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USS Inchon; Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia | 1994-Dec-16

Initial Notification: On December 16, 1994, the USS Inchon spilled approximately 20,000 gallons of diesel fuel while refueling at the pier at Naval Base Norfolk. The Navy conducted the cleanup and removed most of the spilled material. The USCG overflights and waterside surveys showed minimal impact. USCG district 5. Keyword: none.

Incident Details
Products of concern:diesel
Total amount at risk of spill: 20,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 36° 56.70′ North
Longitude (approximate): 76° 20.00′ West