Jack-Up Barge Grounding; Nome, AK
Nome, AK | 2016-Nov-17
Initial Notification: On 16-Nov-2016, a jack-up barge broke from its moorings in heavy weather. An excavator, that was on the barge, went overboard in 20 feet of water with approximately 150 gallons of hydraulic oil in the tank. The barge grounded on the outer harbor jetty and is in danger of breaking apart in heavy surf. There is a fuel tank strapped to the deck containing 200 gallons of diesel. The USCG has requested a spot forecast.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | diesel fuel and Hydraulic oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 350 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 64° 29.76′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 165° 26.34′ West |