JP-8 Tank Truck Spill; Portland, ME
Portland, ME | 2003-Apr-18
Initial Notification: A tank truck owned by 4 Star Bulk Transport Inc. rolled over at the intersection of Highway 77 and Broadway in South Portland, Maine. An estimated 8,000 gallons of JP-8 (military, high performance jet fuel) was discharged from the truck causing an estimated 6,500 gallons to enter Anthoine Creek via storm drains.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | JP-8, jet fuel |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 8,000 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 43° 39.33′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 70° 16.41′ West |
On-Water Recovery: | Applied |
Shoreline Cleanup: | Applied |
Dispersants: | Unknown/Not applicable |
In-Situ Burn: | Evaluated but not used |
Bioremediation: | Evaluated but not used |