M/V Anna Mersk, Leaking Container; Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA | 2012-May-04

Initial Notification: NOAA SSC contacted 1400 PST May 4 about leaking container at Terminal 18 on Harbor Island in Seattle WA. There is a container aboard M/V Anna Mersk with a slow, small leak. It is confirmed that there are 80 barrels of DODECYLANILINE inside the container. Container has been leaking since afternoon of May 3. At this time no chemical has entered the water, but is contained within the vessel holding areas. WA State Ecology, USCG, and clean-up contractors are on scene. PPE level B has been presribed. USCG has requested phone support regarding any human health issues or potential issues if substance were released into the water.