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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