NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM

Of The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan

G-OPF 2100 2nd St. S.W., Washington, DC 20593-0001

M/V Sergo Zakariadze

Sitrep Two and Final

24 November, 1999

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Occurrence Date: 19 November
Location: San Juan, PR
Source: M/V Sergo Zakariadze
Material: Fuel Oil and Lube Oil
Severity: Potential Major
Quantity Discharged: None
Quantity in Water: None
Body of Water Affected: San Juan Harbor
Federal On-Scene Coordinator: MSO San Juan

The M/V Sergo Zakariadze remains hard aground in San Juan Harbor. Lightering operations have removed approximately 188,615 gallons of fuel to date from the grounded vessel. Stability of the vessel remains unchanged. Future plans are to continue to consolidate remaining oil products and to evaluate methods for removal of cement from the vessel. The vessel casualty investigation will continue with assistance from the National Transportation Safety Board. CASE CLOSED.