IGC T/B 503; Portland Maine
Portland Maine | 1998-Feb-04
Initial Notification: At approx. 0230 EST 04 February 1998 a leak was noticed from IGC Tank Barge #503 during a transfer operation on the Fore River's Star Terminal in Portland Maine in position 43-38.3'N 070-16.5'W. It is estimated that approx. 332 barrels of #2 diesel (home heating) oil leaked into the water. The barge was boomed at the time of the incident. It is unknown how much oil remained in the boom. USCG district 1.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | #2 diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 13,900 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 43° 38.30′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 70° 16.50′ West |