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Sulfuric Acid Drum, Corpus Christi Inner Harbor; Corpus Christi, TX

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 16:00
On January 25, 2024, at approximately 1530 local, a 55-gallon drum containing an acid solution (concentration unknown) was dropped into the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor during vessel transfer operations at Cargo Dock 15. Drum was reported intact at the time it entered the water (NRC#1389950. Sector Corpus Christi contacted NOAA SSC to request evaluation of potential environmental impacts. SSC provided verbal evaluation to Sector Corpus Christi and is working with the Chem Team to refine the evaluation. The barrel was later recovered and confirmed to be phosphoric acid

Coke Liquor Spill from a Steel Facility; Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 16:00
On January 25, 2024, the Great Lakes SSC received a report from USCG Sector Northern Great Lakes of a 1/20/24 coke liquor spill from an Algoma Steel facility in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada to the St. Mary's River. The spilled quantity and contaminant concentration levels are unknown, but the coke liquor was reportedly spilled to the site's storm drain system and may have been partially treated before release to the river through the facility's wastewater treatment system. Canadian authorities have sampled the source and outfall. Those chemical analysis results are expected within 3 weeks. USCG is requesting information on contaminant levels of concern for coke liquor.

Heavy Snow Loads Sinking Vessels; Juneau, AK

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 16:00
On January 24, 2024, USCG Sector Southeast Alaska reported they were responding to eight sunken vessels in/near Juneau, AK. The vessels are in Harris and Aurora Harbors near downtown Juneau and Statter Harbor in Auke Bay. The vessel sinkings are attributed to the heavy snow loads. Juneau has received over 28 inches of snow since Sunday, 1/21/2024. Sector SEAK requested assistance from the SSC to initiate an emergency Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Fire at Ilwaco Landing on Columbia River; Ilwaco, WA

Sun, 01/21/2024 - 16:00
On 22-JAN-2024, the USCG IMD Astoria contacted the NOAA SSC about a fire at the Ilwaco Landing, on the Columbia River, WA. The fire started approx. 1100 this morning. There is an approx. 1700-lb. Freon tank, 2 15-gal. propane tanks, and a 50-gal. drum of hydraulic oil on site. An explosion was heard earlier, the fire is reported to be taking over cars on the pier, there are no reports of vessel impact yet. An NWS SPOT weather forecast and air dispersion modeling were requested.

Stormwater Outfall Oil Discharge; Dominguez Channel, Long Beach, CA

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 16:00
The morning of 21-JAN-2024, USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted their NOAA SSC regarding an inland spill of roughly 1,200 gallons crude oil/water mixture. This inland spill resulted in oil entering a stormwater drain which discharged to the mouth of Dominguez Channel (in the innermost portions of the Port of Long Beach). Oil sheens have been observed in the water, but containment boom appears to be effective. The USCG requested a trajectory and possible threats to the Cabrillo Wetlands (4+ miles down channel).

Naptha Discharge; Houston Ship Channel, TX

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 16:00
NOTIFICATION ONLY Early in the morning of January 20, 2024, a barge allision at Magellan Terminals, located in the upper Houston Ship Channel, discharged an estimated 50 bbls of naptha into the channel. At time of Sector Houston's notification, discharge was partially contained, no support requested.

TPIC Sweet Lake Discharge; Cameron, LA

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 16:00
On January 18,2024, a TPIC facility in Sweet Lake, LA discharged an estimated 30 gallons of high paraffin crude oil into the water. On January 19, 2024 MSU Lake Charles requested review of the initial consultation request. NOAA SSC reviewed notification and provided comments.

Mystery Sheen; vicinity of Coquille Bay, LA

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 16:00
On January 7, 2024, the USCG Sector New Orleans contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a reported discharge of oil that occurred this morning from a wellhead in vicinity of Coquille Bay, LA. No oil was observed at the wellhead location during an overflight around 1530 but a possible sheen (see photos) was reported aprox 3 miles north of the wellhead near an ongoing dredging operations (see photos). USCG is trying to determine if sheen is oil or possible false positive possibly associated with dredging operations (eg. sediment or other non oil sheen).

Widespread Unknown Odor; area of Corpus Christi, TX

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 16:00
On January 4, 2024 emergency management offices in several counties in the Corpus Christi area received multiple reports of an unknown odor. Odor was described various ways, as sulfur- or ammonia like. No source has been identified. Initial reports were received beginning around 2100 local on January 3. NWS Corpus Christi received a request for an air plume reverse trajectory (hindcast) to assist in locating the source. Based on initial reverse trajectory and a review of NRC reports, no point source was identified. Air monitoring crews from TCEQ and multiple local agencies were in the field today, and the EPA Aspect aircraft has begun collecting data. As of the evening of January 4, odor has been reported in 7 counties. NOAA SSC is supporting remote.

Explosion and Fire at Tradebe Environmental Services; Bridgeport, CT

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 16:00
On the afternoon of 29 DEC 2023 there was an explosion and fire at Tradebe Environmental Services in Bridgeport, CT. A large amount of fire fighting waste water with unknown chemicals leaked into a storm drain. At approximately 1100 on 30 DEC 2023 USCG Sector Long Island Sound contacted the NOAA SSC to provide a situation update and request information from NOAA ERD.

Sheen in/near Bar Harbor South Marina; Ketchikan, AK

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 16:00
On 12/29/2023, the USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Ketchikan contacted the NOAA AK SSC with a request to assist identifying the source of a sheen in/near the Bar Harbor South Marina in Ketchikan, AK. Fresh sheen has been reported on 12/26 and 12/28/2023, along approximately 1 miles of shoreline, extending up to 0.1 mile from shore. The marina is at the center of the reported sheen area, and sheen has covered the entirety of the marina.

Fire onboard M/V Genius Star XI near Dutch Harbor, AK

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 16:00
On 12/25/2023, Panamanian-flagged M/V GENIUS STAR XI (IMO 9622710) experienced a fire onboard their #1 cargo hold. The cause of the fire was believed to be lithium-ion batteries that ignited during heavy seas. The vessel is diverting to Dutch Harbor. The vessel is under its own power without any known propulsion or steering issues at this time. the USCG requested the NOAA SSC assist with chemical hazard assessment.

Sodium Chlorate Spill, Port of Seattle; Seattle, WA

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 16:00
The morning of 18-DEC-2023, the USCG Sector Puget Sound notified the NOAA SSC NW of an approx. one-ton release of sodium chlorate at the Port of Seattle last night due to a rupture in containment. A small quantity is reported to have gone in the water. The USCG is requesting information on chemical properties and hazards associated with this chemical for response.

Fuel Spill from Fishing Vessel, Tampa, FL

Sat, 12/16/2023 - 16:00
On December 17, 2023, the USCG Sector Tampa/St Petersburg, FL notified the NOAA SSC that the F/V MISS JORDI, a 70ft steel-hulled shrimp vessel had sunken at a dock along Causeway Boulevard in McKay Bay. The USCG requested trajectory and fuel fate support

Submerged Barge, Newtown Creek, Brooklyn, NY

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 16:00
On the morning of 16 December 2023, US EPA Region II notified the NOAA SSC that there is a submerged tug and lift barge in Newtown Creek, Brooklyn, New York. The tug is releasing a light sheen. US EPA is the FOSC with USCG Sector New York providing support.

Diesel Spill from Fuel Tank at Fire Station; Point Lay, AK

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 16:00
On December 14, 2023, the USCG Sector Anchorage requested SSC support in evaluating response tactics for a diesel spill in Point Lay, North Slope Borough, AK. A 2,200-gallon discharge was reported on 10/9/2023 from a fuel tank at the Fire Station. Fuel accumulated beneath the Fire Station, Community Center, and Telecommunications Center buildings. Presently, the RP is working to address vapor intrusion concerns in the Fire Station and Community Center and develop a long-term cleanup strategy for the contaminated soils beneath the buildings.

Pusher Tug Capsized/Sunk; Willamette River, Gladstone, OR

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 16:00
On 14-DEC-2023, the USCG Sector Columbia River called the NOAA SSC about a 25’ pusher Tug KMT-3 that capsized and sank on the Willamette River on 13-DEC with approx. 700 gallons of diesel on board. The USCG requested support on resources at risk and the applicability of technology to locating the vessel.

Fin Whale Carcass on Pacific Beach; San Diego, CA

Sat, 12/09/2023 - 16:00
On December 10, 2023, the NOAA NMFS Stranding Coordinator in CA contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 50-foot-long fin whale carcass on Pacific Beach, San Diego, 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.

BP Pipeline Gasoline Release at Conway Station; Skagit County, WA

Sat, 12/09/2023 - 16:00
On December 10, 2023, the EPA notified the NOAA HDO and SSC NW of an oil spill from a BP/Olympic Pipeline near Conway, WA. The 20” pipeline carrying gasoline had a pressure loss and shut down the system at Conway Station, approx. 1 mile east of I-5. The pipeline is 4’ underground, there is an unknown max. potential of gasoline released. Oil is observed in nearby Bulson Creek, and a smell of fumes and gasoline in the area of the release. BP, EPA and WA Dept. of Ecology are sending responders. There are potential impacts to salmon migrations and resources

Jet Fuel Spill from Tanker Truck at JFK Airport; New York, NY

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:00
On the morning of 8 December 2023, USCG Sector New York notified the NOAA SSC that 5,000 gallons of Jet "A" fuel was released from a tanker truck of which 4,500 gallons entered a nearby stormwater basin. The USCG requested recommendations for clean-up methods and potential resources at risk.

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