SITREP ONE
6 February, 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: | 6 February |
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| Location: | Crisfield, MD |
| Source: | Tank Barge VB-42 |
| Material: | #6 Oil |
| Severity: | Potential Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | None |
| Quantity in Water: | None |
| Body of Water Affected: | Nanticoke River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | Activities Baltimore |
At approximately 5:00am on 06-Feb-2000, the tank barge VB 42 ran aground near navigational light number seven on the Nanticoke River (in the vicinity of Crisfield, MD). At 1:30pm, during high tide, the master of the tug "TAFT BEACH" unsuccessfully attempted to refloat the barge. Coast Guard personnel from Activities Baltimore arrived on scene at 5:30pm to conduct a preliminary assessment and casualty investigation. No damage or leakage has been reported from the vessel's 924,000 gallon tank at this time. The tank barge "DOUBLE SKIN-15" has been dispatched from Norfolk, Va. to lighter the barge VB 42's cargo of # six fuel oil. Provided all prerequisites are in place, lightering operations will commence at approximately 7:00am on 07-Feb-2000. CASE PENDS.