Cape cod canal

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   NOAAORR-74151999-07-16 00:00Z → cancelled 1999-07-30 00:00Z
   New bedford harbor, massachussetsoil

   F/V Sea Farer; New Bedford Harbor, Massachussets.
   New Bedford Harbor, Massachussets.
   1. The fishing vessel Sea Farer sank at Eathan Fishing Dock, New Bedford, Massachusetts in the early hours of July 16, 1999.. She carried an estimated 6000 gallons of diesel fuel. The owners contracted with divers to plug the vents and secure the source. The immediate area was boomed. On-scene USCG personnel estimated 500 gallons of fuel in the water around the pier. By mid morning, it was suspected that the vent plugs had come free and that more oil was coming from the vessel. USCG district 1. Keyword: boom, sorbent.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 500 GALLONS.
   3. POSITION 41.637N 070.920W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7415: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7415

2. 2
   NOAAORR-74271999-08-17 00:00Z → cancelled 1999-08-31 00:00Z
   Cape cod canaloil

   T/B Florida; Cape Cod Canal.
   Cape Cod Canal.
   1. While two vessels passed in the Cape Cod Canal, the tank barge, T/B Florida, carrying #6 fuel oil grounded and caused a small leak and spill. The barge was quickly taken to the pier of ESCO Terminals and boomed. Diver's reports indicated a small breach of the Florida's hull. The NOAA SSC was consulted regarding resources at risk and oil fate. USCG district 1. Keyword: none.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: #6 FUEL OIL.
   3. POSITION 41.762N 070.570W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7427: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7427