Diesel fuel discharge from Navy destroyer, Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia
1525 Bayville St, Norfolk, VA 23503, USA | 2021-Dec-17
Initial Notification: On December 18, 2021, USCG Sector Virginia notified the NOAA SSC about a diesel fuel discharge that took place during a fuel transfer operation involving the USS BULKELEY ( a destroyer) at Naval Station Norfolk, VA. An estimated 2,000-3,000 gallons of diesel fuel was discharged into Chesapeake Bay, Virginia. Discharged has been secured and active and passive recovery operations are being employed.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel Fuel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 2,500 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 36° 57.90′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 76° 17.71′ West |