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M/V Grey Shark; NY Harbor

NY Harbor | 2015-Mar-17

Initial Notification: On March 17, 2015, the USCG Sector New York notified NOAA concerning a fire aboard the M/V Grey Shark, a Ro/Ro (roll on/roll off) carrying cars. Crew are attempting to control the fire. The vessel is currently under tow about 100 miles east of Pt. Pleasant, NJ heading back to NY. It has been reported the ship has a total of 55,000 gallons of several different oils onboard. The USCG has requested trajectory implications for each of two potential anchorages, to decide where best to send the ship when it arrives around 2200 this evening in case of any potential spill. The ship is not currently losing any oil.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Fuel Oil
Total amount at risk of spill: 55,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 40° 1.20′ North
Longitude (approximate): 72° 3.00′ West