BBC Arizona; Valdez, AK

Valdez, AK | 2013-Jun-11

Initial Notification: USCG Sector Anchorage has notified NOAA ERD that the cargo vessel BBC Arizona at the container terminal in Valdez, AK has up to 7 cargo containers leaking due to damage from transit in rough seas. The containers may contain up to 6000 gallons of transformer oil. Currently, all leaks are contained on the vessel. No SSC support has been requested at this time. NOAA National Weather Service has been providing weather forecasts for the response.