Fuel Oil Spill; San Francisco, California

San Francisco, California | 1986-Oct-21

Initial Notification: On October 21, 1986, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Alameda, California was notified by the Port of San Francisco of oil and sheen in San Francisco Bay between Pier 31 and Pier 86. The Coast Guard dispatched a couple of marine technicians to the scene of the incident. From pier observations, the spill appeared extensive. A Coast Guard helicopter overflight estimated the extent of the spill at approximately 50 barrels of oil. California Department of Fish and Game and local fisherman were appraised of the release. USCG district 12.