M/V Chios Liberty; Port of Galveston, Texas
Port of Galveston, Texas | 2009-Jul-20
Initial Notification: NOAA ERD was notified on Monday morning, 7/20/09, regarding an incident over the weekend in Galveston Channel. On Sunday, July 19 at 1100 hrs local, the M/V Chios Liberty spilled an estimated 2000 gallons of IFO 180 while at berth at pier 34. The incident occurred during a barge bunkering operation. USCG is requesting a trajectory and resources at risk
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 2000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 18.72′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 94° 47.82′ West |