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 #: | 039-97 |
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| INSUM #: | Sitrep One |
| Occurence Date: | 12 November 1997 |
| Location: | Rota Island, Marianas Islands |
| Source: | T/V Shogun |
| Material: | Diesel Fuel |
| Severity: | Potential Major/Probability High |
| Quantity Discharged: | 10,000 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 10,000 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Rota Main Channel Entrance |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Guam |
SITUATION: On Tuesday, November 04, 1997, the T/V Shogun ran hard aground in surf line 50-100 yards north of Rota Main Channel Entrance. The vessel is carrying 6,000 bbls of diesel fuel and 750 bbls of unleaded gasoline. The vessel has taken on water. On 07 Nov 1997 it was determined that 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel was lost from the #5 bunker tank. Product was carried out to sea. No wildlife or shoreline impact has been reported. One attempt to pull the vessel of the reef failed. Dewatering and lightering operations continue. CASE PENDS.