T/V CHEM VENUS; Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH | 2016-Jun-30
Initial Notification: On June 29, 2016, the Tank Vessel CHEM VENUS was outbound in the Piscataqua River (border of Maine and NH)when it struck a ledge near Goat Island and proceeded to strike 3 moored sailing vessels. No injuries. No pollution or cargo release has been reported and observations by boat and aircraft confirm no pollution.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Tags: | Grounding |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 30000 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 43° 2.68′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 70° 42.91′ West |