Mystery Sheen; Sandy Hook, NJ
Sandy Hook, NJ | 2014-Dec-11
Initial Notification: On December 11, 2014, the USCG was notified through the NRC of a sheen in the proximity of Naval Weapons Station Earle, Leonardo, NJ. The USCG Sector NY dispatched a patrol boat to the scene and Pollution Response team to investigate. Investigation is underway to determine the source. NOAA has been asked to provide hindcast and trajectory model for the slick.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Tags: | Mystery Substance |
Products of concern: | Diesel fuel |
Latitude (approximate): | 40° 27.20′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 74° 2.30′ West |
On-Water Recovery: | Applied |
Shoreline Cleanup: | Evaluated but not used |
Dispersants: | Unknown/Not applicable |
In-Situ Burn: | Unknown/Not applicable |
Bioremediation: | Unknown/Not applicable |