F/V ALWAYS LATE; 48 miles east of Cape May, NJ

48 miles east of Cape May, NJ | 2009-Sep-19

Initial Notification: The F/V ALWAYS LATE, a 48 foot sport fishing vessel sank at a location approximately 48 miles offshore of Cape May, NJ. Vessel has 200 gallons of diesel fuel on board. USCG requested trajectory for potential spill. Forecast as of 11:00 am EDT on September 19, 2009 Hudson Canyon To Baltimore Canyon Including The Waters W Of 39.3n 71.9w...Sw To 37.7n 72.9w This Afternoon N to NE winds 15 to 20 kt diminishing to 10 kt or less late. Seas 3 to 6 ft becoming 2 to 5 ft late...highest se. Tonight Winds becoming variable 10 kt or less. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Sun Through Mon E to se winds 10 kt or less. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Tue Se to S winds 10 kt or less. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wed S to SW winds increasing to 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Surface water temperatures mid-70's Air temperatures high 60's Ocean currents toward the northeast at less than 1 knot. If all 200 gallons are discharged in a single release, diesel fuel will create a sheen that will extend upwards from on-half mile to one mile long before dissipating. Sheen will not impact neashore areas due to inflenece of prevailing currents, wind speed and direction and water and air temperatures. No impacts on natural resources expected.