Penn Maritime Barge P-120; Long Island Sound, NY
Long Island Sound, NY | 2006-Oct-16
Initial Notification: A overflow occurred during transfer of #6 oil from the Conoco Phillips Riverhead Terminal to the Barge P-120. The Riverhead Terminal is a platform approximately 1 NM offshore. Up to 1000 gallons of #6 oil may have been released onto the deck of the barge and into the water. The incident occurred on Saturday, 10/14 at 2230 local time. HAZMAT was notified at 1430 on Monday, 10/16. USCG requested fate and weathering information for the oil stranded on the shoreline near the terminal
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | #6 fuel oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 1,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 40° 58.49′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 72° 44.51′ West |