Office of Response and RestorationIncident News
Pier 88 Newark Bay Diesel Release, 39 Chestnut St, Avenel, NJ 07001, USA
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.
Scammon Bay Storage Tank Release, Scammon Bay, AK
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.
M/V Iver Exporter, Mississippi MM 126, LA, USA
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.
Dredge Barge Fire, Port O' Connor, Matagorda Bay TX, TX 77979, USA
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.
Eversource Dielectric Fluid, 16 Revere Beach Pkwy, Everett, MA 02149, USA
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.
UTV Charlie Wallace, 29 Great River Rd, Wickliffe, KY 42087, USA
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.
High Sulfur Fuel Spill Mississippi River, 5901 Terminal Dr, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
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 Spill. 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.
Mystery Sheen Mississippi MM 163, 8307 LA-18, St James, LA 70086, USA
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.
Bay Jacques Crude Spill, 23627 LA-1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357, USA
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.
Straits of Mackinac, MI Dielectric Fluid Release, 6750 David Dr, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, USA
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.
Pertamina Pipeline, Balikpapan Bay, Borneo, Indonesia
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.
F/V MOUNT TAMGUS, Approximately 12 NM W of Rockaway Beach, OR
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.
Oil & Produced Water,Dead End Well Canal, LA, 385 Paradise Ln, Larose, LA 70373, USA
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.
Diesel Discharge, Rollover Bay, TX, 950 N Bauer Ln, Gilchrist, TX 77617, USA
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.
Vessel Debris, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
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.
Bio-Diesel Discharge; Kirby Inland Marine, Industrial canal locks, Andry St. Wharf, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
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.
M/V Rio Barrow, 1151 Florida A1A, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA
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.
Marathon Petroleum Co, Mississippi River MM140, 2310 LA-44, Reserve, LA 70084, USA
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. .
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Chemical Release, 18 Lucius J. Kellam Jr Bridge-Tunnel, Cape Charles, VA 23310, USA
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.
F/V OLE BETTS SEA, 22 miles NE of Dry Tortugas, FL
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.