PAC ATHENA Ferrosilicon Cargo, Port of Morehead City, NC; Beaufort, NC
Beaufort, NC | 2019-Mar-16
Initial Notification: On March 16, 2019, USCG Sector North Carolina contacted the NOAA SSC about a cargo vessel that docked at the Port of Morehead City containing a cargo of ferrosilicon. USCG requested technical information about the chemical, associated human health and environmental risks and recommended safety measures. There has not been any chemical release.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Chemical |
Products of concern: | Ferrosilicon |
Total amount at risk of spill: | Unknown gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 34° 43.73′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 76° 40.52′ West |