Hess Bayonne Terminal; Bayonne, New Jersey
Bayonne, New Jersey | 1991-Dec-26
Initial Notification: At 1800 on December 26, 1991, the tank barge Maine overflowed while loading #6 oil at the Hess Bayonne Terminal. The barge had been boomed during transfer operations. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New York (COTPNY) dispatched a Pollution Response Team to evaluate the situation. Approximately 200 gallons of #6 oil were seen in the water and 1,000 gallons on deck. Cleanup contractors were on scene manually removing the oil from the water. USCG district 1. Keyword: none.
Incident Details
Products of concern: | #6 oil |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 1,200 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 38° 50.00′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 74° 10.00′ West |