MV Tristan; Oregon coast

Oregon coast | 2001-Aug-09

Initial Notification: On Wed. 8/8/01, NOAA/HAZMAT was notified of a release of oil from the Roll-on/Roll-off ship M/V TRISTAN while transiting northbound along the Oregon coast. The vessel reported a release of 283 bbls of IFO 380 fuel oil while transferring fuel onboard. The release is believed to have begun at approximately 1130 PDT near 43? 27.5'N/124? 50'W and continued as the vessel continued north until it was discovered at 1520 PDT at 44? 15'N/124?55'W at which time the source was secured. The ship track was between 18 and 23 miles offshore. USCG district 13.