T/V CAROL V; East Rockaway Inlet, NY

East Rockaway Inlet, NY | 1992-Jan-15

Initial Notification: POTENTIAL MAJOR, 17,000 BBL Unleaded Gasoline East Rockaway Inlet, Long Island, New York . At approximately 1900 EST the coastal tanker "CAROL V" reported she was disabled and taking on water. One anchor was released and set, but could not be retrieved due to loss of power. Ship reported that she was taking on water and that the engine room was flooded. . By 0115 EST the CGC SOREL (a buoy tender) and the tug MAUREEN MORAN were on scene. The Atlantic Strike Team has been contacted and is sending representatives. . SSC was contacted at approximately 2300. The significant resources at risk in the area were identified as the Jones Beach marsh area. Coast Guard was advised that the responsible party had procured 4000 ft of boom and would pre-stage it at location in the Jones Beach area as determined by the OSC. Recommended areas for pre-staging were the Meadowbrook Street Parkway bridge at Sloop Channel and the bridge crossings at Swift Creek, Long Creek and Reynolds Channel. . WX on scene at 0130: Seas 15-18, Wind SSW 35-40 . Future Plans: 1. At daylight, CGC SOREL to assess situation 2. Responsible party to arrange salvage. . SSC en route from Portland, Me to District (m) office in Boston. USCG district 1.