F/V Unknown name; 19 miles west of Tarpon Springs, FL
19 miles west of Tarpon Springs, FL | 2009-Jul-15
Initial Notification: USCG and FWC Enforcement are investigating the sinking of a shrimp boat 19 miles west of Tarpon Springs, FL (north of Tampa Bay area). FWC officers are on-scene and pursuing the incident as a potential deliberate sinkingand potential criminal intent. Vessel was reported to have been involved in a collision with another vessel while being towed offshore.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel fuel and lub oils |
| Latitude (approximate): | 28° 9.67′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 83° 6.30′ West |