F/V Maranatha and Tug Mary L Collision; Tampa Bay FL
Tampa Bay FL | 2009-Feb-12
Initial Notification: The F/V Maranatha and Tug Mary L collided at 1905 (local)in Tampa Bay near the Port Manatee Entrance at position 27-39.5N; 082-35.5W during heavy fog. The Maranatha's fuel tank was damaged. The tank had 4000 gallons of diesel in it and the Captain reported that he plugged the tank and estimates through soundings that 1500 gallons had spilled. The Tug was not damaged. Boom is expected to be on scene around 2300 (local).
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Tags: | Collision |
| Products of concern: | diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 4000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 27° 39.50′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 82° 35.50′ West |