Unknown Barge; Alcote Key,FL
Alcote Key,FL | 2003-Dec-22
Initial Notification: MSO Tampa reported that an unknown barge sank 4 nm offshore of Alcote Key, FL at midnight Dec. 21. An overflight conducted Dec. 22 reported a 2nm sheen extending NW from the location of the barge (20 deg 11' N, 82 deg 54'W). The sheen is suspected to be lube oil from the barge with the diesel well protected. An estimated 1,000 gallons total of lube oil and diesel are estimated to remain on the barge. No shoreline and wildlife impacts were reported.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | diesel oil and lubrication oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 1,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 20° 11.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 82° 54.00′ West |