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 #: | 038-97 |
|---|---|
| INSUM #: | Sitrep One |
| Occurence Date: | 5 November 1997 |
| Location: | Samoa, CA |
| Source: | M/V Kure |
| Material: | Bunker C Fuel |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 16,000 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 16,000 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Humbolt Bay |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO San Francisco, CA |
SITUATION: On Wednesday, November 05, 1997, a Medium oil spill occurred when the Motor Vessel "Kure" backed into a piling at the Louisiana Pacific Lumber dock in Samoa, California and damaged a fuel tank resulting in the release of 16,000 gallons of Bunker C fuel. Coast Guard Pacific Area Command reports the release lasted 20 minutes and that the hole has been patched. Pacific Strike Team has been activated and will respond with skimming equipment and booms. The National Pollution Funds Center has authorized $500,000 for cleanup. USCGC Conifer has been recalled and is enroute to Humboldt Bay. Responsible Party has hired Clean Pacific to perform cleanup. Humbodt Bay has been closed by the COTP. CASE PENDS.