Tanker Truck Release, Colonna's Shipyard; Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA, USA | 2025-Mar-17
Initial Notification: On March 17, 2025, the USCG Sector Virginia notified the NOAA SSC that a fuel tanker truck with 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel rolled over due to equipment failure and discharged 7,500 gallons. An estimated 200-400 gallons of diesel entered the eastern branch of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | diesel |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 8000 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 36° 50.10′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 76° 16.60′ West |