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Ocean 105; Gulfport, MS

Gulfport, MS | 2016-Jun-15

Initial Notification: On June 15, 2016, the NOAA SSC was notified of a diesel spill in Gulfport harbor, Mississippi. The cause was reported as transfer line rupture. Red diesel observed in the water along the extent of the pier. USCG requesting support on fate and effects.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:marine diesel
Latitude (approximate): 30° 21.41′ North
Longitude (approximate): 89° 5.33′ West
On-Water Recovery: Applied
Shoreline Cleanup: Unknown/Not applicable
Dispersants: Unknown/Not applicable
In-Situ Burn: Unknown/Not applicable
Bioremediation: Unknown/Not applicable