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Barge YON268; Apra Harbor, Guam

Apra Harbor, Guam | 2013-Feb-12

Initial Notification: USCG Sector Guam contacted the SSC for the Pacific Islands to request oil spill trajectories in the event of a release of 112,000 gallons of heavy oil aboard a derelict barge in Apra Harbor, Guam. The barge is currently stable, but USCG is concerned that there might be a release during storm conditions. USCG currently has boom deployed around the barge.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Derelict
Products of concern:Heavy (waste) oil
Total amount at risk of spill: 112000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 13° 26.53′ North
Longitude (approximate): 144° 39.84′ East