SITREP ONE
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 #: | 038-98 |
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| Occurence Date: | 15 December |
| Location: | Gulf of Mexico |
| Source: | Barge |
| Material: | Lube Oil |
| Severity: | Potential Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | None |
| Quantity in Water: | None |
| Body of Water Affected: | Gulf of Mexico |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Tampa |
At 0244 15 December, 1998 the Barge: CAMIC CENAC ran aground at position 27deg 41'54"N / 82deg 34'33"W. The Barge is single bottomed with double sides. The Barge contains a cargo of 23,000 GAL of Lube Oil. No material has been released at this time. The probability of any material being released is considered low. The Barge's Insurance Company has been notified and is en route. CASE PENDS.