Atlantic Bulker; Mount Hope Bay, MA
Mount Hope Bay, MA | 1997-Dec-29
Initial Notification: At approximately 0630 EST, the M/V Atlantic Bulker grounded north of the turning basin as she was attempting to tie up at the Brayton Point Power Station with a cargo of coal. The vessel grounded by the bow in soft sediments. Lat: 41? 42' 28.4" Long.: 071? 11' 11.8" NOAA Chart #13227 Fuel: IFO 180, API 13.1 #2 Starboard Tank = 42,200 gallons # Starboard Tank = 122,900 gallons The vessel is tied to the pier by the stern. 5 Tugs are standing by. No oil has been released. USCG district 1.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | IFO 180 |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 165,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 41° 42.28′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 71° 11.11′ West |