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 SPRING BEE

Sitrep One

3 March, 1999

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Occurence Date: 1 March
Location: Holt Terminal, Glouchester, NJ
Source: M/V Spring Bee
Material: Lube Oil
Severity: Medium
Quantity Discharged: 5,500 Gallons
Quantity in Water: 5,500 Gallons
Body of Water Affected: Delaware River - ICW
Federal On-Scene Coordinator: MSO Philadelphia, PA

012140R rcvd rept that M/V SPRING BEE collided with a crane on pier at Holt Terminal puncturing the lube oil tank. The collision caused an estimated 5 ft by 4 inch gash in hull. Results from helo overflt and vsl HARPAT found medium sheen in various places including patches of oil under Camden pier 7 (Del Monte docks). CASE PENDS.