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: | September 14 |
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| Location: | Naval Weapons Station Earle |
| Source: | USS Detroit fuel tank |
| Material: | Marine Diesel |
| Severity: | Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | 30000 |
| Quantity in Water: | 30000 |
| Body of Water Affected: | Sandy Hook Bay |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | Activities New York |
On 14 September, 2000 at 16:30, a MacCalister tug, the Mary L MacCalister struck the US Navy supply vessel, the USS Detroit, causing a crack in the fuel tank. The crack was four to five feet above the water line and four feet long. The USS Detroit released 30000 gallons of marine diesel. Miller Environmental and Kens Marine were hired to clean up the spill. Containment and deflection booms were deployed and skimmers and vacuum trucks were dispatched to collect the material. Some local media interest has been expressed. The Coast Guards Activities New York monitored and directed clean-up operations.On 15 September, 2000 at 17:10 the navy assumed responsibility of all clean-up operations including all associated costs, canceling the Federal Project Number. At approximately 09:00 the amount of product recovered totaled 1000 gallons. On 15 September, 2000 at 18:45 all vessel traffic restrictions were removed. All boom is currently being removed from sensitive areas. CASE CLOSED.