Barge DBL 185; Off Port Orford, OR
Off Port Orford, OR | 2016-Nov-22
Initial Notification: On November 22, 2016, the USCG Sector Columbia River notified NOAA that the tug towing the 120-foot long barge DBL 185 lost propulsion approximately 50 nm west of Port Orford, OR. The barge is drifting NNW and is reported to be carrying 180,000 gallons of diesel, gasoline and refined cleaning products. A trajectory forecast in the event of release from the barge was requested.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel, gasoline, refined cleaning products |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 180000 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 43° 6.34′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 125° 40.09′ West |