On march 3, 2023, the uscg notified the noaa ssc regarding a yellowish substance stranded on sargent beach,…

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   NOAAORR-105722023-02-21 00:00Z → cancelled 2023-03-07 00:00Z
   32-Foot recreational fishing vessel sunk offshore texasoil

   32-Foot Recreational Fishing Vessel Sunk Offshore Texas.
   Offshore Texas.
   1. On February 21, 2023, MSU Texas City contacted NOAA SSC regarding the vessel Aliikai, a 32ft recreational fishing vessel which sank with approximately 200 gallons of unleaded gasoline onboard. She is on the bottom in 80 ft of water, approximately 6 miles offshore the mouth of the Brazos River. No discharge has been reported, or sheen observed. All passengers recovered safely. MSU Texas City requested input on fate and effects of potential discharge, likelihood and trajectory of potential vessel drift, and information about resources at risk. Phone support provided.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UNLEADED GASOLINGE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 200 GALLONS.
   3. POSITION 28.786N 095.325W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10572: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10572

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   NOAAORR-105812023-03-12 00:00Z → cancelled 2023-03-26 00:00Z
   On march 3, 2023, the uscg notified the noaa ssc regarding a yellowish substance stranded on sargent beach,…other

   Yellowish Mystery Substance on Sargent Beach, TX.
   TX.
   1. On March 3, 2023, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC regarding a yellowish substance stranded on Sargent Beach, Texas. Stranding extends for approximately 4 miles of beach, with 4-10% coverage. Responders from the USCG MSU Texas City, and Texas General Lands Office (TGLO) believe the substance may be some kind of paraffin. The material had no detectable odor and was waxy, firm, and non-greasy. Trajectory and information on potential wildlife impacts requested.
   2. THREAT: OTHER. COMMODITY: UNKNOWN, POSSIBLY PARAFFIN.
   3. POSITION 28.793N 095.573W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10581: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10581