M/V Sealand Pride; Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC | 2003-Feb-24

Initial Notification: Container vessel encountered severe weather that resulted in damage to several containers. Five containers were lost at sea at position 39-16N; 061-07W. One lost container contained a class 9 hazmat (Malathion). Vessel anchored. One leaked Malathion into the water. Other containers below deck were damaged but didn't leak. The ship was carrying a hazardous cargo manifest for the Malathion as well as for rocket engines. Copies of the manifest were sent to NOAA Hazmat for hazards and risk evaluation. NOAA has provided the USCG with a weather forecast and general information for the Malathion.