Mystery spill; Charleston Harbor, SC
Charleston Harbor, SC | 2009-Oct-20
Initial Notification: A mystery spill of an estimated 100 gallons of Bunker C fuel oil has been reported in Charleston Harbor, SC. Location is 32deg 45min N, 079deg 53min W. At approximately 1700EST on 20 Oct, 2009, USCG Sector Charleston contacted NOAA-ERD to request oil fate and trajectory information. Source is unknown and under investigation.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Bunker C |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 100 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 32° 45.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 79° 53.00′ West |