Vessel Collision; Newark Bay, NJ
Newark Bay, NJ | 2008-Jan-24
Initial Notification: Collision between Break bulk ship and dredge barge in Newark Bay. Approx location is middle of Newark Bay N 40.39'51.70" W 074.08'27.13" Collision occurred approx. 1400hrs EST. 2998 Metric Tons of IFO (Fuel oil) on board vessel and 225 Metric Tons of Diesel on board vessel. Slight sheen in water at this time extending to entrance of Arthur Kill (about 0.5 mile). Cannot verify if coming from vessel or barge Unknown if barge had any fuel storage capacity on board.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Tags: | Collision |
| Products of concern: | IFO and Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 2998 metric tons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 40° 39.86′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 74° 8.45′ West |