Yazoo River Barge; St. Joseph Bay, FL
St. Joseph Bay, FL | 1998-Mar-16
Initial Notification: On March 16, 1998, a barge grounded at 29? 50'N, 85? 20'W in St. Joseph Bay, Florida. The barge is carrying 9, 000 barrels of Fuel Oil No. 6. At this time, on-scene observers indicate the vessel is not leaking product. USCG district 8.
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | #6 fuel oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 378,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 50.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 85° 20.00′ West |