M/V Nelson; 130 miles south of St Croix, USVI
130 miles south of St Croix, USVI | 2010-Dec-02
Initial Notification: M/V Nelson, a 108 foot fishing vessel sank 130 miles south of St Croix, USVI in 11,550 feet of water between noon and 1400 local on 30 November. Fuel onboard was 3000 gallons of diesel and 300 gallons of lube oil. SSC consulted with USCG Sector San Juan regarding oil fate and effects.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | diesel and lube oils |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 3300 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 15° 22.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 64° 37.00′ West |