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Occurrence Date: |
13 September, 2001 |
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Location: |
Wewahitchka, FL |
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Source: |
T/V Ms Paula |
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Material: |
No. 2 Diesel and Waste Oil |
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Severity: |
Potential Medium |
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Quantity Discharged: |
50 Gallons |
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Quantity in Water: |
50 Gallons |
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Body of Water Affected: |
Apalachicola River |
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Federal On-Scene Coordinator: |
MSO Mobile |
| Description: On September 12, 2001 at approximately 2200 local time, the towing vessel MS PAULA struck a metal dredge suction hose and sank in 10 feet of water, in the Apalachicola River, near Wewahitchka, Fl. Although the vessel was carrying 3000 gallons of number 2 diesel fuel, it did not sustain damage near the fuel tanks. Containment boom and absorbent pads have been used to combat the sheen. Three rows of deflection boom and a secondary containment boom have been deployed down-stream by the responsible party's spill contractor. Efforts to raise the vessel have commenced and Marine Safety Office Mobile personnel will monitor the response. CASE CLOSED. |
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