M/V ULTRA LASCAR; Outside San Francisco Bay, CA
Outside San Francisco Bay, CA | 2016-May-20
Initial Notification: On May 20, 2016, the USCG Sector San Francisco contacted NOAA ERD to report that the 575-foot bulk carrier, the M/V UTRA LASCAR lost propulsion while inbound transiting toward San Francisco Bay. The vessel is reported to be carrying 3960 bbl of fuel oil. The bulk cargo is salt. Trajectory support was requested in the event of grounding and fuel release, but the vessel was able to anchor and tugs arrived to provide assistance.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Fuel oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 3960 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 37° 40.17′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 122° 34.47′ West |