Valdez Diesel Spill, Port Valdez, Alaska; North Pacific Ocean, United States
North Pacific Ocean, United States | 2016-Aug-16
Initial Notification: On August 16, 2016, USCG Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Valdez reported a discharge of diesel to Port Valdez, Alaska. Estimated discharge amount is 350 - 650 gal diesel w/ red dye. MSU Valdez is requesting a fates analysis and trajectory.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel with red dye |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 350-650 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 61° 7.29′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 146° 21.08′ West |