MV MSC JAPAN; Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
Chesapeake Bay, Maryland | 2008-Jan-28
Initial Notification: The MV MSC JAPAN, a 796 ft. long containership lost power and ran aground approximately 1 nmi north of Sandy Point State Park near Annapolis, MD. There have been no reports of any pollution. The vessel is carrying 74 mt of diesel and 2,342 mt of IFO. USCG Annapolis on-scene. USCG working with vessel owner to prepare plan to attempt to refloat vessel this evening. USCG has not requested any on-scene support or any products at this time and will keep SSC posted as to status of incident.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel fuel and IFO |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 2416 metric tons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 39° 2.40′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 76° 24.00′ West |