Leaking container; Harbor Island, Seattle,WA
Harbor Island, Seattle,WA | 2012-Mar-09
Initial Notification: At 1630 PST USCG Sector Puget Sound contacted NOAA SSC regarding a leaking container on a ship on Harbor Island, WA. The container had been on the pier, and was moved into the hold of the ship before it was noticed that it was leaking. The substance is being referred to as, "S-7079 Mining Intermediate", CAS 64742-47-8. The leak is assumed to be secure, however, there is a potential for 4000gallons. The substance leaked into nearby waters, and has contaminated the ship. NOAA has been asked to advise on toxicity levels as it pertains to response crew safety. Clean-up contractors have been called.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | Mining Intermediate S-7909 |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 4000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 47° 34.30′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 122° 20.97′ West |