SITREP ONE
16 March, 2001
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.
| Occurrence Date: | 15 March, 2001 |
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| Location: | Anacortes, WA |
| Source: | Tank Barge Energizer |
| Material: | Gasoline |
| Severity: | Potential Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | 10 Barrels |
| Quantity in Water: | 10 Barrels |
| Body of Water Affected: | Puget Sound |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Puget Sound |
T/B ENERGIZER WAS LOADING APPROX 55,000 BARRELS OF GASOLINE WHILE MOORED AT THE EQUILLON FACILITY IN ANACORTES, WA. DURING THE FINAL PHASE OF THE TRANSFER APPROX 10 BARRELS OF GASOLINE WAS DISCHARGED INTO PUGET SOUND VIA A 10 INCH CRACK IN THE NUMBER 3 PORT TANK. ALL STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. A SECOND CRACK WAS DETECTED IN #3S. THE DAMAGED TANKS HAVE BEEN EMPTIED. THE BARGE OWNER IS DEVELOPING A PLAN TO OFFLOAD THE REMAINING CARGO. CASE PENDS.