T/V Mystra; Delaware Bay

Delaware Bay | 1997-Sep-18

Initial Notification: At approximately 0100 on September 18, 1997, the T/V Mystra reported that she had oil around her at the Big Stone Anchorage in Delaware Bay. The oil was believed to have come from the sea chest while the ship was lightering. The source was identified as a faulty valve. Weather at the time of the incident was winds from the south-southwest at 10 to 15 knots, temperature 74? F, with 1- to 3-foot seas. Once the leak was detected the USCG COTP Philadelphia was notified and dispatched a Pollution Response Team. The Federal Government's involvement in this response focused on monitoring the RP's activities, conducting overflights, and initiating shoreline surveys to document impacts; none were observed. This response lasted for four days. USCG district 5. Keyword: containment boom, skimmers, Tri-State Bird Rescue.