SITREP ONE
31 January, 2000
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: | 29 January |
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| Location: | Indian River, DE |
| Source: | M/V Michael |
| Material: | Nigerian Light Crude |
| Severity: | Potential Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | None |
| Quantity in Water: | None |
| Body of Water Affected: | Deleware Bay |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Philadelphia |
The T/V MICHAEL ran aground outside the mouth of Delaware Bay at 0645 on 29 January 2000. The tanker is carrying 38,178,000 gallons of Nigerian Light Crude Oil. The vessel was refloated on 30 January and anchored at the mouth of the bay. The vessel will be inspected for damage 31 January. If damage is found, the vessel will subsequently be lightered. No damage or pollution has been sighted emanating from the vessel. CASE CLOSED.