obstruction Pass between Orcas and Sucia Islands. USCG district 13."
6579,1988-06-05,Barge MOBILE,"St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands",18.0032,-65.051,,,Penexate,,,,,,,3,"NOAA/OMA was notified of the incident on June 5, 1988, by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and requested to provide information on penexate and advise on the present and future medical condition of the affected crewmen. NOAA advised that the exposure would be through inhalation and that the symptoms indicated that the men might have pneumonia. NOAA contacted the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) for advice on the health effects of exposure to penexate. CHEMTREC, NOAA, Coast Guard, Hess Oil, and ATSDR discussed the situation in a conference call. The ATSDR representatives indicated that the men should be examined for hydrocarbon-induced pneumonia and put under a physician's care. The Hess Oil representative indicated that he would see that this was done. USCG district 7."
6578,1988-05-31,F/V CAPT. BOB,"Port Canaveral, Florida",28.4083,-80.5666,,,Marine diesel,,,,,,2000,3,"On May 17, 1988, the overloaded scallop dragger, CAPT. BOB, capsized in the middle basin of Port Canaveral when her starboard outrigger failed. Approximately 2,000 gallons of marine diesel entered the water and an estimated 3,000 - 7,000 gallons remained on board. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Jacksonville, was notified of the incident by Coast Guard Station, Port Canaveral. The Coast Guard station placed booms and sorbents around the area and contained most of the spilled oil. No oil was observed outside the booms and shortly after the sinking none was seen bubbling up from the boat. The area remained boomed and was monitored by the Coast Guard station during routine patrols while negotiations and arrangements for salvage were under way. USCG district 7."
6577,1988-05-24,Polysar Ltd.1,"Sarnia, Ontario, Canada",42.9913,-82.4233,,,Acrylonitrile,,,,,,3700,3,"At approximately 1700 on May 24, 1988, Polysar Limited, a chemical manufacturer in Sarnia, Ontario discovered a loss of approximately 12,000 kilograms (3,700 gallons) of acrylonitrile. Any loss in their liquid process system is biologically treated prior to the effluent being released to the Detroit River. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Detroit was notified of the release that evening by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (OMOE), the Canadian On Scene Coordinator (OSC) for this incident. USCG district 9."
6576,1988-05-22,Texaco Caribbean,"St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands",17.7362,-64.7713,,,"Diesel, gasoline",,,,,,33600,3,"On May 22, 1988, an oil spill occurred at the Texaco Caribbean terminal at St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The spill resulted from a 1/4-inch hole in a 16-inch feeder line that runs from the offshore terminal to the inland storage tanks. Approximately 400 barrels of diesel and 400 barrels of gasoline escaped before being detected. Although the majority of the spilled oil remained in the sand near the rupture, an undetermined amount did enter the water. USCG district 7."
6575,1988-05-20,F/V Defiance,"Ketchikan, Alaska",55.3276,-131.628,,,Diesel,,,,,,,3,"NOAA/OMA was notified of the situation at 1130 on May 20, 1988, by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Juneau, and asked for advice on the size and fate and effects of the potential oil slick. NOAA was also asked to advise on the environmental resources-at-risk if the vessel was allowed to sink. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator advised the Coast Guard that sinking the vessel could produce two scenario extremes. The most likely scenario would be a small, continuous leak from the tank's vent pipes. However, a catastrophic release of the entire fuel tank could occur any time during or after the sinking of the vessel. Since the vessel was subject to the Tongass Narrows currents, the visible extent of the slick and sheen could range from a few meters in length to a few thousand meters, respectively. NOAA suggested that the Coast Guard check the water depth at the pier because a partial sinking could result in a tidally induced pumping action which would cause a much greater rate of outflow of diesel fuel. Consultation with resource agencies revealed large populations of herring and chinook salmon, and thousands of seabirds, including 50 bald eagles, in the vessel's immediate vicinity. Any of these animals could be affected by a release. USCG district 17."
6574,1988-05-19,American Velvet Company,"Stonington, Connecticut",41.3442,-71.9134,,,Formaldehyde,,,,,,,3,"NOAA/OMA was notified of the incident on May 19, 1988, by the Coast Guard COTP, New Haven, and was requested to evaluate the effluent chemical evaluation reports performed by Niantic Envirolab Incorporated and Controls for Environmental Pollution, Inc. These studies were conducted to determine the amount of formaldehyde actually being released into the environment by American Velvet, and whether this amount exceeded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) reportable quantity. The reports show formaldehyde concentrations of 2 milligrams per liter. Given the daily plant effluent discharge of approximately 50,000 gallons per day, this means that about 0.4 pounds of formaldehyde per day were entering the waste treatment plant. NOAA advised the Coast Guard that this release did not constitute a high environmental risk and did not exceed EPA's reportable quantity. USCG district 1."
6573,1988-05-05,PACIFIC ENGINEERING,"HENDERSON, NEVADA",36.0631,-114.979,,,ammonium perchlorate,,,,,,,9,"The major combustion products of ammonium perchlorate are HCl, N2, and H2O. Minor products may be chlorine gas (Cl2), and hypochlorous acid (HClO). The above information was provided by NASA personnel (David Cooper) at Kennedy Space Center. USCG district 9."
6572,1988-05-04,Gardinier,"Gibsonton, Florida",27.8559,-82.3877,,,Phosphoric acid,,,,,,,3,"On May 4, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Tampa, learned of a major phosphoric acid spill from the Gardinier, Inc. fertilizer plant in Gibsonton. The spill had apparently occurred over the weekend of April 30-May 1. The first indication that a spill had occurred at the facility came from a citizen complaint to the county on May 2. At this time, Gardinier indicated that a spill had occurred over the weekend but was contained on-site. On May 3, Gardinier called the county to indicate that a large fish kill had occurred in the mouth of the Alafia River and that some of the spilled acid may have entered the river. The Coast Guard learned of the spill from media reports on May 4 and confirmed the information with the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation.It was later learned that approximately 336 tons of PFS fertilizing solution (75% phosphoric acid) had entered the river over the weekend. This was out of a total of 3,937 tons spilled during transfer procedures on April 30. The acid sank to the bottom of the turning basin at the mouth of the river, then migrated upriver and out along the bottom of the dredged channel into Hillsborough Bay with the tides. On May 3 lowered pH values were detected from approximately one mile out the channel into the bay upriver 4.5 miles to the Route 301 bridge. USCG district 7."
6571,1988-04-28,M/V Matsukaze,"Whiskey Creek, Washington",48.1685,-123.712,,,"Vegetable oil, tallow, cottonseed oil, lube oil",,,,,,,12,"At dawn this morning the tanker Matsukaze carrying Vegetable Oil, Tallow and Lube Oil became grounded at Crescent Bay. Two ballast tanks are known to be holed, but as yet nothing has been seen in the water. Dave Kennedy, the SSC, is in Alaska and is expected back in Seattle tomorrow. The vessel is hard aground, so salvage is expected to take at least a couple of days. MSO Seattle is en route to Crescent Bay (near Port Angeles) at this time. USCG district 13."
6570,1988-04-27,B&R Trucking,"Kodiak, Alaska",57.8046,-152.386,,,Waste motor oil,,,,,,3500,3,"At approximately 2000 on April 26, 1988 at the the Kodiak Reduction, Inc. facility, a truck owned by B&R Trucking collided with a stationary railroad tank car, spilling 3,500 gallons of waste motor oil from the tank. Although most of the oil was contained in a containment trench, the next day it was discovered that some of the oil had leached through the soil and down a rocky cliff into Gibson Cove, a few miles south of Kodiak. A minimal amount of oil was believed to have entered the cove, as only a light sheen, covering an area of 5-7 acres, was visible on the water. Recovery operations were jointly undertaken by the facility and the city of Kodiak. B&R Trucking assumed financial responsibility for the cleanup. USCG district 17."
6569,1988-04-23,Shell Oil Complex,"Carquinez Straits, Martinez, California",38.0,-122.117,,,San Joaquin Valley heavy crude oil,,,,,,365000,82,"On April 23, 1988, the Shell Oil Complex at Martinez, California released approximately 8,700 barrels of San Joaquin Valley crude oil into Peyton Slough and Shell Marsh. Some oil travelled through Peyton Slough into Suisun Bay and Carquinez Strait. Oil was first sighted in the water near the Shell dock in Carquinez Strait. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) was notified and the source of the leakage was secured. Shell Oil Company accepted responsibility for the spill and contracted Clean Bay, Inc. to initiate cleanup operations.Cleanup operations began on April 23 on the marshes, shorelines, and waters of the Martinez area, including Peyton Slough, Pancheco Creek, Shell Marsh, Suisun Bay, and Carquinez Strait. The cleanup involved personnel from the USCG, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Navy (USN), and the California Department of Fish and Game (CA DFG). Members of various city, county, and state governments were also involved. Cleanup was completed on August 8. USCG district 11. Keyword: Clean Bay Inc., vacuum truck, weir/pump skimmer, sorbent pompoms, vegetation cutting, high-pressure warm-water washing, sorbent boom, filter fences, siphon dams, U.S. Navy Superintendent of Salvage (NAVSUPSALV), International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC), California Department of Fish and Game (CA DFG), Marco skimmer.."
6568,1988-04-22,Athenian Venture,"Canada, southeast of Cape Race, Newfoundland",42.6333,-51.15,,,Unleaded Gasoline,,,,,,10500000,5,"Early on April 22, 1988, the tanker Athenian Venture was found by the Canadian research vessel Hudson 400 miles southeast of Cape Race, Newfoundland. The Athenian Venture had apparently experienced a violent explosion as it was broken in two and on fire. The Athenian Venture had been en route from Amsterdam, Netherlands, to New York, New York, with a cargo of approximately 250,000 barrels of unleaded gasoline on board. The vessel was drifting at 40 38 N, 051 09 W, and the bow and aft sections were approximately two miles apart when found. The bow section sank at 1400 on April 22. The aft section continued to drift on fire for the next 7 weeks, finally sinking on June 17 about 200 miles from the Azores. Keyword: Explosion, fire, sinking, evaporation.."
6567,1988-04-18,Norfolk Steel Company,"Chesapeake, Virginia",36.7982,-76.2902,,,"Old car parts, shredded rubber, foam, plastic",,,,,,,3,"A fire broke out at the Norfolk Steel Company during the night of April 16, 1988. The building contained old car parts, including shredded rubber, foam, and plastic. The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Emergency Services used instrumentation to monitor the vapors coming off the fire. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Hampton Roads was notified of the incident on April 18. USCG district 5."
6566,1988-04-01,MacLouth Steel Petroleum,"Trenton, Michigan",42.1227,-83.1794,,,Effluent - oil,,,,,,1000,3,"NOAA/OMA was notified of the situation on April 1, 1988, by the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Detroit, and asked to address the need for shoreline cleanup action to be taken by MacLouth. On April 6, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) visited the MacLouth site with Coast Guard COTP Detroit investigators. Observations included a continuous discharge from the clarifier outfall and residual oil along shoreline as far as one-half mile downriver. A second visit by boat was made on April 13. The discharge was continuous throughout this visit as well. Nonimpacted shoreline above the discharge and bottom samples from the nearshore area further delineated the extent of contamination. Calculations of the impact suggest a volume of between 100 and 1,000 gallons of residual petroleum along the shoreline. This volume of petroleum would likely dissipate in a matter of weeks once the release was discontinued. The surrounding area along the Detroit River was also considered in making the recommendation. NOAA recommended that, once discharge was controlled, the shoreline should be evaluated to ensure that residual petroleum does not persist beyond the expected period. USCG district 9."
6565,1988-03-22,Polysar Ltd.,"Sarnia, Ontario, Canada",42.9913,-82.4233,,,Methyl chloride,,,,,,7000,3,"At 0900 on March 22 1988, 7,000 pounds of methyl chloride was released instantaneously through a stack at the Polysar Ltd. facility. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), Detroit, was notified of the release at 1600 that day by the Canadian Coast Guard. USCG district 9."
6563,1988-03-18,Shell Refinery,"Anacortes, Washington",48.4976,-122.573,,,North Slope Crude oil,,,,,,4200,2,"AT APPROXIMATELY 1130 PST THE NOAA SSC WAS NOTIFIED BY THE COAST GUARD OF A SPILL OF 100 BBL OF NORTH SLOPE CRUDE OIL FROM THE SHELL OIL REFINERY ANACORTES, WASHINGTON. BEACHED OIL AT SHANNON POINT HAS BEEN REPORTED. NOAA SSC DAVE KENNEDY IS ENROUTE TO THE SCENE FOR AN OVERFLIGHT. USCG district 13."
6564,1988-03-18,T/V Overseas Boston,"March Point, Anacortes, Washington",48.5036,-122.568,,,North Slope crude,,,,,,5000,3,"At 0630 on March 18, 1988, the 633-foot crude oil tanker Overseas Boston, was taking on ballast water after discharging its cargo of North Slope crude at the Shell Refinery at March Point near Anacortes, Washington. When a ballast line failed, approximately 5,000 gallons of residual oil discharged into the water. Initial observations of the spill showed oil only around the terminal facility. Several hours later, reports of oil away from the facility instigated an overflight which found oil spread over a several mile area. USCG district 13."
6562,1988-03-16,T/B B95,"Sabin Point, Providence, Rhode Island",41.785,-71.379,,,Number 6 fuel oil,,,,,,3780000,3,"On March 16, 1988, the tank barge B95, carrying 90,000 barrels of number 6 fuel oil, was reported aground at Sabin Point on the Providence River in Providence, Rhode Island. No product was reported released as a result of the grounding. USCG district 1."
6560,1988-03-06,Clark Brothers Co.,"Grosse Ile, Michigan",42.1504,-83.1538,,,Oil,,,,,,100,3,"On Sunday March 6, 1988, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), Detroit, was notified of an oil slick in Frenchman's Creek on Grosse Ile, Michigan. Coast Guard investigators responded and activated a contractor to remove approximately 100 gallons of oil and place booms at strategic locations. Ice covering the creek and winds counter to the normal flow made source identification difficult. USCG district 9."
6561,1988-03-06,F/V Libby,"Old Harbor, Block Island, Rhode Island",41.1896,-71.5798,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,2500,3,"On March 6, 1988 the fishing vessel Libby, carrying an estimated 2,500 gallons of diesel fuel was reported aground off the jetty of Old Harbor, Block Island, Rhode Island. Initial attempts to refloat the 70-foot wood fishing vessel failed. USCG district 1."
6559,1988-02-29,Juneau Ready-Mix,"Lemon Creek, Juneau, Alaska",58.3487,-134.49,,,Oil,,,,,,1200,3,"On February 28, 1988, a leak developed in an old, 4,000-gallon storage tank owned by Juneau Ready-Mix. The storage tank contained a heavy, thick petroleum product that was used as a source of asphalt. The leak emptied into Lemon Creek, approximately .75 miles from Gastineau Channel between the Juneau airport and the town of Juneau. An estimated 1,200 gallons of the heavy, black oil escaped from the tank and coated sections of the creek bank, extending approximately 1 mile downstream to Gastineau Channel and the Mendenhall wetlands. The leaking tank was plugged and bermed by the evening of February 28. Deflection booms were placed across Lemon Creek to channel the oil into a collection area. Oiling along the creek was described as a ""bathtub ring"" up to two feet wide. The oil spill produced a heavy oil smell, and oil on the shore was thick and gooey. No oiled birds were observed. USCG district 17."
6558,1988-02-24,Tug Sydney Foss,"Chiniak Bay, Kodiak, Alaska",57.7054,-152.245,,,Diesel,,,,,,85000,3,"At 0705 on February 24, 1988, the 120-foot tug SYDNEY FOSS ran aground under gale force winds in Chiniak Bay, while towing a barge out of the Kodiak Harbor destined for Adak Island. None of the 85,000 gallons of diesel onboard was released. After the grounding, the barge broke loose. Several hours later, it was collared by the tug Kodiak King. USCG district 17."
6557,1988-02-22,F/V Alaska Star,"Nikolski Bay, Umnak Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska",52.9676,-168.88,,,Diesel,,,,,,36000,3,"On February 20, 1988, the 153-foot fish processor, Alaska Star, grounded in heavy seas in Nikolski Bay on the northwest side of Umnak Island. The vessel carried an estimated 36,000 gallons of diesel aboard. All fifteen crewmen were rescued by another fishing boat. USCG district 17."
6555,1988-02-17,F/V Captain Billy,"Yunaska Island, Aleutian Island Chain, Alaska",52.5808,-170.718,,,Diesel,,,,,,16000,3,"On February 17, 1988, the fishing vessel, Captain Billy, grounded in heavy weather on Yunaska Island, one of the Islands of Four Mountains on the Aleutian Islands chain. The vessel was 83 feet long, and had an estimated 16,000 gallons of diesel aboard. The six crewmen went ashore and were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter. Oil was observed leaking from the vessel. USCG district 17."
6556,1988-02-17,H. C. Cole Milling Co.,"Chester, Missouri",36.8592,-94.1578,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,30000,3,"On February 16, 1988, approximately 30,000 gallons of diesel fuel was spilled by the H.C. Cole Milling Company along the Mississippi River, in Chester, Missouri (River Mile 110). Although the surface slick was discontinuous by the time it reached River Mile 84, concern shifted to the potential for impact to water supplies at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at River Mile 52. USCG district 9."
6554,1988-02-10,Atlantic Fuel Marketing,"Mystic River, Boston, Massachusetts",42.3851,-71.045,,,Number 6 fuel oil,,,,,,,3,"On January 30, 1988, a unknown amount of heavy black oil was reported at the Atlantic Fuel Marketing Dock in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The tanker Fredricksberg had departed this dock at approximately 0630 that morning after completing discharge of number 6 fuel oil to the Atlantic Fuel Marketing facility. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) Boston, contracted Clean Harbors, Inc. to begin immediate cleanup operations. The Coast Guard MSO also took oil samples from the spill site and from the tanks at Atlantic Fuel Marketing that had received the 6 oil from the Fredricksberg. USCG district 1."
6553,1988-02-08,Alaska Army National Guard,"Anchorage, Alaska",61.2555,-149.702,,,Chlorobenzyl malononitrile (tear gas),,,,,,15,3,"Between 0500 and 0730 on February 8, 1988, 18 canisters, each containing 14 ounces of tear gas (chlorobenzyl malononitrile, also known as CS gas) were released by the Alaska Army National Guard during a gas mask training exercise. The exercise was being conducted on a portion of the Fort Richardson military reservation immediately adjacent to a large residential neighborhood. When an unexpected wind shift occurred, the gas drifted over the Chugach Foothills neighborhood. Residents suffered severe irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract. The Anchorage fire and police departments received hundreds of calls from affected citizens, and initiated an evacuation. Soon after arriving and discovering the source of the release, they cancelled the evacuation. However, residents were asked to leave the area, if possible, or stay inside their homes. School authorities at first considered closing nearby schools. USCG district 17."
6551,1988-02-02,Barge SB 518,"Rappahannock River, Virginia",37.5805,-76.3053,,,Ammonium sulfate,,,,,,3200000,3,"On February 2, 1988, when the tug towing the hopper barge, SB 518, lost power, the barge went adrift and grounded at the mouth of the Rappahannock River near Stingray Point in ten feet of water. The barge contained approximately 1,600 tons of ammonium sulfate, and was reported to have taken on water in the void spaces. USCG district 5."
6552,1988-02-02,F/V Andrew McGee,"Whale Passage between, Kodiak and Afognak Islands",57.9718,-152.96,,,Diesel,,,,,,5000,3,"At about 0100 on February 2, 1988, the fishing boat, Andrew McGee, ran aground in the east end of Whale Passage, the shallow and high-current shipping route between Kodiak and Afognak Islands. The 127-foot stern trawler lost approximately 5,000 gallons of diesel 200 gallons of contaminated diesel and 1,000 gallons of hydraulic fluid. Shortly after 0100, the U.S. Coast Guard air station in Kodiak received a distress call from the Andrew McGee. A helicopter lifted the six crewmen safely off to the town of Kodiak. Product inventory was reported as 10,000 gallons of diesel 1,000 gallons of hydraulic fluid 200 gallons of contaminated diesel and 900 gallons of lube oil. The master reported that the vessel was very hard aground in 8-knot currents. A Coast Guard overflight reported large areas of sheen several miles to the east and to the west of the grounding location, and that the diesel was not recoverable. USCG district 17."
6550,1988-02-01,Dow Chemical Company/International Terminal Inc.,"Bay City, Michigan",43.6059,-83.889,,,Various organic compounds,,,,,,,3,"The International Terminal, Inc. (ITI) facility in Bay City, Michigan has been leased by Dow Chemical Company since 1982. Between 1970 and 1982, ITI used the facility for storage and transport of numerous chemicals. Since 1982, Dow has also stored chemicals at the facility. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been the lead agency encouraging ITI to take action. ITI conducted a hydrological assessment that showed ""high"" levels of various organic compounds in the upper aquifer which have been presumably released to the Saginaw River, adjacent to the facility. USCG district 9."
6549,1988-01-31,MCN-5,"Guemes Channel, Shannon Point, Washington",48.5167,-122.7,,,"Heavy Cycle Gas Oil, Intermediate Fuel Oil, Marine Diesel Oil",,,,,,105000,8,"At approximately 0330 on 31 January 1988, the master of the tug James T. Quigg reported that his tow, the Tank Barge MCN-5 had turned onto its port side. At the time of the incident, the tug and barge were turning to the south around Fidalgo Head, near Shannon Point, Washington. The barge was loaded with 9,874 barrels of Heavy Cycle Gas Oil (HCGO) and some residual lighter fuel oils when it departed the Texaco Facility at Anacortes, Washington, three hours earlier.At 0530, the MCN-5 partially sank in an inverted position approximately three hundred yards off Shannon Point. The stern rested on the bottom in about 120 feet of water and the bow remained above the surface, supported by an air bubble in the forward rake. The barge remained in this position for more than a week while cleanup and salvage operations were organized. On February 8, the barge sank completely, coming to rest on its port side at an angle of 17 degrees to the bottom.Less than 2,500 barrels of oil were released into the water. Because the high specific gravity of the cargo made it sink, there was little observed environmental damage. USCG district 13. Keyword: Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR), Washington Department of Ecology (WA DOE), Pacific Strike Team (PST), Airspace Request Zone, Flight Restricted Area, skimmer, cannonball diaper sampler, sub-surface oil, sinking, salvage, boom, vegatation cutting.."
6548,1988-01-31,Pac Northern Barge MCN5,"Anacortes, WA",48.5107,-122.685,,,BUNKER C,,,,,,,100,"A TEXACO OIL BARGE CONTAINING APPROX. 9,000 BBLS OF BUNKER C HAS SUNK 300 YARDS OFF THE ANACORTES, WA STATE FERRY TERMINAL AT SHANNON PT. OIL HAS BEEN SIGHTED IN THE WATER. USCG district 13."
6547,1988-01-26,M/V FRANK H. BROWN,"Skagway, Alaska",59.4599,-135.334,,,Regular gasoline,,,,,,2810,3,"At about 0800 on January 26, 1988, the M/V Frank H. Brown, a Canadian cargo and fuel carrier tied up at the Skagway, Alaska, dock, noticed a leak. The smell of gas fumes and discoloration of the water were the initial indications that gas was leaking at an unknown rate from a hole of unspecified size in a stern tank. The punctured tank had a capacity of 124,000 gallons and was nearly full of regular gasoline. Actions were immediately initiated to offload the tank to shoreside facilities. At the onset of the incident the wind was calm. However, by 1000 the wind had built to nine knots from the north and continued increasing throughout the day. Response crews from the White Pass Transportation Co. initially boomed off the vessel but shortly thereafter opened the boom to avoid a fire hazard, on the advice of the U.S. Coast Guard. USCG district 17."
6545,1988-01-15,Exxon Company,"Malden River, Boston, Massachusetts",42.4095,-71.0734,,,Gasoline,,,,,,3500,3,"On January 15, 1988, a six-inch, Exxon-operated pipeline carrying gasoline broke, spilling an estimated 3,500 gallons of gasoline onto the ice of the Malden River in Boston. The gasoline spill on the ice made a puddle measuring 300 yards by 20 yards and could have been up to 4 inches deep. First responders closed the highway bridge over the Malden River at this point and a cleanup contractor began the removal of the pooled gasoline. USCG district 1."
6546,1988-01-15,F/V Icy Queen,"Suemez Island, Meares Passage, Alaska",55.2822,-133.491,,,Diesel,,,,,,800,3,"Late on January 14, 1988, the 55-foot fishing vessel Icy Queen capsized in Meares Passage on the west side of Prince of Wales Island. The 6 crewmen were rescued shortly thereafter, but 20-knot winds blew the vessel aground on a rocky beach on the west side of Suemez Island. The vessel's tank was containing approximately 800 gallons of diesel. USCG district 17."
6544,1988-01-07,F/V InNuendo,"Old Harbor, Block Island, Rhode Island",41.1876,-71.5771,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,900,3,"On January 7, 1988, the 55-foot fiberglass fishing vessel InNuendo, carrying an estimated 900 gallons of diesel fuel, was reported aground off the jetty of Old Harbor, Block Island, Rhode Island. Initial attempts to refloat the fishing vessel failed. Winds were from the west at 35 knots and deteriorating. USCG district 1."
6543,1988-01-05,F/V SEA MASTER,"Rocky Point, California",40.4432,-124.526,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,9000,3,"On January 4, 1988, the 66-foot fishing vessel, SEA MASTER, sank approximately 15 nautical miles west of Rocky Point in Northern California. The vessel had approximately 9,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board at the time of sinking. On January 5, a salvage vessel in the area of the sinking reported an oil sheen that was tending toward the east and within 12 nautical miles of the coast. USCG district 12."
6541,1988-01-04,Ashland Petroleum Company,"Floreffe, Pennsylvania",40.256,-79.9137,Oil,Collision,Diesel fuel,,,,,,1000000,101,"One million gallons of diesel fuel was released due to a tank failure from a shoreside facility (Ashland Oil) in West Elizabeth, PA. The location is 24 river miles upriver (SW) of the confluence with the Ohio River. The spill is presently an rp lead cleanup with the EPA as the lead OSC. Coast Guard COTP has a backup role and has requested Jay Rodstein's presence on scene. A major concern is the impact of the oil on drinking water intakes which are approximately 15 feet below the river level. USCG district 9."
6542,1988-01-04,Hexamethylenimine Release,"Oakland, California",37.8072,-122.269,,,Hexamethylenimine,,,,,,100,3,"On January 4, 1988, approximately 100 gallons of hexamethylenimine was spilled during transfer of a marine portable tank from a railroad flat car to a truck trailer in Oakland, California, when the tank overturned due to improper rigging. The tank was filled with 39,000 gallons of hexamethylenimine. The spilled product pooled on the ground around the tank. The incident was compounded by a heavy rainfall which had occurred the night before, leaving sizeable puddles of water in the area of the spill. USCG district 12."
6540,1988-01-02,Facility,"Pittsburgh, PA",40.55,-80.0,,,oil,,,,,,,7,"The slick flowed past Pittsburgh where the Monongahela and the Allegheny rivers meet to form the Ohio River. By January 4, traces of oil reached Newell, West Virginia 92 miles downstream from the spill site. By January 10, the oil had flowed past Steubenville, Ohio, and reached Wheeling, West Virginia. By January 13, the spill had traveled 130 miles down the Monongahela and Ohio rivers to reach Sisterville, West Virginia. Ice flows in the rivers delayed the passage of the slick downstream. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) study suggested that there would be minimal re-release of product due to oil being incorporated into the ice. USCG district 9. Keyword: Boom, skimmer, vacuum truck, sorbents.."
6539,1987-12-23,Huntsman Chemical Company1,"Chesapeake, Virginia",36.7982,-76.2902,,,Polystyrene monomer,,,,,,40000,3,"On December 23, 1987, the Huntsman Chemical Company intentionally released 40,000 gallons of polystyrene monomer under controlled conditions into a containment pit when the mixture overheated and began to polymerize. USCG district 5."
6536,1987-12-21,CONRAIL,"Pedricktown, New Jersey",39.7666,-75.4165,,,Vinyl chloride,,,,,,182000,3,"Seven railroad tanker cars derailed in a tidal marsh area outside of Pedricktown, New Jersey, en route to a delivery site. Each car carried 26,000 gallons of vinyl chloride. USCG district 1."
6537,1987-12-21,Marathon Oil Company,"Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska",61.0094,-150.737,,,Natural gas,,,,,,,3,"At approximately 2000 on December 20, 1987, there was a natural gas blow out on Marathon Oil Company's Steelhead platform in the McArthur River oil and gas field in Upper Cook Inlet. At about 2320, the plume of gas caught fire, with flames erupting over 300 feet. The fire burned throughout the next several days. Those personnel not previously evacuated were immediately moved off the platform. The Steelhead is a relatively new platform and had only drilled two other gas wells and one oil well, all of which were shut-in prior to platform evacuation. Within hours after the first report of the blowout, the U.S. Coast Guard mobilized a fixed-wing aircraft and a helicopter from the Kodiak air station, and the Coast Guard cutter Sedge from Homer to the scene for possible rescue and pollution-control activities. USCG district 17."
6538,1987-12-21,Steelhead Platform Blowout,"Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.089,-152.099,,,oil well fire,,,,,,,6,"RCVD REPORT VIA LANDLINE THAT THE STEELHEAD PLATFORM HAD SUFFERED A BLOWOUT AND THAT THE CREW WAS PREPARING TO EVACUATE. AIR STATION KODIAK LAUNCHED A C-130 A/C AND A H-3 HELO AND THE CGC SEDGE GOT UNDERWAY TO SCENE. THE BLOWOUT DID NOT REPORTEDLY RELEASE ANY OIL OR LIGUID PETROLEUM INTO COOK INLET, AND WAS VENTING GAS ONLY. MOMENTS AFTER A PROGRESSIVE EVACUATION OF THE PLATFORM WAS COMPLETED, THE PLATFORM ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. ALL PERSONNEL ARE ACCOUNTED FOR AND REPORTED UNINJURED. THE RIG CONTINUES TO BURN OUT OF CONTROL. CGC SEDGE CONTINUES ENROUTE AND THE H-3 HELO IS STAGED AT KENAI FOR MSO ANCHORAGE SUPPORT USCG district 17."
6535,1987-12-16,Barge Jovalan,California Coast,37.0217,-122.598,,,Elwood Crude Oil,,,,,,2230,17,"On December 16, 1987 at 1404 PST the San Francisco SSC was notified that a dark black slick had been sighted at 1200 15 miles off the California Coast. The Tug Pacific Mariner was towing a Barge containing 55,000 Barrels of Crude oil. There are 14 Tanks in the Barge. Position is 12 miles SW off Ano Nuevo, at 37 deg. 1.3 minutes N, 122 deg. 35.9 minutes W. 53 barrels or approximately 2300 gallons USCG district 11."
6534,1987-12-14,M/V Doric,"Off Point Arguello, California",34.5734,-120.645,,,"Diesel, lube oil",,,,,,,3,"At 1524 on December 14, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California, was notified by the Coast Guard Search and Rescue Unit that they were en route to a mayday distress call. The 140-foot motor vessel Doric was taking on water in 20-25 foot seas, and the captain and crew were preparing to abandon ship. The entire crew was rescued and brought to Long Beach Harbor. USCG district 12."
6532,1987-12-10,Mystery Slick1,"Point Montara, California",37.5354,-122.558,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On December 10, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified that a passing fishing vessel had been oiled by a slick measuring 2.5 miles long by about .5 miles wide. The Coast Guard dispatched a vessel to the location of the slick, 2.5 miles west of Point Montara, approximately 15 miles south of the Golden Gate Bridge. USCG district 12."
6533,1987-12-10,"Mystery Spill, Elizabeth River",Elizabeth River,36.8142,-76.2915,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"At 1400 on December 10, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Fifth District was notified of a mystery spill in the southern branch of the Elizabeth River. The report was investigated by the Marine Safety Office (MSO), Hampton Roads a sheen was observed between Berkeley and Money Point. USCG district 5."
6530,1987-12-07,M/V Meister Stersinger,"Virginia Beach, Virginia",36.856,-75.865,,,"Coal, bunker fuel",,,,,,235000,3,"During the night of December 16, 1987, the 700-foot long coal carrier, Meister Stersinger, ran hard aground at high tide on sand bottom about half a mile off the Cape Henry light house in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The vessel was fully laden with coal and carried 235,000 gallons of bunker fuel in its double bottom. USCG district 5."
6531,1987-12-07,T/B Ocean Transporter,"Charleston, South Carolina",32.755,-79.78,,,Paraxylene,,,,,,14000000,3,"During the early morning hours of December 4-5, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Charleston, received a report from the tug Jennifer L. Boudreaux that its towing line to the tanker barge Ocean Transporter had parted. The barge, carrying a cargo of 7,000 short tons of para-xylene in bulk, was taking on water and sinking approximately 120 nautical miles east of Charleston. The barge sank stern first neither the bow nor any of the cargo tanks sustained any apparent damage. USCG district 7."
6529,1987-12-06,Pontoon Derrick Barge Lady Eleanor,"Half Moon Bay, California",37.4972,-122.482,,,"Diesel, lube oil",,,,,,,3,"On December 6, 1987, the 120-foot by 100-foot platform pontoon derrick crane barge, Lady Eleanor, capsized in heavy seas and was in danger of sinking 4.3 miles west of Pillar Point, Half Moon Bay, California. The barge carried approximately 5,000 gallons of diesel and an unknown amount of lube oil. Upon notification by the barge's tug, the Coast Guard immediately dispatched a vessel and a helicopter to assist. The Coast Guard observed a light sheen measuring approximately 200 meters by 50 meters wide in the vicinity of the barge. USCG district 12."
6527,1987-12-04,F/V NOBANDEER,"Newport, Rhode Island",41.4921,-71.3344,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,500,3,"On December 14, 1987, the wooden fishing vessel NOBANDEER was reported sunk at Spring Wharf, Newport, Rhode Island No owner of the vessel could be immediately found that would attempt the salvage and remove the vessel from the pier. The U.S. Coast Guard placed a boom around the sunken vessel to prevent the loss of diesel fuel into the environment if a release should occur. The vessel's diesel fuel on board at the time of the sinking was an estimated 500 gallons. USCG district 1."
6528,1987-12-04,Mystery Slick3,"Delaware Bay, Delaware",39.0656,-75.3955,,,Number 6 fuel oil,,,,,,630,3,"On December 4, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), Philadelphia received a report of a slick near Bower Beach. The Coast Guard identified the product as number 6 fuel oil in a slick measuring approximately 20 miles long by 10 yards wide. USCG district 5."
6525,1987-12-02,F/V Midnight Sun,"Humboldt Bay, California",40.7701,-124.256,,,# 2 diesel fuel,,,,,,4000,3,"The 72-foot fishing boat, Midnight Sun, was carrying approximately 4,000 gallons of number 2 diesel fuel when it capsized in 25-foot seas just outside of Humboldt Bay at 0835 on December 2, 1987. The vessel had lost all power as it was steaming close in, approximately 1 mile off shore. The skipper planned to salvage parts of the vessel when the winds and seas died down.The captain of the vessel was able to don a life jacket and was rescued several hours later, but three other fishermen drowned when a large wave washed them overboard without life jackets. Their bodies were recovered the following day. USCG district 12."
6526,1987-12-02,Maersk Container Terminal,"Oakland, California",37.8028,-122.322,,,100% tetrahydrofuran solution,,,,,,,3,"At 1407 on December 2, 1987, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office inspectors noticed a strong, pungent odor during an inspection of a container vessel at Pier 24, the Maersk Container Terminal. The cargo manifest listed the contents of the vessel, which had been stacked upside down in the container, as 100% tetrahydrofuran solution, bound for Singapore. The County Office of Emergency Service and the California Office of Emergency Services, dispatched personnel to the scene of the incident. USCG district 12."
6524,1987-11-29,Boston Patriot,"Cape Cod, Massasschusetts",41.7726,-70.4789,,,"TOLUENE-2,4-DIISOCYANATE",,,,,,,12,"The container barge BOSTON PATRIOT broke lose from its tug just outside of the Cape Cod Canal at Cape Cod Bay on or about Friday, 27 Nov or Saturday 28 Nov. The BOSTON PATRIOT grounded approx 300 yards south of the Cape Cod Canal within the borders of the village of Sandwich, MA. The bottom on the BOSTON PATRIOT has been very damaged with 15 of the 21 bottom tanks flooded. Initial report is that the BOSTON PATRIOT is very firmly aground, not in danger of sinking and the situation is stable. . One 20 foot container aboard the BOSTON PATRIOT containes 76 (55gal) drums of a chemical reported to be ""DIISOCYANATE."" This material is believed (at this time) to be TOLUENE-2,4-DIISOCYANATE. . USCG MSO Providence is OSC for this incident. The SSC has been asked to provide information on the chemical TOLUENE-2,4-DIISOCYANATE and suggest what the ""worst case"" scenario might be if this material reacts with water. . Information provided to date has come from NOAA's Ed Overton and from CDC's Kent Gray. Technical information on the chemistry of ""TDI"", toxicology, and safety recomendations have included the theme that maximum safety and prevention of TDI mixing with water or other materials is the best course of action. . The on scene OSC has elected to open the 20 foot container containing TDI with contractor personnel in level ""B"" equip. The intent of this inspection is reported to determine if any damage has occured to the drums of TDI during transportation. Info related to if this inspection was conducted or the results of the inspection has not yet been received. . At 1800 hours of 29 Nov the weather is deteriorating with Gale force winds announced and heavy rain. . Detailed technical information on the chemical ""TDI"" is incuded in the following hotline reports for the information of all concerned. USCG district 1."
6523,1987-11-28,Container Barge Boston Patriot,"Sandwich, Massachusetts",41.7726,-70.4789,,,"Liquor, toys, shoes, toluene diisocyanate (TDI)",,,,,,4180,3,"On November 27, 1987, a loaded container barge, Boston Patriot, owned by McAllister Brothers of New York City, broke loose from its tug when a towing hawser parted while the vessel was exiting the Cape Cod Canal. Strong winds and heavy seas forced the barge aground 25 yards from the beach at Sandwich, Massachusetts. The barge carried 184 containers of merchandise, including liquor, toys, and shoes. One 20-foot container onboard held 76 55-gallon drums of toluene diisocyanate (TDI). USCG district 1."
6521,1987-11-23,For Your Eyes Only,"Hillsboro Inlet, Florida",26.2948,-80.9759,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,5000,3,"On November 23, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Miami, received a report of a sunken yacht, the 105-foot For Your Eyes Only, one-quarter nautical mile offshore of Hillsboro Inlet, Florida. The yacht had gone down at approximately 0900 with 4,000-5,000 gallons of diesel fuel aboard. The yacht apparently foundered in the current heavy seas no structural damage to the fuel tanks was suspected, nor was there a fire or explosion. Diesel was observed to be surfacing in the vicinity of the wreck and was thought to be leaking out of the tank vents. USCG district 7."
6522,1987-11-23,Gordon Terminal Service,"Bayonne, New Jersey",40.6645,-74.1242,,,"Motor oil, automatic transmission fluid, ethylene glycol, florosil dye",,,,,,38000,3,"On the night of November 22, 1987 Gordon Terminal Service, an oil and anti-freeze storage and packaging facility in Bayonne, New Jersey, caught on fire. Firefighting efforts to contain and extinguish the blaze resulted in runoff from water pumped onto the site. This runoff contained motor oil, automatic transmission fluid, ethylene glycol (antifreeze), and florosil dye. An estimated 38,000 gallons was spilled into the Kills (the area between Staten Island, New York and Bayonne) from approximately 2300 on November 22 till 0900 on November 24. USCG district 1."
6520,1987-11-17,Sealand Shipping Company,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",18.4628,-66.0719,,,Tetraethyl lead,,,,,,2800,3,"On November 17, 1987, two 1,400-gallon tanks of tetraethyl lead overturned at the Sealand Shipping Company facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The tanks suffered some minor damage, but none were leaking. USCG district 7."
6519,1987-11-14,F/V Vinnie Lee,"Woods Hole, Massachusetts",41.5199,-70.6778,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,350,3,"On November 14, 1988 the fishing vessel VINNIE LEE, carrying an estimated 350 gallons of diesel fuel, was reported sunken off Nobska Point, Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Initial attempts to salvage the steel-hulled vessel failed. USCG district 1."
6518,1987-11-05,Truck Collision,"San Leandro, California",37.7106,-122.155,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,100,3,"On November 5, 1987, a big rig tractor trailer and a passenger vehicle collided in San Leandro, California. Approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel leaked from a broken cap on one of the tractor trailer's fuel tanks into a nearby storm drain, approximately .8 miles from a navigable waterway and approximately .2 miles from the San Lorenzo Creek. USCG district 12."
6517,1987-11-02,Tug Mary McAllister,Great Wicomico River,37.584,-76.3048,,,"Diesel fuel, lube oil",,,,,,4240,3,"The tug, Mary McAllister, was under tow from Norfolk to Baltimore when it began taking on water and sank at about 0300 on November 1, 1987. The tug, which contained approximately 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 240 gallons of lube oil, sank in 105 feet of water off Stingray Point in the Great Wicomico River. USCG district 5."
6516,1987-10-31,Ocean Champion,"Seattle, Washington",47.5978,-122.34,,,"Fuel oil, DP 231",,,,,,,3,"NOAA/OMA was notified of the incident on October 31, 1987, by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Puget Sound, and asked to help identify the unknown substances in the hold and on the stern of the Ocean Champion. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator and two Hazardous Materials Response Branch staff conducted a survey of the vessel to include sampling of the substance in the hold. A portable chemical analysis field test kit was used to perform tests on the sample from the hold. NOAA determined that the product in the hold was fuel oil, and found that the material in the drums was DP 231, a fuel oil additive. USCG district 13."
6515,1987-10-30,Tung Tai Enterprises,"Pier 96, San Francisco, California",37.7982,-122.392,,,Automotive batteries,,,,,,,3,"On October 30, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified by an employee of the Port of San Francisco that several containers of automotive batteries on Pier 96 were leaking an unknown substance from the rear container door. The Coast Guard notified Tung Tai Enterprises, the owner of the containers, and was told that the batteries were scheduled for shipment overseas. The Coast Guard advised the owner that the batteries were stacked and stowed improperly for transport and would have to meet Coast Guard standards before shipment could take place. USCG district 12."
6514,1987-10-30,T/V EXXON NEW ORLEANS,"San Francisco, California",37.665,-122.271,,,Crude oil,,,,,,8400,3,"At approximately 1500 on October 30, 1987, the EXXON NEW ORLEANS, an 800-foot crude oil tanker, was entering Anchorage 9 inside San Francisco Bay when a valve malfunctioned while transferring crude oil from one tank to another. As a result, an estimated 200 barrels of crude oil were flushed into the bay through the sea suction valve.The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Alameda, immediately dispatched personnel to the scene of the incident. The Coast Guard notified the California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and local environmental action groups. USCG district 12."
6513,1987-10-27,T/B Seaspan 824,"Wrangell Narrows,Alaska",56.607,-132.97,,,Diesel,,,,,,10000,8,"Early on October 27, 1987, the tank barge Seaspan 824, loaded with number 2 diesel, grounded in Wrangell Narrows in the vicinity of Battery Islets. When the barge refloated at 0400 and moved north through Wrangell Narrows, approximately 10,000 gallons of diesel were missing. At 0610, the Seaspan 824 was tied to a log boom approximately three miles south of the town of Petersburg. U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment, Ketchikan, and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) personnel made overflights of the Narrows. The Coast Guard completed inspection of the barge by 1200 and determined that 16,500 gallons of diesel were missing. USCG district 17."
6512,1987-10-25,Unknown Spiller,"Shaw Island, Washington",48.5751,-122.936,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"A resident of the San Juan Islands saw a ""rainbow-colored"" sheen and smelled diesel fumes in front of his residence at Blind Bay on Shaw Island, Washington. He reported the sighting to the San Juan County sheriffs' office which, in turn, called the National Response Center. The National Response Center then contacted the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Puget Sound. USCG district 13."
6511,1987-10-22,Vanguard Bus Company,"Ossining, New York",41.1663,-73.8602,,,Petroleum,,,,,,,3,"On October 6, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard received an anonymous tip regarding an intentional release of petroleum to the Hudson River from a transportation facility along the Hudson River in Ossining, New York. Investigation revealed that a garage bay was being used as a sump for waste oil from the buses maintained at the Vanguard Bus Company. Three paths were identified by which the waste oil was being discharged from the collection bay, in the garage. Two pipes lead directly to a creek adjacent to the facility which runs into the Hudson River. The third path was a pipe which ran toward the River and ended in an underground gravel field. The Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) New York, instructed the responsible party to immediately secure the pipes to the river. The pipe which drained directly into the gravel field was not of immediate concern to the Coast Guard. The State of New York and County of Westchester regulate the land release of oil. A meeting was arranged at which the various governmental agencies and the responsible party would discuss concerns and review planned actions. USCG district 1."
6510,1987-10-21,F/V OCEAN WAVE,"Eastern Shore, Virginia",37.9466,-75.3894,,,Number 2 fuel oil,,,,,,1000,3,"On October 21, 1987, the 60-foot, wooden-hulled fishing vessel OCEAN WAVE grounded 50 yards off the beach by Little Inlet, between Smith and Myrtle Islands, Virginia. The vessel carried an estimated 700-1,000 gallons of number 2 fuel oil. USCG district 5."
6509,1987-10-20,T/B Seattle,"Krestof Sound, Sitka, Alaska",57.033,-135.3,,,"Chlorine, caustic soda, sulfur, ammonia, sulfuric acid",,,,,,,6,"At 0030 on October 20, 1987, the tug Alapul was en route to the Sitka, Alaska pulp mill with the tank barge Seattle in tow when the barge ran aground near Olga Point. The barge was carrying 400 tons of chlorine in the forward tank, 900 tons of caustic soda in the aft tank, 3 railroad cars of sulfur, three railroad cars of ammonia, and 1 railroad car of sulfuric acid. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Juneau, was notified of the incident at 0145 on October 20, when the master of the Alapul reported that soundings of the barge bottom tanks found some water. All of the other cargo tanks seemed to be intact and free from any damage from the grounding. The tug Tyee was sent from Sitka to assist in towing the barge to the Sitka pulp mill. USCG district 17."
6508,1987-10-17,Mystery Slick2,"Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey",39.7588,-74.0876,,,Unknown,,,,,,,3,"On October 17, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), Philadelphia, received a report of a slick off of Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey. USCG district 1."
6507,1987-10-13,M/V Alma Llanera,"Hillsboro Inlet, Florida",26.2948,-80.9759,,,"Diesel, lube oil",,,,,,41000,3,"On October 13, 1987, the M/V Alma Llanera was struck broadside by a reported 40-foot wave 20 miles east of Hillsboro Inlet, Florida. As a result, the cargo in the vessel's main hold shifted, causing the ship to list 40-45 degrees to port. Fearing the ship would capsize in the 30-knot winds and 10-15 foot seas, the crew abandoned ship, which was reported to be carrying 38,650 gallons of diesel and 2,640 gallons of lube oil. USCG district 7."
6506,1987-10-10,YUM II/Zapoteca,"Campeche, Gulf of Mexico",18.8,-92.5833,,,Light crude oil,,,,,1,,8,"On October 10, 1987, the YUM II, a Mexican exploratory oil well located approximately 20 miles northwest of Ciudad del Carmen in the Bay of Campeche under the Zapoteca rig, experienced a blowout and fire. Apparently, a blowout preventer (BOP) valve malfunction caused the initial blowout. Although the BOP had successfully shut the annulus between the drill pipe and well casing, the blind rams failed to shear through the drill pipe that was still in the well casing. Therefore, oil and gas flowed out of the well, up the drill pipe, and onto the platform where it ignited. The oil discharge increased after the escaping gas and oil forced the drill pipe out of the well. The initial fire was extinguished by October 17. As of October 28, the well was still spewing out a yellow gas/crude mix 60-100 feet in the air. The owners of the well, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), and the Mexican Navy participated in cleanup operations. The well was finally ""killed"" on November 30. Even though the incident site was 600 miles from Texas, the slick could have traveled in a northerly direction to reach United States waters depending on the duration of the spill. Accordingly, the USCG Marine Safety Office (MSO) at Corpus Christi, Texas, was notified of the incident on October 13. Verification and correct information were not received until October 16. Even though USCG assistance was refused, the USCG conducted overflights of the area every other day until the well was capped to track the spill response and the movement of the oil. Reports of cleanup activities from the Mexican authorities were infrequent and largely erroneous. Daily reports from the Mexican Embassy to USCG Headquarters in Washington, D.C. were not available when promised. USCG district 8. Keyword: Boom, fire, skimmers, bulldozers, blowout preventer, blowout.."
6504,1987-10-08,Cabo Pilar,"Punta Davis, Chile",-53.0,-74.0,,,ENAP crude oil,,,,1,,1720000,7,"On October 8, 1987, the Cabo Pilar grounded in the Magellan Strait, while en-route from Clarencia-Gregorio to San Vincente, Chile. Approximately 40,900 barrels of ENAP crude oil was spilled into the Strait off Punta Davis. Dispersants and manual methods were used in cleanup operations. The Cabo Pilar was refloated on November 3, and continued on its voyage. Keyword: Manual removal, disposal, Corexit 9527, Slickgone LTE.."
6505,1987-10-08,Waterfront Dock Facility,"Juneau, Alaska",58.3036,-134.412,,,Propane gas,,,,,,,3,"At approximately 0500 on October 8, 1987, a 6,600-pound tank of propane gas began leaking on a Juneau waterfront warehouse dock fronting Gastineau Channel. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Juneau Fire Department immediately established water-side and land-side safety zones. USCG district 17."
6503,1987-10-06,T/V Stuyvesant,Gulf of Alaska Off Dixon Entrance,54.126,-137.017,,,North Slope crude,,,,,,600000,14,"On October 2, 1987, the tanker Stuyvesant departed from the Valdez terminal, en route to Panama, with 1,500,000 barrels of North Slope crude on board. The vessel encountered severe storms during October 3-5 while approximately 200 miles offshore of Prince of Wales and Queen Charlotte Islands. At approximately 1500 on October 6, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Juneau, was notified that a leak had been detected in one of the Stuyvesant's starboard tank on October 4. The leak was believed to have stopped on the evening of October 6 when the vessel was approximately 200 miles offshore the Columbia River mouth. However, Coast Guard overflights identified oil slicks off the Washington/ Oregon coast and off Dixon Entrance. A total of 600,000 gallons of North Slope crude is believed to have been lost between October 4-6. USCG district 17."
6502,1987-10-05,Conrail Railyard Derailment,"Wilmington, Delaware",39.7367,-75.5599,,,Chlorine gas,,,,,,90000,3,"On October 5, 1987, a train derailed in the CONRAIL railyard in Wilmington, Delaware. Three of the derailed tank cars contained a total of 90,000 pounds of chlorine gas. U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), Philadelphia, investigators responded to the scene, where CONRAIL was in the process of righting the derailed tank cars. USCG district 1."
6500,1987-10-01,Gwynn's Falls Underground Incident,"Baltimore, Maryland",39.2992,-76.6145,,,Diesel oil,,,,,,27000,3,"NOAA/OMA's involvement with this underground oil spill case continues from the discovery of the spill in 1985. The incident is a diesel oil seepage from a stream embankment at the base of Gable Avenue in Baltimore. The oil has leaked into Gwynn's Falls, a tributary that drains into the Patapsco River. Approximately 27,000 gallons of product have been recovered to date. Since 1985, NOAA has provided scientific support on this incident to the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Baltimore. Based on a NOAA report prepared by Research Planning Institute in 1986, the MSO constructed a passive recovery system in January 1987. Since that time, 1,000 gallons of oil have been recovered. USCG district 5."
6501,1987-10-01,Royal Oil Company,"Baltimore, Maryland",39.2888,-76.6227,,,Diesel,,,,,,,3,"This underground oil spill case continues from the discovery in April, 1985, of diesel oil seepage from a stream embankment at the base of Gable Avenue in Baltimore. Because this release occurs in an industrialized section of Baltimore, identifying the source has been an ongoing issue. The oil has leaked into Gwynn's Falls, a tributary of the Patapsco River. USCG district 5."
6499,1987-09-21,Pac Baroness,"12 miles southwest of Point Conception, California",34.35,-120.75,,,"Bunker Fuel (IFO 180 and diesel), lube oil, hydraulic oil",,,,1,,,45,"On September 21, 1987 at 0600, the Liberian bulk carrier Pac Baroness and the Panamanian freighter Atlantic Wing collided in foggy, high sea conditions, twelve miles southwest of Point Conception, California. The Pac Baroness was carrying 21,000 metric tons of dry bulk copper concentrate consisting of 30% copper, 30% iron, 30% other oxides and approximately 9,200 barrels of bunker fuel (IFO-180 and marine diesel fuel) as well as quantities of lube oil and hydraulic oil. The Atlantic Wing was carrying automobiles and was bound for Long Beach.The Pac Baroness sustained damage to the number 4 and 5 cargo holds and the Atlantic Wing suffered a 25 foot by 10 foot gash in her bow. The Chief Engineer on board the Pac Baroness activated the vessel's bilge pumps and a tug attached a towline to the vessel to prevent the Pac Baroness from drifting toward the shoreline. By 1607, the Pac Baroness was still taking on water and was close to sinking. The Pac Baroness sank at 1618 on September 21, resulting in a release of approximately 9,200 barrels of oil and quantities of copper ore over the next 20 days. The currents at the time of the incident were to the northwest at 3-4 knots winds in the area were from the N-NW at 10 knots. The seasonal Davidson Current flows north along isobaths at about 0.25 knots.The Clean Seas Co-op was originally conducting cleanup on behalf of the owners of the Pac Baroness. On September 24, Clean Seas notified the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) Federal On Scene Coordinator (FOSC) that they would no longer be continuing operations due to disagreements over their contract with the owners. The FOSC declared the incident a Federal response and opened the 311 (k) fund. The USCG began negotiations to contract Clean Seas as part of the Federal response. By September 28, Clean Seas had resumed working for the owners of the Pac Baroness, with the agreement that the owners would finance the Clean Seas response inclusive of the period from September 24 to September 28. USCG district 11. Keyword: International Bird Rescue and Research Center (IBRRC), adverse weather conditions, Elastol, Davidson Current, side looking airborne radar (SLAR), skimmer.."
6498,1987-09-11,ANNHYDROUS AMMONIA RELEASE,"Nikiski, AK",60.6744,-151.372,,,ANHYDROUS AMMONIA,,,,,,,2,"HE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BASED ON THE MOST CURRENT DATA PROVIDED TO NOAA. - I. SITUATION A. 1200 LT-MSO ANCHORAGE NOTIFIED BY BILL WHITE, UNOCAL PLANT MANAGER THAT RELEASE WAS SECURED AT 1100. B. UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF ANNHYDROUS AMMONIA LOST. BACK CALCULATIONS WILL BE MADE BY UNOCAL AND PROVIDED TO MSO ANCHORAGE FOR THEIR POLREP. C. MSO ANCHORAGE CANCELLED BROADCAST NOTICE TO MARINERS. II. STATUS A. CASE CLOSED . USCG district 17."
6497,1987-09-10,F/V WESTERN ONE,Moss Landing,36.8034,-121.793,,,"Diesel, lube oil",,,,,,350,3,"At 1630 on September 10, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety office, Alameda, California, was notified by Coast Guard Group, Monterey, that the 45-foot, wooden-hulled fishing vessel WESTERN ONE had lost power and run hard aground on the beach approximately 1 mile south of Moss Landing, where it was starting to break up. The vessel had approximately 350 gallons of diesel, one 55-gallon drum of lube oil, and several five-gallon drums of lube oil on board. The three fishermen on board had abandoned ship. The owner of the vessel took financial responsibility for salvage of the vessel and possible cleanup as a result of the spill. USCG district 11."
6496,1987-09-09,Leslie Salt,"San Mateo, California",37.5458,-122.237,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"At 0700 on September 9, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California was notified by Leslie Salt that one of its barges had sunk in approximately 50 feet of water 3 miles north of the San Mateo Bridge, 3.5 miles due east of Oyster Point. The 80 foot, steel-hulled barge had two 1,500-gallon diesel storage tanks, several 55 gallon drums filled with lube oil, ten 5-gallon containers of lube oil and thirty 50-gallon drums of paint on board. A slick was observed which measured approximately .6 miles long and by 100 meters wide. Leslie Salt took full financial responsibility for the incident. USCG district 12."
6495,1987-09-03,Continental Stevedoring & Terminals,"Miami, Florida",25.7577,-80.1645,,,Glacial acetic acid,,,,,,,3,"On September 3, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Miami, received a report from Continental Stevedoring & Terminals of a leaking shipping container of glacial acetic acid at the Port of Miami. The container held 573 10-gallon drums of the acid. An unknown number were ruptured. The spill was first noticed that morning by the longshoremen who were preparing to load the container onto a truck for shipment. The container was subsequently moved to an isolated spot by Continental to await response and cleanup. USCG district 7."
6494,1987-09-01,Mystery Slick 9.1.1987,Philadelphia,40.0,-75.0667,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On September 1, 1987, a slick of unknown origin was reported to the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), Philadelphia. The Coast Guard and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) performed an overflight and identified the slick as a weathered oil mixed with solid waste. USCG district 3."
6493,1987-08-20,Monroe County Mosquito Control District,"Vaca Key, Florida",24.6558,-81.0697,,,Dibrom 14 (naled),,,,,,200,3,"On August 19, 1987, an aerial spraying aircraft from the Monroe County Mosquito Control District was forced to dump approximately 200 gallons of a spray mixture containing DIBROM 14 (Naled) into the ocean about 5 miles south-southeast of Marathon, Florida. The rupture of a spray delivery line inside the aircraft had forced the pilot to dump the mixture to prevent continued exposure of aircraft personnel to the DIBROM. The Mosquito Control personnel notified the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Miami. USCG district 7."
6491,1987-08-19,Mystery Diesel Oil Spill,"Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island",41.6164,-71.3698,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On August 19, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Providence, Rhode Island, Received a report of a large oil slick, measuring 1-1/2 miles by 1 mile, between Prudence Island and Bristol Harbor in Narragansett Bay. USCG district 1."
6492,1987-08-19,New Jersey Solid Waste Washup,New Jersey Seacoast,39.4424,-74.3112,,,Solid waste,,,,,,,3,"During the period from August 13 to August 15, 1987, a large volume of solid waste, including hazardous substances (hospital waste) washed up between Long Beach Island and Cape May along the New Jersey coast. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and local authorities provided cleanup resources and tracked the real-time movements of the solid waste plume. On August 17, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), New York, was requested to identify potential sources of the landed waste. USCG district 3."
6490,1987-08-13,Mystery Oil Slick2,"Miami, Florida",25.7577,-80.1645,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On August 13, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Miami was notified of an oil slick consisting of three large patches of oil, located 15 miles south of Fowey Rocks and 3 miles outside of the reef line. USCG district 7."
6489,1987-08-03,Huntsman Chemical Company,"Chesapeake, Virginia",36.7982,-76.2902,,,"Styrene, xylene, ethyl benzene",,,,,,,3,"On August 3, 1987, Huntsman Chemical Company pumped into a diked area the contents of a tank containing styrene, xylene, and ethyl benzene to prevent a dangerous situation when the styrene began to polymerize. The National Response Center was notified of the intentional release. USCG district 5."
6488,1987-07-28,Rhome Chemical Company,"Richmond, California",37.9433,-122.359,,,Battery acid (sulfuric acid),,,,,,15,3,"At 2010 on July 28, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Alameda, California, was notified by the Richmond Police Department that a Rhome Chemical Company tank truck had hit an embankment and overturned in downtown Pittsburg. The truck was carrying two 20,000 gallon tanks of diesel fuel. The diesel tanks appeared to be intact, although a bank of machinery batteries had been crushed, resulting in a leak of approximately 15 gallons of battery acid (sulfuric acid). The tank truck driver was injured in the accident. The Richmond Fire Department reported to the scene. USCG district 12."
6485,1987-07-23,Matheson Compressed Gas,"East Rutherford, New Jersey",40.8484,-74.09,,,nitric acid,,,,,,50000,3,"On July 23, 1987, the Matheson Compressed Gas facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey, reported the failure of a 50,000 gallon tank of 50% solution nitric acid. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), New York, dispatched investigators to the scene. USCG district 3."
6486,1987-07-23,Simpson Paper Company,"Eureka, California",40.8108,-124.149,,,Caustic soda,,,,,,,3,"At 2210 on July 22, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California, was notified that an unspecified amount of caustic soda was being discharged into Humboldt Bay from Simpson Paper Company in Eureka, California.At 0700 on July 23, 1987, the Coast Guard dispatched personnel from Coast Guard Group, Humboldt Bay, to the scene, where Simpson Paper Company officials confirmed the release. California Department of Fish and Game, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, and county health officials reported to the scene. USCG district 11."
6487,1987-07-23,Xerox Corporation,"Newark, California",37.5357,-122.036,,,Diesel,,,,,,,3,"At 0807 on July 23, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified by the Xerox Corporation plant supervisor in Newark, California, that a generator fuel gauge had malfunctioned. As a result, a tank had overflowed, spilling an unspecified amount of diesel fuel into a drain which leads to a slough that is part of the greater San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge.The Coast Guard notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game, and California Regional Water Quality Control Board. A sheen was observed near the Xerox corporation outfall. USCG district 11."
6484,1987-07-15,Boston Edison Mystic Station,"Everett, Massachusets",42.4066,-71.0719,,,sulfuric acid,,,,,,500,6,"On March 1, 1989, a damaged pressure gauge at the Boston Edison Mystic Station in Everett, Massachusetts released 500 gallons of sulfuric acid onto land adjacent to the Mystic River. USCG district 1."
6483,1987-07-02,T/V Glacier Bay,"Kenai, Cook Inlet, Alaska",59.809,-152.357,,,North Slope Alaskan crude,,,,,,630,42,"At 0334 on July 2, 1987, the tanker vessel Glacier Bay grounded and suffered hull damage south of the mouth of the Kenai River while en route to Nikiski from Valdez to unload approximately 16,380,000 gallons of North Slope Alaskan crude oil at the refinery. Initial reports indicated that 10-15 barrels (420-1,600 gallons) of oil had been lost. USCG district 17."
6482,1987-06-24,U.S. Steel Corporation Tosco Refinery,San Francisco Bay,37.6595,-122.283,,,"Hydrochloric acid, iron oxide",,,,,,,3,"At approximately 1910 on June 24, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified by Coast Guard Group, Concord, of a reddish-brown material being discharged from an outfall at the U.S. Steel Corporation's TOSCO Refinery. Coast Guard, California Department of fish and Game, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, and county health personnel went on-scene.The TOSCO plant supervisor was contacted and reported to the scene of the incident. The material was being discharged at a rate of 2400 gallons an hour directly into the San Francisco Bay. USCG district 12."
6481,1987-06-23,Mystery Oil Spill1,"Duck Key, Florida",24.8336,-80.7907,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On June 23, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Miami, received a report of a heavy black oil slick measuring 30-40 acres, approximately 8 nautical miles southeast of Duck Key, Florida. The slick was later confirmed as a light sheen by a U.S. Navy helicopter operating in the area. This fact was also confirmed by a Coast Guard small boat which, when on-scene, had difficulty finding the slick. USCG district 7."
6480,1987-06-16,Mystery Oil Slick1,"Key Largo, Florida",25.0633,-80.405,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On June 16, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Miami was notified of an oil slick near Molasses Reef in Key Largo. The slick was reported to measure 7.1 nautical miles long by 100 yards wide. USCG district 7."
6479,1987-06-12,Commander Oil,"Oyster Bay, New York",40.8731,-73.5283,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On June12, 1988, the SSC was notified by the Coast Guard COTP that the Commander Oil case was closed. The facility now has an operational recovery system which is working well and producing approximately 10 gallons of product per day, a new seawall of two-foot thick concrete has been inserted, the contaminated sediment removed, and new soil is in place. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is overseeing the marsh grass replanting. USCG district 1."
6478,1987-06-05,Barge Govenor Hendricks,"Norfolk, Virginia",36.8914,-76.3214,,,Bunker C-like oil,,,,,,3500,3,"On May 30, 1987, the barge Governor Hendricks, containing an estimated 300 gallons of a heavy black, bunker C-like oil was taken to the NORSHIPCO shipyard to assess whether it could be made seaworthy for trade. While in a dry dock, temporary measures were taken to plug some of the more prominent deck holes. When refloated, the barge sank in a dry dock in about 30 feet of water.The vessel began leaking and was boomed. A considerable portion of the boomed product escaped downstream in the eastern branch of the Elizabeth River, and the adjacent shoreline became oiled. USCG district 5."
6476,1987-06-04,Aerovox Company,"New Bedford, Massachusetts",41.6557,-70.9236,,,Zinc dust,,,,,,1000,3,"NOAA/OAD was notified of the incident at 2030 on June 4, 1987, by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Providence, Rhode Island, and requested to provide technical recommendations for extinguishing the fire. NOAA confirmed that the material was, in fact, zinc dust, a residue of Aerovox's zinc plating operation. NOAA concurred with the Chemical Transportation Emergency Center's (CHEMTREC) recommendation that a dry chemical extinguishing agent be used. The New Bedford Fire Department had approximately 200 pounds of a dry chemical fire extinguisher, Metal X, on hand. NOAA/OAD's backup recommendation ( if the dry chemical fire extinguisher did not work) was to flood the hopper bin with very large quantities of water. The New Bedford Fire Department used the Metal X fire extinguisher and large quantities of Fuller's Earth. NOAA now advised that large quantities of water would be an unsuitable backup plan under these conditions, because any quantity of water might no be able to get through the dry chemical and Fuller's earth barrier to adequately cool the burning zinc. Under these conditions, hydrogen gas might be released, ultimately creating an explosive atmosphere. USCG district 1."
6477,1987-06-04,F/V Beverly J,"Salt Point State Park, Bodega Bay, California",38.3084,-123.044,,,No. 2 diesel,,,,,,100,3,"At 0520 on June 3, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified by Coast Guard Group, Bodega Bay that the 45-foot fishing vessel Beverly J had run hard aground in Gerstle Cove, approximately 400 meters from an entrance to Salt Point State Park. The vessel had 200 gallons of number 2 diesel fuel on board. The vessel operator was rescued uninjured.At daybreak on June 4, U.S. Coast Guard personnel arrived on scene and observed that the vessel had partially broken up, spilling about 100 gallons of number 2 diesel. There was a noticeable odor and sheen emanating north of the Beverly J for about 35-50 meters. USCG district 12."
6475,1987-05-29,Eastern Seaboard Petroleum,"Jacksonville, Florida",30.3212,-81.6521,,,Number 6 fuel oil,,,,,,8200,3,"At 2020 on May 20, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Jacksonville was notified of a spill of Number 6 fuel oil at the Eastern Seaboard Petroleum facility. The spill occurred when a tanker man overfilled a barge tank, spilling approximately 8,200 gallons of oil into the Trout and St. Johns Rivers. The oil impacted approximately 2 miles of sensitive marsh grass. Much of the oil came ashore in front of the U.S. Navy Fuel Depot and into a drainage ditch on the facility property. USCG district 7."
6473,1987-05-18,Chevron Pipeline,"Waiawa Wildlife Refuge, Honolulu, Hawaii",21.3903,-157.989,,,Jet A fuel,,,,,,120000,3,"At 1000 on May 13, 1987, Chevron, Hawaii reported to the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Honolulu, that 120,000 gallons of Jet A fuel had leaked from a ruptured pipeline. The pipeline ruptured over Waiawa Spring, a stream which drains into the Middle Loch of Pearl Harbor. The Jet A spread in Middle Loch and was driven to the southeast side of the Loch and into a mangrove swamp. Fuel was also pumped from a freshwater resupply system on Waiawa Spring into the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Waiawa Refuge established for endangered Hawaiian ducks and stilts. Approximately 40,000-60,000 gallons were trapped in the mangrove swamp. One Hawaiian duck and one Hawaiian stilt were killed at the refuge.Chevron assumed responsibility for the spill and began cleanup. The Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Honolulu, assumed a monitoring role. USCG district 14."
6474,1987-05-18,Tank Truck Spill,"Discovery Bay, Stockton, California",37.9655,-121.29,,,"Anthraquinone acid, vanadium compound",,,,,,500,3,"At 1215 the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Technical Assistance Team (TAT) that a tank truck carrying approximately 5,000 gallons of anthraquinone acid and vanadium compound had overturned in Stockton. An estimated 500 gallons spilled from the ruptured tank and an unknown amount of the chemical entered a storm drain which leads to Italian Slough, which empties into Discovery Bay. USCG district 12."
6472,1987-05-12,Mystery Oil Slick,"Key West, Florida",24.4817,-81.71,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On May 12, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Miami received several reports from vessels and aircraft of an oil slick. The slick was described by U.S. Navy pilots as being in two large patches located 20 miles south of Key West. USCG district 7."
6471,1987-05-10,Tug Challenger,"San Luis Obispo, California",35.2141,-121.15,,,No. 2 diesel fuel,,,,,,,3,"At 1805 on May 10, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified by Coast Guard Group, Monterey that a mayday call had been received from the 85-foot tug Challenger that the tug was sinking and all on board were abandoning ship. The Challenger sank in approximately 50 fathoms of water. The fishing vessel Boggie Bay and the Coast Guard cutter Point Heyer picked up the four crew members, who were subsequently taken to the hospital, where they were reported to be in good condition.The Challenger had 18,000 gallons of #2 diesel fuel aboard and 150 gallons of lube oil. A slick was observed coming from the location of the sinking. The slick was estimated to be 2 miles by 250 yards wide and heading south. USCG district 12."
6469,1987-05-08,Boston Navy Yard,"Boston, Massachusets",42.3553,-71.0465,,,Creosote oil,,,,,,,3,"On May 8, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Boston, received a report of a release of creosote oil from pilings being installed at the Boston Navy Yard. A sheen flowing from the construction site also contained pockets of a black, oily material and the creosote material on the surface of the new pilings was observed dripping into the water. USCG district 1."
6470,1987-05-08,Southern Pacific Railroad,"Oakland, California",37.8156,-122.26,,,"butane, propane, gasoline",,,,,,,6,"On March 8, 1989, three Southern Pacific Railroad tank cars derailed near a slough immediately adjacent to the railroad tracks in Martinez, California. The gasoline line ruptured into the slough, spilling butane, propane, and gasoline. USCG district 12."
6467,1987-05-07,Chek Development Construction Company,San Pablo Bay,36.113,-122.417,,,Oil,,,,,,100,3,"At 0430 on May 7, 1987, heavy black oil was sighted in a marshy area approximately 3 miles inland from the mouth of Las Gallinas Creek, which empties directly into San Pablo Bay. A survey by the U.S. Coast Guard of the marsh indicated that the black oil stretched a distance of 600 meters and could be seen throughout the marshland area.The Coast Guard notified appropriate Federal, state, and local agencies of the incident. California Department of Fish and Game representatives reported to the scene to advise the Coast Guard On-Scene Coordinator of the state's particular wildlife and environmental concerns.The Chek Development Construction Company took financial responsibility for the incident. Cleanup commenced at 0600. Further surveys by the Coast Guard indicated that the oil was confined to the area of the marsh. USCG district 12."
6468,1987-05-07,F/V Pavlof,"St. Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea",57.1833,-170.15,,,Diesel,,,,,,,3,"THE F/V PAVLOF RAN AGROUND ON THE EASTERN SHORE OF ST PAUL ISLAND IN POSITION 57-11N, 170-09W, 150 YARDS FROM THE BEACH MIDWAY BETWEEN HALFWAY PT. AND NORTHEAST PT. . THE VESSEL IS A 150 FT, 668 GROSS TONS, OWNED BY DEEP SEA, INC IN SEATTLE...IT IS STEEL HULL, BUILT IN 1943. . ON SCENE WEATHER: SEAS 4-6 FT IN THE SURF, WINDS EASTERLY AT 35-40 KTS, TIDE INCOMING (VESSEL PROBABLY BEING DRIVEN MORE ON THE BEACH). THE WEATHER IS EXPECTED TO ABATE TOMARROW AS THE FRONT GOES THROUGH WITH WINDS FROM THE NORTHWEST. . USCGC RUSH IS BEING SENT TO THE SCENE FROM DUTCH HARBOR. USCG district 17."
6466,1987-05-06,F/V TAE WOONG,"Uliaga Island, Aleutian Islands, Alaska",53.1,-169.733,,,"Diesel, lube oil",,,,,1,105000,12,"The fishing vessel TAE WONG grounded this morning about 0635 on Oliaga Island, one of the ""Islands of 4 mountains"", position 53-06N, 169-44W...these islands are part of the Aleutian Island National Wildlife Refuge...there are 105,000 gallons (approx) of diesel fuel onboard, 1 tank has ruptured...fuel leaking at 1321 gallons/hour... master reports lives are in danger...CUTTER RUSH is enroute and should be on scene as I type...the vessel is South Korean, 210 ft long, 1500 gross tons, and 49 people onboard...the OSC is conferring with USFWS... . Captain Haines, former OSC for that area and Co-Chairman of the ARRT, reports that the vicinity of the grounding is extremely inaccessible and any response action will be severely limited, if any at all... Captain Roussel, as OSC, is evaluating the situation. . On scene weather: cloudy, ceiling 1,000ft, swells 4 ft, winds 10-15 kts from the northwest, visibility 2-3 miles. USCG district 17."
6465,1987-05-02,"Mystery Black Oil Spill, Pacifica","Pacifica, CA",37.637,-122.495,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"At 1000 on May 2, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified that tarballs were washing up on the sandy beach at Pacifica. The Coast Guard observed a lens of oil and sheen offshore measuring approximately 10 feet wide and extending north up the coast about 3 miles. Samples of the oil were taken, and Coast Guard Vessel Traffic System was asked whether a tanker vessel had been in the vicinity of the oil over the past 24 hours. The oil appeared to be weathered, indicating that it had been in the water at least one day. USCG district 3."
6464,1987-04-28,Mystery Oil Spill2,"Pilarcitos Creek, Half Moon Bay, California",37.496,-122.466,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"At 1620 on April 28, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified by an official of the San Mateo County Health Department of a spill of heavy black oil extending 200 yards in a drainage ditch. The drainage ditch empties into Pilarcitos Creek, which flows directly to Half Moon Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The affected area was approximately 7 feet wide and extended along the thickly vegetated banks of the ditch. USCG district 12."
6462,1987-04-21,Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant,"Morro Bay, California",35.3666,-120.846,,,Ferric sulfate,,,,,,68,3,"At approximately 0940 on April 21, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified by the Coast Guard National Response Center in Washington, D.C. that a check valve had malfunctioned at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in Morro Bay, California. Sixty-eight pounds of ferric sulfate had been mixed with 5,500 gallons of water in the plant's reverse osmosis facility and inadvertently discharged into a small bay with direct access to the Pacific Ocean. An orange-yellow, scum-like material was noticed floating on the surface of the embayment in the vicinity of the discharge pipe.All of the requisite Federal State agencies and local environmental concerns were notified immediately. Samples were immediately taken in the vicinity of the discharge to determine the toxicity level. The check valve was repaired the same day and the nuclear power plant returned to normal operations that same day. USCG district 12."
6463,1987-04-21,T/V Jinei Maru,"Northwest of Bodega Bay, San Francisco, California",38.318,-123.133,,,Bunker C,,,,,,,3,"On April 21, 1987, the fishing vessel Oregon Beaver reported a black oil slick approximately 22 nautical miles northwest of Bodega Head. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office performed an overflight of the area. Following the overflight, the Coast Guard estimated the slick to measure one-half mile wide by 1-2 nautical miles in length. USCG district 12."
6461,1987-04-15,M/V Honan Ace,"Dora Bay, Alaska",55.2167,-134.233,,,"Bunker C, diesel",,,,,,309000,12,"The Panamanian log ship M/V HONAR ACE (3ERX4) PARTED ITS LINES DURING winds up to 80 kts and grounded by the stern in Dora Bay, eastern side of Prince of Whales Island (approx 55-13-27N, 132-14-42W). The 570 ft long vessel was partially loaded with logs and contains about 300,000 gallons of bunker and diesel (about 9,000 gals diesel) -- no pollution was evident. The vessel grounded sometime after high tide (high tide was at about 1400) and was reported about 1530. There are two tugs on scene holding the bow of the ship into the wind which is 60-80 kts. At low tide (2026) there is expected to be no water under the vessel...the bottom is rocky! Next high tide is at 0231 at 17 ft (2 ft higher than the previous high tide. Two more tugs were enroute however, one (80 footer) couldn't pass through the 20 ft seas in Clarence Strait. . The Strike Team has been put on alert. The SSC has been contacted by the OSC to obtain resources at risk. . The RRT is automatically activated due to the nature of the incident. Notifications were made between 1650 and 1930, though some RRT members could not be reached. . RRT members will be kept up-to-date by E-mail and specific requests will be made by telephone if any assistance is needed. USCG district 17."
6460,1987-04-14,Arrow Transportation Company,"Dublin, California",37.7016,-121.928,,,"Vinyl acetate, butyl acrylate, hydroquinone",,,,,,5000,3,"Early in the morning on April 14, 1987, an Arrow Transportation Company tank truck carrying approximately 5,000 gallons of vinyl acetate, butyl acrylate, and hydroquinone overturned outside of Dublin, California. Because of the noxious fumes and penetrating odor of the spilled material, the California Highway Patrol cordoned off a ten-block radius around the spill. Within two hours, 500 people were evacuated from residences around the area. Approximately 30 more people received medical attention at a local hospital. Dublin and Pleasanton fire departments, Alameda county health officials, and state and Federal officials responded to the incident. USCG district 12."
6459,1987-04-01,Air International Hangar,"St. Petersburg, Florida",27.9769,-82.5341,,,Phenol Contaminated water,,,,,,100000,3,"NOAA/OAD was notified of the incident on April 1, 1987, by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Tampa, and requested to provide toxicological data on the materials contained in the solution. NOAA transmitted physical and chemical properties on each of the spilled chemicals to the Coast Guard MSO. Specifically, NOAA indicated that most of the methylene chloride should have evaporated away due to its high vapor pressure. Phenol has a lower vapor pressure and is soluble in water and could present a skin contact problem. The metals could be highly hazardous if in a dust form and inhaled. However, since the metals were most likely in a salt form and tied up in the sediment, they did not present a respiratory hazard. Since metals could get in the food chain and bioconcentrate, contaminated sediment should be removed. USCG district 7."
6458,1987-03-26,Carrol & Carrol,"Savannah, Georgia",32.0521,-81.0921,,,Oil,,,,,,1000,3,"On March 26, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Savannah, received a report of 500 to 1,000 gallons of heavy dark oil in the Savannah River. The oil appeared to be weathered, with no apparent source.An employee of Southern Railroad later reported oil in a drainage ditch. The train crew walked the ditch bank from Dundee Canal to an apparent source on the property of Carrol & Carrol, Inc. A pool of black oily material had collected beneath an over-the-road tank trailer parked on the property. Black oil was traced via a drainage ditch to the Dundee Canal, which leads into the Savannah River. USCG district 7."
6457,1987-03-23,F/V Ocean Clipper,"St. Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea",57.1526,-170.424,,,"Diesel, hydraulic oil",,,,,,,8,"Subj vsl remains agound off Reef Pt., Sea Lion Rocks, SW tip of St. Paul Is. with lube, diesel and hydraulic oils on board. Owner has taken no action to remove oil. b. 2 MSO and 2 PST reps and equipment arrived St. Paul Is. USCG district 17."
6455,1987-03-20,F/V All Alaskan,"St. Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea",57.1764,-170.287,,,Diesel,,,,,,128000,36,"MASTER INDICATES VSL IS AGROUND ON ST PAUL IN THE VICINITY OF THE BEACH NORTH OF BIG LAKE. EXACT POSITION UNKNOWN DUE TO PROXIMITY TO SHORE AND LOW VISIBILITY. VSL IS APPARENTLY PARALLEL TO THE BEACH WITH ITS STERN TO THE WIND. .2 WEATHER ON-SCENE IS REPORTED TO BE 50-60KT WINDS FROM THE NE, 6 FT SEAS, 1/2 MILE VISIBILITY, FULL BLIZZARD. 3. MASTER REPORTS #4P AND #4C TANKS HOLED AND FULL OF WATER. TANKS DID CONTAIN FUEL BUT NONE WAS FOUND AFTER THE TANKS WERE SOUNDED. MASTER IS TAKING SOUNDINGS OF OTHER TANKS TO DETERMINE IF OTHER DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. TOTAL FUEL ON BOARD ESTIMATED AT 128,202 GALS, 500 GALS OF WASTE OIL AND LUBE OIL IDENTIFIED TO BE REMOVED. USCG district 17."
6456,1987-03-20,F/V Miss Leona,"Mitrofania Island, Alaska",55.7,-158.717,,,Diesel,,,,,,,3,"1. AT APPX. 201757Z MAR87 SUBJ VSL REPORTED ITSELF DISABLED AND ADRIFT AT POSIT. 5542N, 15843W, 6-7 MILES SE OF MITROFANIA IS. VSL DRIFT REPORTED AT 1.5 KT AND MASTER FEARS VSL WILL GO AGROUND IN 3-4 HRS. 2. ON-SCENE WX IS: WIND 170/25KT, BAROM 999.2F, SEAS 190/8FT, AIR TEMP 37F, WTR TEMP 43F, VIS 5NM LOWERING TO .5NM IN SNOW SQUALLS. 3. VSL HAS DROPPED ONE TRAWL DOOR IN WATER TO REDUCE DRIFT AND PLANS ON DROPPING THE OTHER DOOR TO FURTHER REDUCE DRIFT. NO OTHER VSLS ARE KNOWN TO BE IN THE AREA. A COMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR EVERY 30 MIN. THE CGC YOCONA HAS BEEN DIRECTED TO PROCEED AND ASSIST. ETA IS 210500Z MAR87. USCG district 17."
6453,1987-03-17,"Mystery Oil Spill, Cape Canaveral, Florida","Cape Canaveral, Florida",28.3912,-80.5449,,,Heavy black oil,,,,,,,3,"A U.S. Navy helicopter spotted a heavy black oil slick approximately 2.5 miles off the coast of Patrick Air Force Base at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The slick measured approximately 500 feet by 1,000 feet. There were no vessels in the area when the slick was discovered. USCG district 1."
6454,1987-03-17,New York City Housing Authority,"Throgs Neck, Bronx, New York",40.8191,-73.8334,,,Number 6 fuel oil,,,,,,10000,3,"On February 27, 1987, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) reported a spill of 10,000 gallons of number 6 fuel oil from one of the fuel storage tanks at Housing Authority apartment buildings in the Schuyler area of the Bronx. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection thought the spill had dissipated, but on March 10, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), New York, was notified that number 6 oil had leaked from a sewer outfall directly connected to the apartment complex. The NYCHA accepted responsibility for the incident but was unable to initiate response due to an internal contracting issue. On March 17, the Coast Guard COTP federalized the spill. Response action was initiated on March 18. USCG district 3."
6452,1987-03-16,M/V Vardaas,"Key Biscayne, Florida",25.6984,-80.0491,,,Oil,,,,,,300,3,"A Civil Air Patrol aircraft observed the M/V Vardaas, ten miles offshore, discharging a substance overboard which was creating a sheen measuring approximately 15 miles long and 100 feet wide. USCG district 7."
6451,1987-03-09,F/V Birgit N,"Ulak Island, Aleutian Islands",51.35,-178.983,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,18000,5,"NOAA/OAD was notified of the incident at 0930 on March 9, 1987, by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Anchorage, and asked to provide trajectory, resources-at-risk, and weather information. Consultation with the NWS in Anchorage indicated quite variable wind and weather conditions, thus making fuel trajectory forecasts difficult and unreliable. By March 12, the salvage crew, Underwater Construction, reported that the vessel had been abandoned, with the crew to arrive in Adak on March 13, and 70% of the 18,000 gallon fuel capacity had been lost. A U.S. Coast Guard overflight on March 13 reported that the vessel remained hard aground on a rocky ledge 100-200 yards off the beach with a 15 degree starboard list, and a light oil sheen up to 3/4 mile long observed. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) reported that, by mid-April, an estimate 500 sea otters and 7,000 birds (gulls, cormorants, and puffins) would be in the area. USFWS recommended three possible courses of action to remove the oil: 1) removing the fuel, 2) burning the fuel in place, or 3) during a favorable wind, blow the tanks and release all the fuel at once. USCG district 17. Keyword: (position 51-21N, 178-59W)."
6450,1987-03-04,North American Phillips Light,"Lynn, Massachusetts",42.4764,-70.9518,,,Butyl acetate,,,,,,7000,3,"On February 26, 1987, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1, Boston, was notified by the Lynn Fire Department that 2,100 to 7,000 gallons of butyl acetate had leaked from an underground tank at North American Phillips Light Company. EPA notified the U.S. Coast Guard Marine safety Office (MSO), Boston, on March 2. On March 3, cleanup contractor investigations and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (DEQE) monitoring of the situation suggested that no action was required by the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard case was closed, but on March 4, the Coast Guard MSO received a report from Massachusetts DEQE that an unknown amount of butyl acetate had leached into Lynn Harbor. USCG district 1."
6448,1987-02-27,M/V Fern Passat,"Mayport, Florida",30.4002,-81.3973,,,Intermediate fuel oil,,,,,,108000,3,"At 2020 on February 26, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Jacksonville was notified by the Jacksonville Pilot's station that the Fern Passat, carrying approximately 325,000 gallons of an intermediate fuel oil, had run aground on the south jetty at the entrance to the St. Johns River, and immediately began losing oil. Early reports from the ship's master indicated that currents and wind had pushed the 510 foot car carrier into the jetty. Tugs pulled the Fern Passat off the jetty before midnight.The Coast Guard On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) ordered the vessel to anchor outside of the sea buoy to minimize the effect of oil onshore, given the forecasted strong easterly winds. The ship was ordered in subsequent days to anchor 34 and 54 miles offshore to further minimize the chances of more oil coming ashore. This placed the ship in the Gulf Stream current which would carry the oil north. USCG district 7."
6449,1987-02-27,St. Johns River Spill,"Jacksonville, Floria",30.4333,-80.7333,,,#6 oil,,,,,,,10,"M/V FERN PASSET (based on the best information available at the time.) NOAA personnel onscene: Gary Ott Initital notification of the grounding and potential #6 oil release from the M/V FERN PASSET was provided to NOAA/OAD during the early morning hours of 27 Feb, 87. We have studied the trajectory implications, based on oil lost between the jetty area of the St. Johns River Entrance and 30 degrees, 20 minutes North-81 degrees, 21 minutes West, where the ship is still anchored and losing oil. Oil lost between 2000 and 2300 last night near the jetty would have been lost on a slack going to ebb, optimum conditions for keeping oil out of the river USCG district 7."
6447,1987-02-26,T/B Callapooya,"Hydaburg, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska",55.2111,-132.833,,,Number 2 diesel,,,,,,9000,3,"Late in the evening of February 25, 1987, the T/B Callapooya, en route to Craig, Alaska from Hydaburg, Alaska, grounded in the Sukkwan Narrows across from Hydaburg. The grounding ruptured the number 1 starboard tank, releasing approximately 9,000 gallons of number 2 diesel, from a total tankage of 289,000 gallons. The spill occurred on a rising tide and was initially carried north by the strong tidal current action. On the reversing tidal current, the diesel was carried directly over fish subsistence clam beds just offshore from Hydaburg. The clam beds are the source of cockles, butter, horse, double-neck and razor clams. Eventually, the current carried a sheen 6-7 miles southeast into Hetta Inlet. The barge was owned by Halverson Towing, who assumed full responsibility for any cleanup operations. USCG district 17."
6446,1987-02-17,T/B Peter Hearne,"Hudson River, New York",41.329,-73.979,,,Premium unleaded gasoline,,,,,,102000,3,"The grounding of the tank barge Peter Hearne on February 17, 1987 released 102,000 gallons of premium unleaded gasoline into the Hudson River, approximately two miles north of the Bear Mountain Bridge, immediately south of West Point, New York. The total volume of cargo carried by the barge was approximately 800,000 gallons.The Coast Guard cutter Penobscot Bay was near the scene and represented the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), New York, on-scene. The barge's owner took necessary actions to minimize the quantity released.Observers from the Coast Guard and the New York Department of the Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) reported that the pollutant was flowing down the middle of the river. During the spill, the river experienced a full tidal excursion, the flow shifting from south to north. Observers noted no visible product on the water greater than 4 miles from the spill site. Conditions on scene were normal winter conditions for the Hudson, 10-knot winds from the north, temperature of 0 degrees Celsius, and ice covering the shores and slower moving areas. USCG district 3."
6445,1987-02-13,Oil Slick,"Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California",37.8973,-122.762,,,Oil,,,,,,400,3,"On February 13, 1987, the tank vessel EXXON Philadelphia sighted an oil slick extending from the Golden Gate north to a point 7 nautical miles due west of Point Reyes. Initial reports indicated that the area impacted was a stretch of ocean consisting of 10 miles by 2,000 yards of intermittent sheen. U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office helicopter overflights confirmed the sightings and estimated that approximately 400 gallons had been spilled. The Point Reyes-Farallon Islands National Marine Sanctuary, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service were notified.The Coast Guard dispatched a 41-foot patrol boat to the area of the spill to sample the slick, but high winds and increased sea conditions prevented taking of adequate samples. USCG district 12."
6444,1987-02-07,Oil spill sighted off Piedras Blancas,"Monterey, California",36.5511,-121.966,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"An inspection of the area by the Coast Guard on February 8-10, showed that most of the spilled oil had been dissipated by the weather front that passed through the area. No impact to resources was observed. The Coast Guard closed the pollution case on February 10, 1987. USCG district 11."
6443,1987-01-24,Tug Barbara R. MacAllister,"Morehead City, North Carolina",34.7159,-76.7342,,,Fuel,,,,,,,3,"The tug Barbara R. MacAllister had a derrick barge containing approximately 36,000 gallons of oil in tow when the barge broke its tow line. The tug had resecured the barge when the tug unexpectedly sank in 41 feet of water in the anchorage 2 miles off the entrance of the Beaufort Inlet. The barge ran aground nearby. Some sheen was visible at the time of the sinking. USCG district 5."
6442,1987-01-20,Barge Hana,"Laau Point, Molokai, Hawaii",21.0735,-157.314,,,Bunker C oil,,,,,,,3,"On January 20, 1987, an oil slick was sighted between the islands of Molokai and Lanai, Hawaii. The slick was reported to the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Honolulu. The Coast Guard confirmed the sightings and determined that the oil was coming from the barge Hana which was under tow by the tug Cochise.Investigation on the barge revealed that the aft hatch cover had been knocked off during heavy seas, spilling an unknown amount of Bunker C oil. USCG district 14."
6440,1987-01-19,Marathon Oil Company1,"Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska",61.0094,-150.737,,,Diesel,,,,,,6340,3,"At approximately 0930 on January 19, 1987, an open fuel tank valve was discovered on the crane helping to erect the Marathon Oil Company's Steelhead offshore platform in Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska. The open valve had allowed 151 barrels of diesel to enter Cook Inlet over an unspecified period, although no oil slicks or sheens were noted on the water in the immediate vicinity of the platform. USCG district 17."
6441,1987-01-19,Rollins Terminal,"Bayonne, New Jersey",40.6509,-74.1144,,,Caustic soda,,,,,,450000,6,"The failure of a 600,000 gallon tank at the Rollins terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey, resulted in a spill of approximately 450,000 gallons of caustic soda into the Kill Van Kull, which separates Bayonne from Staten Island, New York. The leak was reported by Rollins to the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), New York on January 19, 1987.The local fire department was the first responder and aided the facility in diking the released caustic, thereby preventing additional caustic from reaching the Kill. The Coast Guard COTP and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) advised the facility on appropriate methods to reduce effects to the environment and ensure compliance with environmental laws.A brown, milky plume was observed along the shore of the Kill and out approximately 100 feet before it dissipated. Testing of pH with litmus paper revealed the pollutant to be of a pH greater than 14 along the shore, where it entered the water. USCG district 3."
6439,1987-01-12,T/V STUYVESANT1,"Sitka, AK",56.946,-135.575,,,North Slope crude oil,,,,,,630000,3,"Between January 6 an d January 12, the Standard Oil tanker, STUYVESANT, lost approximately 15,000 barrels of North Slope crude en route from Alaska to the Panama Canal Zone. During this period, the vessel had moved from a position approximately 300 miles west of Sitka, Alaska, to about 120 miles offshore central California.The vessel had departed from Valdez at 0805 on January 6 and encountered severe weather from noon on January 7 through January 12. On January 9, the vessel was observed to be listing to starboard. Weather conditions prohibited tank soundings until three days later, at which time it was confirmed that the port wing tank had lost roughly 15,000 barrels of oil.At 1300 on January 12, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California was notified by the Coast Guard Captains of the Ports of Seattle and Anchorage or the incident. USCG district 171113."
6438,1987-01-03,F/V Resolve,"New Bedford, Massachusetts",41.6446,-70.9168,,,"Bilge slops, bait, seawater, hazardous chemical",,,,,,,3,"On January 2, 1987, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Providence, Rhode Island received a report that a sheen of diesel oil was emanating from the sunken fishing vessel Resolve into New Bedford Harbor. In addition, the approximately thirty 55-gallon drums aboard the vessel were believed to contain bilge slops, bait, and seawater, the marking and labeling of the drums suggested that they contained a hazardous chemical. USCG district 1."
6437,1986-12-27,Baron Beechcraft Crash,"Palo Alto, California",37.4554,-122.092,,,"Aviation fuel, lube oil",,,,,,400,3,"On December 17, 1986, a sic-place Baron Beechcraft airplane took off from Palo Alto, California Airport and crashed approximately 90 seconds later, killing all 6 passengers aboard, and spilling approximately 400 gallons of high octane aviation fuel and a very small amount of lube oil.The U.S Coast Guard Search and Rescue office, notified by witnesses to the accident informed the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Captain of the Port, Alameda, of the possibility of pollution from this incident. USCG district 12."
6435,1986-12-22,Barge Great Alaskan,"Captain's Bay, Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska",53.9004,-166.509,,,"Fire - diesel, chlorine, gasoline, ammonia",,,,,,16000,3,"On December 22, 1986, a fire broke out aboard the barge Great Alaskan, a 499-gross ton, 150-foot fish processing barge owned and operated by Ursin Seafood, Kodiak, Alaska, while the vessel was moored in Captain's Bay, Unalaska. At the time of the fire, the vessel was carrying 16,000 gallons of diesel fuel, three drums of gasoline, ten drums of oil, two 25-pound bottles of chlorine, 1500 pounds of ammonia in the barge refrigeration system, and ten 150-pound cylinders of ammonia stored separately from the refrigeration system.Initially, the Dutch Harbor Fire Department and the tug Padilla attempted to extinguish the fire. In response to a reported ammonia leak, the Coast Guard Federal On-Scene Coordinator established a 1,000 yard safety zone around the OSI dock where the Great Alaskan was moored. At 1400 on December 22, the Coast Guard in Anchorage was advised by on-scene personnel that the fire was extinguished and smoldering. However, the fire reflashed one hour later and burned out of control. This time, the fire department allowed the vessel to burn rather than hazard personnel. at 1510, a major explosion occurred, resulting in a six by eight foot hole in the vessel's side above the waterline. USCG district 17."
6436,1986-12-22,M/V Toros Bay,Coco Island Guam,13.25,144.645,,,"IFO,hazardous materials",,,,,,,4,"The cargo vessel Toros Bay grounded about 2300 on December 22 on a reef east of Cocos Island near Guam. The vessel was traveling at 11.5 when she hit and is hard aground with the surf breaking along hold #2 port and #3 starboard. There is 500 tons of intermediate fuel oil (1/2 #6 and 1/2 diesel)in bottom tanks and 60 tons of generator diesel stored aft. Water depth just aft of the ship is 300-500 fathoms. Location 13.15.1N and 144,38.7 E. . The vessels cargo includes 202 tons of Ammonium nitrate and 100 Tons of Hexamethylene tetramine in 50 pound bags stored in bags on pallets in #4 hold. Number 5 hold also contains Ammonium nitrate. Cargo totals are for holds 1,4,5 50,000kg Ammonium nitrate, holds 3,4 66,000kg hexamethylene tetramine, holds 2,3 general machinery. . The ammonium nitrate reacts explosively with fuel. There is concern that the fuel may enter #4 hold if the ship continues to work on the reef. The Coast Guard asked if the ammonium nitrate could be off-loaded into deep water with out adverse environmental effect. Conference call was held with CMD MacDonald in Guam (011-617-339-4107), HMRB Seattle, and Ed Overton. . MacDonald was advised of chemical reaction problems. Ed said that nitrate could be off-loaded without adverse effects in unconfined waters. Suggested flooding #4 if diesel began leaking into hold. This would dilute nitrate, diesel would float on top, preventing mixing. Water flow into the tank should be maintained to keep concentration of nitrate down. . Weather on scene presently winds from the west. Conditions may worsen due to tropical depression forming in the area. MASS is contacting the weather service for latest information. . We are standing by for further word from the Coast Guard. USCG district 14."
6434,1986-12-15,Swanson River Oil Field,"Kenai Peninsula, Alaska",59.79,-151.586,,,"Gas, oil",,,,,,210,3,"On December 12, 1986, a large gas leak was discovered in one of four wells, shut down since 1984, which had been operated by Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) in the Swanson River Oil Field on the Kenai Peninsula. Two days after the initial gas leak from the drilling pad, gas was observed emerging through the ground in several locations within a one-half mile radius of the pad, including into the Swanson River. On December 15 the leaking gas got into an oil-bearing strata and expelled approximately five barrels of oil onto the surface of the drilling pad through the leaking well. Due to the number of gas fumaroles, a major concern was discharge of more oil, particularly into the Swanson River. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) was notified on December 15. USCG district 17."
6433,1986-12-11,Cessna 172 Crash,"San Mateo, California",37.5801,-122.313,,,Aviation fuel,,,,,,100,3,"On December 11, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified that a light aircraft had crashed a short distance from the San Mateo Bridge in the combination marsh-mud-saltflat area, spilling approximately 100 gallons of aviation fuel. The California Highway Patrol, the San Mateo Fire Department, and ambulance personnel rescued the pilot from the downed aircraft. The pilot was taken to San Mateo Hospital where he reportedly was diagnosed as suffering from multiple injuries. The Coast Guard notified the California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. USCG district 12."
6431,1986-12-10,Aleutian Islands National Wildlife Refuge,"U.S. Navy Base, Adak Island, Alaska",51.877,-176.65,,,JP-5 fuel,,,,,,27000,3,"On December 8, 1986, at approximately 1800, 27,000 gallons of JP-5 fuel overflowed a storage tank onto the tundra at the U.S. Navy Base on Adak Island. A portion of the fuel traveled 50 yards to a small stream and flowed approximately 700 yards downstream into a small boat harbor, where fuel reached a National Wildlife Refuge. USCG district 17."
6432,1986-12-10,T/V PHILADELPHIA,"San Francisco, CA",37.676,-122.718,,,"2-butoxyethanol, 2-nitropropane, picric acid, kerosene with naphtha spirits",,,,,,,3,"On December 10, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified by the San Francisco and Benicia Fire Departments that the 800-foot tank vessel PHILADELPHIA, owned by the EXXON Corporation and en route to Seattle, was scheduled to arrive at Anchorage 9 in San Francisco Bay on December 11, 1986. A fire and explosion had occurred in the paint locker aboard the vessel, where there was a 55-gallon drum, a 90-gallon container, and another storage tank of 2-butoxyethanol, 2-nitropropane, picric acid, kerosene with naphtha spirits. The paint locker was sealed after the fire was extinguished.Although the actual cause of the fire was still under investigation, the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Puget Sound, cleared the vessel to transit to San Francisco, where the repairs were scheduled. USCG district 11."
6430,1986-12-09,Van de Mark Chemical Company,"Lockport, New York",43.1725,-78.6958,,,Isopropyl chloroformate,,,,,,100,3,"At 0930 on December 9, 1986, approximately 150 gallons of isopropyl chloroformate was spilled into the sanitary sewer system at the Van de Mark chemical company plant in Lockport, New York. The spill occurred while the product was being transferred between two tanks. The Coast Guard, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New York Department of Environmental Conservation, National Response Center, Niagara County Health Department, and the local waste water treatment plant were notified. Due to initial reports that the material might contain phosgene, the sewage treatment plant was evacuated and three people sent to the hospital for examination. USCG district 9."
6428,1986-12-08,F/V Jamie Lynn,"St. Paul, Pribilof Islands, Alaska",57.1229,-170.28,,,Diesel,,,,,,3000,3,"On November 30, 1986, the 93-foot fishing vessel Jamie Lynn broke loose from its mooring at the St. Paul city dock during a heavy gale, smashed into rocks, and grounded 35 yards off West Dock landing. The vessel then shifted position and was swamped. By noon on December 2, its decks were awash in 2-4 foot seas with 25-30 knot winds. Fuel tanks believed to contain approximately 3,000 gallons of diesel presented a potential pollution problem. No oil was visible on the water, but a diesel odor was detected. USCG district 17."
6429,1986-12-08,M/V Pieniny 2,"Bering Sea, 300 Miles North of Adak Island",54.589,-177.26,,,Heavy fuel oil,,,,,,10500,3,"At approximately 2300 on December 6, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Anchorage, was notified that an oil spill had occurred in the Bering Sea approximately 300 miles north of Adak Island. While conducting an at-sea refueling mission of another Polish fishing vessel, a tear apparently developed in the refueling hose of the M/V Pieniny 2, spilling an estimated 250 barrels of a heavy fuel oil. USCG district 17."
6425,1986-12-04,Jet Fuel Spill,"San Leandro, California",37.6864,-122.185,,,Jet fuel,,,,,,100,3,"On December 4, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California, was notified by the Director of the Hayward Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Program that approximately 100 gallons of Jet A fuel had been spilled in San Leandro creek and adjacent marshland area. USCG district 12."
6426,1986-12-04,OOH Terminal Facility,"Oakland, California",37.8072,-122.269,,,Sulphuric acid,,,,,,,3,"On December 4, 1986, a U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspection Team discovered 33 containers of old batteries during a routine terminal ship inspection. Some of these containers were leaking, missing caps, turned on their side, fully charged, and some were turned upside down and had stained the container flooring area. There was also a strong odor inside he containers and in the vicinity of the containers. USCG district 11."
6427,1986-12-04,T/V Amazon Venture,"Savannah River, Garden City, Georgia",40.5833,-73.8667,Oil,,No. 6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,,23,"On December 4, 1986, at 2330, an oil spill of unknown origin at the Garden City, Georgia container berths on the Savannah River was reported to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Savannah, Georgia. As the responsible party had not been identified, the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) declared a federally funded spill to facilitate response measures.Early in the morning on December 5, before the source of the spill was known, personnel contracted by the USCG deployed containment boom at the Amoco and Southern Bulk Industries facilities. At first light, the Amazon Venture was boarded and inspected as it was believed to be the most likely source of the spill. The cause of the spill was later determined to be three malfunctioning valves in the ballast and cargo discharge piping of the Amazon Venture. USCG district 7. Keyword: Gulf Strike Team (GST), containment boom, National Wildlife Refuges, vacuum truck, manual removal, sorbent boom, high-pressure washing.."
6423,1986-12-01,New Bedford Public School System,"New Bedford, MA",41.6446,-70.9168,,,"Hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, anhydrous ammonia, formaldehyde,",,,,,,,3,"On December 1, 1986, Building 42, a warehouse owned by the New Bedford Public School System was vandalized in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Several containers were broken and hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, anhydrous ammonia, formaldehyde, ethyl ether, chloroform and denatured alcohol were spilled within the warehouse. None of the material was reported to have entered New Bedford Harbor. USCG district 1."
6424,1986-12-01,Roosevelt Roads Spill,"Ensenada Honda Bay, Puerto Rico",18.0167,-65.0667,Oil,,JP-5,,,,,,,4,"On Thursday, November 27, the U.S. Navy Base at Roosevelt Roads in Puerto Rico discovered a spill of JP-5 in Ensenada Honda Bay (NOAA chart 25666). The source of the leak was traced back to a tank which held 907,000 gal. of JP-5. The tank (#85) was discovered leaking fuel out of an old flange. Workman had just completed installing a new tank bottom by installing it several feet above the old bottom. In between the two bottoms was filled with sand. The tank passed a standard vacuum test and then was filled with fuel on Wednesday. Best guess is that the leak began late Wednesday night or early Thursday. Fuel was found pouring out of the flange to the old tank bottom on Thursday morning. Apparently the new tank bottom leaked allowing fuel to flow down to the old bottom. A shut off valve to the old tank bottom was in an open position which allowed the fuel to pour out onto the ground. The tank is located approximately 1/4 mile from the bay. The fuel filled a depression in the ground and then overflowed into an area which contained a drainage pipe. The fuel flowed down this drainage pipe directly into the bay. USCG district 7."
6422,1986-11-29,Leaking Container Truck,"Oakland, California",37.8072,-122.269,,,"methylcar banioyl, methyl thiosphorogithioate, dimethoate",,,,,,,3,"At 1630 on November 29, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California, was notified by the Oakland-Alameda County Fire Department that a 40-foot container truck was stalled off the shoulder in downtown Oakland. An unknown substance, with a slight odor, was observed leaking from the container. Fire department personnel approached the rear doors of the container truck in turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus and opened the doors. One hundred and fifty 55-gallon drums, some of them heavily corroded and leaking, were discovered. The drums were variously labelled ""methylcar banioyl,"" ""methyl thiosphorogithioate,"" and ""dimethoate."" USCG district 11."
6421,1986-11-27,T/B Interstate 70,"Boston Harbor, Mass",42.3629,-71.0478,,,Unleaded gasoline,,,,,,2650000,3,"At approximately 2240 on November 26, 1986, the tank barge Interstate 70, was moored alongside the tanker, Kriti Mountains when the Kriti Mountains' anchor gave way and both vessels grounded in shoal waters adjacent to Deer Island at the approaches to Boston's inner harbor. The tank ship was empty of cargo with bunkers aboard totaling 4,000 barrels. The tank barge was carrying about 63,000 barrels of unleaded gasoline. The grounding of the vessels occurred immediately after completing lightering operations in the anchorage. Initial reports indicated that there was no apparent hull damage to either vessel. USCG district 1."
6420,1986-11-21,Caustic Soda Spill,San Francisco,37.7861,-122.424,,,Caustic soda,,,,,,,3,"On November 21, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified by the California Highway Patrol that a large tank truck had overturned in downtown San Francisco. A substance, leaking at a rate of approximately 1 gallon per minute, was observed. A manifest retrieved from the cab indicated that the leaking material was 90% caustic soda, 5% sodium chloride, and 3% devonalU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game were notified, because it was discovered that approximately 10 gallons of the caustic soda solution had entered a storm drain leading directly to the Oakland inner harbor, which leads directly to the San Francisco Bay. USCG district 12."
6419,1986-11-18,T/B Rhode Island,"Long Island Sound, Glen Cove, New York",40.855,-73.654,,,Number 6 fuel oil,,,,,,450,3,"On November 18, 1986, the tank barge Rhode Island was en route from Bayonne, New Jersey to New London, Connecticut when it was suspected to have released an estimated 450 gallons of number 6 fuel oil into the waters of Long Island Sound. Oil was most visible at Hempstead Harbor and between Oak Neck Point and Rocky Point on Long Island's North Shore. USCG district 3."
6418,1986-11-17,Plabell Rubber Products,Maumee River,41.656,-83.5238,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On August 22, 1986, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Toledo, personnel discovered a large rainbow sheen flowing into the Maumee River from the Swan Creek entrance. Subsequent investigation showed the sheen to be originating from the creek bank approximately 1500 yards upstream adjacent to property owned by Plabell Rubber Products, Inc. The creek bank was found to be saturated with oil which was leaching into the creek. Fifty feet directly up the creek bank on Plabell property were fill pipes for two 1000 gallon underground storage tanks used by the company. The tanks contained a ""chemically neutralized heavy napthenic distillate,"" product name CIRCO LIGHT RPO (Sun Refining and Marketing).Oil samples were taken from the tanks, water, and soil, and sent to the City of Toledo Environmental Services Agency and the Coast Guard Central Oil Identification Laboratory (COIL) in Groton, Connecticut, for analysis. The Coast Guard MSO, Toledo, also deployed a sorbent boom to contain the oil.Results of the COIL lab testing indicated that samples from the tanks and water were very similar, but contained differences that could not be attributed to weathering or contamination alone. The president of Plabell Rubber declined responsibility based on these differences between the tank and pollutant samples.On November 17, another large rainbow sheen was found on the Maumee emanating from Swan Creek. Plabell Rubber Products was again found to be the source, when a sorbent boom placed by the company was found to be ineffective. USCG district 9."
6417,1986-11-14,Mystery Black Oil Spill,"Jamaica Bay, New York, New York",40.6154,-73.858,,,Oil,,,,,,,6,"On November 14, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), New York, received a report of a large oil slick measuring 10 miles long in Jamaica Bay, approximately 15 miles offshore of the John F. Kennedy International Airport. USCG district 3."
6416,1986-11-07,SLROSS/MIRG Dispersant Project,Gulf Coast,29.7539,-95.3499,,,dispersant use project,,,,,,,4,THIS SPILL-FILE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST THE COMBINED PUBLIC SECTOR AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES INVOLVED IN THE MIRG/SLROSS DISPERSANT USE PROJECT FOR FEDERAL REGION 6 IN COMMUNICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION OF PROGRESS. USCG district 8.
6415,1986-11-04,Northeast Petroleum Corp.,"Chelsea Creek , Boston, MA",42.4037,-71.0186,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On November 4, 1986, approximately 175 feet of the retaining wall of the Northeast Petroleum Corporation tank farm, one of the largest in New England, collapsed into Chelsea Creek in Boston. Although the tank farm holds an estimated 395,000 barrels of oil products, only two storage tanks near the retaining wall were affected. USCG district 1."
6414,1986-10-21,Fuel Oil Spill,"San Francisco, California",37.7991,-122.391,,,Fuel oil,,,,,,,3,"On October 21, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California was notified by the Port of San Francisco of oil and sheen in San Francisco Bay between Pier 31 and Pier 86. The Coast Guard dispatched a couple of marine technicians to the scene of the incident. From pier observations, the spill appeared extensive. A Coast Guard helicopter overflight estimated the extent of the spill at approximately 50 barrels of oil. California Department of Fish and Game and local fisherman were appraised of the release. USCG district 12."
6413,1986-10-06,F/V Tony Kaye,"Moss Landing, Monterey, California",36.8034,-121.793,,,Number 2 diesel fuel,,,,,,800,3,"At 0530 on October 6, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California was notified that the fishing vessel, Tony Kaye, carrying approximately 800 gallons of No. 2 diesel fuel on board, had run hard aground on the rocks off Moss Landing. Three fishermen aboard were rescued. Within several hours of the grounding the 49-foot fishing vessel broke up and spilled its entire fuel load.The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Environmental Pollution team, dispatched to the scene, observed a sheen emanating from the broken vessel, which impacted approximately 100 meters of shoreline. Because the heavy wave action in the surf zone around Moss Landing would make cleanup of the sheen difficult, NOAA recommended that the Moss Landing Marine Laboratory intakes be temporarily closed until much of the diesel fuel evaporated and the sheen dissipated. USCG district 12."
6412,1986-10-03,Safe Keep Storage,"Hayward, California",37.6674,-122.088,,,"Hydrogen peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone, ammonia, phaecetin powder, sterile alcohol, propylene glycol , sodium sulfanate, calamide-0",,,,,,,3,"On October 3, 1986, approximately 20 drums of various material, some of them leaking, were discovered to be illegally stored at the Safe Keep Storage facility in Hayward, California. THe facility manager was overcome by fumes while investigating an unknown substance reported to be leaking underneath a storage door.Safe Keep Storage stores several chemicals, including hydrogen peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone, ammonia, phaecetin powder, sterile alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium sulfanate, calamide-0. The majority of the chemicals leaked into a storm drain, approximately one mile from the nearest marsh. USCG district 11."
6410,1986-09-26,Panamanian Barge #S-2009,"Glass Break Water, Guam",13.452,144.761,,,"Butane, chlorine, medical oxygen, acetylene",,,,,,,3,"On August 26, 1986 the Panamanian barge #S-2009 broke loose from its tow with the tugboats I Vice and Husky and hit a coral reef at Glass Break Water, Guam, a U.S. Trust Territory. The accident spilled the barge's entire cargo of 70 20-foot sea containers with 215 500-pound bottles of butane, twenty 250-pound cylinders of chlorine, forty-five 70-pound cylinders of medical oxygen, and twelve 105-pound cylinders of acetylene.The U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team, who arrived on scene on August 27, recovered some of the cargo from the sea. However, high winds and heavy seas precluded further operations, with a large percentage of the emptied material remaining at sea. USCG district 11."
6411,1986-09-26,S. S. Middletown,"Milwaukee, Wisconsin",43.0419,-87.9112,,,Methane gas,,,,,,,3,"On September 15, 1986, an explosion occurred on board the S. S. Middletown, docked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Two crew members were seriously injured in the explosion, which took place just aft of the No. 4 cargo hold on the main deck of the vessel, a Great Lakes self-unloading bulk carrier carrying a cargo of coal.The explosion apparently resulted when flammable gas released by the coal was ignited by one of several possible ignition sources. Concentrations of flammable gas and oxygen deficiencies were detected at other cargo hold doors and spar deck hatches after the explosion. USCG district 9."
6409,1986-09-21,M/V Ocean Champion,"Kodiak, Alaska",57.7678,-152.417,,,Anhydrous ammonia,,,,,,300,3,"On the morning of September 12, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Anchorage, was notified that the 11-foot fishing vessel, Ocean Champion, was leaking anhydrous ammonia from a 300 pound capacity tank in its refrigeration system. At the time, the vessel was moored adjacent to the Kodiak marina, and the local fire department immediately evacuated the vicinity around the vessel. The Coast Guard had the vessel towed south-southwest to Puffin Island, approximately two miles offshore, to await repair and further action. Repair of the leak proved infeasible, and the Coast Guard considered venting the entire remaining supply of anhydrous ammonia. USCG district 17."
6408,1986-09-17,T/B ST-85,"Buzzards Bay, Falmouth, Massachusetts",41.6,-70.736,,,Gasoline,,,,,,23000,3,"At approximately 1500 on September 17, 1986, the tank barge ST-85, under tow by the tug Seastar, grounded near Cleveland Light at the approaches to the Cape Cod Canal. The barge was carrying about 80,000 barrels of gasoline en route from New Jersey to a terminal in Revere, Massachusetts. Port tanks no. 1 and no. 2 sustained damage of approximately 15 holes and a gash 60 feet long. Initial gasoline losses were estimated at 23,000 gallons. USCG district 1."
6407,1986-09-10,Ocean Fresh Fish Company,"Nile River, Fort Bragg, California",39.4402,-123.806,,,"Chlorine (industrial strength), calcium hypochloride",,,,,,1000,3,"On September 10, 1986, approximately 1,000 gallons of industrial strength chlorine calcium hypochloride, and 30% inert materials spilled during annual maintenance at the cannery the Ocean Fresh Fish Company, at the mouth of the Nile River near Fort Bragg, California. The piers around the cannery were immediately secured for the entire tidal cycle. USCG district 11."
6405,1986-09-09,M/V Cape Sarichef,"Grass Bar Island, Copper River Delta, Gulf of Alaska",60.2573,-145.089,,,Diesel,,,,,,2800,3,"On September 8, 1986, at approximately 1630, the Cape Sarichef, an 85-foot cargo vessel, ran aground on the south side of Grass Bar Island, one of the barrier islands at the mouth of the Copper River Delta. Due to a confusion regarding jurisdiction, the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Anchorage, was not notified until the next morning. At that time, it was learned that the vessel was breaking up, resulting in a 100-200 foot sheen around the vessel and release of an unknown amount of diesel fuel. A 2,500 gallon tank full of diesel and a 300-gallon tank two-thirds full of diesel had gone overboard. USCG district 17."
6406,1986-09-09,Sunniland Pipeline Company,Florida Everglades,26.0951,-80.12,,,Crude oil,,,,,,5700,3,"On approximately August 27, 1986 leaks were first detected in a petroleum pipeline owned by the Sunniland Pipeline Company. The pipeline carries crude oil from wells in the Big Cypress Swamp to storage tanks in Port Everglades, Florida. Approximately 5,700 gallons of oil was spilled in the Everglades before the pipeline was shut down. USCG district 7."
6404,1986-09-08,T/V Viking Osprey,"Delaware River, Pennsylvania",39.7979,-75.4243,,,Isthmus crude oil,,,,,,270000,16,"At 1500 on September 8, 1986, the 749 foot tanker, Viking Osprey, carrying approximately 550,000 barrels of Isthmus crude oil, touched bottom just below Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania while en route to the Mobile Oil Refinery at Psulsboro, New Jersey. Approximately 270,000 gallons were released from a breach in the hull of the No. l center tank until midnight, when the tank was emptied at the refinery. The ship was boomed by Mobil personnel as soon as it docked. USCG district 3."
6402,1986-09-05,M/V Portland,"Anchorage, Alaska",61.2555,-149.702,,,Glutaraldehyde,,,,,,5300,3,"On September 5, 1986, at approximately 1500, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Anchorage was notified of a leaking 5,300-gallon of glutaraldehyde in 50-percent solution aboard the Portland, a SeaLand cargo vessel 1-1/2 days out of Anchorage. The tank was leaking from around its valving system, onto the open deck at a rate of 5-10 gallons per day. Irritating vapors were reported in its vicinity USCG district 17."
6403,1986-09-05,U. S. Coast Guard Support Center,"Elizabeth City, North Carolina",36.2967,-76.2255,,,Nitrocarbonitrate,,,,,,,3,"The U. S. Coast Guard Support Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina recently discovered two paper drums of nitrocarbonitrate which had been abandoned by an unknown party three years ago. Preliminary research by the Coast Guard's Facility Engineering Division showed that this substance is classified as an oxidizer and used as a blasting agent in explosives. The Coast Guard, working with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), determined that detonating the substance on-site was the best method of disposal.The manufacturer of the nitrocarbonitrate was Unite, Inc. of Big Rock, Virginia. The company went out of business 10 years ago and consequently, was of no assistance in providing information on specific properties of the substance. USCG district 5."
6401,1986-09-04,M/V Falcon Duchess,"Jacksonville, Florida",30.4314,-81.7476,,,Bunker C fuel oil,,,,,,10000,3,"On September 3, 1986, approximately 10,000 gallons of Bunker C fuel was spilled from the M/V Falcon Duchess into the St. Johns River at Jacksonville, Florida. The spill resulted from an overflow of the ship's fuel oil settling tank during an internal fuel transfer. An oil sheen was reported on the St. Johns River extending from the Trout River to the Ortega River. The heaviest concentrations of oil were located in the shipyard and downtown Jacksonville area. USCG district 7."
6400,1986-09-02,Hayward Industrial Park,"Hayward, California",37.5953,-122.15,,,Gasoline,,,,,,1800,3,"On September 2, 1986, approximately 1,800 gallons of gasoline leaked from a pipeline which had broken loose during a fuel transfer at Hayward Industrial Park. About 800 gallons of the gasoline was contained in a bermed area, but about the remainder reached a storm drain with access to the southern portion of San Francisco Bay. USCG district 11."
6399,1986-08-29,American Cyanamid Company,"Kenner, Louisiana",29.9588,-90.3006,,,Acrylonitrile,,,,,,,3,"NOAA/OAD was notified of the incident at 1500 on August 29, 1986, by the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port, New Orleans, and requested to provide air modeling support. Winds were from the south at 10-12 knots, moving the acrylonitrile vapors and burn products away from the American Cyanamid plant and across the river toward East Bank of Kenner. NOAA's air plume model indicated that, under a worst case situation, given the existing weather, that the potentially toxic smoke plume would not cross the river with a concentration greater than 20 parts per million (ppm). In a similar incident, this concentration of 20 ppm acrylonitrile had been established by the National Institute of Health Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a reasonable lower limit for evacuation planning. Since this concentration was not predicted to reach the populated portions of the East Bank, no evacuation was recommended. USCG district 8."
6398,1986-08-25,M/V Ibn Khallikan,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",18.4402,-66.1006,,,Phosphorus pentasulfide,,,,,,,3,"On August 25, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, San Juan, Puerto Rico, was notified by the master of the M/V. Ibn Khallikan, which docked in San Juan Harbor, of a possible leak of phosphorus pentasulfide from the vessel. The master moved three 20-foot shipping containers, which had a rotten egg smell, from below decks to the top deck in an effort to vent any vapors. The shipping containers, believed to presently have only empty cylinders inside, had last held phosphorus pentasulfide. The cylinders had subsequently been washed with caustic soda and had been rendered inert before shipment. USCG district 7."
6397,1986-08-22,Polychlorinated Biphenyls,Coastal Ohio,41.5951,-83.0833,,,Polychlorinated biphenyls,,,,,,90,3,"At approximately 2040 on August 2l1, 1986, during an electrical switching evolution at a nuclear power facility, an electrical short circuit fault caused a transformer to leak approximately 90 gallons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) containing transformer oil onto the floor of the water treatment building. Most of the oil was contained on the floor in the vicinity of the transformer, although some leaked through floor penetrations into the basement, with a small amount accumulating in the floor drainage system. USCG district 9."
9153,1986-08-19,Log Ship Listing,"Longview, WA",46.103469,-122.952242,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"A log ship tied up at a pier in Longview, WA is listing 24 degrees and is aground. There are 900 metric tons of #6 aground. No pollution yet."
6396,1986-08-19,Oil Spill,"Redwood Creek, Redwood City, California",37.4944,-122.226,,,Oil,,,,,,2000,3,"At 1110 on August 19, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (CCOTP), Alameda, California, was notified by the sailing vessel, Crimson Tide, that approximately 2,000 gallons of viscous oil had been observed from Dumbarton Bridge at Redwood City. USCG district 11."
9152,1986-08-14,Columbia River Collision,"Warrenton, OR",46.23,-123.983,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"A collision near the mouth of the Columbia River between a tank ship and a tank barge. Estimated potential 200k barrels of mixed diesel, gas and jet fuel. None known to be lost."
6394,1986-08-13,Ashland Chemical Corporation,"Philadelphia, PA",39.9399,-75.1356,,,Styrene,,,,,,170,3,"At midnight on August 13, 1986, Ashland Chemical Corporation inadvertently released 170 gallons of styrene into the Philadelphia sewer system. USCG district 3."
6395,1986-08-13,F/V Jenny,"Manasquan Inlet, Point Pleasant, New Jersey",40.1009,-74.0293,,,Diesel oil,,,,,,800,3,"On August 13, 1986, the fishing vessel Jenny sank at the pier at Manasquan Inlet, Point Pleasant, New Jersey. U.S. Coast Guard Group, Sandy Hook, deployed 500 feet of boom in an attempt to contain an estimated 800 gallon spill of diesel oil from the sunken vessel. USCG district 3."
9151,1986-08-08,Cruise Ship North Star Aground,"San Alberto Bay, AK",55.5383,-133.25,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The cruise ship North Star grounded in San Alberto Bay. It is hard aground with some slop/engien oil leaking. On board are 50,000 to 100,000 gallons of diesel."
6392,1986-08-08,M/V North Star,"San Alberto Bay, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska",55.0695,-131.998,,,"Diesel, engine oil, bilge slop",,,,,,25000,3,"At approximately 1000 on August 8, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Juneau, Alaska, was notified that the cruise ship North Star, carrying approximately 25,000 gallons of diesel fuel, had run aground on a rock in the middle of San Alberto Bay at 0930 at the low tide level. The grounding holed the vessel and caused an approximate 22 degree list, but the fuel tanks were not penetrated. Resulting flooding of the engine room caused a minor release of bilge slop and engine oil. The 200 passengers and crew aboard the vessel at the time of the incident were taken ashore via local boats. USCG district 17."
6393,1986-08-08,Tank Leak,Providence Rhode Island,41.8292,-71.4102,,,Sodium Cyanide,,,,,,800,3,"On August 8, 1986, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reported that eight 100-pound containers of sodium cyanide had spilled onto Interstate 195 East near Providence. Personnel from the Rhode Island DEM and the Providence Fire Department reported on-scene. USCG district 1."
6391,1986-08-06,Jones Chemical,"St. Petersburg, Florida",27.7985,-82.6896,,,"HTH, copper sulphate, calcium hypochlorite, chlorine",,,,,,15000,3,"Jones Chemical, Inc. of St. Petersburg, Florida, repackages chlorine and distributes swimming pool chemicals. The warehouse, located in a small industrial area surrounded by residential housing, caught fire at 0950 on August 6, 1986. At the time, the warehouse contained approximately 10,000 pounds of HTH, a commercial swimming pool chemical 1,000 pounds of copper sulphate, 2,000 pounds of calcium hypochlorite and 3,000 chlorinated cartridge filters.Located within 100 yards of the warehouse was a rail tank car and about 50 additional cylinders, all containing pure chlorine. The St. Petersburg Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team and several hazardous materials teams from nearby communities responded to the fire. The fire produced a large vapor plume which reportedly extended several miles downwind initially. The plume contained both chlorine and hydrochloric acid vapors. Residents and businesses located downwind of the warehouse were evacuated. USCG district 7."
6389,1986-08-04,Maine Central Railroad,"South Portland, Maine",43.6343,-70.2538,,,Chlorine,,,,,,,3,"On August 4, 1986, a leak was discovered in a rail car containing chlorine at the Rigby Yard of the Maine Central Railroad. The car was segregated from the main yard area. Fire Department and Industry representatives reported on-scene. USCG district 1."
6390,1986-08-04,U.S.S. Mars,"Alameda, California",37.7621,-122.273,,,Fuel oil,,,,,,3000,3,"On August 4, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Captain of the Port Alameda, was notified that the U.S.S. Mars had released approximately 3,000 gallons of fuel oil during a pressure testing exercise of a pipeline near the wharf area of the Oakland Naval Supply Depot. The majority of the fuel oil was contained around the pier on a flood tide. The U.S. Navy took full financial responsibility for the incident. The U.S. Coast Guard was called on to investigate the incident, monitor the cleanup, and discuss pipeline pressure testing procedures to preclude any further releases of fuel oil. USCG district 11."
9150,1986-08-01,Barge TTT140,"Bayou Casotte, MS",30.3,-88.51,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Barge TTT140 Carrying 17,000 bbls of #2 is on fire, leaking an sinking off of Greenwood Island in Bayou Casotte."
6388,1986-08-01,Chevron Oil Refinery Pascagoula,"Pascagoula, Mississippi",30.3704,-88.5411,,,"Gasoline, no. 2 diesel",,,,,,,3,"Barge TTT-103 was loading gasoline and no. 2 diesel at the Chevron Refinery delivery pier at Pascagoula, Mississippi when an explosion occurred at about 2300 on July 31, 1986. The barge and delivery pier were subsequently involved in a major fire. Local response units, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Mobile, and the Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team responded to the incident. USCG district 8."
9149,1986-07-31,Birch Point Oil,"Birch Point, WA",48.9421,-122.833,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"4 streamers of brown oil, 1 ile x 100-150 ft wide x 1-2 inches thick reported by tug Carol ann about 1/2 mile West of Birch Point (Near Blaine, WA)"
6387,1986-07-30,Dexter Midland Chemical Company,"Hayward, California",37.6652,-122.101,,,Ethyl acrylate,,,,,,55,3,"At 0715 on July 30, 1986, Dexter Chemical Company notified the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team in San Rafael, California, that one 55-gallon drum of ethyl acrylate had fallen off a pallet and its contents released onto the asphalt. USCG district 11."
6385,1986-07-29,Home Oil Company,"Weweantic River, Buzzards Bay, Wareham, Massachusetts",41.763,-70.7458,,,Heating oil,,,,,,2800,3,"On July 29, 1986, a heating oil tank truck owned by the Home Oil Company overturned and released approximately 2,800 gallons of heating oil into a bog off of Route 195 in the vicinity of the Weweantic River at Wareham, Massachusetts. USCG district 1."
6386,1986-07-29,Oil on Beach,"Huntington, New York",40.8859,-73.4222,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,200,3,"On July 28, 1986, approximately 200 gallons of diesel fuel came ashore and soaked the beach at Huntington, New York. USCG district 3."
9148,1986-07-28,Oiled Beach Huntington Harbor,"Hungtington Harbor, NJ",40.8977,-73.434,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,About 200 gallons of #2 is on the beach in Hungtington Harbor ~ 200 yds x 10 ft of beach polluted.
9147,1986-07-28,Oil Slick Asbury Park,"Asbury Park, NJ",40.0356,73.683,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Slick sighted by F/V at 0830 EDT and at 1300 EDT, 1/2 mile wide by ""as far as the eye can see"" off of Asbury Park, NY. On Scene wind SE at 12 kt"
6384,1986-07-28,Tank Barge SP-4,"Houma, Louisiana",29.5907,-90.7123,,,Cyclohexane,,,,,,,3,"On July 28, 1986, the tank barge SP-4 loaded with 24,000 barrels of cyclohexane, struck a sunken shell barge in the vicinity of the DeLarge Bridge in the Intracoastal Waterway in Houma, Louisiana. The number 1 tank, containing 1,054 barrels of product, began leaking below the waterline at an unknown rate. The second barge of the tow containing butane was not damaged. A strong gasoline odor, characteristic of cyclohexane, was reported in the vicinity of the barge. USCG district 8."
6383,1986-07-27,Pennwalt Corporation,"Tacoma, Washington",47.2741,-122.425,,,Sulfuric acid,,,,,,5000,3,"On July 27, 1986, a coupling for a Pennwalt Corporation pipeline pulled apart, causing 5,000 gallons of sulfuric acid to spill directly into the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma, Washington.The acid quickly diluted in the waterway and residual was cleaned up by Pennwalt. There was no aquatic mortality.NOAA/OAD was notified of the incident on July 28, 1986, by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Seattle, and requested to assess the potential problems that might be associated with the spill. NOAA advised that the sulfuric acid would rapidly dilute to a safe level in a localized area (200 yards). However, fumes from the reaction of sulfuric acid with water might be present in the immediate area. NOAA also cautioned the Coast Guard that there would be a possibility of a localized fish kill. USCG district 13."
6382,1986-07-25,Mellow Motors,"Greenbrae, California",37.9492,-122.519,,,Waste oil,,,,,,1000,3,"At 0900 on July 25, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, (MSO), Alameda, California received a report that a 600 gallon capacity waste oil tank at Mellow Motors in Greenbrae California had overflowed. Approximately 1,000 gallons of waste oil was released into a pipe, which leads to a storm drain with eventual access to an estuary that leads to San Francisco Bay. Mellow Motors took full financial responsibility to clean up the spill. The Coast Guard notified the California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Wildlife Service, and local environmental groups involved in research of the nearby marshlands. USCG district 11."
6381,1986-07-22,Chugach Electric,"Knik Arm, Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska",61.3526,-149.826,,,Dodecylbenzene (DDB),,,,,,,3,"On May 12, 1986, Chugach Electric Utility Co. noticed an abnormal fluid pressure drop in one of its undersea 138 KV transmission cables extending between Pt. McKenzie and Pt. Worzonoff in Upper Cook Inlet. The pressure drop was interpreted as a leak in the cable dielectric fluid, dodecylbenzene (DD), which is maintained at a positive pressure to prevent any salt water intrusion into the cable. The subsequent release of DDB into the marine environment was calculated by Chugach to be 5-10 gallons per day. As a result, on June 2, 1986, Chugach voluntarily de-energized and depressurized its cable, reducing fluid loss to 1-2 gallons per day and commenced an inspection program. On June 4, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Anchorage, and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) were notified of the situation. USCG district 17."
6380,1986-07-18,Port of Palm Beach,"Palm Beach, Florida",26.7183,-80.0341,,,Cresylic acid (cresol),,,,,,75,3,"On July 18, 1986, a security guard at the Port of Palm Beach noticed that a 20-foot high shipping container loaded with fifty-two 55-gallon drums was leaking an unknown material. Palm Beach Fire Department personnel identified the leaking material as cresylic acid. A contractor hired to clean up the spilled material overpacked seven drums found leaking inside the shipping container. An estimated 75 gallons of cresylic acid leaked from the drums. The cleanup contractor inspected the condition of the leaking drums and stated that the drums had been improperly reused and did not have the required liners inside. The overpack drums were shipped to a hazardous waste facility in Alabama. USCG district 7."
6379,1986-07-15,"Mystery Spill, Cape Hatteras",Atlantic Ocean off of North Carolina,35.1671,-75.1989,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"A floating oil slick in the Atlantic Ocean about 15 miles off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, was reported to the U. S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Hampton Roads on the morning of July 15, 1986. No identification of the source was evident. An overflight by Coast Guard personnel at 1135 estimated the slick to be 25 miles long, one-quarter of a mile wide, and one-quarter of an inch thick. The Coast Guard MSO notified the Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team and the State of North Carolina. USCG district 5."
9146,1986-07-15,Oil Slick Cape Hatteras,"Cape Hatteras, NC",35.391,-75.437,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Oil slick sighted off of Cape Hatteras 25 miles long and 1/4 mile wide. 1320 call from AHW: Obs form overflight reported northern tip at 35 38 and 2 miles off shore and soutern tip at 35.5 and 4 miles off shore. too much sheen for oil to be #6, probably bilge slops. On Scene winds NE @ 12"
6378,1986-07-14,South Hillsborough County Solid Waste Transfer Station,"Tampa, Florida",27.9552,-82.4609,,,Chloropicrin,,,,,,,3,"On July 14, 1986, the Hillsborough County Hazardous Incident team notified the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Tampa, that an unknown substance had been found in the dumping pit of the South Hillsborough County Solid Waste Transfer Station. Personnel working in the area complained of eye irritation and overall sickness. All personnel were evacuated and taken to the hospital for examination and possible treatment. The unknown substance was a dry powder spread throughout the area and believed to be the cause of the victim's symptoms. A box found in the dumping pit was labeled ""chloropicrin."" USCG district 7."
9145,1986-07-09,Navy Jet Down,"Bodega Bay, CA",38.225,-123.151,Other,,,,,,,,,0,A Navy jet fighter went down on June 27 from 6000'
9144,1986-07-09,T/V Kate Maersk collision,"Freeport, TX",28.53,-95.13,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"T/V Kate Maersk leaking light Arabian crude about 25 miles SSE of Freeport, TX. Estimated lost 2-3k gallons, total potential 1.5 million gallons."
9143,1986-06-28,Gasoline Pump Release,"Hat Island, Everett, WA",48.013504,-122.310897,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Gasoline pump was left on for 15 minutes in Everett Yacht Harbor. Amount spilled is unknown. estimated to be in the 100s of gallons.
6377,1986-06-27,Port of Everett,"Everett, Washington",47.9851,-122.223,,,Gasoline,,,,,,800,3,"On the afternoon of June 27, 1986, a valve on a gasoline storage tank was inadvertently left in an open position and 800 gallons of gasoline escaped into the marina at the Port of Everett. USCG district 13."
6376,1986-06-26,Safeway Stores,"Hayward, California",37.6674,-122.088,,,"Ammonia, chlorine",,,,,,,3,"On June 26, 1986, a 25 cubic yard capacity dumpster containing ammonia and chlorine products caught fire and exploded several times at a Safeway grocery store in Hayward, California. The fire was the result of several tons of household chemicals and products being compacted into a dumpster prior to being transported to a certified hazardous waste site. The Hayward Fire Department reported that five people, who were injured, were taken to the local hospital for burns and inhalation.A sand berm was placed around the dumpster and most of the firefighting water was contained within the sand berm. However, an unknown amount of runoff water was released into the storm drain, which is located upstream of a marsh area.California Department of fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Public Works, Alameda County Health, as well as the media, were on scene. USCG district 11."
6375,1986-06-23,Chilean Nitrate Company,"Portsmouth, Virginia",36.8496,-76.3115,,,"Potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate",,,,,,30000000,3,"At approximately 2000 on June 23, 1986, lightning struck a warehouse and ignited a fire at the Chilean Nitrate Company in Portsmouth, Virginia. The warehouse contained approximately 15,000 tons of potassium nitrate and sodium nitrate, which are some of the ingredients for fireworks. USCG district 5."
6374,1986-06-20,Darryl Johnson Landscaping Co.,"Warwick, Rhode Island",41.7039,-71.4023,,,Dicamba,,,,,,,3,"On June 16, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Providence, Rhode Island received a report from the Warwick Fire Department that a lawn care tank truck owned by Darryl Johnson Landscaping Co. had spilled a chemical called Dicamba onto the ground and into a drain that leads to Warwick Pond, Warwick, Rhode Island. USCG district 1."
6372,1986-06-17,M/V Ulla Karin,"Bahia Las Cabezas, Cabo San Juan, Puerto Rico",18.4945,-66.0585,,,Diesel fuel,,,,,,1000,3,"At approximately 1800 on January 16, 1986, the 90-foot vessel Ulla Karin, carrying 500-1000 gallons of diesel fuel, grounded on a sand bottom between several coral reefs in Bahia Las Cabezas, near Cabo San Juan, Puerto Rico. The vessel was apparently intentionally grounded by its captain because the engine room was flooding. The U.S. Coast Guard observed approximately three feet of water in the engine room and main storage compartment.The vessel master and a crew member went ashore at 2000 and reported the vessel situation to the Fajardo Marine Police, who notified the U.S. Coast Guard. USCG district 7."
6373,1986-06-17,Standard Steel & Metal Salvage,"Anchorage, Alaska",61.2168,-149.888,,,Hazardous Waste Removal,,,,,,,12,"HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL ACTION, STANDARD STEEL AND METALS SALVAGE YARD, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA USCG district 17."
6371,1986-06-16,F/V Alydar,"New Bedford Harbor, New Bedford, Massachusetts",41.6446,-70.9168,,,Diesel,,,,,,,3,"On June 16, 1986, when the fishing vessel Alydar sank at the New Bedford North Terminal, a sheen of diesel was visible in the New Bedford Harbor. The owner of the vessel could not be immediately identified. USCG district 1."
6370,1986-06-15,First Chemical Corporation,"Pascagoula, Mississippi",30.2667,-88.4167,,,"Nitro toluene isomers, meta toluidine",,,,,,120000,3,"At 0930 on June 15, 1986, a still pot reactor exploded at the First Chemical Corporation in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The resulting fire spread to four adjacent chemical storage tanks where total volume and contents is estimated by the company to be 120,000 gallons of nitro toluene isomers and meta toluidine.In the late stages of firefighting, the U.S. Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team was requested to assist local forces in monitoring toxic vapor levels of N-ethyl metatoluidine and mononitrotoluence, substances involved in the fire. The plume was visible for nearly 10 miles and traveled in a northeasterly direction from the facility over an uninhabited swamp. USCG district 8."
6369,1986-06-15,F/S Harbel Cutlas,"Fall River, Massachusetts",41.6957,-71.1686,,,Latex,,,,,,700,3,"On June 15, 1986, approximately 700 gallons of latex was lost during transfer operations from the F/S Harbel Cutlass to the Borden and Remington facility in Fall River, Massachusetts. All transfer operations were immediately secured upon noticing the spill. A minor red and white sheen was observed downstream of the incident and dissipating. USCG district 1."
6368,1986-06-13,General Chemical Corporation,"Claymont, Delaware",39.7877,-75.4911,,,"Ammonium sulfite, ammonium bisulfite",,,,,,24000,3,"Between 0900 and 1100 on June 12, 1986, an overflow valve on processing tanks at the General Chemical Corporation failed, releasing 12,900 pounds of ammonium sulfite and 11,000 pounds of ammonium bisulfite into the plant water system, which discharges processing effluent into the Delaware River, just north of the Christiana River, approximately 10 miles downstream from Philadelphia. These chemicals were intermediate reducing agents and were being used to make ammonium thiosulfate used in photo processing.The plant had a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, which requires routine composite sampling of discharge water each month coincidentally, the monthly sampling occurred within 24 hours of the accidental release. Sample results indicated contamination levels of 19.75 ppm, significantly higher than the permit discharge level for both chemicals in composite samples of 9 ppm. The plant records showed that 33,000,000 gallons of water were processed through the plant on June 12. USCG district 3."
9142,1986-06-11,F/V Grounded in Cape Cod Bay,"Cape Cod Bay,",42.021177,-70.195837,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,F/V grounded in Cape Cod Bay with 700 gal of diesel on board. It is not leaking at the present time. On Scene winds 15-20 kts from the East.
6366,1986-06-10,Builders Supply Company,"Houston, Texas",29.7325,-95.1264,,,"Herbicide production wastes and byproducts, diesel fuel",,,,,,,3,"At 1800 on June 5, 1986, an oil sheen was observed in Green's Bayou, originating from the Builders Supply Company facility in Houston. The owner of the facility reported that the tank which was suspected of leaking the spilled material contained ""waste diesel oil"" which was used as a concrete form release agent.Doubts as to the correct identification of the spilled material arose on June 6 when cleanup personnel contracted by the U.S. Coast Guard noticed a heavy aromatic odor not consistent with a diesel product, and a pink, jelly-like substance intermingled with the oil slick on Green's Bayou. A sample was taken by the Houston Fire Department, and a separate sample was taken from the suspected source tank by the Texas Water Commission. The sample from Green's Bayou was sent to a commercial laboratory, SPECTRIX, for constituent analysis, and the sample from the tank was processed by a Texas Water Commission laboratory. USCG district 8."
6367,1986-06-10,Roehm and Haas Company,"Philadelphia, Pennsylvania",39.9505,-75.1624,,,Perchloroethylene,,,,,,2200,3,"Between 2300 and 0400 on June 10, 1986, a valve was accidently left open at the Roehm and Haas Company, releasing approximately 2,200 gallons of perchloroethylene from a tank into a sewer which drained into a city water treatment facility and finally, into the Delaware River, two miles downstream. The facility notified the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) for Philadelphia of the release when it was discovered. USCG district 3."
9141,1986-06-07,Ferry Vashon Aground,"Johnson Cove, AK",54.9776667,-132.1041667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The ferry Vashon is hard aground in Johnson Cove, SE AK On board are 6,500 gal of gasoline in 3 tanks. 10-55 gal of gasoline, 500 gal of lube oil in 55 gallon drums."
6365,1986-06-07,M/V Vashon,"Johnson Cove, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska",55.5986,-133.459,,,Diesel,,,,,,5200,3,"At approximately 2000 on June 6, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) in Ketchikan was notified that the M/V Vashon, a former Washington State ferry listed on the National Register of Historic Places, had run aground approximately four hours earlier at the head of Johnson Cove on Prince of Wales Island. The vessel carried 6,500 gallons of diesel in three independent steel fuel tanks, 300 gallons of diesel in a lube oil tank, ten drums of gasoline, two drums of lube oil, and one drum of kerosene. USCG district 17."
6364,1986-06-04,Stevedoring Services of America 1,"San Francisco, California",37.7824,-122.407,,,Polychlorinated biphenyl -- laden oil,,,,,,200,3,"At approximately 1850 on June 4, 1986, the San Francisco Fire Department notified the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alamdeda, of a polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) oil spill at Stevedoring Services of America on Pier 96.The release occurred when a forklift struck a transformer and punctured one of the cylinders, releasing approximately 200 gallons of PCB-laden oil. The oil formed a puddle about 75 feet wide and 200 feet long on the asphalt and concrete floor at the base of the transformer. USCG district 11."
6363,1986-05-28,Dow Chemical Company,"Humboldt Bay, California",40.8343,-124.136,,,"Vinyl ester resin -- derakane 4ll-45, UN# 186",,,,,,35,3,"On May 28, 1986, a 55 gallon Dow Chemical Company drum, placarded as Vinyl Ester Resin - Derakane 411-45, UN# 186, washed upon the beach in Humboldt Bay, California. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California was notified of the incident by the local county sheriff's office and Coast Guard Group, Humboldt. A sample was taken of the residue, and it was determined that approximately 20 gallons of product remained in the drum. USCG district 11."
9140,1986-05-27,Sinking f/v,"Pt.Reyes, CA",37.994054,-123.154407,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,There is a sinking 35' fishing vessel 7 miles W of Pt. Reyes CA Request trajectory on position of vessel in the next 12 hrs.
9139,1986-05-23,Well head #32,"Gulf of Mexico, Ship Shoal, AL",28.904352,-91.020362,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"F/V hit an oil rig on Ship Shoal, well head #32. Vessel was abandoned. Blow out was reported brown liquid shooting 20' into the air. 0525PDT blow out preventer fired and is working. Estimated loss 15-20 barrels mixed oil and water."
6362,1986-05-16,F/V Hong Hanh,"Point Sur, Monterey, California",36.5537,-121.989,,,"Diesel, lube oil",,,,,,500,3,"On May 16, 1986, the fishing vessel Hong Hanh grounded and capsized off Point Sur, Monterey, California, spilling approximately 400 gallons of diesel and about 100 gallons of lube oil. The majority of the release was contained within the surf zone and a light sheen was observed headed in a southerly direction. USCG district 11."
9137,1986-05-09,T/V Prince William Sound,"Puerto Vallarta, Mexico",20.680163,-106.239595,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"the T/V Prince william Sound was dead in the water ~65 miles W of Puerto Vallarta. It was taking on water in the engine room. it was carrying 876,000 bbls AK Crude. ETA of tug 2 days."
9136,1986-05-08,F/V Grounded,"Woods Hole, MA",41.513989,-70.667224,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Fishing Vessel grounded near the mouth of Woods Hole wiht 3000 gal #2 on board. Small amount of sheen seen in passage.
9135,1986-05-08,Olympic Pipeline Barek,"Tukwila, WA",47.487291,-122.264871,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Olympic pipeline broke at 0130 and lost 1800 barrels some running in thte Green River to the Dewamish Waterway. CG concerned about booming strategy and trajectory. At 0730 sheen at I-5 bridge.
6361,1986-05-06,U.S. Coast Guard Support Center1,"Alameda, California",37.7731,-122.264,,,Sulfuric acid,,,,,,1,3,"On May 6, 1986, a 600-pound storage battery was dropped from a pallet onto the concrete floor of a battery storage facility warehouse on the U.S. Coast Guard base in Alameda, California. The two quarts of concentrated sulfuric acid which were spilled were contained in a puddle on the floor. The three Coast Guardsmen who were exposed were sent to the medical facility for treatment and observation, and were later released. USCG district 11."
6359,1986-05-05,Barge E-24,Long Island Sound,41.2433,-72.03,,,#6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,,24,"SITUATION- . THE DERRICK BARGE CENTURY ARRIVED ON SCENE AT APPROXIMATELY 0100 ON THE MORNING OF 5 MAY. ANCHORING OF THE BARGE WILL BE COMPLETED BY 1300. THE FIRST DIVE TO BEGIN ATTACHING THE SLING WILL OCCUR AROUND 1600, THE TIME OF SLACK LOW TIDE. . ACTIVITIES- . A PRESS CONFERENCE WAS HELD AT 1100 AT STATION NEW LONDON. PARTICIPANTSS INCLUDED THE OSC AND AOSC, NAVY SUPSALV, AST, SSC AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS. APPROXIMATELY 15 20 MEDIA PERSONNEL WERE IN ATTENDANCE. . COAST GUARD CCOMMENCED SAFETY ZONE PATROL AROUND DERRICK CENTURY AT 0800. . TRANSPORTATION OF EQUIPMENT AND FORWARD COMMAND POST TO FISHERS ISLAND COMPLETE TODAY. USCG district 1."
6360,1986-05-05,TD/V Beaver State,"San Francisco, California",37.8327,-122.375,,,North Slope crude oil,,,,,,,3,"At 1930 on April 5, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California was notified of an oil slick, measuring 50-meters by 800-meters, in San Francisco, Bay.Samples indicated that the oil spilled was a North Slope crude which matched the oil being transported by the tanker Beaver State. The Coast Guard issued a legal notice of suspected discharger citation to the ship's captain. There was also no indication of marine mammal, bird, or wildlife impact. No fish kills were observed.Cleanup of the oil slick and pier pilings was completed on April 6. This case will remain open until the suspected discharger and the Coast Guard arrive at a settlement. The State of California will have input, as well, after the spiller has been formally assessed a penalty for illegal discharge of oil in the San Francisco Bay. USCG district 11."
9133,1986-04-30,F/V Marth's Vinyard,"Martha's Vinyard, MA",41.43,-70.753,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,F/V with 8000 gal diesel sank off Martha's Vinyard-Elizabeth Island.
6358,1986-04-27,Texaco Storage Tank,"Bahia Las Minas, Panama",9.66667,-79.0833,,,"Venezuelan crude, Mexican Isthmanian crude",,,,1,,5880000,8,"On April 27, 1986, a Texaco storage tank at a refinery near Isla Payardi, Panama, ruptured, releasing approximately 240,000 barrels of medium-weight crude oil. Some of the oil was contained within dikes at the facility. Approximately 140,000 barrels of oil flooded through a dike and overflowed separators and a retaining lagoon and flowed into Bahia Cativa. Refinery personnel reported that a total of 60,000 barrels of oil were recovered. It is not known how much of this recovered oil was from the sea. Keyword: Skimmer, vacuum truck, Corexit 9527, pressure washing, reoiling, manual removal.."
6357,1986-04-25,F/V Gertrude D,"Nantucket Island Harbor, Massachusetts",41.2853,-70.0873,,,Diesel,,,,,,1600,3,"On April 25, 1986 the Gertrude D, a fishing vessel, was reported grounded in the southwest portion of Nantucket Harbor. A heavy sheen was observed to be coming from the vessel, which had 1,600 gallons of diesel on board. Upon inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard, a heavy concentration of oil was observed to have collected between the piers at the nearby Nantucket Boat Basin. Due to the 25-30 knot winds in the area, no transportation to the island was operating. USCG district 1."
9132,1986-04-25,F/V in Nantucket Harbor,"Nantucket Harbor, MA",41.2761667,-70.0891667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,F/V grounded in Nantucket Harbor and breaking up. 600-1600 gal of diesel aboard. Winds from N to NE to 35 kts . OIl leaking and swirling around pill and pilings.
9131,1986-04-21,Morpholine Tank,"Bayonne, NJ",40.671,-74.11,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"A tank truck of morpholine exploded killing the driver in Bayonne, NJ. The tank was carrying approx 4k gal. Exploded at 1620 EST."
6356,1986-04-21,Powell Duffryn,"Jersey City, New Jersey",40.7262,-74.0667,,,Morpholine,,,,,,,3,"At 1620 on April 21, 1986, a tank truck exploded, killing its driver, and causing a fire which continued for several hours. The truck had been loaded with 4,000 gallons of morpholine and 1,000 gallons of water at the Powell Duffryn facility in Bayonne, New Jersey. USCG district 3."
9130,1986-04-16,Barge Mauritania,"Swineburne Island, NY",40.565894,-74.048009,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,the barge Mauritania containing 13000 barrels asphalt was in tow behind a tug that sank off of Swinburne Island (South of the Narrows) Tug is 600 yds S of Island. Barge is 400 yds ESE of Island. Currenlty Barge is stable
6355,1986-04-16,Occidental Chemical Corporation,"Tonawanda, New York",43.0168,-78.8314,,,Phenol,,,,,,8600,3,"At 2l30 on April 15, 1986, a valve failed during a tank charging operation at the Occidental Chemical Corporation releasing 8,600 pounds of phenol within the confines of the plant. The high purity, molten phenol flowed onto the floor, partially solidified, and continued to flow under a door and onto a paved area outside the building. Although the flow was quickly dammed, an unknown quantity flowed into a sewer system which drains into the Tonawanda Creek, approximately two miles away. USCG district 9."
6354,1986-04-11,Annahootz,"Sergius Narrows, Alaska",57.4,-135.6,,,"Diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, bunker c",,,,,,460000,6,"THIS REPORT IS BASED UPON INFORMATION RECEIVED AS OF 1000PST 11 APR 86. THE TANK BARGE ANNAHOOTZ WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY AGROUND IN WRANGELL NARROWS ON APRIL 7 WAS PULLED OFF AND IS AGROUND AGAIN AT SHOAL POINT, SERGIUS NARROWS, BETWEEN CHICAGOF AND BARANOF ISLANDS, ALASKA AT LOCATION 57 DEG. 24 MIN. 30 SEC. NORTH, 135 DEG. 36 MIN. 20 SEC. WEST. THE TUG WHICH HAD THE BARGE IN TOW IS REPORTED SUNK IN 20-25 FATHOMS WITH THE 2 CREWMEMBERS MISSING. THE TUG CONTAINED 8000 GAL. OF DIESEL WHICH IS LEAKING. THE TANK BARGE CONTAINS A TOTAL OF 460,000 GAL. OF PRODUCT, INCLUDING DIESEL, GASOLINE, JET FUEL, AND BUNKER C. USCG district 17."
6353,1986-04-09,Anerchol Chemical Company,"Mamaroneck, New York",40.9453,-73.7322,,,Methyl ethyl ketone,,,,,,700,3,"On April 9, 1986, 700 gallons of methyl ethyl ketone overflowed a tank into the sewer system at the Anerchol Chemical Company in Mamaroneck, New York. The Mamaroneck Fire Department ordered an evacuation of the area as a precautionary measure.Anerchol Chemical Company employees used sand to create barriers to contain the methyl ethyl ketone, and boomed the facility's drainage system and the city sewers while firefighters flushed the product with an alcohol-based foam. USCG district 3."
9129,1986-04-07,Barge Nanahootz grounded,"Shoal Point, AK",57.410114,-135.623109,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Barge Nanahootz grounded in Wrangell Narrows was pulled off and grounded again at Shoal Pt (4/11) Sergus Narrows (between Chicago & Baron of Island). the barge contained 460k gal mixed product (diesel, gasolie, jet fuel & bunker C). The tug that sank at Shaol Pt. Contained 8000 gal diesel whichis leaking."
6352,1986-04-03,"Mystery Spill, St. Croix",St. Croix to Puerto Rico,17.9232,-65.2785,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On April 3, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard received reports from several commercial aircraft flying over the site that a massive oil slick extended from St. Croix to Puerto Rico. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment in St. Croix dispatched a small boat to the slick location. The crew of the small boat had great difficulty locating the slick, although a commercial aircraft flying overhead confirmed that they were in the locale of the reported slick. The boat crew reported that the material was lightly concentrated, with only small patches of the product observable. The boat crew took a sample of the material, which had accumulated on the side of their boat. USCG district 5."
6351,1986-04-02,Physics International company,"San Leandro, California",37.7113,-122.148,,,Mineral oil,,,,,,3000,3,"On April 2, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office at Alameda, California was notified by the facility manager of Physics International Company that approximately 3,000 gallons of mineral oil had been spilled into a storm drain with access to San Francisco Bay. The incident occurred as a result of a valve being left open USCG district 11."
9128,1986-03-31,Cape Healopin Slick,"Cape May, NJ",38.8,-75.016,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Slick sighted by CG pilot (confirmed by boat that was sent out) off of Cape Healopin. Slick is 300yds x 1nm and oriented to the SE described as thick and dark brown.
6350,1986-03-31,Contract Oil Company,"Marquette, Michigan",46.5401,-87.3845,,,Sodium hydroxide,,,,,,204000,3,"On about March 29, 1986, a transfer line broke within the diked area of the Contract Oil Company in Marquette, Michigan, releasing approximately 204,000 gallons of a 50% sodium hydroxide solution into the containment area. The floor of the diked containment area was breached by several large diameter monitoring wells previously installed to remove petroleum products from the groundwater. The sodium hydroxide, owned by the Dow Chemical Company under a service agreement with Contract Oil for receiving, storing, and delivering the product, ran from the broken pipe into one of the monitoring wells, and flowed via another pipe directly into the Marquette Harbor basin 30 feet away. In less than 48 hours, virtually all of the sodium hydroxide had flowed into the harbor basin and spread out over the bottom under the ice, leaving less than 15,000 gallons within the diked area. Upon notification of the release, the Dow Chemical Emergency Response Team undertook a cleanup of contaminated soils in the diked area. USCG district 9."
6349,1986-03-30,M & Q Trucking,"Long Island Expressway, Flushing Bay, New York",40.7654,-73.8403,,,Gasoline,,,,,,3000,3,"On March 30, 1986, an M and Q Trucking tank truck containing 3,000 gallons of gasoline overturned at the Van Wyck intersection of the Long Island Expressway. Approximately 100 gallons were lost into the storm drain a gasoline sheen was observed emanating from the storm drain at the creek that flows into Flushing Bay. USCG district 3."
6348,1986-03-28,British Petroleum,"Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania",39.8102,-75.406,,,No. 2 oil,,,,,,250,3,"At approximately 1600 on March 28, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), Philadelphia, on-scene at the T/V Intermar Alliance oil spill, observed a flow of dark oil in the Delaware River between British Petroleum docks 1 and 2. British Petroleum Terminal personnel and S & J Pollution Control, an oil spill contractor also on-scene, immediately deployed sorbent and containment boom, capturing much of the floating oil. USCG district 3."
9127,1986-03-25,F/V Peregrine fire,"Cultus Bay, Whidry Is, WA",47.915058,-122.401546,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"F/V peregrine that burned and grounded near the entrance of Cultus Bay (S end of Whidry Island) about 2 weeks ago, leaked some oil today. Total potential 8-12k gallons of diesel."
9138,1986-03-21,ICW Oily Waste,Wilmington NC,33.912659,-78.371027,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Shallotte R, Wilmington, NC 10-20K gal #6 were put int the Inter Coastal Waterway (mile 328-330) 73 drums of oily waste."
6347,1986-03-21,Intermar Alliance,"Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania",39.8127,-75.407,,,Ninian crude oil,,,,,,42000,8,"At approx 1000 hrs 21 Mar 86, the T/V INTERMAR ALLIANCE struck a pier at Sun Oil Facility at Marcus Hook, PA. . Initial report is a 12 foot gash, 3 feet above the water line was made in the #1 port tank. . Inital report is that 1,000 bbls of Ninian Crude was spilled into the Delaware River. . At approx 1100 hours the leak was reported to have been stopped. Total time of the leak was reported to be 50 minutes. . NOAA RESPONSE . Based upon the above information, the spill would have occured near slack water and not moved much upstream. . The downsteam excursion would be estimated at 5 miles for this tidal cycle. . Winds reported from the NW would tend to move the floating crude oil onto the New Jersey shore in the Penns Grove areas. . Recommend that Oldmans Creek receive priority attention for booming. . After the tide changes, Raccon Creek should receive booming attention. . Deflection booming or stnadby booming for the Christina River should be made available if overflight observations indicate enough oil has escaped Sun Oil's efforts at booming the spill at the source. . Future planning for boom deployment downriver in the Salem River areas should be considered. These expensive actions would depend on observations made both today March 21st and tomorrow March 22. USCG district 3."
9126,1986-03-21,T/V Intermar Alliance,"Marcus Hook, DE River, PA",39.806244,-75.412036,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"T/V Intermar Alliance collided with the BP dock at Marcus Hook on the Delaware Rv at about 1000 EST. There was a 20' gash in the #1 port tank, 3' above the water line. Estimated between 2500 and 4000 barrels Nirian crude lost. Much of hte oil lost was contained by booms around the vessel."
6346,1986-03-19,T/B Edgar O. Sikes,"Shallotte River, North Carolina",33.948,-78.366,,,No. 6 oil,,,,,,60000,3,"At 2030 on March 17, 1986, the tank barge Edgar O. Sikes was underway in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway when it struck a submerged object thought to be an anchor for a nearby dredge. The 212-foot vessel was carrying approximately 9,000 barrels of No. 6 oil in each of its six tanks. The No. 1 starboard tank was holed following the collision and an estimated 60,000 gallons of oil were released. USCG district 5."
6345,1986-03-18,Diamond Shamrock Company,"Delaware City, Delaware",39.5785,-75.5976,,,Sodium hydroxide,,,,,,270,3,"On March 18, 1986 a tank truck spilled approximately 270 gallons of 50% solution sodium hydroxide at the Diamond Shamrock Corporation's facility in Delaware City, Delaware. USCG district 3."
6344,1986-03-15,F/V Peregrine,"Cultus Bay, Whidbey Island, Washington",47.9896,-122.56,,,"Diesel, lube oil",,,,,,3000,7,"ON 3/25 AT 2:15PM PETTY OFFICER RICK THOMAS, USCG, CALLED TO INFORM HMRB THAT THE FISHING VESSEL PEREGRINE BEGAN LEAKING OIL TODAY. THE VESSEL ORIGINALLY GROUNDED APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS AGO IN CULTUS BAY, WHIDBY ISLAND. A TOTAL OF 12,000 GALLONS OF DIESEL OIL IS ESTIMATED TO BE ON BOARD WITH A LOSS SO FAR OF 2-3,000 GALLONS. THE COAST GUARD HAS REQUESTED A TRAJECTORY AND RISK ASSESSMENT. CALLS HAVE BEEN PLACED TO CLIFF BOSLEY, FWS, CHRIS DRIVDAHL, WA DEPT. OF GAME, STEVE SPEICH, AND TERRY WAHL REGARDING BIRDS WHICH COULD BE IMPACTED. BURL WESCOTT IS PARTICIPATING IN AN OVERFLIGHT. DAVID KENNEDY HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE SITUATION. USCG district 13."
9125,1986-03-14,"Chlorine leak Kodiak, AK","Kodiak, AK",57.789934,-152.40773,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,In Kodiak AK a one ton Chlorine tank was dropped and began to leak. About 1/2 of the cargo was lost before USCG could seal the tank. Tank began to leak again at a low rate while CG waited for equipment to transfer chlorine to smaller tanks.
9124,1986-03-13,Diving Ops Kings Bay,"Kings Bay, FL",25.635309,-80.294318,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"A diving operation at the St. Mary Entrance to Kings Bay, FL looking ofr mines. Request hourly bottom currents through Sunday 3/16"
6343,1986-03-13,Red Algae Bloom,"Berkeley, California",37.8619,-122.301,,,Red algae bloom,,,,,,,3,"On March 13, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California was notified by Berkeley County health officials that a large ribbon of an unknown red substance measuring 50 meters by 400 meters had been discovered in the estuary on a high tide. USCG district 11."
9123,1986-03-12,F/V Capsized Rhode Is,"Rhode Island Sound, NY",41.243,-71.5463,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"44' fishing boat capsized in Rhode Island Sound about 1 mile NE of Block Is. There are tanks containing 500 gal of diesel on board. A sheen, 5x20 yds was seen. Location of the vessel was 41.243N, 71.5463W. On Scene Wx: Winds 2 @ 12kts"
6342,1986-03-12,Proctor and Gamble Manufacturing Co.,"Arthur Kill, Staten Island, New York",40.5591,-74.2316,,,Palm kernel oil (vegetable oil),,,,,,50,3,"On March 12, 1986, the Proctor and Gamble Manufacturing Company reported a spill of 50 gallons of palm kernel oil, a vegetable oil, into the Arthur Kill at Staten Island, New York. The product had entered a stream line from the facility, passed through the heating coil of the tug boat Huron and out the Huron's exhaust drain into the Arthur Kill. USCG district 3."
9122,1986-03-10,"20% sulfuric acid Haywood, CA.","Haywood, CA",37.6688205,-122.0807964,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"80,000 gallons of 20% sulfuric acid were spilled into storm drains between midnite and 7 a.m. in Haywood, CA. about 6000 gallons was 900 ppm Nickel. Drain runned into a flood plain about 4000 m from the Bay. Ph downstream, about 600 m from the plant, was 4.0. Is there a vapor problem?"
6341,1986-03-10,Anomet Metal Company,"Hayward, California",36.671,-122.105,,,"Hydrosulfuric acid (20%), nickel, aluminum phosphate",,,,,,80000,3,"At 0800 on March 10, 1986, Anomet Metal Company employees discovered that four 20,000 gallon tanks had been damaged, releasing 80,000 gallons of 20% hydrosulfuric acid into a storm drain and the city sanitation system, both of which eventually lead to the San Francisco Bay. Approximately 6,000 gallons of nickel and aluminum phosphate in concentrations of 900 parts per million (ppm) were also spilled. USCG district 11."
6340,1986-03-08,Amerada Hess Oil Company,"Arthur Kill, Port Redding, New Jersey",40.5564,-74.2409,,,No. 2 oil,,,,,,,3,"On March 8, 1986, the Amerada Hess Oil Company spilled an unknown amount of No. 2 oil into the Arthur Kill at Port Redding, New Jersey. The majority of the spilled oil remained in the Arthur Kill, although some may have drifted beneath the Varrazano Narrows Bridge, and out into the Lower New York Bay. The oil tended to collect in the Arthur Kill along piers and bulkheads, staining pilings and seawalls. USCG district 3."
6339,1986-03-07,Texas,"Mile 43.4, Upper Mississippi River, Missouri/Illinois",37.1667,-89.5,,,Western Crude Oil,,,,,,,6,"On March 7, 1986, the Tank Barges Kansas and Texas, under tow from the M/V Edwin L. Kennedy, ran aground on the Grand Chain Rocks at Upper Mississippi river mile 43.4 while en route to Garyville, Louisiana. The tow consisted of eight barges, all loaded with western crude oil. Texas and Kansas were the two barges at the front of the tow which included six other barges. The grounding occurred shortly after the pilot had navigated to clear the Thebes Railroad Bridge. While the Kansas appeared undamaged, the Texas sustained heavy damage to the bottom of its number 1-6 starboard and 1-3 port cargo tanks. USCG Group Upper Mississippi River was notified of the incident at 0308.Early attempts to rig boom around the damaged barge failed due to rapid currents and river conditions. Ingram Barge Company of Nashville, Tennessee, the owner/operator of the M/V Edwin L. Kennedy and the Texas, hired Paducah Mutual Assistance Association (PMAA) as the primary cleanup contractor. The owner representative also participated in overflights to provide a better summary of the situation. Lightering operations of the Kansas began at 1400. By 0800, March 8, this barge floated free with no apparent damage. Lightering of the Texas began on March 8. At 1420, March 9, the barge was free and repositioned at mile 43.4 left descending bank. By 1615, the barge was drafting approximately five feet after ballasting. No evidence of further pollution was noted.After a Permit to Proceed was issued to the Texas, the barge was allowed to continue on to New Orleans for offloading and repairs. Simpson Environmental Services of Port Natchez, Texas, was brought in as a second cleanup contractor. Soundings taken on March 12 revealed 17,055 barrels of oil were missing from the Texas. Cleanup operations were completed by March 28. USCG district 9. Keyword: Boom, sorbents.."
6338,1986-03-06,Alden High School,"Alden, New York",42.9012,-78.4901,,,Methyl methacrylate42.90117,,,,,,1,3,"On the afternoon of March 6, 1986 a pint container of methyl methacrylate fell from a shelf and spilled in the chemistry laboratory of Alden High School, Alden, New York. The high school custodian, assisted by two other individuals, attempted to clean it up using paper towels. The cleanup attempt resulted in all three individuals exhibiting symptoms of exposure to fumes. They were taken to Millard Fillmore Hospital for treatment. The high school was subsequently evacuated and another alarm put out under the mutual aid pact to the Hazardous Materials Response Team Leader of the Clarence, New York Fire Department. USCG district 9."
9120,1986-03-06,Fumi- cel (magnesium phosphide) pellets,"Hampon Roads, VA",37.00547,-76.365629,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"Fumi- cel (magnesium phosphide) pellets were dumped into a garbage can in Hampon Roads, VA, During transport, it auto ignited and water was put on it intially - created phosphone gas. Tried to repackage pellets in plastic bags to dispose of, but kept bursting bands. 10 people were sent to the hospital as a precaution- all were asymptomatic."
6336,1986-03-05,Chardon Realty Corporation,"Boston Inner Harbor, Massachusetts",42.3553,-71.0465,,,No. 4 fuel oil,,,,,,2000,3,"On March 3, 1986, black oil was sighted on the surface of Boston Inner Harbor in the vicinity of Pier 1 at the U. S. Coast Guard Support Center. A survey by the Coast Guard of the adjoining shorelines failed to find a potential source for the spill, or evidence of additional pollution outside of the immediate area of the Coast Guard pier. A contractor was hired, and cleanup commenced at 0930. Another shoreline survey, conducted on March 4 at low tide, revealed that the contaminated area now extended from the Coast Guard Support Center north to the Charles River Locks. The oil was confined to the southern side of the harbor and appeared to be leaching from a section of the seawall beneath the Charlestown Bridge. Cleanup activities were expanded to include the newly discovered impacted shoreline. The Coast Guard continued its attempts to identify the source. USCG district 1."
6337,1986-03-05,Portsmouth City Incinerator Fire,"Portsmouth, Virginia",36.8331,-76.3092,,,Magnesium phosphide,,,,,,,3,"At approximately 0900 on March 5, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Hampton Roads, Virginia, received a report from the Portsmouth Fire Department that a fire involving magnesium phosphide was burning at the Portsmouth City Incinerator. Approximately 100 half-pound bags of the pesticide, improperly placed in a dumpster, had begun to smoke and burn.The fire department was called to the scene and attempted to extinguish the fire with water. During the fire-fighting operations, several people were injured. USCG district 5."
9119,1986-03-03,"Port Angeles, WA, Xylenes","Port Angeles Harbor, WA",48.1323336,-123.4199821,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"Port Angeles, WA, xylenes was transferred into a tank with an 1/8"" hole. Estimate 160- 200 lbs lost. Created 50 x 150 foot slick in the water"
6335,1986-03-01,Dow & Polysar Chemical Companies,"Sarnia, Ontario, Canada",42.9776,-82.4151,,,"Ethylene dichloride, hydrogen isochloride, caustic soda",,,,,,,3,"On the evening of February 28, 1986, the Dow Chemical Company in Sarnia, Ontario, spilled an unknown quantity of ethylene dichloride (1,2-dichloroethane) in a concentration 193 parts per million (ppm) into the St. Clair River system. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Vessel Traffic Center, Sarnia, and the Marysville water intake were notified. Early on March 1, the Polysar Chemical Company reported spilling an unknown quantity of hydrogen isochloride into the St. Clair River at a rate of 700 gallons per hour. The Canadian water intakes were immediately shut down. USCG district 9."
9118,1986-02-28,"Building collaspe in Raymond, WA","Raymond, WA",46.6864887,-123.7329385,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"A building collasped in Raymond, WA on 1/27 and the owner want to vent a 100lb tank of ammonia"
9121,1986-02-28,F/V missing between Half Moon Bay and Crescent Bay,"Half Moon Bay, CA",36.917765,-122.707127,Other,,,,,,,,,0,A fishing boat reported missing between Half Moon Bay and Crescent Bay. CG request assistance on where to look for SAR
6333,1986-02-24,SCM Organic Chemicals,"Jacksonville, Florida",30.3307,-81.6527,,,Terpene,,,,,,1000,3,"On February 24, 1986, an estimated 1,000 gallons of terpene waste products were spilled at SCM Organic Chemicals during a power failure which allowed the product to overflow a containment berm and saturate the ground surrounding the site. Heavy sheens and fumes were reported in the Trout River as a result. USCG district 7."
6334,1986-02-24,U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Station,"Freeport, Texas",28.9694,-95.3634,,,Chlorine gas,,,,,,,3,"At 0800 on February 24, 1986, seven U.S. Coast Guard personnel were exposed to an irritating gas while working on boats at the Coast Guard Search and Rescue (SAR) station in Freeport, Texas. Initial symptoms were burning of the eyes, coughing, and throat irritation. Length of exposure was about 20-30 minutes, at which time the petty officer in charge of the station ordered all personnel inside the station. The only clue to the source of the gas was a medium brown haze hanging over the Down Chemical Company facility located about 1/4 miles from the Coast Guard station. Wind was reported to be blowing from the Dow plant toward the Coast Guard Station,Dow was contacted by the Coast Guard, Houston, with an inquiry into the possible exposure. Dow had no record of a release, but sent a representative to interview the exposed personnel. By about 1030 the victims began experiencing chest and stomach pains, vomiting and general lassitude. USCG district 8."
9117,1986-02-20,Oil Patch South of Marsh Island,,29.25,-91.75,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Patch of oil spotted by Tenneco helo in Gulf @ 29 15 N 91 45W South of Marsh Island. Helo estimated patch to contain 500 barrels. CG overflight. to follow- No need to worry.
6332,1986-02-19,Buckeye Pipeline 1,"Lima, Ohio",41.0703,-84.4017,,,Diesel,,,,,,365000,3,"At 2230 on February 13, 1986, an underground pipeline running from Toledo, Ohio to Lima, Ohio, ruptured, releasing an estimated 8,700 barrels of diesel fuel into a corn field along the east branch of the Huron River, about ten miles upstream from Lake Erie and Huron, Ohio. Although most of the spilled oil remained in the field, up to 900 barrels may have drained into the Huron River.The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Toledo, was requested by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) On-Scene Coordinator to deploy an icebreaker to open the Huron River, so that boom could be used to control the oil moving downstream. USCG district 3."
9115,1986-02-14,Inland pipeline leak,"Bolona Creek, CA",33.9606073,-118.4590225,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Inland pipeline leak in Bolona Creek near Santa Monica, CA of 500,000 gallons diesel and water mixed."
9116,1986-02-14,Tank car overturned in Mobile,"Mobile, AL",30.737842,-88.043653,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"Tank car overturned in Mobile, AL carrying caustic soad. No leak yet."
6331,1986-02-13,MLC310 Barge,"Bolinas Point, California",37.892,-122.703,,,Salt,,,,,,22000000,3,"On February 13, 1986, an MLC310 barge carrying 11,000 tons of salt was cut adrift when its tow line parted in the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of Northern California. Subsequent attempts failed to rejoin the barge to its tug, Sandy, and the barge went hard aground approximately one-half mile south of Bolinas Point. USCG district 11."
9114,1986-02-13,Salt barge grounded,"Bolinas Pt, CA",37.910077,-122.731019,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"Salt barge broke a tow line and grounded between Bolinas Pt. and Duxberry Reef. The barge was holed. It was carrying 11,000 ton of NaCl rock salt."
6330,1986-02-11,T/S Dua Mar,"Kill Van Kull, Bayonne, New Jersey",40.647,-74.114,,,Coconut oil,,,,,,85000,3,"The tank ship Dua Mar, in tow by the tug Eugene Moran, was struck by the tug boat Linsey Frank II while transiting the Kill Van Kull at Bayonne, New Jersey. The Dua Mar's no. l port tank was holed, releasing the tank's cargo of 85,000 gallons of coconut oil. USCG district 3."
6329,1986-02-10,Forest Prince,"Port Angeles, Washington",48.1167,-123.45,,,Bunker C fuel,,,,,,250,3,"At 0500 on February 10, 1986, while the Liberian bulk carrier, Forest Prince, was refueling in Port Angeles Harbor, a check valve failed and a fuel tank overflowed. Bunker C fuel was pumped onto the deck of the vessel, through a scupper, and flowed into the harbor. Before the overflow was detected, approximately 250 gallons of fuel spilled into the water. USCG district 13."
9113,1986-02-10,M/V Forest Prince refueling spill,"Port Angeles Harbor, WA",48.1323336,-123.4199821,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The Forest Prince spilled 50-300 gallons of oil 2FO80 during refueling in Port Angeles Harbor. Oil seen on an overflight led from PA Harbor to Green Pt, Parallel to the CG Base on Ediz Hook in the Harbor."
9112,1986-02-10,Mystery spill Key West,"Key West, FL",24.57641,-81.924721,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Mystery spill about 6 miles of key west ~ 2 1/2 miles south of bouy #1 . Slick is about 1 mile in diameter
9111,1986-02-09,Mayflower in Buzzard's Bay,"Buzzard Bay, MA",41.5292752,-70.8357792,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Grounding of the Mayflower in Buzzard's Bay, minimal structured damage to the ship. Was carrying 2500 gal #2 and 100 gallons lube. Will try to relfoat."
6328,1986-02-06,Barge St. Thomas,"St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands",18.3959,-64.9583,,,Intermediate fuel oil,,,,,,50400,3,"At 1730 on February 6, 1986, the barge St. Thomas, in tow by the Todd W. Boudreaux, struck a submerged piling as it was entering port in Crown Bay, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Approximately 1,200 barrels of an intermediate fuel oil leaked through a four-foot long hole in the barge's no. 1 starboard tank, approximately 50 feet away from the bulkhead in crown Bay. The owners of the oil, Statis Terminals, immediately began deploying boom around the leaking barge. Later, a diver applied a temporary patch to the leaking barge. USCG district 7."
9110,1986-02-06,St. Thomas Barge Grounding,"St. Thomas, BVI",18.335,-64.93472,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Grounding of the barge St. Thomas in Crown Bay, St Thomas (~ 18 20. 1 N 64 56. 5 W) ~ struck a submerge car and punctured its bottom. Carrying approx. 100,000 gallons of #6, intial estimate is that approx 20,000 gallons are in the water."
5001,1986-02-02,Apex Houston,"Santa Cruz, California",36.9397,-122.099,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On February 2, 1986, a California State park ranger notified the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Alameda, that approximately 80 oiled birds had come ashore between Monterey and Point Ano Nuevo in the previous few hours. Coast Guard Group Monterey requested the Coast Guard MSO to perform an overflight of the area in an attempt to locate the source of the oil spill.The overflight located a ribbon of oil, 50 meters wide and approximately one nautical mile long, off Point Ano Nuevo, with five-foot wide and six-foot long mats of oil observed 15 miles further north. USCG district 11."
9109,1986-02-01,Mystery slick Pt Santa Cruz.,"Santa Cruz, CA",36.945816,-122.316126,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Mystery slick sighted 13 miles west of Pt Santa Cruz. Slick was 2 mile long and 30 meters in lenghs. Apporximately 3000 birds were impacted. 2/6 spiller identified. Oil movied North and them impacted breaches North and South of Golden Gate
9108,1986-01-31,Shuttle explosion of 1/27/86,"Cape Canaveral, FL",28.395185,-80.559538,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"We were given radar reading from where the initial fall out from the shuttle explosion of 1/27/86 were. We were asked whether based on these and other info we had about the area, we could contribute any info"
6327,1986-01-29,Heinicke Aeronautics,"Miami, Florida",25.7919,-80.2716,,,"Sulfuric acid, ammonium hydroxide, and possibly phosphoric acid",,,,,,,3,"On January 29, 1986, a worker at Heinicke Aeronautics, an aircraft parts plant in Miami, Florida, was mixing approximately 10 gallons of sulfuric acid, ammonium hydroxide, and a third unknown which may have been phosphoric acid in a 55-gallon drum when the mixture began to smoke and give off heat. The Hollywood Fire Department was notified and the worker was sent to the hospital with symptoms of a sore throat and coughing up blood. USCG district 7."
9106,1986-01-21,T/S Hudson grounded,E. Rockways Inlet,40.58472,-73.7580556,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"T/S Hudson grounded at the Mouth of E. Rockways Inlet ( 40 35 05 N, 73 45 29W) with 14,000 barrels of #6 onboard. Will try to refloat - then lighter and relfoat."
9107,1986-01-19,2000 gallons of #1 spilled.,"South of Jawma, West of Old Fort Lake, WA",47.113375,-122.705207,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"South of Jawma, west of Fort Lake, ~ 2000 gallons of #1 spilled. There were 3 1500 gallons tanks on the premisis, one was empty."
6326,1986-01-17,Tank Car Oil Spill,"Santa Fe Channel, Richmond, California",37.9686,-122.443,,,Bunker C oil,,,,,,,3,"On January 17, 1986, an unknown observer notified the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Alameda, of an oil slick in the Santa Fe and Levin Channels near Richmond, California. The Coast Guard collected oil and water samples in an attempt to locate the source of the spill. USCG district 11."
6325,1986-01-16,Union Carbide Corporation,"Tonawanda, New York",43.0083,-78.8542,,,Polyalkylene glycol,,,,,,,3,"On about January 7, 1986, the Union Carbide Corporation in Niagara Falls, New York, discovered the loss of 50 gallons of polyalkylene glycol from a storage tank located on the facility. The polyalkylene glycol flowed into the cooling water return line, through the outfall system and, finally, into the Niagara River. Union Carbide possess a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Water Act for 15 parts per million oil and grease. USCG district 9."
6324,1986-01-15,C/V Sealand Leader,"Sealand Terminal, Elizabeth, New Jersey",40.6515,-74.2166,,,Dimethoate,,,,,,,3,"On January 15, 1986 the container vessel Sealand Leader arrived at Sealand Terminal in Elizabeth, New Jersey with an unknown number of leaking 55-gallon drums of dimethoate, a solid pesticide, in two 35-foot containers. The leaking containers had to be safely removed from the vessel, the leaking material put into overpack containers, and the vessel and other affected cargo decontaminated. USCG district 3."
9105,1986-01-15,San Juan Island Slick,"San Juan Island, AK",48.3833,-123.06,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Slicked sighted by CG helo SW of San Juan Island (48 23 N , 123 04 4 W) at 1340 PST. It was about 500 x 100 yds and darkk brown in the middle, grey on the outside"
9104,1986-01-14,Mobil lost a helicopter,"Mobile, AL",28.9191667,-90.7022,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"Mobil lost a helicopter at 1355 on 1/9/86. It was last seen floating off to the southeast. It was lost at 28 55 9N, 90 42 8W. They requested tracking infp to try and locate it."
6323,1986-01-09,Silver Optical,"St. Petersburg, Florida",27.7888,-82.6394,,,Isopropyl peroxide percarbonate,,,,,,10,3,"On January 9, 1986, a chemical first identified as 5-10 gallons of isopropyl propionate was spilled from a delivery truck at Silver Optical in St. Petersburg, Florida. The shipment was packaged in four large wooden containers with a steel outer lining. Each container held 100 trays weighing 10 pounds each of the chemical. Finally, each container was packed with 450 pounds of dry ice to prevent the crystalline form from melting. The spill was discovered when the local fire department responded to a fire in the storm drain at Silver Optical. When the fire was extinguished, a pool of the chemical was found on the ground near the storm drain. Later investigation revealed that the spilled product was actually isopropyl peroxide percarbonate. USCG district 7."
9103,1986-01-07,Korean freighter drifting,"Four Mountains, Dutch Harbor, AK",54.072824,-170.435347,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"Korean freighter (718' 29, 781 Gross tons - loaded with Grain) drifting 70 miles west of Island of 4 Mountains, 150 miles west of Dutch Harbor"
6322,1986-01-05,Standard Chlorine of Delaware,"Delaware City, Delaware",39.576,-75.5929,,,"Dichlorobenzene mother liquor, paradichlorobenzene, trichlorobenzene",,,,,,100000000,3,"At 0215 on January 5, 1986, tank no. 404 at the Standard Chlorine of Delaware facility in Delaware City failed explosively, releasing over 562,936 gallons of a dichlorobenzene mother liquor. The explosion damaged other tanks and plumbing in the immediate area and spilled the following chemicals: 319,600 gallons of paradichlorobenzene at approximately 95% purity, 53,968 gallons of trichlorobenzene with some paradichlorobenzene 81,134 gallons of trichlorobenzene with some paradichlorobenzene and 108,234 gallons of paradichlorobenzene. The mixtures of trichlorobenzene are reported to be composed of approximately 70% 1,2,4 trichlorobenzene and 20% 1,2,3 trichlorobenzene.The initial wave of paradichlorobenzene was approximately 180 degrees F and flowed east onto the Standard Chlorine facility. This wave, and the following waves of trichlorobenzene and dichlorobenzene, flowed north along railroad tracks and down a draw that feeds an unnamed tributary creek to Red Lion Creek. The paradichlorobenzene mixture solidified, forming a crust several centimeters thick along the bottom and sides of the tributary, and spread into the floodplain and tidal marsh at the mouth of the creek. A liquid component (reportedly trichlorobenzene) sank into the stream and oscillated along the stream bed. Solid chemical material was reported under the water on the bottom of the south shore of Red Lion Creek at the mouth of the creek. USCG district 3."
6321,1986-01-04,Tugs Napa River-Sea Breeze Collision,"Benicia, California",38.0362,-122.148,,,Crude oil,,,,,,,3,"On January 4, 1986, the 65-foot tug, Napa River, collided in foggy conditions with the tug Sea Breeze, which had been pushing a barge loaded with crude oil. Small amounts of oil were released as the Napa River sank the majority of the fuel and oil was released over the next few days. The captain of the Napa River drowned, but the remaining crew members were picked up by the Sea Breeze. USCG district 11."
9101,1986-01-04,Two tugs collided 1/4 mile North of Carquiney Bride (SF).,"Vallejo, CA",38.068936,-122.238904,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Two tugs collided 1/4 mile North of Carquiney Bride (SF). The 80' tug, Napa River, sank with 5000 gallons diesel on board. Diesel leaked out at a rate of approximately 200 gallons 1 hr - all fuel was lost"
6320,1985-12-22,T/B E-24,"""The Race,"" Long Island Sound, Fishers Island, New York",41.26,-71.98,,,"No. 6 fuel oil, diesel",,,,,,,3,"At 1345 on November 22, 1985, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port, New London, was notified by the tug Norseman that its tow, the tank barge E-24, was taking on water. The tug and tow were headed eastward in Long Island Sound en route to Boston from Port Bayonne, New Jersey, with a cargo of 20,000 barrels of no. 6 fuel oil. Weather conditions were poor, with heavy rain, easterly winds at 25 knots, and 5-6 foot seas. The master of the Norseman reversed course and headed back into Long Island Sound.The Coast Guard, fearing a catastrophic loss of the barge and the release of the cargo of no. 6 fuel oil into the environmentally sensitive Long Island Sound, ordered the master to come about and head towards open water. It was thought that towing against the seas and current would stabilize the E-24 and reduce its chance of sinking. USCG district 3."
9102,1985-12-21,T/V Arco Anchorage,"Port Angeles, WA",48.133516,-123.427072,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"T/V Arco Anchorage leaked 189,000 al of AK crude into Port Angeles Harbor"
6319,1985-12-21,T/V Arco Anchorage,"Port Angeles Harbor, Port Angeles, Washington",48.1167,-123.45,Oil,Collision,Alaska North Slope Crude Oil,,,,0,,239000,37,"At 1626 on December 21, 1985 the Tank Vessel ARCO Anchorage ran aground while anchoring in Port Angeles Harbor, Washington. The vessel was carrying 814,000 barrels of Alaska North Slope Crude Oil en route from Valdez, Alaska to the Cherry Point Refinery in Bellingham, Washington. Weather conditions at the time of the incident were calm with a visibility of 3 miles. The vessel was holed in two cargo tanks resulting in the loss of 5690 barrels of oil into Port Angeles Harbor. Internal transfer of cargo from the holed tanks stopped the discharge of oil into the water by 2052, December 21. The ARCO Anchorage remained aground until 0244, December 22 when it was refloated and moved to deeper anchorage within Port Angeles Harbor.Through discussions with the Canadian Coast Guard it was decided that invocation of the joint U.S. Canadian response plan (CANUSPAC) was not necessary, but that close contact would be maintained. An ARCO spill response team was activated from Long Beach, California. Under the influence of wind and tides, the oil was carried to the west almost to Neah Bay and to the east to Dungeness Spit. No impacts were observed in Canada from this incident. Cleanup activities were suspended on April 7, 1986. USCG district 13. Keyword: National Wildlife Refuges, adverse weather conditions, International Bird Rescue and Research Center (IBRRC), volunteers, skimmer, vacuum truck, reoiling, sub-surface oil, Open Water Oil Containment and Recovery System (OWOCRS), Air-Deliverable Anti Pollution Transfer Systems (ADAPTS), boom, sorbents, manual removal."
6317,1985-12-20,Chevron Bulk Storage Terminal,"Point Wells, Washington",47.7808,-122.395,,,Jet A fuel,,,,,,60500,3,"On December 20, 1985, 1,440 barrels of Jet A fuel were released into a culvert with drainage into Puget Sound when a Burlington Northern Railroad crew inadvertently ruptured a pipeline from the Chevron Bulk Storage Terminal at Point Wells. USCG district 13."
9100,1985-12-20,Jet fuel ruptured at Chevron Facility,"Point Wells, Seattle, WA",47.781749,-122.403902,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Pipeline rupture at Point Wells Chevron Oil facility 168,000 gallons Jet A spilled. SPill at 1215, At 1400 ut had just reached Puget Sound. Early estimates were that 10% would reach the sound. 1500: gase from John Robinson: only 100-150 gallons reached the Sound"
9099,1985-12-20,T/V Fulgur grounded Boston Harbor,"Boston, MA",42.341705,-70.931113,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"T/V Fulgur grounded 1 mile from #1 Bouy in North bound channel of Boston Harbor Potential of 234,00 barrels od #2 diesel Ship ran into rocks @ 7 knots"
6318,1985-12-20,Union Oil Company,"San Luis Obispo, California",35.2946,-120.663,,,Crude oil,,,,,,10500,3,"On December 20, 1985 the facilities manager of Union Oil Company, San Luis Obispo, notified the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Alameda, that approximately 250 barrels of crude oil had spilled as a result of a pipeline rupture. USCG district 11."
6316,1985-12-19,Ploysar Corporation,"Sarnia, Ontario, Canada",42.9913,-82.4233,,,"Tert-butyl alcohol, isobutylene dimer, ammonia, phenol",,,,,,17500,3,"On the morning of December 19, 1985, a pump failure at the Polysar Corporation, Ltd., plant in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, caused the release of approximately 7,500 gallons of chemicals into the St. Clair River. The chemicals included a mixture of tert-butyl alcohol, isobutylene dimer, and small concentrations of ammonia and phenol. The mixture, used in a manufacturing process at the plant, is normally sent to an on-site BIOX water treatment plant but, due to the pump failure, was mixed with cooling water and discharged into the river. The diluted liquid had a total organic carbon concentration of less than 1,000 parts per million (ppm). At 1800 on December 19, an additional release of 10,000 gallons of the mixture occurred over a one-hour period. USCG district 9."
9098,1985-12-15,Cement barge ground,"Oswego, NY",45.944682,-86.247665,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Barge carrying cement ground 2000 yds from FROM EAST BREAKWATER LIGHT IN Oswego, NY in approx. 11 ft. of water. There are approx. 40 tons of winterized #2 fuel aboard. Vessel is holed an flooded with 20 ft of water in the engine room. Ted sent preliminary trajectory to MSO BUF wants Mass to review"
6315,1985-12-15,Cement Barge Robert Koch,"Oswego, New York",43.476,-76.5546,,,No. 2 fuel,,,,,,20000,3,"At approximately 1640 on December 15, 1985, the tugboat R & L broke its towline to the cement barge Robert Koch while underway on Lake Ontario outside of Oswego, New York. The barge was immediately anchored and the personnel on board removed. At approximately 2245 that evening, the barge, which contained 15 metric tons of Portland cement, an estimated 40 long tons of no. 2 fuel and 600 gallons of lub oil, dragged its anchor and grounded in 15 feet of water one mile east of East Breakwater Light near Oswego.An initial survey found the engine room and all ballast tanks to be flooded. The single bunker tank was intact, not integral with the hull, and in no immediate danger of rupture. The cargo hold containing the cement was also intact. Weather conditions were severe and continued to worsen. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Buffalo, was notified of the grounding the Coast Guard Station in Oswego on the afternoon of December 16. USCG district 9."
6314,1985-12-13,Containership American Legion,"Apra Harbor, Guam",13.5023,144.745,,,BUNKER C,,,,,,33600,3,"AT APPROX. 2200, DECEMBER 13,1985, A U.S. REGISTRY CONTAINER VESSEL WENT AGROUND ON SPANISH ROCKS, THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE TO APRA HARBOR, GUAM. 800 BBLS OF BUNKER C ARE REPORTED TO BE IN THE WATER WITH A POTENTIAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL RELEASE OF 2300 BBL. USCG district 14."
6313,1985-12-13,C/V American Legion,"Apra Harbor, Guam",13.5023,144.745,,,Bunker C fuel oil,,,,,,33600,3,"At approximately 2200 on December 13, 1985, the container ship American Legion grounded on Spanish Rocks on the north side of the entrance to Apra Harbor, Guam. The vessel was holed and 800 barrels of Bunker C fuel oil were spilled. USCG district 14."
9097,1985-12-13,C/V American Legion aground,"Spanish Rocks Apra Harbor, Guam",13.451252,144.654496,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"US Registry container vessel American Legion went aground on Spanish Rocks at the entrace to Apra Harbor, Guam."
9096,1985-12-13,Vessel sinking Rhode Island Sound,Rhode Island,41.433967,-71.219592,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Vessel sinking in Rhode Island Sound with 2000 gallons of diesel on board.. Request trajectory, resource at risk"
9094,1985-12-12,Lummi Island Slick,"Lummi Island, Seattle, WA",50.0,-122.7833,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"2 aircraft reported sighting slick off of Hummi Island - said it was bluish in color. Appoximate location 50 0N, 122 47W and the area voered was quite extensive - from Cherry Pt to Hummi Island to Susia Islan. 1450 - result from CG overflight : sparsly scattered patches of shee ~ 50X 70 ft. Strung along by the current. Expect no problem"
9095,1985-12-12,T/V Collision Arabian Gulf,Arabian Gulf,27.196164,51.210394,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Two tankers collided in the Arabian Guld on 12/6. Potential realease was 70,000 ton in 4 tanks. One of the tainkers headed off towards Dubai an at 0300 Gmy 12/12."
9093,1985-12-06,Sunk F/V near Cape Cod,Cape Cod,42.026957,-69.938202,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,A sunker fishing vessel near Cape Cod with 7000 gallons of diesel aboard. Sank in 280 ft of water 5 miles east of Highland light\\. A localized slick sighted 1/4 - 1/2 long.
6311,1985-12-05,Coastal Chemmical Company,"Delaware River at Eagle Point, Pennsylvania",40.5463,-75.7664,,,xylene,,,,,,160000,3,"At approximately 0130 on December 5, 1985, 80 tons of benzene were lost from the number 3 starboard tank of a vessel which had just arrived from a Canadian port at Coastal Chemical Company on the Delaware River at Eagle Point, Pennsylvania. USCG district 3."
9092,1985-12-05,Heating oil leaking into storm drain,"Manchester, WA",47.514139,-122.497776,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Tank With 3000 Gallons of home heating oil is leaking into a storm drain which empties into Puget Sound About 2 1/2 mile South of Manchester ( Across the Sound from West Seattle, West od Blake Island) 1630 Dave Called back - Situation under control. Sheen is dissipating quickly and moving to NE (not onshore). A boom is out to prevent anymore leaking"
6312,1985-12-05,Home Heating Oil Tank Leak,"Manchester, Washington",47.5563,-122.545,,,Diesel,,,,,,100,3,"On December 5, 1985, a fuel line from a home heating oil fuel tank ruptured, releasing 100 gallons of diesel into Puget Sound near Manchester, Washington. Although the fuel line was shut off and tank emptied, a visible sheen was reported offshore in the vicinity of the release. USCG district 13."
9091,1985-12-05,Xylene spill Delware,"Philadelphia, Delaware River, NJ",39.914405,-75.129318,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"80 tons (24,000 gallons) xylene spilled in the Delware R near Philly - 1/4 mile s. of Little Timber creek. Spill Started at 0900 EST, over by 0945 EST. trajectory requested."
9090,1985-12-04,Lumber Barge capsized Hawaii,Hawaii,27.996145,-155.07448,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"A barge with 3mil board ft of Lumber capsized 500 miles north of Hawaii on 11/8/85. The barge was tracked for about 2 weeks and them it was lost- last positon was 27 37 0B, 151 53 0W. The barge tracked in a circle and covered about 300 miles. A ytrajector was requested by the barge's insurance company to determine where the barge is now so a signal could be put on it."
6310,1985-12-01,Gwynn's Falls,"Baltimore, Maryland",39.2992,-76.6145,,,Underground oil,,,,,,,3,"In April 1985, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Baltimore, received a report that oil was seeping out of a small embankment into the waters of Gwynn's Falls, which drains into the Patapsco River about five miles downstream. Coast Guard investigators determined that the leak was caused by an underground oil spill from an unknown source. The Coast Guard initiated interim containment and cleanup measures, consisting primarily of an earthen berm containment area, sorbent boom, and pads. USCG district 5."
9089,1985-11-29,Jet Fuel Des Moines Creek,"Des Moines Creek, WA",47.406277,-122.327507,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"34,00 Gallons of Jet Fuel leaked from a storm drain into Des Moines Creek. This Accident Occured at 2230 on 11/28. There is concern that it will get in Puget Sound. Oily a small slick was sighted in the Creek and in Puget Sound."
6309,1985-11-29,Olympic Pipeline,"Des Moines, Washington",47.4612,-122.295,,,JP-5 fuel,,,,,,34000,3,"At 2100 on November 28, 1985, Olympic Pipeline reported a leak at their storage facility near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A malfunctioning valve on a storage tank had allowed 34,000 gallons of JP-5 fuel to flow into a containment area and, through a storm drain system, into Des Moines Creek. Washington State Department of Ecology (WDOE) was notified and a cleanup contractor was contacted to initiate the cleanup. Although a series of booms and vacuum trucks was placed along the creek to contain and pick up the product, fuel reached the mouth of the creek and flowed into Puget Sound. USCG district 13."
6308,1985-11-28,Storm Drain,"Honolulu, Hawaii",21.321,-157.86,,,Hydrochloric acid,,,,,,,3,"On November 28, 1985, a tank car carrying hydrochloric acid ruptured next to a storm drain behind piers 34 and 35 in Honolulu. An unknown quantity of acid entered the storm drain system before the tank car could be secured. Cleanup crews were dispatched to the scene and soda ash was applied to neutralize the acid. When some members of the crew on-scene became sick, apparently from breathing fumes at the site that smelled like chlorine, the crew was removed from the scene. USCG district 14."
6307,1985-11-27,Pismo Dunes State Beach,"Santa Maria, California",34.9922,-120.648,,,Crude oil,,,,,,1260,3,"On November 27, 1985, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notified the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Alameda, of the presence of approximately 30 barrels of crude oil off Pismo Dunes State Beach in Santa Maria. The majority of the oil formed a ribbon of pancakes approximately 20 meters in diameter, extending north along the beach face and surf zone to the Santa Maria River. USCG district 11."
9088,1985-11-27,Santa Maria River Slick,"Santa Maria, CA",34.971167,-120.649834,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Park Ranger At the Santa Maria River Reported a Slick Of A Black Oily Substance About 2 to @ 1/2 miles long in the surf zone. Want to know where it came from
6306,1985-11-24,SFI 41,"River mile 43.7, Mississippi River, Missouri",37.3333,-89.5,,,No. 6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,685000,5,"On the morning of November 24, 1985, the M/V Jimmie L and its tow, the SFI 41, struck the Thebes Railroad Bridge at mile 43.7 on the Mississippi River. The barges broke free, and began to drift. The barge SFI 41 struck a bridge span pier, rupturing two of the starboard cargo tanks, spilling 16,300 barrels of number 6 fuel oil into the river. The SFI 41 was later retrieved by the M/V Charles Southern and pushed into the riverbank at mile 30.8. The Captain of the Port (COTP) Paducah, Kentucky, was the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) for the incident. USCG district 9. Keyword: Gulf Strike Team (GST), containment boom.."
9087,1985-11-22,Barge e-24 Long Island Sound,"Long Island Sound, NY",41.239146,-72.059967,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The barge, e-24, sank in Long Island Sound after entering the Race, struck bottom and broke the hawser. there was 20,00 barrels of #6 in the tanks- an indetermined amount spilled. Intial slick spotted at 1420 PSt 11/22) was 2 Miles x 3/4 over Bartlet Reef Oriented in the NNW direction. Slick ( at 0430 PSt 11/23) was 1//4 x 1/2 mile./ Black oil globs were noted. Oil observed 11/24 on the Montank Shoreline, 5-6 pancake size peices- about 5 every 30 yds"
6303,1985-11-22,E-24,"Block Island Sound, Fishers Island, New York",41.2317,-72.0217,,,"No. 6 Fuel Oil, Diesel Fuel",,,,,,3150,8,"On November 22, 1985, at 1345, the tug Norseman, with the Tank Barge E-24 in tow, reported that the barge was taking on water. The barge was loaded with 20,000 barrels of Number 6 Fuel Oil. Fifteen minutes later, the E-24 was standing almost vertically with about 20 feet of the barge visible above the surface of the water. At the time of the incident, there was heavy rain, 5-6 foot seas, and winds from the east at 25 knots. The incident took place in an area known as ""The Race"", the passage between the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, which typically has severe rip tides and rough, unpredictable seas. On November 23 at 2250 the barge sank in a keel-up position in 185 feet of water. Approximately 15-24 barrels of Number 6 fuel oil was forced from compartment vents, and as much as 47 barrels of diesel fuel was lost from the pump room. The cargo compartments were not damaged during the sinking.Oil from the barge formed a slick measuring 0.5 miles long by 500 yards wide as observed on November 23. Cleanup of the Long Island shoreline began on November 24 and was completed by December 5. Approximately 1000 gallons of oily debris were recovered. Later releases of oil occurred during the salvage operations, but skimming equipment was on station and recovered most of that lost oil immediately. An estimated 225 birds were affected by the spill, with 75 of these recovered dead.Salvage of the barge without damaging the intact cargo compartments was the major concern. Due to heavy seas and limitations of equipment on scene, the exact position of the barge could not be determined and verified until December 19. On January 3, 1986, the USCG On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) federalized the case as the responsible party, Eklof Transportation Co., Inc. was unable to meet the deadlines imposed by the OSC for performing the hull survey and inspection.Evaluation, planning, and mobilization for the salvage operations took place from January 3 to May 4, 1986. The salvage plan was developed by the United States Navy Supervisor of Salvage (NAVSUPSALV) at the request of the OSC. The OSC staff report was completed on March 3, and detailed three salvage options determined by the NAVSUPSALV. After much deliberation, the OSC determined that the barge should be raised with its cargo intact. Salvage operations took place from May 5 to May 30, 1986. Approximately 235 gallons of oil were lost during the entire operation, of which 185 were recovered. The barge was inspected and in tow by the evening of May 29, and was moored at Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York by 1900, May 30. The E-24 was completely offloaded by June 11, 1986, and the case was closed. USCG district 1. Keyword: U.S. Navy Superintendent of Salvage (NAVSUPSALV), sinking, skimmers, boom, contingency plan, adverse weather conditions, salvage.."
6304,1985-11-22,ECI Systems,"St. Petersburg, Florida",27.7849,-82.6394,,,"sodium potassium tartrate, cuprous cyanide, Dynachem Alkastrip 99A, sodium nitrate, sodium hydroxide, potassium cyanide, potassium carbonate, Dynachem Stripper 400K and Lammar developer KB-lA/DB-lB",,,,,,,3,"On November 22, 1985, an explosion occurred at the ECI Systems electronic plant in St. Petersburg, Florida when two workers were pouring what they believed to be silver cyanide from a small container into a 55-gallon drum of the compound. USCG district 7."
6305,1985-11-22,U.S. Coast Guard Base,"Miami, Beach, Miami, Florida",25.8104,-80.1293,,,"Polychlorinated biphenyl, transformer fluid",,,,,,0,3,"On about November 6, 1985, an estimated 35 gallons of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were discovered to have leaked from a transformer at the U.S. Coast Guard Base in Miami Beach. The leaking transformer was one of several transformers which had been removed the previous year to await proper disposal. Several 55-gallon drums of transformer fluid, which had been pumped out of several of the transformers during the removal process, were also discovered to be leaking. The transformers and drums were stored together on a 10-foot by 10-foot portion of a paved asphalt surface. USCG district 7."
6301,1985-11-19,Fishing Vessel,"Hood Canal, Washington",47.5878,-122.98,,,Gasoline,,,,,,300,3,"Early on the morning of November 19, 1985, a fishing vessel carrying 300 gallons of gasoline caught fire and sank in 70 fathoms of water in Hood Canal. The vessel's fuel tanks breached, creating a sheen on the water. USCG district 13."
9086,1985-11-19,F/V Sank in Hood Canal,"Hood Canal, WA",47.6040016,-122.9487808,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"32 F.V. Sank in Hood Canal. Tanks Are Reported breeched and there arew 300 Gallons of gasoline aboard. Vessel is burping gasoline-3-4"" diameter ~every 5 seconds"
6302,1985-11-19,General Dynamics Company,"Davisville, Rhode Island",41.6173,-71.4826,,,"Trisodium phosphate, sodium metasilicate, citric acid, triethanolamine",,,,,,500,3,"At approximately 1600 on November 19, 1985, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Providence, Rhode Island, was notified by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management of a chemical spill at the Davisville General Dynamics facility. The original report indicated that 400-500 gallons of a cleaning compound had been released into a storm drain which leads to a tidal basin within Narragansett Bay. The cleaning solution consisted of 10 pounds of trisodium phosphate, 10 pounds of sodium metasilicate, 5 gallons of citric acid, and 5 gallons of triethanolamine. USCG district 1."
9085,1985-11-14,Buzzards Bay Sheen,"Buzzards Bay, MA",41.5292752,-70.8357792,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"There patches of sheen see on Buzzards Bay at ~1425 EST. 1) light bsheen, 300 yds by 75 yds 2) med sheen 2000 yds by 200 yds 3) medium sheen, 1000 yds by 500 yds . Want To Know if they should expect land fall and prepare clean up operations"
6300,1985-11-14,Mystery Oil Sheens,"Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts",41.6167,-70.6833,,,Diesel,,,,,,,3,"At approximately 1425 on November 14, 1985, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Providence, Rhode Island, received a report from Air Station Cape Cod that a private aircraft had seen three separate sheens of oil in Buzzards Bay. These sheens were described to be approximately 300-yards long and 75-yards wide, and located in the southern portion of Buzzards Bay. USCG district 1."
9084,1985-11-13,Container Ship Methyl Bromide Leak,"Gulfport, Mississippi",30.355126,-89.090291,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"There Was A Susupected Methyl Bromide Leak On A Container Ship Docked At Gulf Port, Miss. A Hissing Sounf Was Heard Coming From The Area Where The Chemcial Was Stored. Ship M/V Tsl Express"
6299,1985-11-10,Mobil Oil Pipeline Rupture,"Marsh Island, Louisiana",29.2718,-92.0145,,,South Louisiana Crude oil,,,,,,8400,3,"On November 9, 1985, a Mobil Oil pipeline began leaking South Louisiana Crude in Block 51, about 20 miles off Marsh Island, Louisiana. Since the spill was outside the 3-mile coastal zone, the U.S. Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service was the designated Federal On-Scene Coordinator (OSC). USCG district 8."
9083,1985-11-09,Pipeline leak Mobil Oil pipeline,"Marsh Island, LA",29.194851,-91.744009,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Pipeline leak from 0800-1300 CST from a Mobil Oil pipeline about 20 miles SSE of Marsh island. Leaking Louisiana Crude( Initial report estimated 20-40 barrels leaked before shutting of line). Slcik Estimated 5-7 mi long at 2000 CST. Winds From SE 11.12 at 0930 PST update: Winds Shift From E Oil Along Coast at 20 ft. Contour ~past Vermillion Bay- Slick ~ 34 miles long and broken up into pathces and ar ball.
9082,1985-11-08,Jet Fuel San Francisco Airport,"San Franciso, CA",37.609113,-122.348396,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,A airplane takin off from S.F. airport was force to make an emergency landing (wing flaps had broken off) so it dumped its jet fuel over the water.
6298,1985-11-07,Pan American airlines Flight ll34,"San Mateo, California",36.939,-121.921,,,JP5 fuel,,,,,,30000,3,"On November 7, 1985, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, was notified that a Pan American Airlines jet had lost a chunk of its wing 100 miles offshore of California. En route to San Francisco International Airport for an emergency landing, the plane jettisoned about 30,000 gallons of JP 5 fuel over a 25-30 mile stretch approximately five miles off the coast between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay. USCG district 11."
6297,1985-11-03,"Mystery Oil Spill, Block Island Sound","Block Island Sound, Rhode Island",41.2858,-71.6345,,,Heavy black oil,,,,,,,3,"On the morning of November 3, 1985, a spill of heavy black oil, extending two miles south of the jetty at Old Harbor to Southeast Point on Block Island, was reported to the U.S. Coast Guard. The impacted area was described as being a 4-foot wide strip along the beach and a 25-yard strip in the water at the edge of the surf zone. USCG district 1."
9081,1985-11-02,Oiled Block Island beach,"Block Island, RI",41.176448,-71.554323,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Oil on the beach on block Island and in surf at Jetty south of Old Harbor and around past SE Point. Appears to be #6. Oil is 4 ft wide on beach ~ 25 yds in Surf. Want us to hind cast to determine where oil could have come from
6296,1985-11-01,Maxwell Lock & Dam,"Brownsville, Pennsylvania",40.014,-79.9773,,,Hazardous materials,,,,,,,14,"A total of 72 drums, propane cylinders, and oil tanks were removed from the area, in addition to a number of miscellaneous small containers. NOAA's Michromonitor 500 identified five waste streams, including aqueous stream, caustics, diesel, gasoline, lube oil, and tars, which were formed as a result of drum removal activities. Further analysis by IT Corporation indicated that the aqueous stream and tars were harmless. The lube oils contained enough lead and zinc to qualify as a hazardous waste as defined by the Resource Conversation and Recovery Act, and together with the caustics, were disposed of at the Chemical Waste Management, Inc. facility in Emille, Alabama. The aqueous stream, ignitables, and tars were recycled locally. USCG district 9."
9079,1985-11-01,M/V Cibil grounded,"Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA",28.947977,-89.397661,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"M/V Cibil is on the rocks at the entrance to SW Pass, Mississippi River delta. it iS leakIng Bunker C- has be since 10/38- a hole in the hull"
9080,1985-11-01,T/V sank in Duwamish River,"Duwamish River, Seattle, WA",47.5844444,-122.3602778,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Jugboat sank in the upper end of the Duwamish and has been leaking diesel since 1130. A ribbin of sheen 6 feet wide by 1/2 long was spotted. How long before oil gets 1st Ave S Bridge.
6295,1985-10-30,M/V Sun Bird,"Wilkes Ledge, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts",41.6167,-70.6833,,,No. 4 fuel oil,,,,,,2500,3,"At approximately 0830 on October 30, 1985, the M/V Sun Bird, a 310-foot general cargo ship out of Tokyo, Japan, grounded on Wilkes Ledge, a shoal two nautical miles due west of Mishaum Point, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. The vessel's momentum carried it off the shoal. It anchored nearby, where it was reported to be taking on water and releasing oil. A survey determined that damage was confined to the no. 3 central fuel tank and consisted of a 20-foot long by two-foot wide gash starboard of the keel. The no. 3 central tank was sounded and found to contain 17,000 gallons of water and 15,000 gallons of No. 4 fuel oil. Forty-five minutes after the spill, observers on a U.S. Coast Guard overflight reported a slick measuring 1,000 yards by 500 yards emanating from the vessel. USCG district 0."
9078,1985-10-30,M/V Sunbird aground In Buzzards Bay,"Wilkes Ledge, Buzzards Bay, MA",41.51254,-70.912593,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The Ship Sunbird ran aground on Wilkes Ledge In In Buzzards Bay. It Had A Cargo of 50 Tins Of #4- It has A Slow Leak. Slick Reported 45 mins after grounding was 1000 yds x 500 yds- norh. At 0940 PST, Sunbird refloated, had a water bottom- no more oil leaking. Damage Was To Be Surveyed b000y Divers. http://buzzardsbay.org/pastspills.htm"
6294,1985-10-29,Schnitzer Steel Company,"Oakland, California",37.8162,-122.26,,,Monobutylin trichloride,,,,,,110,3,"On October 29, 1985, a U.S. Coast Guard marine inspection team at Schnitzer Steel Co. observed that two 55 gallon drums of monobutylin trichloride had spilled. Both Coast Guard and Pacific Gas and Electric personnel who complained of fumes and faintness received medical attention. USCG district 11."
6293,1985-10-28,M/V Sybil I,"Mississippi River Mouth, Louisiana",29.1548,-89.2488,,,Bunker C fuel oil,,,,,,100000,3,"While attempting to enter the Mississippi River during the late hours of October 27, 1985, the M/V Sybil I, in ballast with 300 tons of Bunker C fuel oil, grounded on the East Jetty at the entrance to the Southwest Pass. The high winds and seas from Hurricane Juan, which had caused the grounding, also made identification and tracking of the spill impossible. USCG district 8."
6292,1985-10-25,M/V Kate Maersk,Offshore Louisiana,28.9829,-89.8867,,,Bunker C fuel oil,,,,,,20000,6,"At approximately 0340 on October 18, 1985, a collision between the Kate Maersk, a tanker which had just concluded discharging cargo to the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) terminal, and the barge Ocean Trader, which was bunkering the Kate Maersk, resulted in the release of an estimated 20,000 gallons of Bunker C fuel oil about six miles southeast of the LOOP platform. USCG district 8."
9077,1985-10-25,Ship grounded at East Rockway Inlets,"East Rockway Inlet, NY",40.5709386,-73.9081922,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,A Ship Was Grounded At East Rockway Inlet At 0600 EDT. It had 16000 Barrels Of #2 Diesel On Boards- It Was Not Leaking. An Attempt will Be Made To Lighter It And Pulll It Off The Bottom At about Noon EDT.
6291,1985-10-24,Monitor Construction Company,"Portland, Maine",43.6657,-70.2535,,,"Polyisocyanate, xylene",,,,,,,3,"On October 24, 1985, two 55-gallon drums of polyisocyanate, three 55-gallon drums of xylene, and two 5-gallon drums of xylene were punctured by vandals, spilling an unknown quantity of polyisocyanate and xylene into a parking garage under construction by the Monitor Construction Company in Portland, Maine. The product flowed down the garage entrance ramp into a storm drain. USCG district 1."
6290,1985-10-23,Paktank,"Richmond, California",37.9296,-122.354,,,Sodium hydrosulfide,,,,,,,3,"On October 23, 1985, the U.S. Coast Guard marine inspection team observed sheen off Point San Pablo while conducting a routine facility investigation. It was subsequently learned that the sheen was the result of a storage tank leak into a storm drain at the Paktank, Inc. facility in Richmond. The Coast Guard requested that the leaking material reported to be hydrogen sulfide, be bermed off to preclude any additional flow from entering the storm drains on the facility which lead to San Francisco Bay. USCG district 11."
9075,1985-10-22,F/V Sank off Point No Point,Point No Point,47.919102,-122.513382,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,F/V Sank off Point No Point with 500 gallons of diesel and 10 gallons of lube. it sank in over 500 ft of water. Want to know if vessel will implode.
6289,1985-10-22,Phina Petroleum,"Sabine River, Port Arthur, Texas",29.8942,-93.92,,,Asphaltine,,,,,,420,3,"On October 22, 1985, approximately 10 barrels of asphaltine were spilled when a hose coupling failed from a barge being loaded at the Phina Petroleum facility in Port Arthur, Texas. The heated product spilled into the Sabine River until the pumps were shut down. USCG district 8."
9076,1985-10-22,Port Arthur 10 Barrels of Asphaltene,"Sabine River, Texas",30.5639831,-93.6509005,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"In Port Arthur, On the Sabine River, Just North of the Rainbow Bridge, 10 Barrles of Asphaltene were ""burped"" into the river during the off loading of a barge. River has 2-4 knot current. Wants to know what will happen to the asphaltene"
9074,1985-10-21,Barge Adrift at sea,Atlantic Ocean,37.051667,-75.033611,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Barge adrift at sea, lost tug tow, power, steering. There are 150,000 barrels of crude abroard. On scence winds are from NE at 15-20 knots. A tug is supposed to get there around1900-2000 EDT"
6287,1985-10-21,Exxon Chemicals Division,"Linden, New Jersey",40.6265,-74.2385,,,Hydrogen sulfide fumes,,,,,,,3,"At 1420 on October 21, 1985, a cloud of noxious fumes drifted from the Exxon Chemicals Division facility over industrial and urban communities in northern New Jersey. The Exxon Corporation attributed the situation to a compressor failure and a release of hydrogen sulfide fumes in a manufacturing process of lubricating oil additives. The failure resulted in a 10-minute release of the fumes through Exxon's flare. USCG district 3."
6288,1985-10-21,T/V Kate Maersk,Offshore Louisiana,28.7833,-89.95,,,Bunker C,,,,,,20000,5,"VESSEL NAME KATE MAERSK, DANISH REG. 330,000 DWT TANKER. FULE TANK HOLED BY LIGHTERING BARGE AT 0230 AM OCT 21, 1985. HOLE LOCATED 10 INCHES ABOVE WATER LINE, 4-6 INCHES WIDE, SPILL RATE ESTIMATED AT 1800 GAL PER HOUR. FUEL TYPE IS BUNKER C. ESTIMATED TOTAL SPILL VOLUME AFTER DRAW-DOWN AND FUEL TRANSFER EFFORTS IS 20,000 GAL. . INITIAL SPILL POSITION 28/47N 89/57W. USCG district 8."
9073,1985-10-21,T/V Kate Maersk collision,"Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans, LA",28.775797,-88.889955,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"T/V Kate Maersk was struck by a barge and holed ( 4-6) in the engine fuel tank. Tanker is about 20 miles SE of the Mississippi River Mouth. There is a potential of about 20,000 gallons with an estimated leak rate of 1800 gallons/hours"
6286,1985-10-13,Sunken Barge,"Bellingham Bay, Washington",48.75,-122.5,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"In early October 1985, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO), Seattle, received a series of reports from citizens in the Bellingham Bay area of oil sheens on the Bay. Investigation by the Coast Guard revealed that a barge had sunk 10 years earlier in the approximate vicinity of the reported oil sightings. The barge was believed to have had fuel tanks with some product in them when it went down. The Coast Guard decided that a survey of the barge was necessary to determine whether it could be the source of the oil sightings. USCG district 13."
6285,1985-10-02,Standard Tank,"Kill Van Kull, Port of New York",40.6465,-74.1083,,,Oil,,,,,,,3,"On October 1, 1985 the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) of New York received a report of a large, black oil slick in the Kill Van Kull. The majority of the spilled oil remained in the Kill Van Kill, although some drifted up into Newark Bay, and some flowed through the Narrows, beneath the Varrazano Narrows Bridge, and out into the Lower New York Bay. In the Kill Van Kull and Newark Bay, the oil tended to collect in piers and along bulkheads, staining pilings and seawalls. In addition, tarballs collected on a 3-mile stretch of beach along the eastern shore of Staten Island. USCG district 3."
9072,1985-09-28,T/V Grand Eagle,"Delaware River, Marcus Hook, DE",39.805538,-75.408738,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"T/V Grand Eagle grounded in the Delaware River at Marcus hook Bay. it lost approximately 11,000 barrels of Ninian Crude. The Tanker was then towed to the Sun Oil Facility ar Marus hook."
9071,1985-09-26,F/V Hady Gabriella,"Aushnet River, MA",41.677675,-70.916565,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"F/V hady Gabriella on fire in Aushnet River (new Bedford Habour). Total potential is 10,000 Gallons, none spilled yet. On scene weather: winds SE 20-20 knots, forecast: E 10-20 knots three thsi afternoon"
9070,1985-09-14,3000 Gallons dieseil spill,"Monterey Bay,CA",36.878192,-121.947311,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"3000 gallon dieseil spill in Monterey Bay, 6 miles NW of Point Pinos. Conditond are 20 knot winds from the NW adn 8-10 ft seas. Fishing vessel 941') sank -Not Sure if oil spilled or not."
9069,1985-09-09,Tanker Lost 2 Barrels,"Narragansett Bay, MA",41.621668,-71.354381,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Tanker lost 2 barrells of #6 during fuel transfer in Narragansett Bay.
9067,1985-09-05,"Seen in Brownville, Texas","Brownsville, Texas",22.258405,-97.801048,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Seek in Brownsville, Texas. Helo pilot for oil company reported seeing ""fresh"" oil off coast and in bays and inlet along Mexican side of board on the heavy concentration at the mouth of the Panuco River(empties into tampico Bay)"
9068,1985-09-05,Ship Off Loaded Coal Tar Pitch,"Port Angeles, WA",48.134417,-123.422061,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"Ships off load car tar pitch in Vancouver, BC the proceeded to Port Angeles to load up with logs. In Port Angeles, they rinsed off the deck and washed residual coal tar in the water. Wanted to know what coal tar pitch was- good, bad, otherwise"
6284,1985-09-01,Bremerton Navy Yard,"Bremerton, Washington",47.554,-122.646,,,oil,,,,,,,0,"To: Lt. Dan Cargill, Mso Seattle From: Bob Pavia, NOAA SSC Subj: Bremerton Navy Spill Winds for the region are forecast as light and variable through tonight. Tomorrow winds will again be light, 5-15kts, with a generally southerly direction. Oil landfall is difficult to predict and is very dependent on what the wind does tomorrow. The oil in Dyes and Sinclair Inlet will tend to mill around with no dominate direction. Oil near rich Passage will be drawn into the Sound on the ebb tide. the next ebb will peak at about 1800. Oil in Port Orchard will tend to move north if the winds are as predicted. In general the threat area can be taken as Port Orchard to Waterman Pt., the north side of Rich Passage, the west side of Bainbridge Island, and the northern end of Dyes Inlet. It is not possible to pridict how oil leaving Rich Passage on an ebb will move in the Sound. Clam Bay is at some risk. Sensitive Environmental Resources There are a number of very sensitive sheltered tidal flats and marshes(ESI 9-10) in Sinclair and Dyes Inlets. Subject to the trajectory information above, these should be a high priority for protection. Sinclair INlet southwest end Dyes Inlet Silverdale Madrona Pt. Mud Bay Phinney Bay Chico Bay There are a wide variety of shore, wading, and diving birds and waterfowl in the Inlets, Port Orchard, and especially Clam Bay. River Otter are found at the southwest end of Sinclair. Numerous streams in the area support salmon. Juvenile migration of coho and chum should be taking place. There are two mariculture facilities, one at Beans Pt, and one at Clam Bay on Rich Passage, which should be notified of the spill. Movement of the slicks and wind direction should be watched closely tomorrow. Protective booming should be considered in sensitive areas if impacts seem likely. If the oil is heavier than #2, it will persist in the water and on land for longer periods. USCG district 13."
9066,1985-08-30,Barge Adrift,"Dry Tortugas, Gulf of Mexico, FL",24.835556,-83.083333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Barge Adrift 20 miles NNW of Dry Tortugas . WInd is only 4 knots. Want to Know Where is Cureent Goinf to Take Barge, If Anywhere"
9064,1985-08-18,Ship grounding James River,"James River, VA",37.105,-76.633333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Ship ran agorund near north entrance of James River.m 4 Tanks on board containing 22,00 try to refloat 0150 EDT"
9065,1985-08-16,A Sunken Vessel,"Hueneme, CA",34.128219,-119.252242,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"A sunken vessel off of Pt Hueneme, CA. Toal potential was 4260 gallons of diesels"
9063,1985-08-07,Photini D.E,"Bajo Nuevo Island, Kingston, Jamaica",15.9,-78.566667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The bulk carrier ""Photini D.E"" grounded 9 days ago near Bajo Island on reef. Fuel onboard is 55,000 Gallons of #4 and diesel"
9062,1985-08-06,Whitefish Point,"Whitefish Point, Lake Superior, MI",45.911616,-86.954311,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Minor oil spill #6 or bunker off of White Fish Point Lake Superior. There are tar balls on the beac 1-3ft line of melt down to goo. need advice on beach clean-up.
6283,1985-08-05,Ryeland Road Site,"Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania",40.3615,-76.1874,Oil,,contaminated site cleanup,,,,,,,26,"CERCLA Immediate Removal Ryeland Road Site Womelsdorf, PA USCG district 2."
9061,1985-07-31,F/V New Moon,"Watch Pond, Martha's Vinyard, NY",41.341667,-70.625,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"F/V new Moon grounded on the beach off of Watch Pond at 1030 EDT Vessel is carrying 500 gal of diesel, 0 gal spilled thus far. Will offload and try to refloat on high tide 8/1."
9060,1985-07-28,Caustic soda,"Fall River, MA",41.699055,-71.190883,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"50 gallons of caustic soda spilled off a pier at Fall River, MA @ ~1635 EDT"
9059,1985-07-28,P/V Pilgrim Bell,"Cuttyhunk Island, MA",41.4,-70.975,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Passenger ship Pilgrim Bell grounded 1mi SW of Cuttyhunk Is. There was a 3x9' gash in ship ~some bilge oil and sewage lost. Potential of 2000 gals diesel. Plan is to off load passengers (90 people) plug hole *10 or 101? mattresses) and tow the vessel in.
9058,1985-07-19,Shoreline Impact St.Lawrence Seaway,Saint Lawrence Seaway,45.416251,-73.787671,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Shoreline impacted in the St Lawrence Seaway between Snow & Ice Man Locks. ~1mile off shore impacted with heavy to light oil. Politically sensitive area - request an SSC on-scene to make decisions and clean-up recommendations.
9055,1985-07-15,Sick in Admiralty Inlet,"Puget Sound, WA",47.95,-122.606,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Slick sighted in Puget sound SE of Admiralty Inlet by fishing boat. Extending ~5 miles mostly rainbow sheen some darker patches. CG overflight confirmed but for much smaller area. CG 41 footer confirmed. CG guessed diesel fuel darker patches were seaweed.
9054,1985-07-13,Grounded F/V Miss Margie,"Buzzards Bay, MA",41.445,-70.8016,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Grounded fishing vessel Miss Margie, SW Naushon Is 0.2 miles offshore South Eastern side of Robinson Hole (directly NW of Martha's Vinyard) ahs 6000 gal diesel on board."
9053,1985-07-12,Diesel Slicks Buzzards Bay,"Buzzards Bay, MA",41.5,-70.89,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"2 diesel slicks reported in Buzzards Bay (400x50 ft, 200x50ft) 3.9 miles from Cutty Hunk Island in a direction of 26 magnetic"
9057,1985-07-12,F/V Yankee Rose Grounded,"Woods Hole, MA",41.5183,-70.6741667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,F/V Yankee Rose grounded
9052,1985-07-11,M/V Constellation Faros,"Bald Head Is, NC",33.8083,-78.075,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"Greek Vessel Constellation Faros reported bomb threat 350,000 - 400,000 heavy bunker C fuel on board as well as flour, corn and ammuntion. Heading for Lebanon from Charleston - where threat was made. About 4 miles S of Cape Fear R entrance MSO Wilmington want worst case scenario and where to move ship."
9051,1985-07-05,Fisherman slick,"Sandy Hook, NY",40.1583,-73.16,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Fisherman reported 5mi by 5 mi slick ~30 miles SE of Sandy Hook, NY"
9050,1985-07-04,Bomb threat CG Hdqtrs,"Yorktown, VA",37.220508,-76.482094,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"Bomb threat at CG HQ in Yorktown. Caller said bomb was attached to pier and set to go off at 1600 EDT. Valves were turned off at both ends of fuel pipes on pier. however an estimated 10k gals remained in pipes. 40% #4, 60% DFM."
9049,1985-06-26,Spartina Marsh Asphalt Spill,"Barnstable harbor, Cape Cod Bay, MA",41.8201667,-70.3836667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The ship Kathryn Marie sank in 75' of water NW of Barnstable Harbor, Cape Cod Bay with 500 gal diesel on board. CG overflight reported circular sheen 25yds diameter. Want trajectory for worst case scenario."
9048,1985-06-22,Fishing boat oil spill,"Diamond Shoal Light Tower, Cape Hatteras, NC",35.148188,-75.457617,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"A fishing boat reported a spill of an unknown quantity of oil about 6 miles SE of Diamond Shoal Light Tower (E. of Cape Hatteras). Spill is about 2 miles long and unknown width - reported sheen in some areas, heavier in others. Appears to be 5-6 miles west of Gulf Stream. Want trajectory for the next 36 hours."
6282,1985-06-02,Georgia S.,"Amborse Channel, New York",40.5017,-73.95,,,GYPSUM,,,,,,51000000,1,"REPORTED AGROUND NEAR BUOY #3 THAT MARKS THE AMBORSE CHANNEL. POSITION 40.30.1 NORTH AND 073.57 SOUTH . CARGO IS REPORTED AS 25,500 LONG TONS OF GYPSUM USCG district 1."
9047,1985-06-02,Ship Grounding Ambrose Channel,"Ambrose Channel, Ny",40.52,-73.98,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"Ship grounded near Buoy #3 in Ambrose Channel, NY Cargo is bulk gypsum and fuel oil. Ship is stable. An unsuccessful attempt to pull of ship earlier today. On 6/3 a barge will attempt to offload cargo to lighter ship. If this is unsuccessful possibility of ocean dumping."
9046,1985-05-25,Banana Boat,"Key Biscayne, FL",25.6,-80.1,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"A 300 ft Banana boat grounded four miles outside of Key Biscayne, about 2.5 miles south of Fowery Rocks. No fuel lost, but a potential of 260 tons fuel oil."
9045,1985-05-23,Gas Blowout drilling platform,"Trading Bay, Cook Inlet, AK",60.8366667,-151.606666,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"Gas blowout at the Grayling drilling platform in Trading Bay, Cook Inlet, AK. Presently, only natural gas is leaking from the site. Blow out preventers and casing have failed. Platform was evacuated, now its structureal integrity is some concern. CG requested trajectories resources at risk and dispersant recommendation."
6281,1985-05-23,Graying Platform Blowout,"Cook Inlet, Alaska",60.8333,-151.6,,,natural gas,,,,,,,3,"HAZMAT, SEATTLE, WAS NOTIFIED AT 11:45 PDT, 5/23/85, OF A BLOW-OUT IN COOK INLET AT UNION OIL'S PLATFORM 'GRAYLING'. POSITION: 60 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 20 SECONDS NORTH LATITUDE 151 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST LONGITUDE AT THE PRESENT TIME, NATURAL GAS <> IS LEAKING FROM THE BLOW-OUT SITE. A COMBINATION OF THE NATURAL GAS AND MUD IS PROJECTING 300 FEET HIGH- NO VISIBLE SHEEN IS REPORTED. BLOW-OUT PREVENTORS AND CASINGS HAVE FAILED. THE NATURAL GAS IS LEAKING THROUGH ONE OF THE PLATFORM'S STRUCTURAL SUPPORT LEGS, CAUSING SOME CONCERN ABOUT THE INTEGRITY OF THE STRUCTURE. THERE IS NO IMMEDIATE SOLUTION FOR STOPPING THE BLOW-OUT, HOWEVER, A RELIEF WELL IS BEING PROPOSED. THE PLATFORM HAS BEEN COMPLETELY EVACUATED WITH NO INJURIES OR LOSS OF LIFE. THE COAST GUARD HAS REQUESTED HAZMAT SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF: TRAJECTORIES RESOURCES AT RISK DISPERSANT RECOMMENDATIONS THE SPILL POTENTIAL FOR THIS INCIDENT IS 3,350 BBLS. USCG district 17."
9044,1985-05-22,Bunker discharge Everett Pt,"Everett Point, Port Gardner, WA",47.9805556,-122.2194444,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,About 100 gal of bunker found discharged off of Everett Point Port Gardner Pier 3 could have happened anytime between midnight and 7 am.
9043,1985-05-20,T/V Ajax,"Smith Point, VA",37.843,-76.21166,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The 72 ft tug Ajax sank about 2.5 to 3 miles SW of Smith Point, VA in the Chesapeake. It was in 32 ft of water with winds from the SW. The tank on board had approx 3500 gla of diesel on it."
9040,1985-04-25,Storm Drain Spill,"MSO Baltimore, MD",39.225815,-76.556203,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Storm drain with underground leakage on a hill - 10"" perforated drain. Leek is 50% water and 50% other substance that looks smells and feels like diesel or kerosene. Tests out to flash point of 212F. Wondered if it could be diesel or kerosene."
6280,1985-04-24,M/V Honduras,"San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico",18.4402,-66.1006,,,TETRAMETHYLETHYLENEDIAMINE,,,,,,,11,WE HAVE HAD A COLLISION IN THE HARBOR INVOLVING A GENERAL CARGO VESSEL AND A TUG BOAT. THE SUBJ VSL IS 145 MTRS IN LENGHT. THE PROBLEM OCCURED AT 0410 LOCAL THIS MORNING. THE TUG WAS PULLED INTO THE SAN ANTONIO CHANNEL WHERE IT SANK. THE SUBJ VSL HAS MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BOW BUT IS IN NO IMMEDIATE DANGER OF SINKING. ALL PEOPLE ARE ACCTD FOR. LOCAL WX IS CLR WITH VERY LIGHT WINDS TEMP 75F. THE VESSEL IS MOORED AT PIER 11. FIRE IS OUT. THE DANGEROUS CARGO O/B IS LISTED AS TETRAMETHYLETHYLENEDIAMINE. USCG district 7.
9042,1985-04-24,M/V Honduras and T/V Andrew McAllister,"San Juan, Puerto Rico Harbor, Puerto Rico",18.47,-66.12,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"In San Juan, PR Harbor, a collision between M/V Honduras and tug Andrew McAllister at 0510 EST. The tug was impaled on the bow of the Honduras, then caught fire along w/spilled diesel on the water. After fire was out, the Honduras pushed tug to head of San Antonio channel, where it became free and sank. Honduras was containers hip w/many chemicals on board - but it is expected to be no problem. Tug spilled 2000+ gal of diesel this is only expected problem."
9041,1985-04-23,M/V Allstar,"Delaware Bay, DE",38.8583,-74.605,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The M/V Allstar grounded in Delaware Bay Entrance with 600,000 bbls of Nigerian crude on board. Vesseel is 14 miles off shore. Barges are on their way to lighter."
9036,1985-04-18,Navy carrier Coral Sea and T/V,Cuba,19.183,-74.7,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,The Navy carrier Coral Sea and a tanker collided S. of Cuba @ 1900 on 4/11. An estimated 7600 bbls of #6 crude was lost. The tanker went into Guantanamo Bay the whereabouts of the carrier is unknown. CG had oil sightings on 4/17 and 4/18.
9035,1985-04-17,Ninigret Pond Dredge Barge sank,"Ninigret Pond, North Block Island Sound, NY",41.3583,-71.6416,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"A dredge barge sank in 7-14 feet of water in Ninigret Pond, North Block Island Sound. There are 800 gals of diesel on board an a light sheen can be seen in the area. Position of sinking is 41 21.5N 71 38.5W and the inlet is 50-100 yards wide winds are NW 20 w/high gust becoming SW 20 tongith through 4/18."
9039,1985-04-11,Mystery Oil San Juan Islands,"San Juan Islands, Strait of Juan de Fuca, WA",48.61678,-123.034535,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Observations of mystery oil in San Juan Islands, Strait of Juan de Fuca. Unknown amt of oil. 1) 30x500 yds ~200 yds of Jones (Between Jone & Orcas) 2)100x200yd Neck pt & Cliff Is @ W end of Wasp Passage. 3) Scattered patches between McConnell Is and Reff Is. Strong odor of diesel, sheen & stringy grey"
9034,1985-04-09,T/V Fuji,Atlantic Ocean,32.1736,-71.6343,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"T/V Fuji located abuot 250 miles off the coast of Wilmington had an explosion in an empty gas storage tank that tore a 200' gash on her port side. The ship is abandoned and starting to buckle. The spill potential is 24,000 gal #2 diesel and 79,000 gla intermediate fuel oil - Like #4 diesel. Possibility that the vessel will sink during the night. Will try to tow stern section to Hampton Roads - Trajectory info requested."
9037,1985-04-03,Hercules Inc ehtyl alcohol release,"Hopewell, VA",37.292029,-77.28028,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"A release of ehtyl alcohol, ethyl ether and ethyl chloride form Hercules Inc. Plant in Hopewell, VA at 0730 EST Vented 1/2-1/4 mile from town."
9038,1985-04-03,Printer Ink Spill,"Thompson Creek, Stevensville, MD",38.973216,-76.316163,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"Stevensville, MD Tank truck lsot approx 1k gal of printers ink UN#1210. Total potential unknown. Spilled into thompson creek east end of Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Shipper is IMNOMNET from Lodi, NJ."
9033,1985-03-31,Waadah Is mystery Slick,Waadah Island Strait of Juan de Fuca,48.402305,-124.601486,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Off of Neah Bay, 1 mile off of Waadah Island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca a mystery slick was sighted by fisherman and confirmed by USCG boat and help slick was 1 mile by 1/4 mile of heavy black oil (bilge pumped from ship probably). CG helo overflight reported oil slick moving offshore and beginning to show signs of breaking up. Winds reported ESE 10-20kts."
9030,1985-03-27,Cruise Ship M/V Festival,"St.Thomas, Virgin Islands",18.3245,-64.9253,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"M/V Festival (Cruise Ship) ran agrond at 0730 today on ate East side of Hassel Island off fo St. Thomas VI. Ship is 231 M long, 26,632 Gross Ton. The bottom is sandy and the ship is trying to pull herself off. Cargo is unknown."
9031,1985-03-27,F/V Alan E,"Piedras Blancas, Puerto Rico",18.542178,-67.227625,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,F/V Alan E. Broke up on the rocks 10 miles N of Piedras Blancas today at 0500. It lost its entire fuel cargo of 300 gals diesel. A sheen was reported 30'wide adn 1/4-1/2 mile long. F/V Alan E is now tied up to F/V Nancy J. Current conditions are NW wind @ 25-30 kts and 15' seas.
9032,1985-03-25,Fuel Transfer Spill,"Akutan Island, Aleutians East, AK",54.3,-165.8,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"At 0900 PST, during a fuel transfer, 3400 gals of diesel were lost. The spill occurred about 6 miles north of Akutan Island. On scene winds were NE 30-35 knots."
9029,1985-03-22,Hopper Barge Heavy Metals,"Boston Harbor, MA",2.340778,-70.9793,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"In Boston Harbor, a hopper barge w/some heavy metals in dredge spoils could be sediment plume problem ~9000 cu yds."
6279,1985-03-21,Patmos,"Straits of Messina, Sicily, Italy",38.25,15.5833,,,Kirkuk Crude Oil,,,,1,,223000,8,"On March 21, 1985, the Patmos and the Castillo de Montearagon collided in the Straits of Messina. The Patmos was carrying 828,300 barrels of Kirkuk crude oil while the Castillo de Montearagon was in ballast. The Patmos caught fire and was grounded on the beach of Villagio Torre Faro, Sicily. Firefighters subsequently towed the vessel off the beach to maneuver it for firefighting efforts. The fire was extinguished on March 23, and the Patmos was brought to dock at Messina, Sicily. Approximately 5,300 barrels of Kirkuk crude oil spilled from the Patmos. The majority of the spilled oil moved south through the Straits of Messina. Most of the oil broke up in the variable currents of the strait, forming separate slicks that moved south at different rates. Some of the oil initially released moved to the north due to tidal currents. By March 23, most of the oil to the north had dissipated, but there was some sheen and mousse in the area. As the oil moved south it incorporated garbage, amounts of which typically exist in the waters east of Sicily. A slick of about 750 barrels remained off the coast near Taormina in spite of onshore winds, for two days. Small amounts of oil impacted the shore near Agnone Bagni, Capo Campolato, and Pozzillo. The rest of the oil moved to the southeast away from Sicily and dissipated in the sea. Keyword: Containment boom, skimmer, manual removal, collision, fire, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF).."
9028,1985-03-17,Bremerton #2 Spill,"Dyes Inlet, Sinclari Inlet, Point White, Bremerton, WA",47.563298,-122.61648,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On Fri night 3/15/85 in Bremerton 300-3000 gal #2 was spilled. It is now in a rainbow sheen with some pancakes and can be foudn in Dyes Inlet, Sinclair Inlet and up to Pt. White and Pt. Glover"
9027,1985-03-15,Heavy Film of Hoil Hylebos Waterway,"Hylebos Waterway, Tacoma, WA",47.279754,-122.399287,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"In the Hylebos waterway, Tacoma south of the 11th St. Bridge near Sound Refinery, a heavy film of oil was seen on the water. Looked like bilge or lube oil. Only info requested was tieds and weather."
9026,1985-03-05,T/V john A Downs,"Long Island Sound, Bartlett Reef, NY",41.2583,-72.1416,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the night of 3/4/85 near the entrance to (Bartlett Reef) Long Island Sound, the 113ft tug, John A. Downs began to take on water and flunder. It was reported to ahve 50,000 gal #2 fuel oil and 1000 gal lube oi on board.On the monring of 3/5/85, a slick was reported extending 3/4 mi SW of buoy #4 located at 4` 15.5N and 72 08.5W. The USCG, New London has requested NOAA's presence during the response and trajectory info."
9025,1985-03-04,F/V Christina J,Martha's vinyard NY,41.06,-70.5916,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,F/V Christina J sank on 2/28 at about 2230 EST ~15nm SE of NO Man's Land in 130 ft of water. Vessel had 1500 gal diesel aboard. It is assumed the vessel went down in heavy seas. Sharon got weatehr from 2/28 and forecast through 3/6. Questions: If oil had been released in the last 4 days - where should one look for it and would there be any land fall problems?
6278,1985-03-04,Tug John A. Downs,East Long Island Sound,41.2583,-72.1417,,,"#2 fuel oil, lube oil",,,,,,,8,"INCIDENT SUMMARY ON THE NIGHT OF MARCH 4, 1985 THE 113 FOOT TUG, JOHN A DOWNS, WITH 3 BARGES IN TOW BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER. THE EMPTY BARGES WERE CUT LOOSE BUT THE VESSEL CONTINUED TO FLOUNDER. THE CREW OF 13 ABANDONED SHIP AND WERE RESCUED BY THE U.S. COAST GUARD. ALL THREE BARGES WERE TAKEN IN TOW BY OTHER VESSELS. . ON THE MORNING OF MARCH 5 AN OIL SLICK WAS SIGHTED DURING LOW VISIBILITY CONDITIONS FROM A BUOY MARKED ""2A"" ON NOAA CHART 13211. THE MOST RECENT NUMBER FOR THIS BUOY IS ""4"" LOCATED AT 41 DEGREES 15.5 MIN NORTH LAT. AND 72 DEGREES 08.5 MIN WEST LONG. THE SLICK IS REPORTED TO EXTEND TO THE SOUTH WEST FOR 3/4 OF A MILE. NO WIDTH CAN BE OBSERVED. . THE JOHN A DOWNS IS REPORTED TO HAVE 50,000 GALLONS OF #2 FUEL OIL AND 1,000 GALLONS OF LUBE OIL ON BOARD. . USCG district 1."
9024,1985-03-02,Barge #405,"Pedros Blankos, CA",35.58,-121.63,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Barge #405, Apex Houston, adrift 18 miles off of Pedros Blankos. Potential 30,000 barrels light cycle machine oil. Position at 2000 35 34.8N 121 38W drifting 165 degrees at 2-2.5kts. Winds NW 25kts. At 0900 3/3 bare 21 miles due west of Morro Bay 35 19.0N, 121 23.5W @ 0800."
9023,1985-03-01,Commencement Bay Oil,"Commencement Bay, Tacoma, WA",47.292107,-122.463198,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Report of oil all over Commencement Bay (near Tacoma) from a fisherman who was oit 1000-1400 on 2/28. Winds 2/28 NNW 4-5 kts 3/1 - N 12 kts. USCG did an overlfight 3/1 and did not see any oil. They checked with Tacoma Fire Dept and there was no oil seen anywhere although they had seen some under their dock on 2/28.
9021,1985-02-25,Ammonium Nitrage Spill,"Whittear/Port Wells, AK",60.783,-148.6,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"In the Whittear/Port Wells Area 50,000 lbs of ammonium nitrate spilled into 30 ft of water between 00 and 08 on 2/24/85. Winds on 2/25 were SE ~25kts increasing 2/26 to SE 30-35kts and diminishing the night of 2/26."
9022,1985-02-25,Lt Brown Pancakes,"Point Reyes, CA",37.983,-123.0083,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Light Brown oil slick sighted ~ 1/4 mile offshore of Pt. Reyes about 300 yds x 300 yds w pancakes 1sqft. Streamers from the northern most point of 2 slicks extending 2-3 miles, 1 ft wide, about 2-3 miles offshore. Patches more weathered than streamers."
9019,1985-02-21,Barge jeanne Marie,"Great Shoals, Wicomico river, MD",38.216,-75.883,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Barge Jeanne Marie aground at Great Shoals Mouth of Wicomico River. Potential 18k bbl mixed leaded/unleaded gasoline in 8 tanks. On Scene winds: Calm (NE @ 2kts). NWS Balt & DC say winds is S 10kts through today SW 10-20 kts tomorrow through Sat.
9020,1985-02-21,Pipeline Leak,"New Orleans, LA",29.24,-88.896,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Pipeline leak SE of New Orleans about 350 bbls spilled over last weekend and has impacted between Breton Island and the Chandeleur Islands. Tomorrow 2/22, they will be sending a ""pig"" through the pike hoping to determien where the leak is. they expect the process to lose about 100 bbls more. Where do we expect the new oil to go?"
9018,1985-02-19,Oil Ducks and slick San Juan Is,San Juan Isand WA,48.591235,-123.174575,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On the west side of San Juan Is, 5 oiled ducks were found. Oily patches had been sighted Sunday 2/17. On 2/20, Jerry was called with a possible slick sighting ~300 mi long in Mosquito Pass."
6277,1985-02-15,M/V A. Regina,"Isla de Mona, Caribbean",18.0533,-67.8837,,,IFO 40,,,,,,138000,50,"A 350FT PASSENGER VESSEL THAT IS AGROUND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ISLA DE MONA, 20 MILES WEST OF PUERTO RICO. THE A. REGINA IS A PASSENGER VESSEL WITH 118 PEOPLE AND 138,000 GALLONS OF IFO 40. THE FUEL IS A 40/60 MIXTURE OF #2 AND #6 FUEL OIL. COORDINATES OF THE VESSEL 1803.2N AND 675302W. USCG district 7."
9017,1985-02-15,P/V A. Regina,"Isla de Mona, Puerto Rico",18.053,-67.8836,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"P/V A-Regina grounded south fo Isla de Mona, PR with 218 passengers onboard and 132,000 gallons of 40/60 mix diesel/#6. Oil is leaking from the rear stbd middle port sides (i.e. ruptured in at least two places). Oil has already smeared along 0.25 miles of beach. Want trajectory and resources at risk."
6276,1985-02-12,Propylene oxide railcar,St. Clair River,42.9724,-82.4119,,,Propylene Oxide,,,,,,,7,"Status of recovery of propylene oxide railroad car in the St. Clair river. February 13, 1985, 1100 EST. The railroad car has been refloated using six salvage bags, and is presently secured in a low current area near the river bank. The manhole is exposed and is intact. No spillage has occurred. Plans are to offload the material from its present location onto railroad cars ashore. It is estimated that this will take about 24 hours. A limited notification of the Joint Response Team has taken place. USCG district 5."
9016,1985-02-12,Rail Car Detroit River,Sarnia Ontario,42.956262,-82.425267,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"A railway car being loaded onto a car/railroad ferry was dumped into the Detroit River just south of Sarnia Ontario. It contained 170,000 lbs of propylene oxide pressurized to 45 PSI. On Scene weather was winds from the ? at 12 kts. An estimation of the dilution of the propylene oxide when it reaches a water intake ~2250 ft from the place the tank went down is requested. They will be attempting to refloat the tank car and offlaod the propylene oxide."
9015,1985-02-11,Long Is Lighting Co Release,"Long Beach, NY",40.616,-73.65,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"At 2030 on 2/10 EST Long Island Lighting Co reported a release of about 100,000 gal of #2 oil from a storage tank at their facility near Long Beach, NY capacity of tank is about 450,000 gal. at 0300 EST 2/11 85 18 inch booms were reported deployed at both ends of Barnum Channel (36"" boom reported enroute to scene) current weather on scene: winds E less than 5kts but increasing tonight and tomorrow up to 25-35 kts w/strong gusts."
6275,1985-02-10,Long Island Lighting Co.,"Long Beach, New York",40.5878,-73.6617,,,#2 oil,,,,,,100000,6,"LONG ISLAND LIGHTING CO (LILCO) REPORTED TO NRC A RELEASE OF #2 OIL FROM A STORAGE TANK ON THEIR FACILITY NEAR LONG BEACH, NY. * INITIAL REPORT IS TANK WAS NEAR CAPACCITY AT 450,000 GAL OF #2. LEACK WAS FROM A FLANGE NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK. OIL WAS CONTANED WITHIN A 10 TO 12 FOOT DIKED CONTAINMENT AREA, HOWEVER, THE SEALS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DIKE LEAK. * INITIAL ESTIMATE IS THAT AT LEAST 100,000 GALLONS OF PRODUCT HAS LEAKED FROM THE CONTAINMENT AREA. THE TANK AND CONTAINMENT AREA IS SAID TO BE AN ESTIMATED 50 FEET FROM THE SHORELINE. USCG district 1."
9014,1985-02-09,Long Island Hospital Power Plant,"Quincy Bay, MA",42.283447,-70.986506,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"About 5000 gal of #6 spilled into Quincy Bay, MA because of an overfileld tank at Long Island Hospital Power Plant. Estimated time fo spill was 1000 but it was not reported until 1800 when a concerned citizen saw oil in the water. At 2000 fumes could be smelled from the Weymouth Fore River Bridge Winds are from the NNW at 25 kts."
6274,1985-02-09,Long Island Hospital spill,"Quincy Bay, Massachusetts",42.2749,-70.9985,,,# 6 oil,,,,,,5000,6,"Received phone call from CWO Anderson, MSO Boston that 5000 gallons No. 6 oil spilled into Quincy Bay, Massachusetts, from the Long Island Hospital power plant. Spill reported at 1800 by concerned citizen -- stated they saw the oil in the water approximately 1630 February 9. At approximately 2000, another citizen reported smelling fumes near the RTE 3A bridge over the Weymouth Fore River. Weather forecast for area is 25 kt NNW winds with 2 ft chop. Coast Guard requested NOAA provide trajectory for the spill. USCG district 1."
6273,1985-02-08,Magnificant Venture,Offshore Hawaii,21.3052,-157.968,,,COPPER ORE CONCENTRATE,,,,,,7000000,15,"THE VESSEL IS A BULK ORE CARRIER THAT TOOK ON ABOUT 300,000 GALLONS OF SEAWATER THROUGH A HATCH COVER IN ONE OF SIX HOLDS . THAT HOLD CONTAINED ABOUT 3500 TONS OF CARGO. THE CARGO AND WATER HAVE FORMED A THICK PASTE. REACTION PRODUCTS FORM THE WATER AND COPPER ORE ARE A CONCERN. WE ARE TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE REACTIONS THAT COULD TAKE PLACE. THE COPPER CARRIER MAGNIFICANT VENTURE ENTERED HAWAIIAN WATERS AND IS BEING HELD MO HELD MORE THAN ONE MILE FROM HONOLULU HARBOR. THE COAST GUARD PLANS TO CONDUCT AIR MONITORING IN LEVEL 'B' ON THE VESSEL TODAY. A MARINE CHEMIST WILL THEN SAMPLE THE CARGO TO DETERMINE IF ACID HAS BEEN FORMED. CORROSION OF THE CARGO HOLD IS A CONCERN. THERE ARE TWO CARGOS ON THE VESSEL IT IS NOT KNOWN WHICH IS INVOLVED. THERE PROPERITIES ARE: PROPERTY CARGO A CARGO B SOURCE SANANTAINO CHILE VENTANAS CHILE DRT WEIGHT 4954 METRIC TONS 3068 METRIC TONS COPPER 29% 34% TRACE MATERIALS SILVER, GOLD, ARSNIC THE CARGO IS A COPPER ORE CONCENTRATE FORMED AS A RESULT OF FLOTATION REFINING PROCESS. IT IS A COMBINATION OF COPPER SULFIDE AND CRUSHED STONE. USCG district 14."
9013,1985-02-05,F/V Chil Bosam #5,Bering Sea,55.35,-179.16,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"The F/V Chil Bosam #5 (Korean) wiht 105,000 gallons of diesel on board has been drifting for several days in the Bering SEa. It's position on 1/28 @ 0120 (Zulu) was 55 21N, 179 10W and on 2/6 @ 0140 (Zulu) was 60 31N, 177 26W. They are requiring info on the weater, the vessel trajectory and the effects of diesel on the open water."
9011,1985-02-01,F/V Atlantic Mist,"Assateaque Island, MD",37.903,-75.0416,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"F/V Atlantic Mist sank off of Assateaque Island with 6000-9000 gallons diesel on board. 2 persons drowned, 3 were saved. Currently winds are from the NE @ 10-20 knowts increasing through tomorrow to 20-30kts. Requesting trajectory info for 1) iinstantaneous release of 9K and 2) intermittant release."
6272,1985-02-01,T/V Grand Eagle,"Delaware River, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania",39.8333,-75.4167,,,Ninian Crude Oil,,,,,,436000,37,"At 2330 on September 28, 1985, the Panamanian Tank Vessel Grand Eagle, loaded with 530,659 barrels of Ninian Crude oil, ran aground in the Delaware River near Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. A cargo tank ruptured causing the release of 10,370 barrels of oil into the waterway, impacting a 12 mile section of the river and the surrounding shoreline. The weather at the time of the accident was clear with broken cloud coverage. Winds were NNW at 17-21 knots and the temperature was 68?F.The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) was notified immediately. The On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) supervised all response and cleanup operations from September 28 to November 8, 1985.The Grand Eagle was freed from its grounding site at 0040, September 29 and was moved to the Sun Oil Company Refinery at Marcus Hook where the remaining cargo was offloaded. The OSC authorized movement of the vessel with tug escort to Pennsylvania Shipbuilding in Chester, Pennsylvania to begin repairs on the damaged cargo tank. Oil was boomed away from the vessel before beginning the moving operation, and a skimmer remained with the vessel to collect any oil lost during transit. The vessel was moved without incident, and there was no significant loss of oil from the containment area. USCG district 1. Keyword: Vegetation cutting, water-washing, high pressure washing, low pressure washing, Tri-State Bird Rescue Center, New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP), Delaware Bay and River Cooperative, U.S. Navy Superintendent of Salvage (NAVSUPSALV), manual removal, boom, disposal, sorbent pads, vacuum truck.."
9012,1985-02-01,T/V Mobil Aladdin,Delaware Bay,38.926,-75.103,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"T/V Mobile Aladdin is aground in Delware Bay with 586,000 barrels of light Arabian crude on board. On scene weather, winds NE at 5kts. Expect winds to increase to 10-20 knots - from the NE tody and the N tonight. Will try to refloat tanker."
9010,1985-01-29,T/V William H. Bennett,New Bedford Harbor,41.678573,-70.917055,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"T/V William H. Bennett located 200 yds N of Fairhaven Bridge in New Bedford harbor, was damaged in a collision on the stbd side. It was carrying 4k gal of diesel. in attempting to boom the tanker, it rolled - then it was righted. Later, it went belly-up on the bottom making th eboom ineffectual and it was still leaking. Current winds are 15-25kts from the NW. 2-3"" ice along shire, but harbor center is clear."
6271,1985-01-29,T/V William H. Bennett,"New Bedford Harbor, Massassachusetts",41.6446,-70.9168,Oil,,Diesel,,,,,,4000,4,"AT 1255 EST ON JANUARY 29, 1985, THE 90-FOOT T/V WILLIAM H. BENNETT BEGAN LEAKING SOME OF ITS CARGO OF 4,000 GALLONS OF DIESEL OIL, AS THE RESULT OF A COLLISION. THE VESSEL WAS TIED UP AT THE SAFE HARBOR SEAFOOD PIER IN NEW BEDFORD HARBOR, WHICH IS NORTH OF FISH ISLAND (ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE HARBOR). . SSC NOTIFIED MASS AND RPI AT 1315 PST OF THE INCIDENT AND REQUESTED TRAJECTORY SUPPORT AND RESOURCES AT RISK ANALYSIS. ON-SCENE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE WINDS FROM THE NW AT 15-25 KNOTS, WITH 10-20 KNOTS FROM THE NW EXPECTED TO HOLD THROUGH MIDNIGHT. SSC NOTED THAT ALTHOUGH THERE IS 2-3 INCHES OF ICE ALONG THE SHORE, THE MIDDLE OF THE HARBOR IS CLEAR OF ICE. . AS OF 1800 EST, THE SHIP IS BELLY UP ON THE BOTTOM OF NEW BEDFORD HARBOR, AND IS STILL LEAKING DIESEL. BOOMS ARE INEFFECTUAL. IT IS NOT KNOWN WHEN A CLEANUP CONTRACTOR WILL REACH THE SCENE. USCG district 1."
6270,1985-01-24,Barge Corpus Christi,"Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts",41.5761,-70.7838,,,#2 fuel oil,,,,,,100,4,"NOAA SSC, CAMBRIDGE, RECEIVED CALL FROM LT(JG) RIOPELLE, MSO PROVIDENCE CONCERNING POTENTIAL DIESEL SPILL IN BUZZARDS BAY. THE BARGE CORPUS CHRISTI/SUN HAD SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE NO. 2 PORTSIDE TANK AND LEAKED 50-100 GALLONS OF NO.2 FUEL OIL (DIESEL). BARGE REPORTED TO HAVE 100,000 BARRELS OF DIESEL FUEL ON BOARD. LEAK HAD BEEN STOPPED AND VESSEL ANCHORED OFF BUOY ""11"" WEST OF CAPE COD CANAL. COAST GUARD REQUESTED NOAA PROVIDE SPILL TRAJECTORY AND RESOURCES AT RISK INFORMATION IN THE EVENT A MAJOR SPILL OF DIESEL OCCURRED. . 1040 SSC REQUESTED TRAJECTORY FROM MASS GROUP IN SEATTLE AND RESOURCES INFO FROM RPI. RPI WILL CONTACT JOHN TEAL AND JOHN FARRINGTON AT WHOI FOR LOCAL EXPERTISE ASSISTANCE. THE NAME OF BOB BEARDSLEY AND JOHN MOODY AT WHOI SUGGESTED FOR OCEANOGRAPHIC ASSISTANCE TO TRAJECTORY GROUP. . 1050 NOAA WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST FOR BUZZARDS BAY (BOSTON OFFICE) WINDS 10-20 KTS OUT OF WEST THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. WINDS SHIFTING TO 10-20 KTS NW FRIDAY AFTERNOON. SEAS RUNNING 2 FT OR LESS THRU THURS MIDNIGHT. . 1100 LT(JG) RIOPELLE, MSO PROVIDENCE, CONFIRMED POSITION OF BARGE TO BE 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF BUOY ""11"" LOCATED SOUTH OF CLEVELAND LIGHT. EXPECT TO HAVE MSO PERSONNEL ON SCENE BY 1100. ICE CONDITIONS REPORTED TO BE 80% COVERAGE OF PANCAKE & BRASH ICE COMPACTED BY WIND BETWEEN BUTLER POINT AND NYES NECK, AND BETWEEN CLEVELAND LEDGE CHANNEL AND WEST FALMOUTH. CLEVELAND LEDGE CHANNEL LEADING INTO CAPE COD CANAL HAS SLUSH ICE WHICH FLOWS WITH THE CURRENT. REQUESTED COAST GUARD TO PROVIDE ON SCENE WEATHER DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY VISUAL OBSERVATIONS OF BEHAVIOR OF OIL SHEENS WHEN BARGE WAS LEAKING. . 1152 PROVIDED INITIAL TRAJECTORY COMMENTS AND CLEAN UP RECOMMENDATIONS (RPI) TO COAST GUARD. . 1310 LT(JG) RIOPELLE, MSO PROVIDENCE, CONFIRMED MSO PERSONNEL ON SCENE. LEAK TO NO. 2 PORTSIDE TANK HAS BEEN REPAIRED WITH A 3'X4' PATCH. FUEL HAS BEEN LIGHTERED TO ALLEVIATE SOME OF THE PRESSURE (FROM OIL) ON THE PATCH. NO POLLUTION VISIBLE AT THIS TIME. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS IS ENROUTE TO INSPECT VESSEL BEFORE DECIDING WHETHER IT WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER CAPE COD CANAL TO CONTINUE ON TO BOSTON. VESSEL APPEARS STABLE AT THIS TIME. . 1330 RESOURCES AT RISK INFORMATION PROVIDED TO COAST GUARD. . 1520 CWO WILLIAMS, MSO PROVIDENCE, STATED BARGE CORPUS CHRISTI/SUN HAD BEEN PERMISSION BY COAST GUARD AND ARMY COE TO PROCEED THROUGH THE CANAL. EXPECTED TO GET UNDERWAY BY 1600. NO POLLUTION VISIBLE AT THIS TIME, BUT COAST GUARD CONCERNED IF LEAK WILL RETURN WHEN VESSEL IS UNDERWAY. ONCE UNDERWAY, VESSEL WILL BE OBSERVED BY HELOCOPTER DURING TRANSIT THROUGH CANAL. IF SIGNIFICANT LEAKING REOCCURS, VESSEL WILL BE DETAINED IN CAPE COD CANAL, BOOMED, AND THE CARGO LIGHTERED. IF NO POLLUTION, OR MINIMAL LEAKING OCCURS, VESSEL WILL BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE TO BOSTON. MSO BOSTON WILL THEN DETERMINE IF VESSEL MUST BE LIGHTERED BEFORE ENTER- ING HARBOR, OR WHETHER IT MAY PROCEED TO GLOBAL MARINE TERMINAL TO OFF LOAD. AFTER OFFLOADING, BARGE WILL RETURN TO HOME BASE IN NEW YORK FOR REPAIRS. 1600 CWO RONDAMANSKI, MSO BOSTON, CONFIRMED BARGE CORPUS CHRISTI/SUN IS EXPECTED TO ARRIVE BOSTON HARBOR BETWEEN 0300 AND 0400 EST. VESSEL WILL BE ANCHORED OUT AND BOOMED UNTIL MSO PERSONNEL HAVE INSPECTED IT. USCG district 1."
9009,1985-01-24,Barge Corpus Christi Sun,Buzzard's Bay,41.527092,-70.841746,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,The barge Corpus Christi Sun sustained damage to the No.2 portside tank and leaked 50-100 gallons of diesel. The potential spill is 100k barrels barge is anchored off of buoy #11 in West of Cape Cod Canal. Buzzard's Bay and the leak has been stopped. Winds are from the West at 10-20 kts shifting to 10-20 kts from the NW on 1/26. Ice conditions are 80% coverage of pancake & brash ice compacted by the wind.
9008,1985-01-19,Tugboat Richard K Adrift,"Block Island Sound, NY",41.218098,-72.142768,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Tugboat Richard K was adrift in Block Island Sound at 2 mi. NW of Little Gull Is with 20,000 barrels of gasoline onboard. Current conditions include 20-30 kts winds from teh W and 8-10 ft seas. The tug seems to be heading toward Block Island. Last position reported was 41.14N and 71 49W"
9007,1985-01-18,M/V Nememcha fuel oil spill,"Key West, FL",24.323,-82.115,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"About 30 tons of heavy fuel oil was spilled from M/V Nememcha approx 18 miles SSW of Key West, FL. The slick is reported to be about 20 miles long and 200 yards wide. At 0730 its position was reported and moving towards Key West. Morning winds were at 9-10 knots SSW but a front was expected to move in between 0900 and 1500 pst that would shift winds to NW 10-15 kts."
9006,1985-01-16,Pt. Piedras Blancas Silver Sheen,Pt. Piedras Blancas Mexico,35.730828,-121.389073,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,A silver grey sheen with scattered tarballs was seen off Pt. Piedras Blancas about 2miles offshore. They want to know where the oil can be expected to go. Later position update 10mi NW Piedras Blancas. 7 miles offshore.
9005,1984-12-21,Myster Oil Puget Sound,"Puget Sound, WA",47.707708,-122.444133,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Mystery oil was reported in Puget sound, extending 3 miles north of West Point down to Meadow Point. Oil was bunker and estimates ranged from 1000 to 5000 gallons spilled. Worry about the many birds etc at risk."
6269,1984-12-21,Whidbey Island Spill,"South end of Whidbey Island, Washington",47.8333,-122.417,,,Bunker fuel oil,,,,,,,8,"At 1130 on December 21, 1984, the United States Coast Guard was notified by a boater of an oil slick off Edmonds, Washington. The actual spiller, estimated to have released 119 barrels, had not reported the incident. Six suspect vessels had their oil ""fingerprinted"" by the Coast Guard to identify the responsible party. Funds for the spill cleanup initially came from the USCG revolving oil pollution fund. An overflight of the area was conducted at 1400. The spill occurred during a time when thousands of migratory birds are overwintering in the area. Between 1,500 and 2,000 of these birds were oiled as a result of the spill. Many birds were treated at the South Whidbey Island Wildlife Clinic. On December 23, personnel at a bird clinic established at Mukilteo's Olympic Junior High school began cleaning and feeding hundreds of oiled birds. The birds were washed with dish washing detergent and tube-fed a mixture of Kaopectate, honey, high-protein baby cereal, activated charcoal, thirst-quencher, and poison antidote until the center received a high-protein feed donated by Ralston Purina's Woodinville, Washington plant. Due to this donation and excellent handling, 60 percent of the 428 cleaned birds were last reported as surviving, as compared to an average survival rate of 20 percent for oiled birds.Manual cleanup of beaches was most prevalent where waters were too shallow for cleanup vessels. In many of these narrow channels, the water was not deep enough to float boats carrying boom. USCG district 13. Keyword: Fingerprinting, manual removal.."
9004,1984-12-18,F/V Cinco de Mayo,"Point Buchon, Morro Bay, CA",35.283,-121.06,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"72' F/V Cinco De Mayo, located 7.5 miles W of Pt. Buchon Mayday call @ 1052. Boat capsized and losing fuel: 4000 gallons #2 30-50 gal, lube oil, winds SE 20kts, confused seas."
9003,1984-12-13,Adrift Barge Richardson Rock,"Richardson Rock, San Miguel Is, CA",34.149733,-120.574152,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Barge adrift about 4 mile NW of Richardson rocks - off San Miguel Island, CA. Contains 5k barrells oily waste water, 10% make up of diesel and crude. High seas (18-24 ft) and strong winds (NW 30-45kts) are making it dificult to attach lines."
9002,1984-12-12,Fertilizer Barge in Tangier Sound,"Tangier Sound, MD VA",37.8,-75.9,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Barge at MD-VA border Tangier Sound - western shoal of Wats Island. It has possible wing hull damage (slight stbd list noted). No spilage reported. Cargo is 301,932 gal URAN30, 30% soln URAN32, in water - components - 10.9lbs/gal. water - 42.9% ammonia nitrate, 32.2% urea, .03% ammonia, .015% rust inhibitor, remainder water. Want to know potential of environmental hazard if fertilizer is spilled."
9000,1984-12-06,Gilber enterprises Kerosene,"Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD",39.556286,-76.094492,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"On 12/3 a truck driver overfilled a kerosene storage tank and about 1500 gal spilled into a diked area surrounding the tank. The facility is Gilbert Enterprises located south of Susquehanna River in Havre De Grace, MD. Dike is Sandy and some kerosene has leaked inot River. On 12/5 an estimated 100 gal remained in diked area. After 800-900 gal had been recovered from inside booms in river and 13x55 gal drums of oil water mixture."
8999,1984-11-27,M/V Ratnakirti,"San Francisco Bay, CA",38.984,-126.930225,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"Ship Ratnakirti is 250 mi NW of San Fran Bay 4"" hole 3 m below water line. Ship is sinking slowly. Cargo is 100,000 + ton potash, potassium carbonate. Want to know if they can to to Humboldt Bay. Also, 150k gal bunker C fuel"
8998,1984-11-26,C/V Warnemunde Grounding,"Patapsco River, Boston Harbor, MD",39.182883,-76.472404,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Russian container ship Warnemunde grounded outside of Baltimore Harbor- near mouth of Patapsco River. has cargo fo 341,000 gallons of bunker."
8997,1984-11-19,Tugboat Celtic,Long Island Sound,41.0882,-72.867092,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Tugboat Celtic sank in Long Island Sound 6/6 crewmembers on board died. Capacity of 17,000 gal #2 diesel. some oil leaking from vents. Tehywill try to plug vents."
6268,1984-10-31,T/V Puerto Rican,"San Francisco Bay, California",37.5,-123.033,,,"Lube Oil, Lube Oil Additives, Bunker Fuel",,,,1,,,27,"On October 31, 1984, at 0324, an explosion occurred on board the Tank Vessel Puerto Rican outside the San Francisco Bay Entrance Channel. The vessel was loaded with 91,984 barrels of lube oil and lube oil additives and 8,500 barrels of bunker fuel. Two crewmen and the pilot from the vessel were thrown into the water by the blast. The pilot and one crewman were recovered with serious burns. One crewman remained missing and was presumed dead after an extensive search. The explosion caused a relatively minor release of oil. Flames from the initial and subsequent explosions shot as high as 1000 feet into the sky. The fires on board the vessel were extinguished by late afternoon on November 1.Following the explosion, the USCG On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) ordered the vessel towed out of the vicinity of San Francisco Bay. The intent of the order was to minimize the potential for catastrophic environmental effect from a massive release of oil. On the basis of trajectory forecasts, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommended that the vessel be towed to the vicinity of a nearby ocean dumping site (37 32 N, 122 59 W). This position is at the continental shelf break, 10 miles SE of the Farallon Islands. The ongoing firefighting and cooling efforts were hampered as the vessel moved farther from shore. The weather worsened on November 2, with seas as high as 16 feet and wind speeds up to 35 knots. Salvage and inspection activities ceased for the day. On November 3 at 0000, the Puerto Rican broke in two, releasing 25,000-35,000 barrels of its cargo and an undetermined amount of the 8,500 barrels of bunker fuel onboard. The stern section sank one mile inside the boundary of the Point Reyes/Farallon Islands National Marine Sanctuary, taking most of the 8,500 barrels of bunker fuel with it.Keystone Shipping Co. of Philadelphia immediately assumed financial responsibility for the cleanup. They maintained responsibility throughout the response.From November 3-18, personnel from the USCG, NOAA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the State of California, and numerous contractors and volunteers were involved with the response. On November 18, the forebody of the Puerto Rican was towed into the San Francisco Bay for repairs. USCG district 11. Keyword: Corexit 9527, U.S. Navy Superintendent of Salvage (NAVSUPSALV), Pacific Strike Team (PST), Open Water Oil Containment and Recovery System (OWOCRS), boom, absorbents, vacuum truck, Intervention on the High Seas Act, International Bird Rescue and Research Center (IBRRC), fire, explosion, sinking.."
8996,1984-10-31,T/V Puerto Rican explosion,"San Francisco Bay, CA",37.804179,-122.520226,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"An explosion on T/V Puerto Rican near mouth of San Francisco Bay. Carbo onbard was Alkane 56, Polypropylene Tetramer, Lube oils and Bunker C. One person missing, presumed dead, from the explosion. Ship began losing oil on 11/1 where should ship be towed?"
8995,1984-10-11,Sunk Barge Puget sound,"Puget Sound, WA",47.725961,-122.460719,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Barge sank in Puget Sound carrying 1100 gal of diesel and 17k ton of Ca Lirgnum sulfonate
8987,1984-08-28,Archie Creek Chlorine Release,"Archie Creek, Tampa, FL",27.930292,-82.453751,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,MSO Tampa had a Chlorine spill. 4k lbs of chlorie gas was released from a rail car. Could 10lbs of the gas have dissoved in the water?
8993,1984-08-27,Barber's Point Mystery Oil,"Oahu, HI",21.327145,-158.356407,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Mystery oil observed about 15miles due W of Barber's Point Oahu. Estimated origin was 8/27 near Eva Beach. Area of oil was 1.5 miles long & 74 yards wide and was made up of large pancakes of dark viscous oil. Problem complicated by developing tropical storm SE of th HI islands.
8986,1984-08-24,Pacific Progress,Chesapeake Bay,36.973,-75.8383,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"A brittish ship (the Pacific Progress) grounded on soft bottom near the Chesapeake Bay Entrance. The ship was carrying 367.1 Metric tons of Bunker, 227.6 metric tons of #2 and 56.2 metric tons of Iron Ore. No structural damage reported, no loss of pollutant. Would like to try to refloat on high tide."
8992,1984-08-20,Paint Dye Manufacturer,"Flemington, NY",40.511875,-74.860061,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"Fire occurred at night at a paint dye manufacturere in Flemington, NJ. In response to the toxic plume, 600-800 people in a 20 block area were evacuated. 3 evacuees- minor irritation."
8991,1984-08-15,T/B Cibro Philadelphia,"The Narrows,Staten Island, Brooklyn",40.616351,-74.051435,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"T/B Cibro Philadelphia w/cargo of 165k barrels of #6 oil in NY Harbor 5' crack below STBD tank #3 which had been carrying 12,042 barrells of #6 oil. Streaks of black oil were observed training ou the Verranzano Narrows between Staten Island and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn"
8990,1984-08-09,Mystery Spill in Nantucket,Nantucket shoals,40.77,-70.7316,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Mystery spill off nantucket Shoals, reported by passing ship. Area was about 2 miles by 0.5 miles"
8988,1984-07-31,Propane Barge Accident,,,,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,A propane barge accident at the N end of Grand Lake 28k gal capacity vented at ~1k gal/hr. Intentionally plan to release 10k gal/hr until empty. What safety zone is needed and duration of problem?
6267,1984-07-30,M/V Alvenus,"Calcasieu River bar channel, 11 miles SE of Cameron, Louisiana",29.5833,-93.25,,,"Venezuelan Merey, Pilon Crude",,,,1,,2750000,35,"On July 30, 1984 at 1236 the U.K. Tank Vessel Alvenus grounded in the Calcasieu River Bar Channel 11 miles southeast of Cameron, Louisiana. The vessel suffered a structural failure which ruptured the hull near the No. 2 tanks. The resulting spill of approximately 65,500 barrels of Venezuelan Merey and Pilon crude oil was carried in a westerly direction by wind and currents. Offshore recovery was hampered by rough weather and the magnitude of the spill. The water temperature was 80?F and winds were from the east and northeast 15-20 knots.The spill moved slowly westward, coming ashore near High Island, along the Bolivar Peninsula, and into Galveston Bay, Texas between Aug. 2-5. Oil impacts were severe at Rollover Inlet and Crystal Beach, and on Aug. 4 more oil was pushed ashore further south along the Galveston Island coast. The spill affected 90% of Galveston's West Beach, including 80% of the Galveston seawall and the associated rock groins and pilings. Oil in the seawall area was a concern due to the oils smothering effect on marine organisms. Organisms in this area were determined to be a minor part of the entire ecosystem and due to their transient nature were able to move to more suitable habitats. Several dead crabs, rays, and fish were recovered along the seawall but could not be directly attributed to the spill. Also oiled were marsh grass areas in East Bay (10-20 barrels) and 2 small lagoons. Some oil which entered Galveston Channel did affect several small sand islands used as nesting sites for birds, although no affected birds or eggs were reported. One oiled sea turtle was cleaned and released. Tourism losses were estimated at $1 million per day. Commercial shrimp fishermen filed a suit for $10 million. By October 1 the oiled beaches of Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island had been cleaned by the removal of oiled sand. USCG district 8. Keyword: Corexit 9527, hydro-blasting, reoiling, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), sub-surface oil, manual removal.."
8989,1984-07-30,M/V ALVENUS,"Gulf of Mexico, Calcasieu Pass",29.585,-93.27,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"British tanker Alvenus grounded about 6 miles S of Lake Calcasieu. Ship has 35' crack aft of bow. Cargo was 4,400,000 gallons of Venezualian Crude. About 2,300,000 gallons was lost."
8985,1984-07-27,Drayton Harbor Barge,Drayton harbor,48.978504,-122.761458,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,A barge sank near Drayton Harbor Entranace. A slow release is reported. Unreported exactly what time the barge sank. Total potential is up to 6k gallons of heavy black oil. A trajectory of the last and that potentially lost was requested.
8984,1984-07-27,M/V Rio Neuguen,Houston Ship Channel,29.602331,-94.879858,Chemical,,,,,,,,,0,"An explosion in the hold of the ship M/V Rio Neuguen resulted in a loss of Al Phosphide. The total potential was ?. An unknown amount had been released. One person dead form explosion trauma, nine injured. Al Phosphide reacts w/water or moisture to produce phosphine - a highly toxic gas. An air dispersion trajectory was requested."
8982,1984-07-07,Barge in Chester River,"Chester River, Kent Narrows",39.0083,-76.2361111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,A barge ran aground earlier today in the Chester River (near Kent Narrows) No spillage yet total potential fo 12k barrells of #2 carried in 12 tanks.
8981,1984-07-05,Moss Landing - DRILL,"Moss landing, CA",36.791667,-121.891667,Other,,,,,,,,,0,"Real time drill near Moss Landing, CA. Scenario is loss of 500 barrels of #6 oil. Winds are observed at 10kts from the NW."
6266,1984-07-01,M/V Rio Neuquen,"Houston, Texas",29.7325,-95.1264,,,PHOSPHINE,,,,,,,25,"RECIEVED NOTIFICATION FROM JOHN ROBINSON IN SEATTLE AT 1500. INITIAL REPORT MENTIONED EXPLOSION WITH 1 DEAD AND 4 INJURED IN HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL. . CONTACTED LT. CLINE AND THEN LT. GOULD IN HOUSTON. BRIEFLY REVIEWED THE SITUATION, AND ASKED FOR INFORMATION FROM MANIFEST, QUANTITY OF ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE INVOLVED, ETC. WAS REQUESTED TO COME ON-SCENE BY LT. GOULD. . ARRIVED ON-SCENE 2100. NO MANIFEST AS YET AVAILABLE. THE MAN KILLED WAS A TRAMA VICTUM, RATHER THAN PHOSPHINE EXPOSURE. TOTAL OF 9 MEN REPORTED EXPOSED TO PHOSPHINE. USCG district 8."
8980,1984-06-13,25foot boat,"Cape Cod, MA",42.43,-70.783,Other,,,,,,,,,0,A 25' boat sank yesterday and then refloated & sank again. USCG thinks the boat is neutrally buoyant & may pose a navigational hazard. Want to know where to find it.
8979,1984-06-12,Ship/Barge Collision Mississippi Rv,Mississippi River,38.310169,-123.071392,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Ship/Barge colision in Mississippi River about 14 miles north of New Orleans. Barge is losing oil, total potential unknown. There is presently a 14 mile long slick. Alert Status Only."
8978,1984-06-11,Golden Arrow,Delaware Bay,38.803,-76.935,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,At 0630 EDT the Iron Ore Carrier Golden Arrow went aground near the mouth of Delaware Bay. also carrying 150k gallons of diesel fuel.
8977,1984-06-11,Morning Cloud,Chesapeake Bay,38.273,-76.273,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,A loaded coal carrier the Morning Cloud grounded in Chesapeake Bay at 0715 EDT Ship was also carrying 700 Metric ton of heavy fuel oil & 130 Metric tons of diesel fuel. No oil reported lost.
8976,1984-05-15,James River,"James River, New Port News",37.0927778,-76.5986111,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Myster oil observed in James Rv near Newport News. 3-4 patches of heavy black oil streched out for about 5 miles. Trajectory Requested.
8975,1984-05-12,Delaware Bay,Delaware Bay,39.1666667,-75.3333333,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Mystery oil observed in Delaware Bay at 1130 EDT. Estimates of 10k gal of black oil streched out over 7miles approx 300 yds wide. Trajectory Requested.
8973,1984-05-08,Barbers Point,"Kuai, HI",21.2833333,-158.1116667,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Oil lost from a pipeline at Barbers Point on 2 May has been seen today off Kuai. Crude oil estimated 1,500 -2k gallons. 5 small patches oriented N-S over 5 miles. will it impact Kuai and when?"
8960,1984-05-08,Barbers Point Pipeline,"Kauai, HI",21.2833333333,-158.111666667,Oil,Pipeline,Crude Oil,,,,,,2000,0,Oil lost from a pipeline at Barbers Point on 2 May 1984
8974,1984-05-08,Bodega Head,"Bodega Head, CA",38.310169,-123.071392,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,Fishing vessel carrying 600 gal of diesel is losing oil & expecting to lose more in surf off the S side of Bodea Head. Would like trajectory and resources at risk.
9134,1984-05-08,Pipeline Oil Barber's Point,"Kauai, HI",21.775,-159.03,Oil,,,,,,,,,0,"Oil lost from a pipeline at Barber's Point on 2 May has been seen today off Kuai. Crude oil estimated 1,500-2,000 gal. 5 small pathcees oriented N/S over 5 miles. Will it impact Kuai and when?"
6265,1984-03-19,Mobiloil,"Warrior Rock, Columbia River, near Portland, Oregon",45.85,-122.783,,,"Heavy residual oil, industrial fuel oil, No. 6 Fuel Oil",,,,,,165000,8,"The Tank Vessel Mobiloil, while en route from Ferndale, Washington to Portland, Oregon, suffered a steering failure at 0005 on March 19, 1984 which resulted in the grounding of the vessel near Warrior Rock in the Columbia River approximately 10 miles downstream from Portland, Oregon. Punctures and gashes ruptured the number 1-5 starboard cargo tanks releasing 3,925 barrels of heavy residual oil, industrial fuel oil, and No. 6 fuel oil.The vessel remained grounded perpendicular to the current until March 26, when it was refloated and escorted to dry dock in Portland. At the time of the spill the wind was from the south and the river current velocities were 1.5-3.0 knots. The incident occurred in a turbulent area of the river that experiences some tidal influence. USCG district 13. Keyword: Volunteers, sub-surface oil, boom, manual removal, reoiling, International Bird Rescue and Research Center (IBRRC), contingency plan, canonball diaper sampler.."
6264,1983-09-28,Sivand,"Humber Estuary, England",53.6667,-0.25,,,Nigerian Forcados Crude Oil,,,,1,,,8,"Very early on the morning of September 28, 1983, the tanker Sivand grounded on a jetty at the Immingham oil terminal in the Humber Estuary. Cargo tanks ruptured upon impact, and Nigerian Forcados Crude Oil spilled into the Humber River estuary. Keyword: International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), manual removal, boom, skimmer, vacuum truck, collision.."
6263,1983-04-02,"V882, V883, V884, V885","Mile 179.0 Upper Mississippi River, St. Louis, Missouri",38.6667,-90.25,,,Montana Mix sour crude oil,,,,,1,,7,"At approximately 2315 on April 2, 1983, the M/V City of Greenville with a tow of four tank barges struck the Illinois pier of the Poplar Street Bridge near downtown St. Louis, Missouri, on the Mississippi River. Weather at the time was cloudy and overcast with light rain. Visibility was 8 miles with winds gusting from the northwest to 25 miles per hour. Crew error was the primary cause of the accident. The barges, V882, V883, V884, and V885, were laden with a total of approximately 65,003 barrels of Montana Mix sour crude oil. One of the barges exploded on impact and burst into flames. As the fire continued to spread, the tow broke, setting three of the burning barges adrift down the river. The tug and attached barge V885 were moved to the Peabody Coal facility at mile 179.2 for lightering and inspection.The three drifting barges caused extensive damage to facilities and other barges along the left descending bank on the Illinois side of the river. While traveling downriver, one of the barges struck the Pillsbury Grain dock facility. The fire spread to the dock, the grain elevator, and trees and bushes on the shoreline. Three grain barges nearby caught fire as well. A coal barge on the Missouri side of the river ignited from contact with one of the barges. The Monsanto dock caught fire after being struck by one of the barges, and the impact ruptured a pipeline on a walkway, releasing approximately 100 pounds of monochlorobenzene into the river.Barge V884 suffered the most damage, both the barge and its discharged cargo on the river's surface were in flames. After drifting downstream, V884 sank at mile 178.2 Upper Mississippi River (UMR) near the Cahokia Power Plant. The barge continued to release its total cargo of 10,882 barrels of crude oil. While burning out of control, barge V883 lodged bow first into the bank above the Cahokia Power Plant. The fire spread uncontrollably onto the shore. An hour later, V883 broke loose and continued drifting down the river, still engulfed in flames. The M/V Katie eventually grounded V883 by pushing it into the bank at the Pillsbury Facility. The leading barge, V882, was forced into the Arsenal Island barge fleet area after being controlled by the M/V Gary D. Partridge. The USCG Cutters Obion and Cheyenne fought the fire on V883 as well as the fire at the Phillips facility. The cutters used all but two of their fire fighting foam cans. To reduce the probability of reflash, the Cheyenne applied a low-velocity water fog to V883. The M/V Tom McConnel used her propwash to keep burning oil on the water from reaching the Cheyenne during firefighting operations. By 1330 on April 3, the fires on the three escaped barges, the three grain barges, and the Pillsbury dock were out. Valley Towing Service, Inc., the owners of the tug and barges, assumed financial responsibility for the cleanup. Three pollution cleanup sites were established at mile 177.6, 176.6, and 176.2 UMR. A joint Regional Response Team (RRT) Region V and VII meeting was held in St. Louis on April 5, 1983. USCG district 9. Keyword: Adverse weather conditions, Gulf Strike Team (GST), deflection booms, vacuum truck, sorbents, airboats, manual removal, oil snares, fire, explosion, reoiling.."
6262,1983-02-10,Nowruz Oil Field,"Persian Gulf, Iran",29.5333,49.5833,,,Crude oil,,,,,,,7,"In 1983, the Nowruz Oil Field in the Persian Gulf, Iran, was involved in a number of oil pollution incidents. On February 10, 1983, a tanker collided with a platform. The platform developed a 45-degree tilt and had to be shut down. Wave action and corrosion apparently caused the riser to collapse into the wellhead causing a spill of approximately 1,500 barrels per day. The well was not capped because the field was in the middle of the Iran/Iraq war zone. This platform was attacked by Iraqi planes in March and the resulting slick caught fire. This well was capped by the Iranians on September 18, 1983. Eleven people were killed during the operation.In March 1983, a nearby platform was attacked with rockets by Iraqi helicopters. The platform burned and spilled oil at an initial rate of approximately 5,000 barrels per day. The rate slowed to about 1,500 barrels per day in the two years before the well was capped. In May 1985, the fire was extinguished and the well was plugged with the assistance of divers. Nine men died during these operations. Approximately 733,000 barrels of oil spilled into the sea as a result of this incident. It is estimated that the rate of oil leaking into the Persian Gulf in mid-May of 1983 was between 4,000 and 10,000 barrels per day due to more war-related activity or the collapse of burning platforms. As a result of this incident, a cooperative program for large-scale trajectory modeling was developed between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Kuwait's Environment Protection Council under the Ministry of Public Health. Keyword: Booms, skimmers, fire, collision.."
6261,1983-01-07,Assimi,Oman,22.7783,62.8583,,,Light Iranian Crude Oil,,,,,,,7,"On January 7, 1983, a fire broke out in the engine room of the tanker Assimi. The crew abandoned ship and the Assimi was taken under tow by the tug Solano. On January 10, an explosion occurred aboard the vessel and it burned fiercely for several days as it was towed into the Arabian Sea. The tanker was towed to a point 200 miles off the coast of Oman where it sank on January 16. A second explosion occurred as the vessel was sinking which ignited the oil on the surface of the water. A slick formed above the area where the vessel sank. There was no coastal pollution resulting from the incident. Keyword: International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Ltd. (ITOPF), fire, explosion, sinking.."
6260,1981-01-28,Olympic Glory,"Houston Ship Channel, Texas",29.6833,-95.0,,,Galeota crude,,,,,,840000,8,"On January 28, 1981, at 0940, the chemical tanker Lucor Wickliffe struck the Tank Vessel Olympic Glory on the port quarter, in the vicinity of the cargo tanks. The collision occurred approximately two miles south of Morgan's Point. After the Olympic Glory moored at Barbours Cut, an inspection diver confirmed the presence of a 6 by 12 foot hole in the vessel's No. 6 port wing tank. Approximately 20,000 barrels of Galeota crude were lost before the damaged tank could be lightered by portable pumps.First day response efforts focused on containment of the spilled product. Crowley Environmental was contracted by the owners of the Olympic Glory to lead the cleanup effort. Crowley subcontracted four other cleanup companies to aid in the operation. Cleanup operations were divided into three separated zones. Zone 1 covered the areas between Morgan's Point and the Houston Yacht Club Marina. Zone 2 covered the northern areas from Morgan's Point to the Exxon Refinery at Baytown, and included Upper San Jacinto Bay. Zone 3 covered Barbours Cut. Barbours Cut also served as the location of the cleanup operation's command post.Parties involved in the cleanup included the U.S. Coast Guard, Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, Gulf Strike Team (GST), and Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Houston. Approximately 18,000 barrels of spilled product was successfully removed within 30 days. The remaining 2,000 barrels were determined to be lost to natural dissipation. USCG district 8. Keyword: Gulf Strike Team (GST), containment boom, vacuum truck, vacuum pumps, adverse weather conditions, collision.."
6259,1981-01-19,Concho,"Kill Van Kull, New York",40.5833,-74.0167,,,No. 6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,75000,8,"On the afternoon of January 19, 1981, the tank vessel Concho grounded in the eastern end of Kill Van Kull, off the northeastern tip of Staten Island. The bottom port side of the ship suffered damage. As the vessel continued down the Narrows towards New York Lower Bay, crewmen noted that it was listing to port. The vessel was deliberately grounded in Gravesend Bay off Brooklyn to prevent its sinking. The Concho was carrying 207,269 barrels of No. 6 Fuel Oil. Approximately 1,786 barrels of oil were spilled into the water. USCG district 1. Keyword: Atlantic Strike Team (AST), self-propelled skimmer, boom, Air-Deliverable Anti-Pollution Transfer System (ADAPTS), lightering, volunteers.."
6258,1980-10-02,Hasbah 6,"250 km NW of Qatar, 140 km N of Saudi Arabia, Gulf of Arabia",20.1667,50.0,,,Crude Oil,,,,1,,,8,"On the morning of October 2, 1980, exploratory well No. 6, being drilled by the rig Ron Tappmeyer in the Hasbah oil field, blew out. Crude oil began to discharge into the Gulf of Arabia. The hazard caused by the release of hydrogen sulfide gas delayed efforts to control the blowout. The well discharged oil until October 10 when it was capped. Keyword: Boom, manual removal, vacuum trucks, sub-surface oil, blowout, skimmer.."
6257,1980-03-07,Tanio,"Brittany, France",49.1667,-4.26667,,,No. 6 Fuel Oil,,,,1,,4160000,8,"On March 7, 1980, the tanker Tanio, carrying 190,580 barrels of No. 6 fuel oil, broke in two off the coast of Brittany, France during a violent storm. The master and seven crew members died as a result of the accident. Approximately 98,955 barrels of oil spilled into the sea as a result of the breakup. The bow section, which still contained 36,650 barrels of oil, sank in 300 feet of water. Substantial amounts of oil continued to leak from the sunken bow until several small leaks in the bow were sealed in May. The stern remained afloat and was towed to the port of Le Havre where its remaining 54,975 barrels of oil were offloaded.Strong northwest winds at the time of the incident moved the oil towards the Breton coast. Due to the high viscosity of the oil and severe weather conditions, containment or dispersal at sea was impossible. Because the spring tides in this region have an average tidal range of 26 feet, many areas along the coast could not be boomed effectively. Consequently, the Breton coast (which had already received major oil impacts from the Torrey Canyon spill in 1967 and the Amoco Cadiz in 1978), was again severely oiled. Approximately 45 percent of the Amoco Cadiz spill area was affected by oil from the Tanio. Approximately 125 miles of the coastline of the two Departments of Finistere and Cotes-du-Nord were oiled.Both Departments implemented the Plan Polmar, the French national oil spill contingency plan, due to the severity of the coastal oiling. This enabled them to use the national army for cleanup operations. Personnel from the Civil Defense organization, fire service, local governments, commercial contractors, and local farmers were also involved in the cleanup. The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) provided technical advice and monitored cleanup activities on behalf of the International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Fund. Cleanup operations in the two Departments varied due to differences in the severity of the pollution, nature of the shoreline, and the cleanup policies that were implemented. Cleanup was completed and all beaches except St. Guirec were in use by early July. Damages and costs incurred during cleanup exceeded $50 million. Keyword: Skimmer, vacuum truck, manual removal, high-pressure washing, sorbents, Finasol OSR 2, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), sinking, contingency plan, suction operations.."
6256,1980-01-17,Funiwa No. 5,"Niger Delta, Forcados, Nigeria",5.0,5.0,,,Nigerian Crude,,,,1,,8400000,8,"On January 17, 1980, the Funiwa No. 5 well located 5 miles off the Niger Delta, Nigeria, blew out. Approximately 200,000 barrels of oil spilled from the well. On January 29 the oil ignited. The flow of oil stopped on February 1 as the Funiwa No. 5 bridged. Keyword: Gold Crew, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), blowout, relief well, fire.."
6255,1979-11-15,Independenta,"Istanbul, Turkey",41.0333,28.95,,,Es Sider Crude Oil,,,,,,30000000,8,"On the morning of November 15, 1979, the Independenta and the Evrialy collided at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus. The Independenta exploded and both vessels began to burn. The Independenta grounded a half of a mile from the port of Hydarpasa. The tanker burned until December 14. The Independenta was carrying 714,760 barrels of Es Sider crude oil. Keyword: Booms, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), collision, explosion, fire.."
6254,1979-11-08,Ryuyo Maru No. 2,"Village Cove, St. Paul Island, Bering Sea, Alaska",57.1667,-170.333,,,No. 2 Fuel Oil,,,,,1,,8,"On November 8, 1979, the fishing vessel Ryuyo Maru No. 2 grounded in 60-knot winds and 30-foot seas in Village Cove, St. Paul Island, Bering Sea, Alaska. The vessel initially spilled about 950 barrels of light oil and continued to leak for the duration of the incident. An initial survey found nine of 12 tanks holed. The ship's refrigeration system failed, releasing toxic levels of ammonia gas in the interior. Access to the vessel was complicated by the rough seas and a 200-foot high cliff at the grounding site. A makeshift, 90-foot highline was rigged from the base of the cliff to the ship. The only alternative mode of access was by helicopter, which was not always available because of weather.The Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Office (MSO), Anchorage, the predesignated On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) for the spill, sent a representative to the site on November 9. The owners of the vessel initially assumed responsibility for cleanup operations, but abandoned their responsibility on November 15, at which time the OSC took full control of the spill response. Explosives were used to vent dangerous accumulations of ammonia gas on November 20, and also to finally destroy the vessel on November 22. The response ended on December 5. USCG district 17. Keyword: Pacific Strike Team (PST), U. S. Naval Explosive Ordinance Detachment (EOD), Crowley Environmental Services, adverse weather conditions, manual removal, sorbents, boom, low pressure washing, demolition, toxic fumes, remote response.."
6253,1979-11-01,Burmah Agate,"Galveston Bay, Texas",29.295,-94.6233,Oil,Collision,"Nigerian Crude, blended crude (high naphtha content)",,,,,1,10699962,11,"On the morning of November 1, 1979, the Burmah Agate and the Mimosa collided at the entrance to Galveston Harbor. The Mimosa struck the Burmah Agate on its starboard side, tearing an 8 by 15 foot hole in the hull near Cargo Tank No. 5. An explosion occurred upon impact, and the leaking oil ignited. The USCG immediately dispatched the Coast Guard Cutter Valiant to begin search and rescue operations. By 1230 all 26 crew members of the Mimosa had been found, but only 6 of the Burmah Agate's 37 crew members were accounted for. The owners of the Burmah Agate assumed responsibility for the spill response. They contracted Clean Water, Inc. for cleanup operations, and Smit International Inc. to fight fires on the Burmah Agate, and to assist in salvage. The Burmah Agate burned until January 8, 1980 and was towed to Brownsville, Texas on February 1 for scrapping. USCG district 8. Keyword: Collision, explosion, fire, vacalls, vacuum truck, Open Water Oil Containment and Recovery System (OWOCRS), Open Water Oil Recovery System (OWORS), skimmers, U.S. Navy Superintendent of Salvage (NAVSUPSALV), Clean Water, lightering, salvage, Gulf Strike Team (GST), boom, manual removal.."
6252,1979-09-01,Chevron Hawaii,"Deer Park, Texas",29.7,-95.1333,,,"Santa Maria Crude oil, Catalytic cracker feedstock",,,,,,,8,"On September 1, 1979, at 1412, the SS Chevron Hawaii exploded, burned, and sank while discharging cargo at the Deer Park Shell Oil Company terminal on the south side of the Houston ship channel. The cargo of catalytic cracker feedstock and Santa Maria crude oil spilled into the sea as the fire burned for ten hours. Lightning apparently ignited accumulated cargo vapors on the deck of the vessel. None of the cargo tanks had been gas-freed. The explosion was so powerful that a 5 foot by 7 foot hull fragment from the burning vessel penetrated the roof of a Shell Oil Company petroleum product shore tank located 600 feet inland from the vessel. The contents of that shore tank, approximately 26,000 barrels of ethyl alcohol, ignited and burned as well. As the fire spread into a nearby barge slip, four barges that were discharging cargo caught fire. Three of these barges exploded and sank. No significant amount of pollution came from any of these four barges. Weather during the incident was warm and windy with heavy downpours and lightning. The maximum reported wind gust for the day was 33 knots, at 1300.The fireboat M/V Captain F. L. Farnsworth, which had been moored 2.5 nautical miles from the terminal, was on-scene by 1430. Four boats and 14 Coast Guard personnel assisted in fire fighting and lifesaving operations. Two Coast Guard pollution team investigators from the Houston Port Safety Station were already on their way to the Shell terminal when the accident occurred. They led the rescue of the burning vessel's boatswain from the forecastle. Representatives from both the USCG Pacific and Gulf Strike Teams (PST and AST) monitored all phases of the cleanup. Eighteen different cleanup companies were involved in the cleanup operations. Since the spill occurred over a holiday weekend, it was difficult to recruit companies with equipment specifically needed for this spill. One crew member and two radar repairmen aboard the SS Chevron Hawaii were killed and 13 people were injured. Even though six tugs were available within the barge slip, no attempt was made by the Shell Oil Company dockman or the tugboat operators to move any adjacent barges into the channel where they might have been safe from the fire. Also, the dockman left the scene without activating the emergency cut-off switch. This would have assured that any adjacent barges' cargo openings were properly secured. Damages to the vessel, barges and facility exceeded $27,000,000. USCG district 8. Keyword: Vacalls, vacuum truck, oil mop machines, skimmers, manual removal, water-washing, absorbents, salvage, Gulf Strike Team (GST), Atlantic Strike Team (AST), explosion, fire, sinking, adverse weather conditions, boom, reoiling.."
6251,1979-06-30,Sea Speed Arabia,"New York Upper Harbor, New York",40.6667,-74.1833,,,"No. 2 Diesel, No. 6 Fuel Oil",,,,1,,126000,7,"On June 30, 1979, the Seaspeed Arabia grounded in the Kill Van Kull off Bayonne, New Jersey. Two port fuel tanks were ruptured and approximately 3,000 barrels of combined No. 2 diesel fuel and No. 6 heavy fuel oil spilled into the New York Upper Harbor. The vessel proceeded to Bethlehem Steel Corporation's dock at the Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne for repairs. USCG district 1. Keyword: Boom, skimmer, vacuum truck, Corexit 9527."
6250,1979-06-03,IXTOC I,"Bahia de Campeche, Mexico",19.4083,-92.325,Oil,Collision,IXTOC I crude oil,,,,1,1,,12,"On June 3, 1979, the 2 mile deep exploratory well, IXTOC I, blew out in the Bahia de Campeche, 600 miles south of Texas in the Gulf of Mexico. The water depth at the wellhead site is about 50 m (164 feet). The IXTOC I was being drilled by the SEDCO 135, a semi-submersible platform on lease to Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX). A loss of drilling mud circulation caused the blowout to occur. The oil and gas blowing out of the well ignited, causing the platform to catch fire. The burning platform collapsed into the wellhead area hindering any immediate attempts to control the blowout. PEMEX hired blowout control experts and other spill control experts including Red Adair, Martech International of Houston, and the Mexican diving company, Daivaz. The Martech response included 50 personnel on site, the remotely operated vehicle TREC, and the submersible Pioneer I. The TREC attempted to find a safe approach to the Blowout Preventer (BOP). The approach was complicated by poor visibility and debris on the seafloor including derrick wreckage and 3000 meters of drilling pipe. Divers were eventually able to reach and activate the BOP, but the pressure of the oil and gas caused the valves to begin rupturing. The BOP was reopened to prevent destroying it. Two relief wells were drilled to relieve pressure from the well to allow response personnel to cap it. Norwegian experts were contracted to bring in skimming equipment and containment booms, and to begin cleanup of the spilled oil. The IXTOC I well continued to spill oil at a rate of 10,000 - 30,000 barrels per day until it was finally capped on March 23, 1980."
6249,1979-03-15,Kurdistan,"Cabot Strait, Newfoundland",46.0,-60.0,,,Bunker C,,,,,,,8,"On March 15, 1979, the British motor tanker Kurdistan, en route from Nova Scotia to Quebec, broke in two sections south of Cabot Strait, Newfoundland. The damage was attributed to a fracture initiated by a weld defect and aggravated by wave impacts on the bow at low temperatures. Although the tanker remained intact for some time after the initial hull plate failure, the bow and stern sections eventually separated and spilled an estimated 43,900 barrels of Bunker C into Cabot Strait. The bow and stern sections drifted towards Canadian waters. Approximately 50,000 barrels of oil remained in the bow section while 115,000 barrels remained in the stern.A wide band of mobile pack ice initially prevented the spilled oil from reaching the shoreline. The Environmental Protection Service (EPS) immediately initiated the formation of the Regional Environmental Emergencies Team (REET) to provide assistance and advice to the Canadian Coast Guard's (CCG) On-Scene Commander (OSC). REET members included the Atmospheric Environment Service, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, and Fisheries Management Service. The REET was divided into three sections to deal with the three distinct problems: the bow, the stern, and the oil spill cleanup. Under Lloyds Open Forum, the stern section was towed to Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, to recover remaining oil. The bow section was towed to a deep water area 200 nautical miles off Nova Scotia and sunk by gunfire from the HMCS Margaree on April 1, 1979. Oil started coming ashore in April and two cleanup control centers were established at Low Point and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia. The oil continued to contaminate shorelines along the eastern coast of Nova Scotia throughout the summer. Keyword: Backhoes, boom, sorbents, manual removal, sub-surface oil, sinking, reoiling, disposal.."
6248,1979-01-08,Betelgeuse,"Bantry Bay, Ireland",50.6667,-12.0667,,,Mixed Arabian Crude Oil,,,,1,,618000,5,"In the early afternoon of January 8, 1979, the tanker Betelgeuse exploded at the offshore pier of the Gulf Oil Terminal at Whiddy Island in Bantry Bay, Ireland. The tanker broke in two and settled in 130 feet of water with 300,000 barrels of oil remaining onboard. The fire burned throughout the day. During the night the fire was extinguished and the stern section sank completely. Approximately 14,720 barrels of oil leaked from the vessel, 3,680 barrels of which impacted the shoreline. Keyword: Manual removal, suction operations, containment boom, skimmer, BP 1100WD, explosion, fire, sinking, sub-surface oil, salvage, lightering.."
6247,1978-12-19,Peck Slip,"Cabo San Juan, Puerto Rico",18.25,-65.5667,,,Bunker C,,,,,,462000,8,"On the morning of December 19, 1978, in unusually heavy seas, the T/B Peck Slip struck the bottom near Cabo San Juan off the northeast corner of Puerto Rico. The barge, carrying 80,000 barrels of Bunker C crude oil, suffered structural damage and immediately began to spill oil. The barge was towed back to Yabucoa Harbor. The owner of the barge reported a spill of a few barrels to the Marine Safety Office (MSO) San Juan. Approximately 2 hours after the spill was reported, a Coast Guard helicopter, en route to St. Croix, Virgin Islands, observed dark oil in the water off Cabo San Juan. An investigation determined that an estimated 11,000 barrels spilled from the Peck Slip. The Captain of the Port (COTP) San Juan, Puerto Rico, was designated as On-Scene Coordinator (OSC). Sun Oil Company assumed responsibility for the incident and contracted Muratti Construction Company and Crowley Environmental Services for cleanup operations. The Clean Caribbean Co-op was activated by Sun Oil Company. Cleanup operations were directed by the Sun Oil Company until December 29, when the OSC assumed control. Operations ended on January 19, 1979. USCG district 7. Keyword: Vacuum truck, high pressure washing, Corexit 9527, Gulf Strike Team (GST), National Strike Force (NSF), sorbents.."
6246,1978-10-12,Christos Bitas,"Irish Sea, South Wales",51.7167,-5.66667,,,Heavy Iranian Crude Oil,,,,1,,924000,8,"At 1634 on October 12, 1978, the Christos Bitas ran aground on rocks approximately 10 miles off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. After about half of its tanks ruptured, the tanker floated free of the rocks. The master of the vessel requested assistance from Her Majesty's Coast Guard in controlling the spilled oil, and the Christos Bitas continued for Belfast, its planned destination. The tanker was stopped at 52 25 N, 005 40 W at the request of British Petroleum Tanker Company, the owner of the cargo, and H. M. Coast Guard. The tanker was carrying 257,250 barrels of heavy Iranian crude oil. Approximately 21,990 barrels spilled into the Irish Sea. Nearly all the cargo was offloaded to other vessels, and the Christos Bitas was scuttled in the North Atlantic on October 31, 1978. Oil impacted some beaches in South Wales, as well as on Skomer Island, and the North Devon coast. Dispersants were used throughout the spill response, which lasted until November 13. Keyword: International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Ltd. (ITOPF), skimmer, lightering, containment boom, manual removal, high-pressure washing, suction operations, BP 1100X, sinking.."
6245,1978-10-05,Howard Star,"Tampa Bay, Florida",27.85,-82.4167,,,"Bunker C, Light diesel",,,,,,40000,8,"Sometime between October 4 and 5, 1978, the dry bulk carrier Howard Star discharged approximately 952 barrels of bunker C and light diesel into the Port Sutton Channel. The incident most likely occurred while the vessel was deballasting at the International Mineral and Chemical Corporation (IMC) Phosphate Terminal in Tampa, Florida. The oil spread to East Bay, Tampa Bay and Hillsborough Bay and impacted 15 widely separated shorelines over a distance of approximately 20 miles.Personnel aboard the Howard Star failed to notify authorities of the discharge. The Coast Guard Marine Safety Office (MSO) Tampa was first notified by IMC on October 4 at 2025 that approximately 15 gallons of oil was in the water at the IMC terminal. The Coast Guard discovered large quantities of floating oil streaming into Hillsborough Bay from the Port Sutton Canal. The Environmental Coastal Pollution Cleanup Service (ECPCS) was notified of the spill and began mobilizing all available boom and cleanup equipment on October 5. An additional cleanup contractor, Need-A-Diver, was contracted by the Coast Guard. The Regional Response Team (RRT) was activated at 1115 on October 5, and the USCG Gulf Strike Team was requested. Because the entire transit system was affected, the port was closed to help contain the oil. The MSO and cleanup contractors deployed four sections of boom to prevent the oil from spreading further into the surrounding bays. By October 9, approximately 643 barrels of oil had been recovered by the contractors and the Coast Guard. Since the populations of migratory waterfowl are low in October, there were only 14 known bird fatalities. Several dead crabs were found along Whiskey Key and E.G. Simmons Park, but the population appeared to recover within 60 days of the incident. Several mangrove trees died as a result of the oiling. USCG district 7. Keyword: Boom, vacuum truck, manual removal, sorbents, skimmer, low-pressure washing, disposal, fingerprinting, Gulf Strike Team (GST), Regional Response Team.."
6244,1978-09-21,U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve,"West Hackberry, Louisiana",29.9833,-93.3667,,,Arabian Light crude oil,,,,,,1340000,8,"The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a one-billion barrel store of imported crude oil. The Hackberry facility is one of three active storage sites in the U.S. The sites consist of caverns that are leached out of subterranean salt domes and are filled with oil by barges, tankers, and pipelines. The oil contained in these domes is injected under pressure and, if any of the domes are vented, they will discharge until depressurized.At 1600 on September 21, a major oil spill and fire occurred at the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in West Hackberry, Louisiana. At the time of the accident, the storage facility at Hackberry contained roughly 14.2 million barrel. At the time of the accident, the storage facility at Hackberry contained roughly 14.2 million barrels of crude oil. During the removal of a well string for maintenance, the plug used to cap the well was released, sending drilling mud and crude oil out the top of the string. The low-flash point crude oil was ignited by nearby diesel engines and the resulting fire burned for five days. The release of 72,000 barrels of oil was initially contained within a containment dike. A breach of the dike the next day spilled 32,000 barrels of the oil into nearby Black Lake.Containment of the spill in the lake was accomplished with redundant tiers of boom. After the fire was extinguished, skimmers were used to recover the contained oil. Consistent winds and good weather greatly aided the recovery efforts. Coast Guard personnel were involved in deploying boom and other recovery operations. Cleanup operations were concluded on October 11, following an on-site inspection by the Regional Response Team (RRT). USCG district 8. Keyword: U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, blowout, fire, boom, skimmer, vacuum truck, Regional Response Team, contingency plan.."
6243,1978-07-31,Rockaway Fuel Oil Spill,"Rockaway Point, New York",40.5333,-73.9333,,,"No. 6 Fuel Oil, No. 2 Fuel Oil",,,,1,,,8,"On July 31, 1978, the dredge Pennsylvania and its tug Gracie Moran ran aground while entering Rockaway Inlet, New York under heavy weather. The tug managed to free itself, but the dredge sank in 30 feet of water. The Pennsylvania was carrying 140 barrels of No. 2 oil and 880 barrels of No. 6 oil. Oil continued to leak from the vessel until August 7. A number of birds were oiled and recovered. Oil came ashore at beaches at Coney Island, New York Rockaway, New York and in lesser amounts at Sandy Hook, New Jersey. USCG district 1. Keyword: Containment boom, salvage, skimmer, vacuum truck, Open Water Oil Containment System (OWOCS), boom, Navy boom, Goodyear boom, Bennett boom.."
6242,1978-05-06,Eleni V,"Norfolk, southeast coast of England",52.8167,1.8,,,Heavy Fuel Oil,,,,1,1,2210000,8,"On the morning of May 6, 1978, the Greek tanker Eleni V was cut in two by the French vessel Roseline in foggy conditions off the southeast coast of England. The Eleni V was loaded with 117,280 barrels of Heavy Fuel Oil. The collision caused the release of approximately 52,500 barrels of oil. The aft section was towed to Rotterdam by five Dutch tugs. The cargo remaining in the aft section was recovered by pumping it into storage tanks at Europort. The forward section of the vessel drifted away from the collision site. It went aground on May 8 on a sandbank near Lowestoft off the East Anglian coast with approximately 8000 barrels still on board. Attempts to salvage the forward part failed, and authorities decided to blow it up. The bow was towed to a position several miles offshore and blown up with two tons of explosives by Navy divers on May 30. Following the explosion, a large part of the remaining oil burned. Keyword: BP 1100D, Dasic LTD, collision, explosion, fire, fingerprinting.."
6241,1978-03-16,Amoco Cadiz,"Brittany, France",48.5833,-4.71667,Oil,Grounding,"Arabian light crude, Iranian light crude, Bunker C",,,1,1,,68000017,17,"On March 16, 1978, the Amoco Cadiz ran aground on Portsall Rocks, three miles off the coast of Brittany due to failure of the steering mechanism. The vessel had been en route from the Arabian Gulf to Le Havre, France when it encountered stormy weather which contributed to the grounding. The entire cargo of 1,619,048 barrels, spilled into the sea. A slick 18 miles wide and 80 miles long polluted approximately 200 miles of Brittany coastline. Beaches of 76 different Breton communities were oiled.The isolated location of the grounding and rough seas restricted cleanup efforts for the two weeks following the incident. Severe weather resulted in the complete break up of the ship before any oil could be pumped out of the wreck. As mandated in the ""Polmar Plan"", the French Navy was responsible for all offshore operations while the Civil Safety Service was responsible for shore cleanup activities. Although the total quantity of collected oil and water reached 100,000 tons, less than 20,000 tons of oil were recovered from this liquid after treatment in refining plants. Keyword: Adverse weather conditions, boom, skimmer, vacuum truck, manual removal, high-pressure hot water washing, sub-surface oil, remote response, BP 1100X, Finasol OSR, BP 1100WD, Finasol OSR-5, chalk, low pressure washing, disposal.."
6240,1978-01-09,Brazilian Marina,"Sao Sebastiao, Sao Paulo, Brazil",-23.8,-45.7167,,,Kuwait Crude Oil,,,,1,,3090000,7,"On the morning of January 9, 1978, the tanker Brazilian Marina grounded in the Sao Sebastiao Channel, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Tanks ruptured and spilled approximately 73,600 barrels of Kuwait crude oil. Approximately 18,000 barrels of the spilled product impacted the shoreline. Personnel from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responded to the spill at the request of Brazilian Authorities. Most of the organized shoreline cleanup was focused on the recreational beaches. Cleanup personnel initially used dispersants to combat the oil on some beaches, but this proved to have negative ecological effects and was stopped. Keyword: Pacific Strike Team (PST), Gulf Strike Team (GST), manual removal, BRAS-X-plus, disposal.."
6239,1977-12-16,Venoil,"Cape St. Francis, South Africa",-34.4333,24.0667,,,"Iranian heavy crude oil, Bunker fuel oil",,,,1,,,8,"On the morning of December 16, 1977, the Venoil and the Venpet collided 40 miles off Cape St. Francis, South Africa. The Venpet was damaged, releasing burning bunker oil over the starboard deck of the Venoil and into the surrounding water. The Venoil suffered serious fire damage. The impact also holed two of the Venoil's tanks. Both ships were abandoned, and began to drift towards the coast. The fires on board both vessels went out as they drifted. Keyword: Manual removal, straw, suction operations, sub-surface oil, collision, fire, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF).."
6238,1977-10-29,Al Rawdatain,"Genoa, Italy",44.4,8.8,,,Kuwait crude oil,,,,1,,309000,5,"On October 29, 1977, a valve was left open during the offloading of the Al Rawdatain at the Genoa-Multedo dock. Seven thousand three hundred fifty barrels of Kuwait crude oil spilled from the vessel over a period of several hours. The spill was mitigated with chemical dispersants. No shoreline impacts occurred. Keyword: Gamlen LT126, Finasol OSR2, Chimisol TC 66, Saros Meltout M, Urruty Dispersol, Rochem, skimmer.."
6237,1977-04-22,Ekofisk Bravo oil field,"Norway, North Sea",56.5667,3.2,,,Ekofisk crude oil,,,,,,,6,"On April 22, 1977, well B-14 on the Phillips Petroleum Company's ""Bravo"" production platform in the Norwegian Ekofisk field experienced an oil and natural gas blowout. This platform is 180 miles southwest of the Ekofisk oil field center in approximately 230 feet of water. The blowout resulted in the first major oil release in the North Sea. A red-brown mixture composed of oil and mud spurted up to 180 feet into the air above the offshore drilling rig. The ""blowout preventer"" had apparently been placed upside down on the wellhead during an earlier maintenance procedure. The 112 crew members on the platform were safely evacuated. The blowout resulted in a continuous discharge of crude oil through an open pipe 20 meters above the sea surface. At an estimated rate of 1170 barrels per hour, approximately 202,380 barrels of oil escaped before the well was finally capped 7 days later on April 30th. Considerably less oil entered the water due to rapid evaporation. As much as 30-40% of the escaping oil may have evaporated before of shortly after hitting the water. A higher than average air temperature (75?F) and the formation of small oil droplets contributed to rapid evaporation rate.Four to six foot sea conditions and below average sea surface temperature conditions existed in the area of the platform at the time of the blowout.Red Adair was contracted by Phillips to assist in capping the blowout. Although weather conditions and hazardous gas accumulations slowed capping efforts, the rig was capped on April 30. The Norwegian State Pollution Control Board declared that no major ecological damage resulted from the spill. Following an inspection tour on the day of the capping, two U.S. Coast Guard experts recommended against sending any oil-skimming equipment to Norway. Weather and wave action during the following days were predicted to eliminate any visible slick. Keyword: Blowout, drift cards, evaporation, water washing.."
6236,1977-02-05,Borag,"Keelung, Taiwan",25.2,121.733,,,No. 4 Fuel Oil,,,,,,8970000,7,"On February 7, the Borag grounded on Hsin Lai Reef off Keelung, Taiwan while en-route to the Chinese Petroleum Corporation (CPC) oil terminal at Shen Ao. On February 15, heavy weather caused the vessel to break up and sink, releasing more oil. Approximately 213,690 barrels of No. 4 Fuel Oil leaked from the vessel. Keyword: International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), skimmer, boom, sinking, adverse weather conditions, oil mop machines, manual removal.."
6235,1977-02-04,Ethel H (II),"Hudson River, New York",41.35,-73.95,,,No. 6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,,8,"On February 4, 1977, at approximately 1900, the Ethel H (II) ran aground on Con Hook Rock in the Hudson River near West Point, New York, while being towed by the tug McAllister Brothers. The forward section of the barge began taking on water. Due to darkness and heavy ice conditions, none of the 60,000 barrels of No. 6 oil aboard the Ethel H (II) was observed to be leaking into the water at the time of the grounding.At 0255 February 5, the dispatcher reported oil leaking from the #1 starboard tank on the Ethel H (II). Oil was observed both north and south of the vessel, but did not reach the shore due to 12 to 20 inches of shorebound ice. By 1015, the Ethel H (II) had shifted partially off Con Hook Rock and was in danger of sinking. Tugs assisted to help prevent the barge from sinking. Sea Land Environmental Engineering Co, contracted by McAllister Towing Co., and the USCG Atlantic Strike Team (AST) arrived on-scene February 5. After oil was pumped from submerged tanks, the barge's list was reduced to 15 degrees. Once the barge was secured from sinking, Amerada Hess Corporation, owners of the Ethel H (II) and McAllister Towing Co., refused responsibility for clean-up of any oil in the Hudson River. The USCG took control of the cleanup, retaining Sea Land Environmental Engineering Company as the prime contractor.Reports of oiled birds prompted the New York State Department of Conservation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to establish a primary bird cleaning center. Several marinas and boat clubs on the Hudson reported oil impacts. Extensive clean-up efforts continued through April 14, funded by the federal 3ll(k) oil pollution fund. USCG district 1. Keyword: Atlantic Strike Team (AST), Air-Deliverable Anti-Pollution Transfer System (ADAPTS), lightering, boom, vacuum truck, oil snares, manual removal, skimmer, high-pressure washing, fingerprinting, steam generators, Shell Solvent 70.."
6234,1977-01-28,Bouchard #65,"Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts coast",41.6167,-70.6833,,,Number 2 home heating oil,,,,,1,3990,7,"On the afternoon of January 28, 1977, the barge Bouchard #65 grounded in a water depth of 17 feet in the ice covered waters of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. The barge was carrying 76,191 barrels of Number 2 heating oil. The grounding ruptured four of the seven tanks, initially spilling 95 barrels of oil. The Bouchard #65 was towed 4 miles north to Wings Neck where it was grounded intentionally to prevent its sinking and the further release of oil. On the morning of January 29, the Bouchard #85 arrived to begin offloading the oil remaining on the barge. Later that day the Atlantic Strike Team (AST) arrived to assist in the offloading operations. The Bouchard #65 continued to leak oil during the tow to Wings Neck and during lightering operations. The barge was then towed to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on January 29 where offloading operations continued. On January 30, the barge was finally towed to Boston, Massachusetts where the remaining cargo was offloaded. USCG district 1. Keyword: Atlantic Strike Team (AST), skimmer, vacuum truck, adverse weather conditions, suction operations, lightering.."
6233,1977-01-17,Irene's Challenge,"Pacific Ocean, 50 miles north of the Hawaiian Islands",26.8833,-173.867,,,Light crude oil,,,,,,,8,"On January 17, 1977, the 640-foot tank vessel Irene's Challenge broke into two pieces approximately 200 miles south of Midway Island and 50 miles north of Lisianski Island, Hawaii. The deck plates of the vessel failed due to the stress incurred by several days of rough seas. Twenty-eight of the thirty-one crewmen were picked up by the Pacific Arrow. The three remaining crew members were not found.The Regional Response Team (RRT) and Science Advisory Group (SAG) agreed that the best option in dealing with the damaged vessel was to attempt to tow the two sections away from the Hawaiian islands, and sink them. The U.S. Coast Guard cutters Mallow and Jarvis were diverted to the scene for towing operations. The sections were approximately 70 miles apart when the two cutters arrived at the stern section. Since crew members were unable to board or tow the stern section due to rough seas, the Mallow continued on toward the bow section. The stern section of the tanker presumably sank at approximately 26 55 N and 172 30 W. By January 21, the bow section had only 25 feet of freeboard. Visual observations estimated the sinking bow section was settling at a rate of 20 inches per hour. The bow section sank of its own accord. The two cutters remained on-scene until January 22 to observe oil conditions. USCG district 14. Keyword: Sub-surface oil, sinking, Regional Response Team.."
6232,1976-12-17,Sansinena,"Los Angeles Harbor, California",33.7167,-118.267,Oil,,Bunker C,,,,,,1260000,8,"At 1938 on December 17, 1976, the Sansinena exploded, caught fire, and sank during refueling at the Union Oil Terminal, Berth 46, in Los Angeles Harbor, California. The vessel was loaded with 22,000 barrels of Bunker C at the time of the incident. The apparent cause was a still-air situation that developed between the mid-ship house and the afterdeck house. Vapors emitting from the cargo tank vents created a vapor cloud during ballasting. These were ignited in the midship house and flashed back through the vent piping system. The largest explosion took place in the number 10 center cargo tank. The force of the explosion propelled the main deck over the cargo tanks into the air. When the deck landed, it severed a 36-inch cargo line on top of the inshore isolation valve. This severed line fed fuel to the fire until response personnel discovered and capped it on December 21. Nine lives were lost as a result of the explosion. Debris and oil scattered in all directions. Approximately 400 boats in the vicinity were damaged by the fine mist of airborne oil, resulting in millions of dollars in property damage. An estimated 30,000 barrels of oil were released into Los Angeles harbor from the ship and the severed pipeline.A U.S. Coast Guard boat and a Los Angeles City Fire Department boat arrived on-scene within five minutes of the explosion to assist in firefighting and rescue operations. Pollution surveys were conducted after the fire was under control. Initial reports concluded that much of the oil had burned off, but on December 19, underwater divers discovered a large quantity of oil on the bottom of the harbor. The primary cleanup contractors were IT Corporation, Crowley Environmental Services, Crosby & Overton, Inc., and Fred Devine Diving and Salvage, Inc. Boom deployment began within two hours of the explosion. Boom and other containment gear were utilized for the next 120 days, while mechanical removal of oil from the bottom of the harbor continued for 16 months. Total oil removal costs exceeded three million dollars. USCG district 11. Keyword: Boom, manual removal, self-contained skimming devices, sorbent pads, sub-surface oil, suction operations, fire, explosion, sinking.."
6231,1976-12-15,Argo Merchant,"29 miles southeast of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts",41.0333,-69.45,Oil,Grounding,"No. 6 Fuel Oil, cutter stock",,,,,1,7686000,9,"At approximately 0600 on December 15, 1976, the Liberian tanker Argo Merchant went aground on Fishing Rip (Nantucket Shoals), 29 nautical miles southeast of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts in high winds and ten foot seas. The vessel was carrying approximately 183,000 barrels of No. 6 Fuel Oil (80%) and cutter stock (20%). The master of the Argo Merchant requested permission to dump cargo in an effort to control draft and re-float the vessel. Permission was denied and attempts to lighter and re-float the vessel using emergency pumps and an Air Deliverable Anti-Pollution Transfer System (ADAPTS) were unsuccessful. The following day the weather worsened and the crew of the Argo Merchant was evacuated. On December 17 the vessel began to pivot clockwise and buckle. On December 21 the vessel broke in two aft of the king post, spilling approximately 36,000 barrels of cargo. The bow section split forward of the bridge and capsized on December 22, resulting in the loss of the remaining cargo. The bow section floated 400-500 yards to the southeast and was eventually sunk by the USCG while the stern section remained aground. Prevailing currents carried the spilled oil away from the shorelines and beaches of Nantucket. Weather conditions and uncharted depths surrounding the wreck made salvage attempts difficult. USCG district 1. Keyword: Drift cards, Air-Deliverable Anti-Pollution Transfer System (ADAPTS), fingerprinting, sinking.."
6230,1976-05-26,"Hackensack Estuary, Tank Farm","Hackensack, New Jersey",40.7333,-74.1833,,,No. 6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,2000000,8,"On the morning of May 26, 1976, 47,619 barrels of No. 6 oil spilled into the Hackensack River estuary from the Wellen Oil Company tank farm in Jersey City, New Jersey. The oil moved upriver on incoming tides, and oiled marshes, mudflats, and the banks of the Hackensack River. Cleanup operations were supervised by the United States Coast Guard and the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission. USCG district 1. Keyword: Containment boom, vacuum truck, reoiling, vegetation cutting, disposal.."
6229,1976-05-12,Urquiola,"La Coruña, Spain",43.3667,-8.38333,Oil,Collision,"Light Arabian crude oil, Bunker fuel",,,,1,1,9240000,8,"On May 12, 1976, the Tank Vessel Urquiola struck a submerged object while approaching the Coruña Oil Terminal at La Coruña, Spain. The vessel began to leak cargo from the damaged bow section. Due to the threat of explosion and fire, the Port Commandant ordered the Urquiola out of the harbor, away from the refinery and town of 200,000 inhabitants. While being assisted out of the harbor by two tugs, the leaking vessel grounded again, further rupturing the bow tanks. All of the crew, except for the captain and pilot, abandoned the ship when it began to list.Two hours later the vessel exploded, killing the captain. Approximately 513,000 barrels of oil burned in the subsequent 16-hour fire. Burning oil spread out from the vessel and was eventually extinguished by the cooling effect of the seawater. Dense clouds of smoke were blown over the town of La Coruña. A safety zone one mile in radius was established around the vessel after air monitors detected high levels of volatile gases. Despite these precautions, a second explosion and fire rocked the vessel on the morning of May 14.Between May 12 and May 21, oil was estimated to be leaking at a rate of 2,200 barrels per day. An estimated 180,000-220,000 barrels of the cargo polluted the Spanish coast. On May 21, a smaller tanker and tug began lightering the Urquiola. About 50,000 barrels of crude oil had been removed from the vessel by May 25, when lightering operations were halted by rough seas. Ten to fifteen foot seas detached a large section of the bow. On June 8, the stern section, containing an estimated 22,000 barrels of bunker fuel, was towed to a more protected area five miles to the west. The stern was partially lightered before developing a crack in one of the tanks that resulted in further, limited leakage.Following the fire, the Spanish Navy and a fleet of commercial vessels applied over 2,000 tons of chemical dispersants to the Urquiola and surrounding waters in spite of resistance mounted by Spanish oceanographers. Cleanup of the oiled shoreline was primarily accomplished by manual labor. Skimmers and booms were used for water recovery with mixed results. Keyword: Adverse weather conditions, skimmer, boom, fire, explosion, manual removal, contingency plan, sawdust, reoiling, vacuum truck, lightering.."
6228,1976-02-05,St. Peter,"Cabo Manglares, Colombia",1.5,-79.5,,,Orito Crude Oil,,,,,,,8,"The tank vessel St. Peter departed Tumaco, Colombia on February 4, 1976 with 279,000 barrels of Orito crude. On the evening of February 4, a fire broke out in the engine room and the crew abandoned ship after unsuccessful attempts to extinguish the fire. There were subsequent explosions on board the St. Peter and the fire continued to burn until February 5 or February 6, when the vessel sank in over 3,000 feet of water approximately 18 miles off Cabo Manglares, Colombia. An Ecuadorian patrol boat returning to the site on February 6, found only an oil slick approximately one square mile in area.The sunken vessel released an initial burst of oil and then continued to slowly leak oil for some time. The vessel was known to be leaking oil nine months after the sinking.The area affected by the spill covered a distance of over 200 miles, from Buenaventura, Colombia in the north to Punta Galera, Ecuador in the south. The predominant shorelines in the area were sandy beaches, rocky shores, and estuarine areas with mangroves. The heaviest oiling occurred in the area of Tumaco, Colombia and portions of the shoreline to the south, near the border of Ecuador. Keyword: Fire, explosion, sinking.."
6227,1976-02-02,STC-101,"Chesapeake Bay, Northampton County, Virginia",37.8167,-76.1833,,,No. 6 Fuel Oil,,,,,1,250000,8,"On February 2, 1976, the petroleum transport barge STC-101, under tow by the Allied Towing Company Tug Falcon, partially sank during stormy weather in Chesapeake Bay approximately 3.5 miles off Smith Point Light. The bow, protruding at a 30? angle, was approximately 30 to 40 feet out of the water while the stern rested on the bottom in approximately 105 feet of water. The STC-101, loaded with 19,531 barrels of No. 6 Fuel Oil, was en-route from the AMOCO Refinery in Yorktown, Virginia, to the AMOCO Terminal in Baltimore at the time of the incident.Initially, only a small rainbow sheen, believed to be from deck machinery diesel and lube oil, was observed around the barge. Clean Water Inc. was contracted by Steuart Transportation, the barge owner, to stage pollution abatement equipment near the scene in the event of a spill during salvage operations. An underwater survey of the barge on February 4 reported no oil leaking from the barge, however, oil patches and light sheen were reported in the surrounding area on February 5. After the STC-101 was refloated on February 6 by the McLean Construction Company, the barge was intentionally grounded in Ingram Bay for dewatering operations. Extensive damage to the port side was discovered. Severe wind and weather conditions as well as poorly maintained and improperly secured cargo hatches may have contributed to the oil spillage.After the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Hampton Roads received several reports of oil and birds washing up on surrounding shorelines, a Federal spill was declared on February 8. On February 19, the AMOCO Terminal in Baltimore, Maryland, concluded that 5,959 barrels of oil were missing from the STC-101 barge.Beach and marsh areas of both the eastern and western shores of Chesapeake Bay were contaminated. Large areas of dormant oiled marsh grasses were cut, leaving the root systems intact. Virginia authorities estimated that between 20,000 and 50,000 waterfowl were killed as a result of the spill.The bulk of the cleanup was completed by mid-March. A final inspection on November 5 revealed little evidence of oil remaining in the affected areas. USCG district 5. Keyword: Vacuum truck, manual removal, high pressure washing, vegetation cutting, sub-surface oil, salvage, boom, disposal.."
6226,1975-12-09,Z-102,"Ensenada de Boca Vieja, San Juan, Puerto Rico",18.4667,-66.1333,,,"Bunker C, Diesel Fuel",,,,,,323000,8,"On December 9, 1975, the tank barge Z-102 grounded at the mouth of the Ensenada de Boca Vieja, northwest of the entrance to San Juan Harbor. The unmanned barge was loaded with 10,476 barrels of Bunker C and 2,403 barrels of diesel fuel oil when its tow line broke. Attempts to free the vessel from the surf line failed. Heavy surf pounded the vessel for over a week, eventually damaging all ten of the cargo tanks. An estimated 7,679 barrels of Bunker C and diesel fuel were released during the next 30 days. The barge was eventually lightered and beached.Oil released from the barge affected the beaches within the Ensenada de Boca Vieja. Beaches at Punta Salinas and Levittown were the most heavily oiled. The release of oil and subsequent cleanup operations occurred over a prolonged period, from December 9 to February 5, 1976. Beach restoration in the form of sand replacement continued until April 2, 1976.Agencies involved in the response included the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Gulf Strike Team (GST), U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage (NAVSUPSALV), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Commonwealth Department of Natural Resources (CDNR), Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board, and a host of commercial companies.Responsibility for the spill and cleanup was initially accepted by McAllister Towing. On December 15, McAllister announced that it would no longer undertake or fund any further cleanup. The Coast Guard then requested and received funding under the Federal Pollution Control Fund. USCG district 7. Keyword: Gulf Strike Team (GST), U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage (NAVSUPSALV), vacuum truck, manual removal, lightering, weir sump.."
6225,1975-11-12,Olympic Alliance,"Dover Strait, Pas de Calais, English Channel",50.9833,-1.58333,,,Iranian light crude oil,,,,1,,588000,8,"Shortly after midnight on the morning of November 12, 1975, the tank vessel Olympic Alliance and the Royal Navy Frigate, HMS Achilles collided in Dover Strait. The collision occurred in the northeast traffic lane about 13 miles southeast of Dover, England. One of the Olympic Alliance's cargo tanks was ruptured on impact resulting in the release of 14,000 barrels of Iranian crude oil. The vessels were able to separate without assistance. Visibility at the time of the collision was restricted by fog.Response equipment and personnel were mobilized immediately in accordance with the local contingency plans. Vessels from a variety of sources were obtained for use in the application of dispersant. The Kent County Counsel (KCC) Oil Pollution Officer activated the county's contingency plan and arranged for three fishing vessels to be equipped with dispersant spraying equipment. The District Councils, Southern Water Authority, Nature Conservancy Council, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Sea Fisheries Officer, as well as the coastal power stations were all alerted of the incident. The forward base of operations was established at Dover.Much of the resulting slick was dispersed by natural forces and the application of 2,000 metric tons of the hydrocarbon, solvent-based dispersant BP 1100X. Dispersant was applied in offshore and nearshore areas by surface vessel spraying. Shoreline oiling was estimated at 2,200 barrels. Sand and coarse gravel recreational beaches were oiled. Response activities were concluded on November 18.The vessel was reported to have spilled an additional 73,000 barrels of oil between the site of the collision and Wilhelmshaven, West Germany. Keyword: BP 1100X, skimmer, Shell Oil Herder, collision, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF).."
6224,1975-08-15,Globtik Sun,Gulf of Mexico,28.3333,-93.05,,,Arabian Crude oil,,,,,,294000,7,"At 0130 on August 15, 1975, the M/V Globtik Sun struck an unmanned Chevron Oil Company oil production platform approximately 100 miles from Galveston while en route from Aruba to Baytown, Texas. The platform, designed for 12 oil wells, was unmanned because it was not yet in operation. Approximately 7,000 barrels of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico after the vessel's port bow tank ruptured. As flames engulfed the vessel, the master gave the order to abandon ship. Forty of forty-six crew members were rescued, three charred bodies were found on board the ship August 17, and three crew members were lost at sea. Weather at the time was mild with clear skies, wind at 10 knots out of the SW, and seas 1-2 feet. Apparently, the ship was on autopilot with the radar turned off when the watch was relieved at midnight. The charts that were in use were not up-to-date and showed no fixed structures on the ship's trackline. When the radar was turned at 0030, nothing was visible. At 0045, the radar revealed an object approximately 9 miles away on the starboard side of the vessel. The Captain of the vessel claimed that he saw no navigational lights on the platform even though a Chevron spokesman said they were functioning properly. The mate failed to plot the object. At 0130, the port bow of the vessel struck the eastern side of the platform, opening up a gash 2 feet wide by the length of the bow tank. The cargo ignited and the fire spread towards 15 drums of lube oil. An emergency call was made and the ship was abandoned while fire and smoke engulfed the forward port section of the ship.Personnel working on other platforms in the area immediately responded to the accident. Six utility boats surrounded the Globtik Sun within 30 minutes. Two Coast Guard cutters and four aircraft arrived on-scene on August 15. The charred vessel was towed by McAllister Towing to Galveston on August 18. The Globtik Sun was later sold for scrap. USCG district 8. Keyword: Fire, collision, salvage, lightering.."
6223,1975-03-26,Tarik Ibn Ziyad,"Rio de Janeiro, Brazil",-22.9,-43.1667,,,Crude Oil,,,,1,1,,8,"The Tarik Ibn Ziyad grounded on March 26, 1975 while entering the Sao Sebastiao terminal at Santos, Brazil. Tanks ruptured and the vessel leaked oil for approximately 15 hours. Keyword: Straw, skimmer, boom, manual removal, sub-surface oil, fire, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF).."
6222,1975-01-31,Corinthos,"Delaware River, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania",39.8167,-75.4167,,,paraffin,,,,,,84000,8,"At approximately 0030, on January 31, 1975, Corinthos was rammed as the Edgar M. Queeny maneuvered away from its dock. The Corinthos was in the process of offloading 315,000 barrels of Algerian crude oil at the British Petroleum terminal at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. The resulting explosion and fire reportedly shot flames 400-500 feet up into the air. The Corinthos ' hull split and sank, while continuing to smolder until February 6. The Edgar M. Queeny was carrying phenol, vinyl acetate, and paraffin at the time of the incident. Approximately 2,000 barrels of paraffin were released as a result of the impact. Twenty six of the forty-four people aboard the Corinthos lost their lives as a result of the collision, explosion, and fire. Although the Edgar M. Queeny also caught fire, no fatalities were reported on that vessel.Coast Guard personnel monitored the fire and pollution, controlled traffic and patrolled the security zone during the response. Pollution contractors were on scene within seventy-seven minutes of notification. Response personnel began booming creeks and wildlife areas immediately. Oiled waterfowl were taken to a cleaning facility at a New Jersey Armory. The Regional Response Team (RRT) was activated from January 31 through February 5. Coast Guard personnel from Marine Safety Office Philadelphia and the Atlantic Strike Team (AST) responded to the spill. Other response agencies included the Philadelphia City Fire Department, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Navy. During 1976, the two sections of the sunken Corinthos were raised and towed to Camden, New Jersey to be scrapped. USCG district 1. Keyword: Manual removal, collision, boom, Atlantic Strike Team (AST), fire, explosion, sinking, Regional Response Team, salvage.."
6221,1975-01-29,Jakob Maersk,"Leixoes, Portugal",41.15,-8.83333,,,Iranian crude,,,,1,1,,6,"On January 29, 1975, the Jakob Maersk struck a sand bank while entering the port of Leixoes, Portugal. Explosions followed the grounding. The ship and cargo burned for two days before burning itself out. The hull of the Jakob Maersk sank. Keyword: Fire, explosion, sinking, straw.."
6220,1974-08-09,Metula,"First Narrows, Strait of Magellan",-52.5667,-69.6833,,,"Light Arabian Crude Oil, Bunker C",,,,,,,8,"On August 9, 1974, at 2220, the VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) Metula ran hard aground on Satellite Bank, at the western end of First Narrows in the Strait of Magellan near the southern tip of South America. The vessel was traveling from west to east at nearly fifteen knots and came to a stop in approximately 260 feet (the Metula was over one thousand feet long and ordinarily required three miles to stop). Oil immediately began pouring into the water from ruptured cargo and fuel tanks. Keyword: Air-Deliverable Anti-Pollution Transfer System (ADAPTS), lightering.."
6219,1973-08-08,Trinimar Marine Well 327,"Gulf of Paria, Venezuela",10.5,-62.0,,,Venezuelan crude oil,,,,1,,,4,"On the afternoon of August 8, 1973, the Trinimar Marine Well 327 blew out. Oil spilled from the well at a rate of 2,000 barrels per day until August 12 when the well sanded up. Keyword: Shell Dispersant L.T., International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), blowout.."
6218,1973-03-18,Zoe Colocotronis,"Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico",18.0,-67.25,,,Venezuelan crude oil,,,,,,1580000,8,"At 0255 on March 18, 1973, the Zoe Colocotronis en route to Guayarilla, Puerto Rico ran aground on a reef 3.5 miles off the La Parguera tourist area on the SW coast of Puerto Rico. The master ordered water and cargo from the forward tank jettisoned to help get the vessel off the reef, so 37,579 barrels of crude oil were intentionally released. The master later stated that the gyro compass, radar and depth sounder were not working properly. No distress or notification calls were made, and the master initially insisted that no oil had been released. Winds were 18-19 knots, and seas were 1-1.5 feet. Oil started coming ashore on the beaches of Cabo Rojo, on the Bahia Sucia side, by the evening of the grounding. Efforts to minimize beach impacts began on March 19. These efforts involved booming, digging sumps, and pumping the collected oil into tank trucks. On March 21, a substantial number of sea cucumbers, conchs, prawns, sea urchins, and polychaete annelids washed ashore. Organisms were dying in the Thalassia beds off-shore as well.On March 23, the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) activated the USCG Atlantic Strike Team (AST). Wind shifts had caused more shoreline oiling, and an increase in pumping capability was needed.After receiving training from the AST, Underwater Technics personnel manually cleaned beaches until April 26, when it was decided to leave the beaches alone since new sand was accumulating rapidly. An estimated 24,000 barrels impacted the shores of Cabo Rojo. The final site inspection was on September 24. USCG district 7. Keyword: Weir/pump skimmer, boom, sorbents, skimmer, vacuum truck, contingency plan, remote response.."
6217,1973-03-09,Bayou Lafousche /Barge PC 2901,"Upper Galveston Bay, Houston Ship Channel, Texas",29.6333,-94.9667,,,"Louisiana crude, Bunker C",,,,,,420000,7,"On March 9, 1973 at approximately 1326, the tank vessel T/V Mayo Lykes collided with the Bayou Lafousche/Barge PC 2901. The bow of the T/V Mayo Lykes, penetrated the port bow of the barge at a 45-60 degree angle, and almost cut the barge in two. Only the starboard outer skin of the barge held the vessel together.A large quantity of the 23,000 barrels of Louisiana crude oil and Bunker C spilled into the water upon impact. Later estimates reported 10,000 barrels of pollutant spilled into the water. Part of the spilled amount was released in the collision while the remainder leaked from the damaged tanks over the next several days. Weather conditions at the time of the accident were extremely adverse. Extensive fog, winds of 30-35 knots with 40 knot gusts, and seas of 3-4 feet hampered early containment attempts. Since the owner and operator of the damaged barge denied any responsibility in cleaning up the oil, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) personnel began cleanup operations using the Oil Spill Contingency Fund. Brine Service Company was the primary cleanup contractor from March 12 until March 18 when Clean Channel Industries became the principal contractor, focusing on beach cleanup. After March 12, the USCG took on a strictly supervisory and monitoring role while contract personnel performed the actual cleanup.Two days after the spill, the local Audubon Society, with USCG assistance, collected and cleaned approximately 400 oil soaked Eared Grebes. The 320 surviving birds were released in an unpolluted area selected by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The Texas Department of Health, EPA Region 6, and Texas A&M University conducted ecological and pollutant studies in the affected area. Preliminary results showed little long-term adverse effect to the environment. Active cleanup continued until April 6 when the case officially closed, however cleaning on Atkinson and Bulkhead Reef Islands to the east of the Houston Ship Channel continued until the week of April 9. USCG district 8. Keyword: Collision, boom, vacuum truck, vacalls, oil mop machines, hand mops, sawdust, Sorbent C, sorbent pillows, skimmer, filter fence, adverse weather conditions, contingency plan.."
6216,1972-12-19,Sea Star,Gulf of Oman,25.3,57.5667,,,Crude Oil,,,,,,,3,"Early on the morning of December 19, 1972, the Sea Star and the Horta Barbosa collided in the Gulf of Oman. Both vessels caught fire, and were abandoned by their crews. The Horta Barbosa fire was extinguished within a day. The Sea Star drifted SSE, leaking burning oil from a forty-foot hole in its side. The Sea Star was taken undertow by Awal Contracting and Trading Company tug while still on fire on December 21. Occasional explosions rocked the vessel, and eventually caused it to sink at 25 04 N, 058 12 E on December 24, 1972. Keyword: International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), collision, fire, sinking.."
6215,1972-07-22,Tamano,"Casco Bay, Maine",43.6667,-70.1667,,,No. 6 Fuel Oil,,,,,,100000,8,"In the early morning of July 22, 1972, the tanker Tamano grounded on Soldier's Ledge in Casco Bay, Maine, tearing a 20-foot hole in a starboard tank. The tanker continued to its anchorage in Casco Bay before the leak was noticed. The tanker was carrying 550,000 barrels of No. 6 Fuel Oil, 2,380 barrels of which spilled into Casco Bay. The Captain of the Port (COTP), Portland, Maine, was the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) for the incident. The response ended on October 16. USCG district 1. Keyword: Atlantic Strike Team (AST), sorbent boom, boom, skimmer, vacuum truck, hay, manual removal, high-pressure warm water washing, disposal.."
6214,1972-06-22,Schuylkill River Spill,"Douglassville, Pennsylvania",40.25,-75.6333,,,Waste oil and sludge,,,,,,7980000,7,"On June 22, 1972, 140,000-190,000 barrels of waste oil and sludge from Berks Associates oil reclamation plant escaped into the Schuylkill River at Douglassville, Pennsylvania. The release resulted from heavy rains and flooding of the entire lagoon complex. Twelve to eighteen inches of rainfall from Hurricane Agnes on June 21-22 raised the Schuylkill River 20 feet over its banks and flooded the waste oil lagoons. Agnes proved to be the worst natural disaster in the U.S. at the time. Two billion dollars in damage and 100 fatalities were attributed to the storm.The spilled oil was not sighted until June 23, due to the more pressing concerns of evacuation and property damage. U.S. Coast Guard and Environmental Protection Agency personnel conducted an overflight of the area to assess the magnitude of the flood damage. Black oil and several hundred drums containing hazardous chemicals were spread over much of the countryside along the Schuylkill River. The Regional Response Team (RRT) was assembled and an on-scene coordinator was assigned by the EPA. The National Contingency Plan revolving fund was opened under the ""Act of God"" provision. On June 28, the Coast Guard National Strike Force and personnel from the Division of Oil and Hazardous Materials (DOHM) were called.The rains stopped on June 30. The top priorities at this point were to reduce the amount of oil leaching from the lagoons into the river and to protect the water intakes of downstream cities. On July 4, three main contractors, Underwater Technics, Clean Water, and New England Pollution Control were tasked with cleaning up a 16 mile stretch of the Schuylkill River. The spill area became a testing ground for clean-up methods. The bulk of the cleanup was completed by early August. By the conclusion of operations on September 30, the clean-up bill totaled $4.5 million. USCG district 1. Keyword: Boom, filter fence, sorbent granules, National Strike Force (NSF), manual removal.."
6213,1971-02-27,Wafra,"Cape Agulhas, South Africa",-35.0,20.0333,,,Arabian crude oil,,,,1,,,6,"On the morning of February 27, 1971, the tanker Wafra was taken under tow off Cape Alghulas, South Africa after her engine room flooded. Later that day the towline broke, and the Wafra drifted onto the Agulhas Reef, five miles from Cape Agulhas. Cargo tanks were ruptured, and Arabian crude oil began to leak from the vessel. On March 8, the vessel was pulled off the reef by the tug Oceanic, and towed to a position 200 miles from the coast where it was deliberately sunk on March 12. Keyword: Sinking.."
6212,1971-01-18,Oregon Standard/Arizona Standard,"San Francisco, California",37.8167,-122.5,,,Bunker C,,,,,,,7,"On January 18, 1971 at 0141, the tank vesselArizona Standard struck the port side of the tank vessel Oregon Standard approximately 300 yards west of the mid span of the Golden Gate Bridge. The two vessels remained joined together while several damaged cargo tanks on the Oregon Standard began releasing bunker C fuel oil into San Francisco Bay. Contributing factors to the incident were dense fog and darkness.Spill response started almost immediately. A command post was established by 0445 by representatives from USCG District 12, the California Department of Fish and Game (CA DFG), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Although water borne movement of cleanup and containment equipment was hampered by the dense fog, containment booms were in place around both vessels by 0630. The separation of the two vessels at 0900 resulted in an increased rate of spillage from theOregon Standard. Concentrated efforts were directed at recovering oil still within the vessel's ruptured tanks.By the evening of January 18, Standard Oil had deployed numerous personnel and equipment along shoreline areas to recover the oil as it was beached. By January 19, bird cleaning stations were established in several areas under the direction of CA DFG.Standard Oil was efficient in deploying cleanup resources well in advance of the oil movement due to good contingency planning. The oil spill reached its maximum extent by January 20. Skimming operations continued until January 27, at which time all beaches in the contaminated area were declared to be at least 95% clean. Small cleanup crews patrolled oiled beach areas until March 12, picking up small globs of oil and straw. Cleanup in the rocky out croppings of Rocky Point was completed by March 19. USCG district 11. Keyword: Contingency plan, fog, straw, boom, skimmer, vacuum truck, adverse weather conditions, California Department of Fish and Game (CA DFG), Point Reyes National Seashore, Davidson Current, manual removal.."
6211,1970-12-01,Shell Platform 26,"Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana",28.7667,-90.1667,Oil,Wellhead,Crude oil,,,,1,,,5,"On December 1, 1970, Shell Oil Co. Platform 26 exploded and caught fire. The platform included 22 production wells with a capacity of 15,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The flames from the burning platform blazed 400 feet into the air. The 21-B well, with a 424-barrel per day capacity, ruptured 12 feet above the water. By December 3, the service crane had collapsed towards the center of the platform at a 60? angle. Burning oil covered the surface of the water within 50 feet of the platform. By December 7, well No. 21-B was contributing to 30-50 percent of the fire. Shifting winds, fog and rough seas slowed response efforts at times.Holes were shot into the tubing of some of the wells to determine whether oil was still being produced. On January 12, Shell Oil Co. personnel perforated a relief well in an attempt to contain the flow. On January 20, eight of the wells remained on fire. Corexit 7664 dispersant was applied to the slick at a rate of 3 barrels per hour.Response operations began moderating on March 1. A U.S. Coast Guard cutter and helicopter were released from the scene. Shell Oil Co. officials were required to submit daily pollution reports to the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), New Orleans, in advance of any operations that may have increased pollution. Drilling, capping, and pumping of the wells continued throughout April. By April 16, the estimated rate of release was 20 barrels per day. The slick was reportedly staying within a 6-mile radius of the platform, with sheen extending to 12 miles. The slick was reduced to sheen during the following months as pumping and capping operations continued.Beach surveys were conducted by personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard, Shell Oil Co., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, and other local observers. The only shoreline oiling that resulted from the incident was between Caminada Pass and Bay Champagne. The case was closed by the U.S. Coast Guard on May 17, 1971. The explosion and subsequent fire killed four people and seriously burned 37 others. USCG district 8. "
6210,1970-10-23,Pacific Glory,"Isle of Wight, England",50.5833,-1.33333,Oil,Collision,Nigerian crude oil,,,,1,,1040000,5,"On the evening of October 23, 1970, the tanker Pacific Glory and the tanker Allegro collided six miles off the Isle of Wight, England. The Pacific Glory caught fire, and was taken under tow as firefighting tugs tried to control the fire. Explosions ruptured a starboard tank, and led to the flooding of the engine space. The next day, the tanker began to settle and eventually touched bottom at a point four miles from the shore. The Allegro continued on from the collision site under her own power. The initial leak stopped soon after the collision, but as explosions occurred on the Pacific Glory additional leaks started from a starboard tank. The tank contained 35,400 barrels of Nigerian crude oil. Some of the oil burned, but approximately 24,780 barrels of oil spilled from the tank, forming three slicks. Very little oil came ashore, but some oil impacted Brighton and Selsey. "
6209,1970-02-10,Chevron Main Pass Block 41,"11 miles E of the Mississippi River delta, Louisiana",29.3833,-88.9833,Oil,,crude oil,,,,1,,,7,"The Chevron Main Pass Block 41C platform caught fire on February 10, 1970 and burned until March 10. Oil and gas flowed from the well until March 31. Chevron hired Red Adair of Houston to put out the fire. USCG district 8. "
6208,1970-02-04,Arrow,"Nova Scotia, Canada",45.4667,-61.1,Oil,Grounding,Bunker C Oil,,,,1,1,3470000,7,"On February 4, 1970, at 0935, the steam tanker Arrow ran hard aground on Cerberus Rock in Chedabucto Bay off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. The vessel had been traveling off course at nearly full speed when the grounding occurred. The Arrow broke into two pieces on February 12, spilling between 77,000 and 82,500 barrels of Bunker C Oil into the waters of the bay. Visibility at the time of the grounding was between five and six miles, water temperatures were very cold and there was ice in the bays and inlets. There were high winds and seas at the time of the spill. This worked to spread the oil into Chedabucto Bay, and the oil eventually impacted approximately 300 kilometers of the bay's shoreline. "
6207,1969-04-30,Hamilton Trader,"Liverpool Bay, England",53.5,3.33333,Oil,Collision,No. 6 Fuel Oil,,,,1,,168000,6,"Early on the morning of April 30, 1969, the Hannes Knuppel collided with the tanker Hamilton Trader in Liverpool Bay in the Irish Sea. The Hamilton Trader was anchored near the Bar Light Vessel at the time of the collision. A starboard tank on the Hamilton Trader was holed and approximately 4,000 barrels of No. 6 Fuel Oil was spilled. The spilled oil impacted approximately 50 miles of shoreline. Cleanup was accomplished primarily with chemical dispersants on the oil slicks at sea. "
6206,1969-01-28,Santa Barbara Well blowout,"Santa Barbara, California",34.1667,-119.75,Oil,Wellhead,California crude oil,,,,1,,4200000,6,"On January 28, 1969, the Union Oil Company well number 21 under Platform A, located 5.5 miles southeast of Santa Barbara, California, in the Dos Cuadras field, experienced a blowout while drill bits were being changed. A massive mixture of oil, gas, and drilling mud roared up the drill casing and spewed out onto the platform. Well A-21 was capped on February 7 with 13,000 barrels of heavy drilling mud. Oil continued to vent from natural faults several hundred yards from the platform, in tract 4042 between the coast and a chain of islands. The faults released a total of 100,000 barrels of oil until December 1969. A record-breaking storm immediately before the incident contributed to the large amount of oiled debris that needed to be collected as part of the spill response. On February 2, the National Pollution Contingency Plan, instituted by President Johnson in 1968, went into effect for the first time. The Federal Water Pollution Control Administration was on-scene to monitor the well-killing process and cleanup. Red Adair was brought in to provide expertise capping the well. To aid in predicting the slick movement, the National Weather Service set up a local station to monitor winds and tides. Weather during the cleanup was moderate except for a storm on February 4 and 5 that temporarily halted cleanup by damaging booms that were protecting harbors and marinas. The majority of the cleanup was completed within 45 days. Commercial fishing was completely closed in the area from February until April. Although the environmental effects of the spill were relatively minimal, economic effects were extensive due to loss of fishing income, loss of recreational facilities, and damage to personal property. USCG district 11. "
6205,1968-12-13,Witwater,"Galeta Island, Canal Zone, Panama",9.58333,-80.6667,Oil,Collision,"Diesel, Bunker C",,,,,1,588000,6,"On December 13, 1968, the oil tanker Witwater broke up in heavy seas off the Atlantic coast of Panama. The breakup of the vessel, and continued leaking of the wreck spilled 14,000 barrels of Bunker C and diesel oil into the water 5 miles from Galeta Island. The oil eventually impacted Galeta Island. Keyword: Fire."
6204,1968-06-13,World Glory,"65 miles ENE of Durban, South Africa",-29.6333,32.25,,,Kuwait crude oil,,,,1,,14000000,6,"At 1500 on June 13, 1968, the World Glory, bound for Huelva, Spain, broke up approximately 65 miles ENE of Durban, South Africa. At the time of the incident the weather consisted of southwesterly gale force winds, overcast skies, heavy swells, and poor visibility. Only ten of the 34 crew members survived the accident. The stern section of the vessel sank after about two hours, while the bow section drifted southwest with the Agulhas Current. The bow was presumed to sink at 30 06 S, 031 54 E, approximately 40 miles from the initial breakup. All the ship's cargo, 334,043 barrels of Kuwait crude oil, eventually spilled into the Indian Ocean. The response was led by the Port Captain of Durban. Since the economy of Natal, South Africa, depended on the upcoming winter tourist season, the primary response goal was to keep the oil from impacting the mainly recreational shoreline. Dispersant operations were organized by personnel from the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Industries. Other parties involved in the response include the Department of Transportation, South African Defense Force, the Durban Corporation, the Oceanographic Research Institute, the Natal Anti-Shark Measures Board, and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Wildlife impacts were minimal. Duration of response was approximately 20 days with an estimated cost of $420,000. Keyword: Adverse weather conditions, sinking.."
6203,1968-03-07,General Colocotronis,"Eleuthera Island, Bahamas",25.3333,-76.3333,,,"Venezuelan crude oil, diesel fuel",,,,1,1,1550000,6,"On March 7, 1968, the Greek tank vessel General Colocotronis ran aground on the east side of Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas. The vessel was loaded with approximately 119,000 barrels of Venezuelan crude oil. The hull was severely damaged during the grounding causing the vessel to spill approximately 37,000 barrels of oil into the Atlantic Ocean at a location one and one-half miles offshore.Approximately 72,500 barrels of oil were pumped from the vessel into another tanker, the Esso Margarita. Steam lines were rigged to heat the cargo to facilitate pumping. Moving the salvage vessels into position and offloading the remaining cargo was performed during extremely severe weather. Dive surveys reported that the keel was crushed and buckled and that there was extensive damage to the hull of the vessel. Salvage and response personnel decided that the only feasible action was to sink the General Colocotronis. Following the offloading operations, the cargo tanks were flushed with dispersants to remove the residual oil. The vessel was then towed out to deep water and sunk. USCG district 7. Keyword: Enjay 7664, Magnus, Drew, Polycomplex A, boom, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF), lightering, sinking.."
6202,1968-03-03,Ocean Eagle,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",18.4833,-66.1667,,,Venezuelan light crude oil,,,,1,,2940000,15,"On the morning of March 3, 1968, the tanker Ocean Eagle grounded in the harbor of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The vessel broke in two several hours after the grounding, spilling Venezuelan light crude oil into the harbor. The aft section of the vessel drifted farther into the harbor and grounded, while the forward section was anchored in place. Three days later, U. S. Navy tugs tried to tow the forward section out of the harbor. Adverse weather hindered the operation, and eventually drove the forward section farther into the harbor. On March 10, the forward section broke open in heavy seas and released more oil into the water. By the first week of April, both parts of the tanker were lightered and towed out to sea where they were sunk. USCG district 7. Keyword: Sorbents, manual removal, emsulfier, sinking.."
6201,1967-03-18,Torrey Canyon,"Lands End, England",50.05,-4.73333,,,Kuwait crude oil,,,,1,1,36100000,5,"On the morning of March 18, 1967, the T/V Torrey Canyon ran aground on Pollard Rock on Seven Stones Reef off Lands End in England due to the master's negligence. The entire cargo, approximately 860,000 barrels (references range between 857,600 and 872,300 barrels), was released into the sea or burned during the next twelve days. Ships of the Royal Navy carrying detergents were en route to the scene within four hours of the grounding.The response command post was established at Plymouth. The Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy implemented an early warning system for oil movement. A panel of expert scientists was assembled to consider scientific problems involved with the cleanup procedure. Local authorities were instrumental in dealing with the oil beached within their jurisdictions.A detergent, primarily BP1002, was sprayed on much of the floating oil to emulsify and disperse it. Manual methods were used for removal of oil on many of the sandy beaches, although the dissected nature of the shoreline made it impossible to clean the whole coastline. The vessel lost structural integrity on March 26, releasing more oil into the water. Since towing the vessel off of the reef was deemed impossible, the government decided to bomb the vessel. Keyword: BP1002, straw, chalk, bombing, fire, manual removal.."
6200,1957-03-29,Tampico Maru,"Northern Baja California, about 1 mile north of Punta Cabras",31.3333,-116.467,,,"diesel oil - approx. 80% heavy distillate, 20% residual fuel oil",,,,,,,5,"The Tampico Maru (henceforth Tampico) left Los Angeles Harbor in latter March 1957, bound for Japan, and loaded with dark diesel oil supplied by Union Oil of California (now known as Unocal). The vessel was old and the oceanic crossing was scheduled to be her final journey. After delivery of her cargo, the ship was destined for destruction as scrap. Shortly following departure, a welded seam ruptured between two steel plates on the starboard side, well above the water line. The U.S. harbor authorities refused permission to return to Los Angeles. The vessel then proceeded to Ensenada Harbor in Baja California to have the ruptured seam repaired by welding. Authorities in Ensenada refused permission to have the repair work done within the Harbor so welders were taken aboard and the ship proceeded offshore an estimated 60 miles to have the welding accomplished. At this distance offshore, the vessel may have been situated within the influence of the southward-flowing California Current System. Welding repairs were completed successfully. Unfortunately, a dense fog settled throughout the region. A single sun sight was made within the two days offshore, to establish the ship's position. On this basis, a return to Ensenada was undertaken to offload the welders. In the early morning hours of March 29 1957, the vessel struck the coast at a location about 64 km south of Ensenada Harbor. The bow grounded against one side of the entrance to a small cove on a predominantly rocky shore. The stern apparently swung around and stuck on a shallow spot midway across the cove (henceforth Tampico cove) entrance. The hull thus served as a breakwater across about 2/3 of the cove entrance, creating fairly calm conditions landward of the hull. The crew and passengers were able to disembark and reach shore safely in the lee of the hull. A portion of the oil cargo was liberated at the time of grounding. The remainder escaped over the next 6-9 months as the ship was slowly torn asunder by pounding surf. The location was in a remote section of coastline so no countermeasures were taken to remove a portion of the cargo or lessen ensuing pollution of the shore. A few shacks scattered along the coast here housed native fishermen and their families. The site was accessible by an extremely rough road, best negotiated by 4-wheel drive vehicles. The main paved highway ran about 10-20 miles inland and the trip from there to the study site required 2-3 hours. Keyword: accidental grounding, diesel oil, mixing by surf."
