R/V Lake Explorer II; Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA | 2008-Sep-23
Initial Notification: On Monday, September 22, 2008, the R/V Lake Explore II developed a leak that resulted in a 1,476 fuel oil (diesel) spill into the Elizabeth River.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | diesel fuel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 1,476 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 36° 50.88′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 76° 18.22′ West |
| On-Water Recovery: | Applied |
| Shoreline Cleanup: | Applied |
| Dispersants: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| In-Situ Burn: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Bioremediation: | Unknown/Not applicable |