USS JASON DUNHAM; Cape Hatteras, NC
Cape Hatteras, NC | 2014-Mar-12
Initial Notification: On March 12, 2014, the USCG Sector North Carolina notified the NOAA SSC that the US Navy vessel USS JASON DUNHAM accidentally discharged approximately 35,000 gallons of #2 diesel fuel. Discharge took place on 11 March at 1800 hours. The discharge occurred approximately 22 miles offshore of Cape Hatteras. USCG Sector North Carolina has requested fate and trajectory from NOAA.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | #2 Diesel Fuel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 35,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 34° 53.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 75° 20.00′ West |