Craney Island Tank Farm; Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia | 1991-Aug-31
Initial Notification: On August 31, 1991, a valve failed during a fuel transfer at the U.S. Navy's Craney Island Tank Farm. Approximately 162,000 gallons of fuel oil was released, but was held within the containment area surrounding the tanks. USCG district 5.
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | fuel oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 162,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 36° 53.30′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 76° 20.80′ West |