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F/V Eric H; Offshore St. Petersburg, FL

Offshore St. Petersburg, FL | 2005-Oct-05

Initial Notification: On October 5, 2005 the shrimping vessel F/V Eric H, was reported on fire and adrift offshore of west Florida. Crewmen were in the water and Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg requested trajectory and weather information.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Diesel, lube oils, Search and Rescue Operations
Total amount at risk of spill: 16,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 26° 40.10′ North
Longitude (approximate): 84° 5.30′ West