These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| NRC Case #: | 016-97 |
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| INSUM #: | One |
| Occurence Date: | 15 May, 1997 |
| Location: | Carteret, NJ |
| Source: | Tank Barge RTC 320 |
| Material: | Oil, Fuel: No. 2 |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 46,820 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 46,820 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Arthur Kill |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | Captain of the Port, New York |
SITUATION: On Thursday 15 May, 1997, a medium No. 2 fuel oil spill occurred at the GATX Carteret Terminal, in Carteret, NJ when the Tank Barge RTC 320 was overfilled due to a crewman falling asleep during a transfer evolution. Rhinaur Transportation Corp. (the owner of the barge) conducted a breathe test of the crewman indicating a Breathe Alcohol Content of .062. A safety zone has been established and a safety broadcast has been initiated. Marine Safety Office New York will conduct an investigation into this incident CASE PENDS .