T/V Great Lakes; Arthur Kill, NJ
Arthur Kill, NJ | 2005-Feb-22
Initial Notification: At approximately 0500 EST February 22, 2005 the vessel Great Lakes touched bottom and began leaking oil near the west side of Pralls Island, continuing to leak at an unknown rate during its transit to Carteret, New Jersey. An estimated 2,500 gallons of diesel have been lost.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Tags: | Grounding |
Products of concern: | #2 diesel fuel |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 2,500 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 40° 36.00′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 74° 12.00′ West |