Coney Island Creek Mystery Spill; Coney Island Creek, New York

Coney Island Creek, New York | 1988-Dec-28

Initial Notification: Mystery oil spill / Coney Island Creek, New York. Federalized spill Situation: A. Spill reported 26 December, 1988, at 0755, as heavy black oil between M/V Jarama and barge E-31. B. 0915 Helo overflight reported heavy oil in Coney Island area. C. COTPNY sends PO to video tape situation. D. Clean-Ventures O/S at 1545, and has boomed off impacted area around Coney Island Creek. Have sorbents and vac truck in operation in pocket areas. Situation is being monitored throughout night with contractor personnel staying O/S. NYPD are making regular checks. Weather: Temp: 40 deg. F. wind: 20 kn. seas: 1-2 ft. USCG district 1.